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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldOn the assumption that a chaotic, incoherent trade war was baked in the cake, FT Alphaville’s main bet for a financial-economic calamity under Trump 2.0 has long been that he launches a full assault on the Fed. Well, it’s here now: Donald Trump said he was firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook “effective immediately”, in a stunning escalation of the US president’s attacks on the central bank. In a letter to Cook posted on social media on Monday night, Trump…

With no real updates on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, investors turned their focus to the Fed Chairman’s at the . His comments were seen as dovish, raising expectations for as many as three cuts of 25 basis points each this year. The US dollar initially reacted, but yesterday’s trading erased much of Friday’s move, showing that markets remain unsure if the Fed will really ease policy that much. Outside of monetary policy, the US continued to pressure India over its purchases of Russian oil. Washington warned it could raise tariffs on Indian exports to as high as 50% by the end…

When most people think about building wealth, their minds go to stocks, real estate, or even private equity. But in today’s market environment – shaped by years of rate hikes, stubborn inflation, and market uncertainty – one asset class is quietly offering some of the best after-tax income opportunities we’ve seen in a generation: municipal bonds. Historically, municipal debt has long been favored by retirees and high-net-worth investors for their tax-free income and low default rates. But today’s yields are rewriting the narrative. Munis are no longer just a conservative investment option for capital; they are outperforming many taxable alternatives…

Commodity stocks look all ready for a breakout, seeing the biggest spikes in their Growth scores in Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings over the past week. Top 4 Commodities Stocks With A Big Jump In Growth MetricsIn Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, the Growth score is assigned based on the pace of expansion in earnings and revenue historically, with a focus on both longer-term trends as well as recent performances. Over the past week, we’ve seen big improvements in the Growth metrics of the following commodities stocks and ETFs. 1. Sprott Physical Platinum And Palladium Trust As the name suggests, the Sprott…

Real gross domestic product (GDP) for Guam increased 5.1 percent in 2022 after increasing 2.1 percent in 2021 (table 1.3), according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). These statistics were developed under the Statistical Improvement Program, funded by the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) of the U.S. Department of the Interior. GDP for 2022 The increase in real GDP reflected increases in exports, private fixed investment, government spending, and personal consumption expenditures (table 1.2). Imports, a subtraction item in the calculation of GDP, increased. Exports of goods and services increased 150.4 percent (table 1.3).…

Casarsaguru | E+ | Getty ImagesMillions of workers left their jobs during the “Great Resignation” of the Covid-19 pandemic, but economic insecurity and uncertainty have once more turned the tides of the labor market toward the “Great Stay.”Economists coined the term to refer to fewer employees leaving jobs, and fewer employers hiring or firing new workers.”We had this ‘Great Resignation’ just a couple of years ago,” Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, told CNBC. But now, “workers aren’t going anywhere,” she noted.”They’ve got their dream job, which is probably partly at home, maybe with a big salary pickup … And what…

Zain bin AwaisFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysThe iPhone Fold could come close to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 in terms of thickness.Apple’s first foldable iPhone might bring Touch ID back to iPhones.It is rumored to sport a smaller display than the iPhone 16.Apple is reportedly set to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026. Ahead of the big iPhone 17 launch, more details about the long-rumored iPhone Fold have emerged. It is said to be a book-style foldable like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Also: Apple’s iPhone…

“Mr. Beaver, my husband, ‘Leroy,’ is a high school history teacher and just inherited $50,000. He wants to use it to open a business but does not know what kind of business.”I grew up in a family that still owns several small neighborhood hardware stores, started by my grandfather, so I know a lot about what it takes, but Leroy has no business experience at all.”When I ask, ‘Why?’ he replies, ‘I need to prove myself to your family.’ Do you know someone who can share what it takes to start a business that is sure to fail? Thanks, ‘Bea.'”…

Market data has become increasingly complex as capital markets evolved, as it includes everything from price movements and trading volumes to news and economic indicators, all interacting in real time. For traders, understanding this data is crucial.Retail traders use real-time data to spot patterns and seize short-term opportunities. Institutional traders need detailed data to manage large-scale strategies and risks. Accurate market data helps all traders understand market sentiment, identify trends, and assess risks, enabling them to adapt quickly in a competitive environment.Cboe Data Vantagesm is the market data, analytics and indices arm of Cboe Global Markets, dedicated to empowering clients…

Diginex Ltd (NASDAQ:DGNX) is one of the must-buy small-cap stocks to invest in. On August 18, the company confirmed that its board of directors has approved a 7-for-1 forward stock split. The split is to be distributed as a share bonus to shareholders of record as of September 5. 10 Must-Buy Small-Cap Stocks to Invest In everything possible/Shutterstock.com Following the split, Diginex is to distribute seven bonus ordinary shares for each share held on the record date to shareholders. The distribution is to occur on September 8, 2025. The company is conducting the split as a way of enhancing liquidity…