Author: Money Mechanics

Nearly 1 in 4 divorces happen due to money problems, and over 50% of people say their partner’s debt would be a major reason to consider divorce. Three in 5 would put off marriage to avoid their partner’s debt, and 35% think finances put a strain on their relationship.  While the economy is unpredictable, you can prevent some of these problems by bringing up finances before getting married, so you’re on the same page about things like:  Expectations: Who would pay for things? Major goals: Would you like to save for a house together? Key financial decisions: How do you…

Key Takeaways Private equity IPO exits crashed 46% in 2024, while sponsor-to-sponsor trading surged 141% as firms trade assets among themselves. A vast majority of pension funds invest in private equity, but many are stuck with too much money trapped in these investments The industry now has a $162 billion “secondary market” where firms sell to each other instead of cashing out. The Federal Reserve cut rates again, but analysts say cheaper money won’t fix private equity’s (PE) massive problem. Traditionally, they’d take companies public on the stock market for huge profits, but that exit door has narrowed shut, down…

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series about the three stages of divorce. Part one is I’m a Financial Adviser Who’s Been Through Divorce: This Is How I Break It Down for Clients. Part three will cover the finalization of a divorce. In this series, we are looking at three stages of divorce. The first part of our series (link above) explained how to prepare for divorce once you’ve finally made the big decision.You then needed to understand your household expenses, gather the necessary financial documents and consider your children’s expenses. From just $107.88 $24.99 for…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin has tumbled this week, a move that kicked off Sunday, when over $1.5 billion in leveraged-long positions in the cryptocurrency were liquidated.Since a bearish engulfing pattern marked the digital asset’s record high last month, the price has trended lower within an orderly descending channel, recently falling below the 50-day moving average.Investors should watch major support levels on bitcoin’s chart around $107,000 and $102,000, while also monitoring resistance levels near $117,000 and $123,000. Bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices have tumbled this week, squelching a rally that had taken the cryptocurrency back within sight of the all-time high set last month.…

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new quarterly statistics on gross domestic product and personal income for all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the second quarter of 2025 (April, May, and June), along with new annual statistics on state personal consumption expenditures for 2024.Gross domestic product (GDP) highlightsReal GDP increased in 48 states in the second quarter of 2025. The percent change at an annual rate in real GDP was 3.8 percent nationally, with state-level changes ranging from a 7.3 percent increase in North Dakota to a 1.1 percent decline in Arkansas. In the District…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Charting the progress of global capital’s protracted bet on US exceptionalism is becoming an ever more disorientating pursuit. Of course, you cannot gainsay the strength of the underlying story. Whether on the basis of military strength, demography, energy self-sufficiency, technological supremacy or the depth of its markets, the US has, realistically, no international peer — even if China aspires to challenge its hegemonic position.Despite the April tariff tantrum in the markets on Donald Trump’s absurdly named “liberation day”, global investors have, on…

27 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 12 12 2 0 1 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 2 0 0 0 2M Ago 9 10 2 0 1 3M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights…

Good afternoon. Thank you for the invitation to speak to you. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this distinguished group of macroeconomic forecasters. Today I will discuss how I approach monetary policy decisionmaking, and I will then describe some of the challenges we will likely face in the years ahead.1 Before turning to the main topic of my remarks, I would like to provide some context about my background and how that shapes my approach to my role as a policymaker. After serving for nearly seven years on the Board of Governors, earlier this year, the President…

In-brief analysis September 26, 2025 Growth in distributed solar generation capacity has driven growth in total electricity generation capacity in Brazil since 2019. Distributed solar generation capacity grew from less than 1 gigawatt (GW) in 2018 to 40 GW in 2025 through June, accounting for 43% of all electricity capacity additions over that period. In 2012, Brazil implemented net metering policies, which have recently contributed to large increases in distributed solar generation capacity. Compared with distributed solar, utility-scale solar generating capacity at the end of June was only 17.9 GW, according to the Brazilian Electricity…

Amid growing concerns of an AI bubble, investors are on the hunt for resilient tech gems that offer strong fundamental growth prospects. Two standout contenders are Shopify and Fortinet, both of which present robust investment cases driven by solid business models and favorable industry tailwinds. For investors seeking tech stocks with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential, these two names stand out as compelling choices. Looking for actionable trade ideas? Subscribe now to unlock access to InvestingPro’s AI-selected stock winners! As whispers of an AI bubble grow louder, with tech stocks facing scrutiny over lofty valuations reminiscent of the dot-com…