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To help you understand what is going on in the economy and beyond, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Letter or subscribe). You’ll get all the latest news first by subscribing, but we publish many (but not all) of our forecasts a few days afterward online. Here’s the latest…Business Outlook: Economic impactsWhen it comes to the economy, expect moderate growth. GDP figures should grow 1.6% in 2026, versus 1.7% in 2025. Manufacturing will continue to be sluggish, and consumer spending will slow a…

When markets rally even as economic fears swirl, your urge to bet big may conflict with a desire to get defensive. So, when stocks are hitting fresh record highs on the back of AI-fueled optimism—despite persistent warnings about tariffs, recession risks, and national debt—how should everyday investors position their money? As Sam Ro, editor of the market newsletter TKer, said in Investopedia Express: “In the long trajectory of the market going up, there’s a lot of volatility in the short term, so it makes sense that people would be cautious—but also very much invested [in] the stock market.” Whether there…

Toronto | August 12, 2025 – Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is pleased to announce the launch of four new BetaPro ETFs from Global X Investments Canada Inc. (“Global X”). Now trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols SOXL, SOXS, TTLT and STLT, the new funds are designed to provide magnified (leveraged) or inverse exposure to the daily performance of a specific index, commodity, or sector.“Today marks another exciting first on Cboe Canada with these launches from BetaPro by Global X,” said Victor Werny, Head of North American ETP Listings at Cboe Global Markets. “We’re proud to expand our partnership…

Key Takeaways Retirees can turn their hobbies into money-making ventures.Starting a blog about your hobby and selling items you no longer use are two ways to make cash.Don’t be shy about promoting and selling your artwork if you’re an artist.Rent out what you no longer use such as a recreational vehicle, swimming pool, or yard.Sell your photography or the produce from your garden. Retirees are finding savvy ways to make money from the hobbies they love. “Turning that hobby or creative venture into something exciting and meaningful financially has so many benefits, from shoring up retirement savings to increasing quality…

Nvidia has been the biggest beneficiary of AI spending among big tech companies. But Amazon and Meta Platforms are two tech giants seeing very strong results from investments in AI, and their future could be even brighter. Both trade at compelling valuations, especially compared to how expensive Nvidia has become. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Since October 2022, Nvidia has seen its value increase by more than $4 trillion. To put that into perspective, no other company is even worth $4 trillion today. The huge surge in value for the maker of graphics processing units (GPUs) stems…

Exclusive content, detailed data sets, and best-in-class trade insights to rewrite your portfolio for tomorrow. Try it Now Space and defense technology company Firefly Aerospace made its public debut on Thursday August 7, 2025, marking another trailblazing Texas company tapping Nasdaq as its partner for joining public markets.“The Opening Bell Ceremony on an IPO day doesn’t just begin a trading day – it signals the launch of a new chapter. And for a company that has mastered the art of launching, landing, and operating in space, there’s no better metaphor for today,” said Rachel Racz, Nasdaq Senior Vice President and Head…

Today, the CFPB is announcing that Argus Information and Advisory Services, a subsidiary of TransUnion, has agreed in writing that it will not seek any government contract with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for three years.TransUnion markets Argus to clients for its capabilities to ingest proprietary portfolio information from various financial institutions to provide a “full wallet view.” As a data broker and credit reporting conglomerate, TransUnion has a strong financial incentive to amass large quantities of information.In March 2024, the Department of Justice took action against Argus to resolve claims that the company violated the False Claims Act and…

The growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) measured by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is a key metric of the pace of economic activity. It is one of the four variables included in the economic projections of Federal Reserve Board members and Bank presidents for every other Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. As with many economic statistics, GDP estimates are released with a lag whose timing can be important for policymakers. In preparation for FOMC meetings, policymakers have the Fed Board staff projection of this “advance” estimate at their disposal. These projections—available through 2008 at…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 05, 2025 Federal Reserve Board and FDIC release public sections of resolution plans for banking organizations Federal Reserve Board Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released the public sections of resolution plans for the eight largest and most complex domestic banking organizations and 56 foreign banking organizations. These banks were required to submit resolution plans…

Talking TrendsPrecious metals are more than commodities — they are strategic assets woven into the fabric of national security and technological innovation. Their properties empower defense systems, enable cutting-edge medical treatments, and underpin the digital infrastructure of modern life. Precious metals also serve as bargaining chips in diplomatic negotiations, influencing trade agreements and defense alliances.Looking ahead, the importance of precious metals is set to increase. As the world pursues clean energy, quantum computing, and advanced defense technologies, the demand for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium will rise. For example, silver is the most conductive metal known, making it vital for…