Author: Money Mechanics

The current futures market structure presents a fascinating alignment between VC PMI price equilibrium zones and time-based harmonic cycles. The model integrates both price and time probabilities, showing how the market transitions from accumulation to expansion and finally to inversion. As of early November 2025, silver is stabilizing around the weekly Buy 1 and Buy 2 levels ($47.12 and $44.06), forming a robust base ahead of the next projected 30-day cycle window. This accumulation phase typically represents the ideal setup for positioning ahead of a short-term breakout, as market sentiment resets and the probability of mean reversion to the VC…

Industrial outdoor storage in Elgin, Illinois.Courtesy of Alterra IOSA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.The rapid buildout of AI and quantum infrastructure is sparking a boom in an often overlooked commercial real estate sector. Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is suddenly seeing significant demand and rent growth amid lean supply. IOS comprises all types of either paved…

Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin scrubbed the second launch of its New Glenn mega-rocket planned for Sunday afternoon due to concerns with weather, a few minor problems with launch pad equipment, and at least one cruise ship that strayed too close to the flight path. The company said late Sunday that it will take another go at launching New Glenn’s second mission on Wednesday, November 12. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced restrictions on space launches late last week due to the government shutdown, and Blue Origin said in a post on X Sunday that it worked with the…

Extending the momentum from its modest 3.4% rise in September, Poet Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) stock rise even higher last month thanks to the market’s steadfast interest in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Investors celebrated the semiconductor company’s success in improving its liquidity as well as its receipt of a notable production order for its optical engines. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of Poet Technologies rose 16.2% in October while the S&P 500 climbed 2.3%. Image source: Getty Images. Early in October, Poet Technologies announced that it had raised $75 million through issuing issued and selling 13,636,364…

Trump on Saturday posted an image on social that seemed to suggest he would be proposing 50-year mortgages, something FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed shortly after on X. The image Trump posted on Truth Social features a head shot of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt under the title 30-year mortgage, and his own head shot under a title of 50-year mortgage. Pulte then replied: “Thanks to President Trump, we are indeed working on The 50 year Mortgage – a complete game changer.” As with other official announcements on social posts, there wasn’t a lot of detail provided and nothing has been…

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump on Sunday once again raised the possibility of a tariff dividend to Americans.In a message on Truth Social, Trump suggested that a check could be worth “at least” $2,000 per person, though “high income” earners would not be eligible. The president says he still wants to get you tariff money. President Donald Trump in a Sunday morning message on Truth Social said a “dividend of at least $2000 a person” would be paid to “everyone.” Further details regarding timing and eligibility were not immediately available, and the White House did not respond to emailed questions…

(Oil Price) – Hungary will buy U.S. nuclear fuel for the first time to use at a Russia-built nuclear power plant in the country, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said ahead of a meeting of the U.S. and Hungarian leaders. Szijjarto is part of a large Hungarian delegation led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban who is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday. The U.S. and Hungary are expected to discuss energy cooperation and Hungary’s insistence that it should continue to rely on and import Russian crude oil, which Washington has advised against. “We will sign a major intergovernmental agreement…

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump on Sunday once again raised the possibility of a tariff dividend check to Americans.In a message on Truth Social, Trump suggested that a check could be worth “at least” $2,000 per person, though “high income” earners would not be eligible. The president says he still wants to send you a check. President Donald Trump in a Sunday morning message on Truth Social said a “dividend of at least $2000 a person” would be paid to “everyone.” Further details regarding timing and eligibility were not immediately available, and the White House did not respond to emailed…

For retirees and beneficiaries, understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) is not just a tax-planning necessity — it’s a financial imperative.Changes under the SECURE 2.0 Act have (among other things) shifted the starting age, introduced new rules for inherited accounts, and changed rules for Roth 401(k)s.Then there are common RMD mistakes, like missing the deadline for your first RMD or miscalculating the withdrawal from an inherited IRA, which can trigger a penalty. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the…

The pair has been moving lower at a steady pace since mid-September, forming part of a broader sideways trend. The US dollar has strengthened, helped by calmer relations between Beijing and Washington and lower expectations of another Fed rate cut in December, which markets had earlier considered likely. In Europe, the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged last week, matching market expectations. The decision was based on staying near the ECB’s target and showing signs of stability in the short to medium term. Meanwhile, the ongoing US government shutdown has kept economic activity quiet, and we may not get…