Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways Regional bank stocks slumped on Thursday after Zions Bancorp said it would write off loans to two borrowers it accused of fraud. Zions’ write-off added to mounting concerns about lax lending standards and undisclosed entanglements among non-bank financial institutions, with which banks have dramatically increased their business in recent years. The recent bankruptcies of auto parts maker First Brands and subprime auto lender Tricolor have Wall Street worried that more credit-related losses are on the horizon. Regional bank stocks tumbled on Thursday after Zions Bancorp said it would write off fraudulent loans made to two borrowers, adding to…

Stocks were up early and down late again during another volatile session defined by trade war talk. Incoming economic data remains limited and mixed. But earnings results and forward guidance offer continuing comfort. Still, recent price action is as much about fear of conflict between the U.S. and China as fundamentals.”We’re in one now,” President Donald Trump said late Wednesday when a reporter asked whether recent escalation meant the U.S. is headed for a “sustained trade war” with China.President Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of the month. “We have a 100%…

Key Takeaways Government statistical agencies failed to publish three major economic reports that were due Thursday.Economists are warning that the data for October may not merely be delayed but skipped entirely if the shutdown drags on. Missed economic reports by government statistical agencies have economists wondering what will happen if the data simply never arrives.  Experts have assumed that the government’s statistical agencies will play catch-up once the government reopens and publish belated reports for October, as they have done in past shutdowns. But with the current shutdown looking like it could be the longest in history, economists are starting…

Key Takeaways People with high “financial grit” have, on average, 49% more in retirement savings than those with low “financial grit,” according to Goldman Sachs. Financial grit isn’t innate. It may be developed with a more positive mindset around money. Building an emergency fund, even as small as $2,000, can buffer you against financial setbacks and strengthen resilience. How motivated are you to pursue your financial goals? Are you willing to make small sacrifices, like foregoing Uber eats, to help fund your long-term goal of saving for retirement? New research from Goldman Sachs suggests that possessing a lot of “financial…

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keeps hitting new highs, driven by hopes of a , geopolitical tensions, the China-US trade war, and the US government shutdown. On Thursday morning, it reached a record $4,254 an ounce, up 26% over the past three months. , which had been slower to move, has also seen strong gains, reaching a record $52.86 today, up 36% over the past six months. Many experts expect these gains to continue. Several banks, including BofA, now see gold reaching $5,000 an ounce by the end of next year. Silver looks even stronger, with analysts at Solomon Global and BNP Paribas targeting $100,…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. October 16, 2025 Agencies announce withdrawal of principles for climate-related financial risk management Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve Board Office of the Comptroller of the Currency For release at 3:00 p.m. EDT The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced the withdrawal of interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions. The agencies do not believe principles for managing climate-related financial risk are necessary because the agencies’ existing safety…

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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Acer Aspire Go 15 is available for around $299 across major retailers. For an affordable price, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a capable laptop for everyday use with a decent battery. As with most devices in this price range, the laptop’s limitations become apparent with heavy workloads. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Not everyone needs a decked-out laptop with expensive hardware. For users seeking an affordable laptop that’s good enough for everyday use, the Acer Aspire Go 15 — a more recent addition to Acer’s budget laptop line — fills that niche well.…

If you want to budget regularly, but have trouble sticking with it, you’re far from alone. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans report using a budget in some form, yet fewer than 1 in 4 follow it consistently. That gap shows just how hard it can be to make a budget that truly fits real life. Tracking every dollar or setting strict rules can backfire, adding shame, stress, and money anxiety—especially when income or expenses don’t fit neatly into categories. The good news is that budgeting doesn’t have to be about restrictions. When tailored to your lifestyle, a budget can be…