Investors Approach Fed Decision with Highest Optimism Since February

Investors head into the Fed decision at their most bullish since February Sentiment is high heading into the Federal Reserve decision. Investors are at their most bullish since February, according to the latest global fund manager survey released Tuesday from Bank of America Securities. The Wall Street firm said the survey’s broadest sentiment measure — […]
How Beauty Costs Impact Your Finances

How beauty expenses affect your finances Katie Gatti Tassin Courtesy: Katie Gatti Tassin There are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as the wage gap and caregiving responsibilities. Yet, there’s another challenge in women’s financial lives that is less-discussed — beauty costs, which can be an “insidious force in […]
Stock Futures Hold Steady as Key Data and Earnings Season Approach: Live Updates

Stock futures are little changed ahead of key data, earnings season: Live updates Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the last day of trading for the year on Dec. 31, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures were little changed on Sunday as investors […]
Forecast for January 13-17, 2025

Outlook for Jan. 13-17, 2025 With investor confidence in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path fast dwindling, the inflation data next week will be of paramount importance for a flagging market. The earnings season is also starting to ramp up once more. Stocks posted a second straight losing week, after this week’s strong economic data […]
Bitcoin Reaches $100,000: What This Means for Your Portfolio

Bitcoin hit $100,000. Here’s what it means if it’s in your portfolio Bitcoin finally reached $100,000 and investors holding the cryptocurrency in their portfolios have a few moves they’ll need to make before they celebrate. The flagship crypto crossed the $100,000 threshold for the first time late Wednesday, a fresh milestone in its 2024 hot […]