Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fluctuate as Trump Tariff Decisions Loom and Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Surge
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver ahead of Trump tariff moves as bitcoin, crypto surge US stock futures crept down in overnight trading on Sunday as uncertainty persisted regarding President Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on major U.S. trading partners this week. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) trickled down 0.1%. Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) saw a […]
Investors Express Concern Over Trump’s Policies
Trump’s policies are worrying investors U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a hat stating “Trump Was Right About Everything” after signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets, such as […]
Gold Record and Trump’s Multifront Battles
Gold Record and Trump’s Multi-front Wars Good morning Investors. The initial pomp, celebrations and giddy optimism (well, on the part of a slim majority of the country, that is!) are over. Now, it’s time for reality–and “The Math”–to set in and for the harder work to start. Tune in for more on Trump’s Multi-front wars […]
Market Panic Eased by Delay in Trump Tariffs
Relief over Trump tariff delay eased panic in markets Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 12, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Humans are forward-looking creatures. It allows us to plan for the future, increasing our chances of survival and success, but can also […]
Stock Market Gains Indicate Stability, but Heed Fed Officials’ Insights
Stock gains signal calm, but listen to Fed officials The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images If investors were to judge the stability of the economy by looking at the stock market, its two-day winning streak might lead investors […]
What the Federal Government Provides for You
Here’s what the federal government does for you As pandemonium descended Tuesday after the Trump administration directed a freeze on federal funding, the chaos drove home a salient point: The federal government does a lot for you. The administration targeted 2,623 federal programs for review in circulated instructions, ordering agencies to “temporarily pause all activities […]
Stock Futures Climb as Trump’s Second Term Commences: Live Updates
Stock futures rise as Trump’s second term begins: Live updates Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room following the 60th inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Melina Mara | Via Reuters Stock futures were higher on Monday evening after President […]
Biden Expands Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing in Northern Bering Sea of Alaska • Alaska Beacon
Biden extends oil and gas leasing ban in Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea • Alaska Beacon The entire Northern Bering Sea is now off-limits to oil and gas leasing, under a presidential directive announced on Monday. President Joe Biden invoked his authority under a federal law to withdraw about 44 million acres of the Northern Bering […]
Both the Fed and Trump Face Challenges
BOTH the Fed and Trump are in Trouble Good morning Investors! A bit later today, I’m going to sit down for our usual post-F.O.M.C. “long form” podcast with The Prospector News’ Mike Fox for the post-mortem on yesterday’s ominous Fed meeting and market reaction. Follow along to see why both the Fed and Trump are […]
This Festivus Eve 2024: Get Ready for an Extended Airing of Grievances
On this Festivus Eve 2024, the airing of grievances could take a while It’s Festivus Eve, the day before one of our quirkiest holiday celebrations, and while I’m not equipped to demonstrate the traditional feats of strength like wrestling with my 16-year-old 6-foot-2 grandson — or even the 11-year-old, who is a scrappy 4-feet-8 and […]