Category: News
The real risk of a recession, and other key points about the US economy right now
As of July 2025, the U.S. economy presents a complex landscape characterized by both resilience and emerging risks. Here’s a detailed overview of the current [more…]
Stock market melt-up is being fueled by blind belief in lots of rate cuts in 2026
Key Points Market Performance and Melt-Up The stock market has experienced a significant rally, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high of 6,279.35 as [more…]
A chaotic 6 months for stocks shows investors are still leaning ‘bullish’ headed into the second half of 2025
Key Points Market Performance Overview The stock market experienced volatility in the first half of 2025 but ended with gains, with the S&P 500 up [more…]
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump set to impose tariffs of up to 70% in letter push as July 9 deadline looms
Key Points Background Donald Trump, as part of his administration’s protectionist policies, has proposed significant tariff increases to address US trade deficits and boost domestic [more…]
More than 200 S&P 500 companies scrubbed ‘diversity’ and ‘equity’ from annual reports in 2025
Key Points Background The S&P 500 is a stock market index that includes 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. Annual [more…]
US close to several trade deals, announcements expected in coming days, Bessent says
Key Points Background The US has been negotiating trade deals amid a backdrop of tariff policies, with a recent extension of the tariff deadline to [more…]
Trump tariff deadline approaches with stocks at record highs: What to know this week
Key Points Background on Tariffs President Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. imports in April 2025, with additional tariffs for specific countries [more…]
Millions of seniors will see smaller Social Security checks starting this month
Why Are Checks Smaller? Starting in July 2025, the SSA is increasing the withholding rate for overpaid benefits from 10% to 50%. This means that [more…]
‘Some complacency has crept in’: How FOMO and speculative bets are driving the 2025 market rally
Key Points Market Rally Overview The 2025 stock market rally is characterized by strong performance, especially in megacap stocks and speculative trades, despite economic uncertainties. [more…]
ECB’s Makhlouf Says Euro Not Ready to Challenge Dollar’s Role
Key Points Background Gabriel Makhlouf, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council and Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, recently shared [more…]