Unions warn of weak consumer momentum The Trades Union Congress has called on the Bank of England to accelerate interest rate cuts, arguing that sluggish domestic demand poses a greater threat to
Investors reprice disruption risk across the sector U.S. software stocks declined again on Wednesday as investors reassessed whether rapid advances in artificial intelligence could erode the foundations of the enterprise software industry.
Precious metals recover as investors reassess sell-off Gold and silver prices staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday following a historic collapse that rattled global markets and triggered widespread losses across mining stocks
Political uncertainty drives precious metals higher Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels in recent weeks as investors seek protection from mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The metal briefly broke above the
Japan borrowing costs hit record levels A sharp rise in Japan’s borrowing costs sent shockwaves through global bond markets on Tuesday, highlighting growing investor sensitivity to fiscal pressures and heavy government debt.
Wall Street retreats after intraday records U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending lower after hitting intraday record highs earlier in
Lawsuit alleges political debanking U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of unlawfully closing several of
Second-largest private tech round ever Anthropic closed a $30 billion funding round at a $380 billion post-money valuation, more than doubling its value since September. The raise makes it the second-largest private
Quarterly results top expectations McDonald’s reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above Wall Street expectations, driven by strong customer response to its renewed focus on value and promotions. The company posted adjusted earnings
Stock posts biggest gain in years on earnings beat Spotify shares jumped 15% after the music streaming company delivered stronger-than-expected results and reported robust user growth across multiple regions. The move marked
Shares jump after organic food maker goes public Once Upon a Farm entered public markets on Friday with a strong first trading session, as shares of the organic children’s nutrition company rose
Capital expenditure outlook rattles investors Alphabet shares dropped as much as 5% early Thursday after the company revealed capital spending plans that significantly exceeded market expectations. The sharp reaction reflected growing investor
Strong investor demand supports larger issuance Alphabet is set to finalize a global bond issuance exceeding $30 billion, according to people familiar with the
OpenAI tests advertising as new revenue stream OpenAI has begun introducing advertisements to users of ChatGPT’s free version, marking a new phase in the company’s efforts to monetize its widely used artificial
Record sales mask mixed fundamentals Fresh data from Thanksgiving weekend shows American consumers spent at record levels, but analysts say the increase was driven more by inflation than excitement. Adobe Analytics reported
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How a Simple Formula Was Born In the early 1990s, financial planner William Bengen developed what is now known as the 4% withdrawal rule. He published his research in 1994, offering a
Inflation disrupts retirement planning More than half of American workers say inflation is the main reason they are struggling to build a retirement fund. According to Schwab’s 2025 survey, 57 percent of
Reaching retirement age often brings uncertainty about finances and lifestyle. Yet a growing number of older Americans are choosing to keep working, either out of necessity or personal preference. Data shows that
Improvement masks growing economic divide U.S. consumer sentiment climbed to its highest level in six months in February, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. The uptick, however, masked persistent concerns about job