Finance

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China is not merely an economic squabble; it has escalated into a geopolitical crisis with ramifications that extend far beyond their borders. The stark warning issued by the Chinese government against countries cooperating with the U.S. highlights the precarious position many nations find themselves in today. As

Retirement is often romanticized as a time of leisure and exploration, where decades of hard work finally pay off. However, many retirees fall into a trap of making misguided financial choices that threaten the longevity of their savings. A prevalent misconception is that stashing away investments in cash and bonds shields retirees from financial risk.

In today’s financial landscape, investor sentiment often swings like a pendulum, oscillating between enthusiasm and dread. For many seasoned investors, the question is not merely how to seize opportunities, but rather how to remain steadfast during times of volatility and chaos. Enter Katie Stockton, a mastermind managing the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (TACK). She champions

In a recent financial upheaval, Spanish lender Banco Santander has decisively moved past UBS to become continental Europe’s largest bank by market capitalization. With a staggering market cap of €91.3 billion ($103.78 billion) contrasted with UBS’s €79.5 billion ($97.23 billion), Santander’s ascent is emblematic of a larger narrative: that of resilience in the face of

In a move that has sent shockwaves through both financial markets and political circles, former President Donald Trump has once again vocalized his disdain for Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Trump’s call for lower interest rates and the veiled threat of Powell’s termination raises significant concerns regarding the separation of powers and

Jerome Powell, current Chair of the Federal Reserve, recently delivered a speech that sent ripples across both financial markets and everyday Americans. He conveyed a serious contemplation regarding the Fed’s dual mandate: the need to sustain full employment while maintaining stable prices. With the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s tariffs looming large over the economy,

In a stunning display of market enthusiasm, shares of the stock-trading application Webull skyrocketed nearly 375% on its second day of trading, following its merger with SK Growth Opportunities Corp., a SPAC. This meteoric rise gave Webull a nearly $30 billion valuation, a remarkable feat for a company filled with youthful ambition and aspirations. The

The venture capital (VC) landscape is facing unprecedented turmoil, exacerbated by recent U.S. tariffs and market volatility. Amidst last week’s staggering multitrillion-dollar stock market rout, the uncertainties triggered by political decisions are hitting the startup ecosystem hard. Investors now find themselves in a precarious position, with the dual dilemmas of a shortage of initial public

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, made waves recently by predicting a concerning decline in corporate earnings estimates, heightening the unease surrounding President Trump’s unpredictable trade negotiations. While the stock market has historically been a barometer of optimism, Dimon’s remarks signal a shift towards skepticism as corporations grapple with an increasingly fraught economic landscape.

As tensions simmer between China and the United States, financial institutions are starting to weigh in, and the forecasts are illuminating a troubling reality. On Tuesday, Citi led the charge in downgrading its growth outlook for China amidst intensifying trade hostilities. With the U.S. imposing crippling tariffs that have surged more than double in a