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You’re probably too invested in equities. Why a 60-40 portfolio is still the smart way to go
For most of U.S. history, an all-stock and a 60-40 portfolio have run neck-and-neck for trailing 30-year returns.
Big banks see risks in financing the AI boom, but are happy to keep writing the checks
The CEO’s the U.S.’s biggest banks all chimed in on the risks of related to the massive AI buildout, but how there’s still no sign that investments need to slow down.
- The Daily Economy Read
Evan Barker’s Wisdom and Folly
‘Nothing Left’ is a valuable, entertaining book, but it has a glaring flaw.
From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast
Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid.
The COLA wars are coming for Social Security
The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under various proposals being actively considered
- The Daily Economy Read
‘Fantasy Economics’ Hit Reality in France
“Thus the fiscal pressure caused largely by France’s very generous government pension plan has led to cutbacks in other spending, notably on education.”
Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis
Baby boomers have been the biggest force driving home sales over the last few years. Many of them are moving to be close to family, and in particular, their grandchildren.
CoreWeave’s AI bonds tumble, raising red flags for the wider market
CoreWeave’s bonds issued six months ago fell to 81 cents on the dollar earlier Wednesday, yielding more than 15%
What to expect at the next Fed meeting now that rate-hike odds are rising
Market participants and economists are split on the question of whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by another quarter-point in two weeks.
Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.
These unpopular solutions could rescue Social Security’s finances. Here’s who could pay the most
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.
Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?
Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers
3 things that are driving inflation higher
Struggling with elevated prices? You don’t have to look much further than your local gas station.
Rising bond yields and higher inflation leave the Fed trapped in a rate-hike dilemma
There isn’t any way to spin Wednesday’s hot consumer-price index report as good, especially when looking at the bond market’s reaction.
Rising diesel prices have helped fuel inflation — and we’re about to see how much worse it could get
Consumer inflation just came in hot. Thursday will provide more clues on the impact of record diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
Micron wins praise from Elon Musk for not being too greedy
Top memory-chip providers have ample room to raise prices further, but Musk thinks Micron isn’t squeezing its customers to an excessive degree.
How Iran’s $2 trillion threat puts your AI stocks at risk
The Fed admits it can’t cool Big Tech’s spending spree. Tehran says it can, and it just named the targets.
BlackRock now manages assets equal to half the size of the U.S. economy after 15% growth
Fund-management giant BlackRock said Wednesday that assets under management are nearly $15.5 trillion after growth of 15%.
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