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Mexico's central bank, known as Banxico, shocked markets on March 27 by cutting interest rates 25 basis points to 6.75%, even though inflation is running at 4.63%, well above the 3% target. The decision was highly controversial within the bank itself. The vote was 3 to
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US Treasury bonds, long considered the safest investment in the world, just got a scary warning. Iran's parliament speaker said that US treasury bonds are "soaked in Iranians' blood" and suggested that bond holders could become targets in the escalating conflict. The comments sent shockwaves
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President Donald Trump just issued a 48 hour ultimatum to Iran, and oil markets responded by spiking to $113 a barrel. The White House warned that if Iran doesn't fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within two days, the US will escalate military action significantly.
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Gold just had its worst week in over four decades. The precious metal crashed more than 10% in just five trading days, falling from a high of $5,626 per ounce to around $4,500. That's a loss of over $1,100 per ounce in less than a
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If you've never heard of private credit, you're not alone. Most people haven't. But this $2 trillion corner of the financial world is having a very public crisis right now, and it could affect everyone. Here's what happened. Morgan Stanley has an
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A simple cross-asset overview for non-experts By Rajesh Sharma If you're trying to understand what's happening in financial markets, you're probably hearing about three main categories: stocks, bonds, and commodities. Each moves for different reasons, and right now, they're telling three distinct
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By Amanda Carlson If you've been feeling confused about whether you should be saving or investing your money, you're not alone. Financial advice often treats them as interchangeable, but they're fundamentally different tools designed for different purposes. Understanding when to use each can make
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By Amanda Carlson Here's a fact that sounds impossible until you see the data: about 41% of American workers earning between $300,000 and $500,000 annually live paycheck to paycheck. So do 40% of those making over $500,000. Meanwhile, people earning modest incomes who practice solid
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When people talk about "global markets," they usually mean the U.S. stock market. But in 2026, several other markets matter just as much not necessarily for their investment returns, but because they're reshaping trade, controlling critical resources, or driving structural changes that affect the entire
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Explores individuals, social media, and market psychology By Rajesh Sharma Five years ago, individual investors were an afterthought in market analysis. They represented background noise, a small fraction of trading volume that institutional investors could safely ignore. That world is gone. Retail investors now account for roughly 20.5% of
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Cuts through short-term noise By Laura Fitzgerald If you check your portfolio every day, you're probably exhausted. The market goes up, the market goes down, headlines scream about rallies and crashes, and you're left wondering: does any of this actually matter for my retirement account? Here&