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Stocks Push Higher on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Over half of African states subjected to travel bans or visa bonds by US

Of Africa’s 54 countries, 36 are now subject to either travel bans or visa bonds by the United States. African states are the prime target of President Donald Trump's latest round of travel restrictions, which he says are aimed at protecting national security and preventing visitors overstaying.

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Stocks Climb on a Resilient US Labor Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy $200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

International Business Times

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy £200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

International Business Times UK

Trump announces $200 billion purchase in mortgage bonds to lower housing costs

The president claims this move will ease the burden of homeownership

The Independent UK

Ray Lucia Sr.: The Case for Spending Bonds Before Stocks in Retirement

Traditional strategies like the 4% rule assume a fixed withdrawal rate, but they don't always account for market conditions or asset behavior.

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The Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy

Investors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, tax treatment and geographies.

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6 Ways Couples Without Children Build Long-Lasting Bonds

Fireworks don’t fade just because life gets busy—and for couples without children, intimacy, adventure, and connection often get more room to stretch out and thrive. Free from the default scripts society loves to hand out, these couples tend to design relationships that are deeply intentional, wildly personal, and surprisingly resilient.

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Trump adds Venezuela to list of countries whose citizens must post bonds for U.S. visas

Travelers in 38 countries will now face higher costs to obtain U.S. visas.

Axios

US nearly triples list of nations whose citizens must pay visa bonds up to $15K

Payment of the bond does not guarantee a visa will be granted

The Independent UK

NS&I chops British Savings Bonds rates

The savings provider said the changes will help it continue to balance the interests of savers, taxpayers and the broader financial services sector.

Evening Standard

NS&I hit savers again with British Savings Bonds rate cut

The savings provider said the changes will help it continue to balance the interests of savers, taxpayers and the broader financial services sector

The Independent UK

Passport holders in seven countries facing new ‘visa bond’ fee to enter US

Payment of the bond does not guarantee a visa will be granted

The Independent UK

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I Asked ChatGPT the Best Investments To Make After the Fed Rate Cut — Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT excels at gathering and synthesizing info into recommendations. Here's what it said when asked about the best investments after the recent rate cut.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s attack leaves China worried about its interests in Venezuela

Maduro had just affirmed ‘strong bonds of brotherhood’ with Beijing when US made its shocking intervention

The Independent UK

It makes perfect sense for ‘worst-kept secret new Bond’ Callum Turner to be the next 007

COMMENT: The British actor is allegedly ‘blabbing all over town’ that he’s been cast in Denis Villeneuve’s super-spy reboot, and – following years of far-fetched claims that Paul Mescal or Jacob Elordi was about to don the famous tuxe – it’s finally a ‘new Bond’ rumour that’s actually believable, writes…

The Independent UK

Who should save money in Premium Bonds - and who should definitely avoid them

In 2025 £5.8 billion was poured into Premium Bonds. But are they really the right home for your cash?

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Asset Diversify: 5 Moves for Investors Too Heavy in Traditional Holdings

Investing can feel like riding a rollercoaster in the dark—thrilling, unpredictable, and occasionally stomach-churning. If your portfolio is stuffed with traditional stocks and bonds, you might be strapped in for more twists than you bargained for. Markets fluctuate, inflation sneaks in, and old-school investments sometimes lag behind newer opportunities.

The Guardian - UK

New year money: 26 tools and apps to help you sort your finances in 2026

From cheaper shopping to tax and travel cash, there is a host of resources to help you out. We pick some of the best

Barchart

How the 5 Major Asset Classes Stack Up on the Charts: A Year in Review

At the end of every year, I find that it is important to review the total returns of five major investment categories. Stocks have delivered an 87.11% total return, leading the major asset classes. However, precious metals have outperformed, driven by record commodity performance. Bonds and cryptocurrency have been negative....

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A Contrarian Approach Pays Off for This Bond Fund

The Dodge & Cox Income Fund has outperformed in 2025 thanks to its managers' fearless approach.

International Business Times UK

Ray Dalio Reveals the Great Trap of Holding Paper Gold Over Real Metal

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio believes sovereign gold bonds and gold certificates introduce credit risks, unlike physical gold.

Kiplinger

7 Outrageous Ways Retirees Can Invest Their Money in 2026

Stocks and bonds aren't the only ways to invest your retirement "fun money."

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I Asked ChatGPT How To Catch Up on Retirement Fast in 2026 — Here’s Its Plan

Consulting ChatGPT gave me recommendations geared to specific ages, income levels and more, giving you a better idea of what might work for you.

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