Higher interest rates will strengthen household spending, Bank policymaker says Catherine Mann said interest rates need to stay higher for longer in order to tackle elevated inflation in the UK. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Says Tariffs Have Made Housing More Expensive: 'Americans Can't Afford Donald Trump's Housing Market' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies for significantly exacerbating the nation’s housing affordability crisis. Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025
Bitcoin, Dogecoin Gain, While Ethereum, XRP Move Sideways; Analyst Says BTC's Top Still Not 'On The Horizon' Bitcoin rallied alongside the SP 500 on Wednesday, even as the Federal Reserve’s minutes raised tariff-induced inflation concerns. Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025
Why So Many Middle-Class Couples Feel Broke Despite Dual Incomes For decades, dual-income households were seen as the ultimate financial safeguard. Two paychecks meant stability, savings, and the freedom to build a better future. Yet in 2025, millions of middle-class couples find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, despite earning more than previous generations ever did. Inflation, housing costs, debt, and… Clever Dude · Oct 9, 2025
5 Everyday Discounts Seniors Qualify For—But Hardly Anyone Knows About Getting older comes with its perks—but many seniors aren’t taking full advantage of them. Beyond the well-known restaurant or movie discounts, there are dozens of lesser-known savings that can make a real difference to a retiree’s budget. From utilities to travel, many companies quietly offer senior discounts that go unclaimed… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 8, 2025
Trump's Tariffs Remain Fed's Biggest Risks To Rate Cuts, Minutes Say President Donald Trump's trade tariffs continue to weigh on the outlook for growth and inflation, raising concerns over how long the Federal Reserve can stick with its planned cycle of interest rate cuts. Benzinga · Oct 8, 2025
Fed minutes show some officials cautious about recent rate cut A few officials said they could have supported keeping interest rates on hold last month. Axios · Oct 8, 2025
Should You Buy Gold as It Tops $4,000? Here's What the Experts Say Rate cuts, a weak dollar and macro uncertainty have helped create a "perfect storm" for gold this year. Should investors add exposure or is it too late to buy? Kiplinger · Oct 8, 2025
Inflation target provides clear benchmark, says Bank of England chief economist The target has helped to anchor longer-term inflation expectations, Huw Pill said in a speech. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Jamie Dimon Issues Fresh Recession Warning For 2026, Says Inflation May Be Stubborn: 'Little More Nervous About...' JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has still not ruled out a possible recession in 2026, even though U.S. GDP is tracking upwards right now. Benzinga · Oct 8, 2025
Are Gold Futures at $4,000 Dangerously Overbought, or an Unstoppable Freight Train? Gold is the ‘Ferrari of assets right now,’ says John Rowland, even as the monthly RSI just hit its most overbought level since 1980. Barchart · Oct 8, 2025
The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirely, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Pours Cold Water On Tariff-Induced Inflation Fears, Says It Is Not A 'Material Driver' Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday sharply challenged the widespread view that tariffs are a significant cause of inflation, stating he sees no evidence in the data that they are a “material driver” of rising consumer prices. Benzinga · Oct 8, 2025
Gold prices hit new high at $4,000 as investors turn to ‘safe haven’ amid fears of Trump policies and global conflicts Gold has long been viewed as a stable investment in times of global and financial turmoil The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Barchart · Oct 7, 2025 Stocks Settle Lower on Weakness in Chipmakers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.55%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.37%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Oct 7, 2025 Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed Comments and Euro and Yen Weakness The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday extended Monday's gains and rose by +0.48% to a 1.5-week high. The dollar rallied on Tuesday following hawkish comments from the Fed. Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said the Fed needs to continue pressing against inflation that has remained stubbornly high, and...
Axios · Oct 7, 2025 The San Francisco Fed president's case for more rate cuts Fed officials face a delicate balancing act in deciding the path of interest rate policy.
Saving Advice · Oct 7, 2025 COLA Drop Incoming: 2026 Social Security Bump Won’t Match Inflation Millions of retirees count on their annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to keep pace with rising prices. But forecasts for 2026 suggest a smaller...
Saving Advice · Oct 7, 2025 When Medicare Part B Premiums Might Swallow Your Entire COLA Raise Retirees wait all year for their Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)—only to watch it vanish when Medicare Part B premiums rise. For 2026, projections suggest...
Barchart · Oct 7, 2025 Dollar Climbs on Hawkish Fed Comments The dollar index (DXY00 ) extended Monday’s gains and is up by +0.40% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is climbing today on hawkish comments made by Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid on Monday evening, who said the Fed needs to continue pressing against inflation that has remained stubbornly...
MarketBeat · Oct 7, 2025 3 REITs to Watch as Rate Cuts Ignite a Real Estate Super Cycle REITs are standing on several tailwinds now created by recent Fed cuts into high inflation and high asset prices, where property values could rise higher.
Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025 Ken Griffin Warns AI Boom Could Take Decades, Not Years: 'Could Be 20 Years…It Can Be 30 Years' Billionaire investor and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is pumping the brakes on the rampant enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI), warning that its true economic impact may be decades away while simultaneously sounding the alarm on immediate economic threats, including high inflation and a historically weak U.S. dollar.
Kiplinger · Oct 7, 2025 6 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Savings Don't let a shaky economy and volatile market derail your retirement. These moves will help ensure your money lasts as long as you do.
Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025 'We Have A Reckless Federal Reserve,' Says Gordon Johnson As Ken Griffin Warns Of Persistent Inflation, Historic Dollar Drop Financial analyst Gordon Johnson issued a stark warning on X, accusing the Federal Reserve of “grossly negligent” behavior in failing to curb inflation. He said rising costs are pushing Americans to the brink, stating that people “can no longer afford life” — a situation he warns could lead to social…
Fortune · Oct 7, 2025 America’s economy is on a ‘sugar high’ warns Ken Griffin, and investors retreating to gold is one sign of a comedown Ken Griffin said investors want to make the most of the rally in American equities but are hedging their spoils out of U.S. sovereign risk.