4 dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement By the time retirement savers realize the error of their ways, it may be too late The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Janet Yellen says America would be 'lucky to skirt a recession' "We’re in a world of tremendous uncertainty,” the former Federal Reserve chair and U.S. Treasury secretary said. Fortune · Apr 15, 2025
Inflation set to ease further after dip in petrol prices A consensus of economists has predicted that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will come in at 2.7% for March. Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
UK wages grow by 5.9% as job vacancies tumble The availability of jobs worsened further, with vacancy numbers dropping to 781,000 for the three months to March, the ONS said. Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
NI jobs shake-out feared as number of workers on payrolls falls for first time in 4 years But wages continued to rise well above inflation in the December to February quarter says ONS Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency' Erick Ojeda has no money The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Asian shares are mostly higher after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now Asian shares have mostly gained, echoing a rally on Wall Street after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs, for now at least, and as stress from within the U.S. bond market seems to be easing The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
President Trump claims to have solved US inflation amid market turmoil The US president's remarks follow a global surge in stocks on Monday after he eased some of his tariffs. Euronews · Apr 15, 2025
UK business confidence sinks to lowest level in years after tariff chaos Taxation has emerged as a major concern for businesses The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025
Business confidence sinks as firms weigh twin impact of US tariffs and tax rises A poll of UK bosses indicated that sentiment is at its lowest point since late 2022, when inflation was surging to historically high levels. Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Stocks Settle Higher as Tariff Concerns Ease The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.57%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.78%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 14, 2025
Dow climbs 300 points as stocks extend rally after Trump signals more tariff relief is possible The Dow Jones industrial average increased 312 points, or 0.78%, the S&P 500 added 0.79%, and the Nasdaq picked up 0.64%. Fortune · Apr 14, 2025
9 Tips To Hit the Minimum Savings You Need To Retire Early If the real "American Dream" is being able to retire early without putting yourself in the poor house, how much money do you need to make it happen? GOBankingRates · Apr 14, 2025
Are Britons really poorer than they were 20 years ago, or does it just feel that way? Millions of UK households are facing what’s been dubbed “awful April” after rising council tax, water bills and broadband costs coincided with the new tax year. It could all start to hurt quite quickly. And it has led many people to ponder whether they’re genuinely worse off than previous generations… The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025
inkl · Apr 14, 2025 What’s Driving S&P 500 Volatility? The U.S. economy is navigating a complex landscape. Inflation continues its gradual descent toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, while the labor market shows signs of cooling yet remains relatively resilient.
Barchart · Apr 13, 2025 Tariffs, Powell and Other Can't Miss Items this Week Last week's market saw significant volatility with stocks finishing sharply higher on Friday despite mid-session turbulence. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.
The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2025 Worried about your stock market savings as Trump tariffs wreak havoc? Don’t panic Despite the turmoil it helps to put things into perspective with a look at some fundamental indicators
MarketBeat · Apr 12, 2025 MarketBeat Week in Review — 04/07 - 04/11 Stocks were on track for a positive week despite the continued uncertainty surrounding tariffs, but inflation and earnings season will keep investors on alert
Ideal Home · Apr 12, 2025 Argos is now selling an air bed for under £12 – if you're hosting guests this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, you'll want this sale on your radar This 25% off sale is perfectly timed ahead of Easter weekend
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025 Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with the help from the IMF Argentine President Javier Milei’s economy minister says the libertarian government would lift the country’s strict capital and currency controls in a few days, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund
Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025 US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.
Barchart · Apr 11, 2025 Stocks Recover on a Report the Fed Is Ready to Stabilize Markets The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.89%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.84%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Kiplinger · Apr 11, 2025 Stock Market Today: Stocks Surge to Close a Volatile Week It was another day with a week's worth of both news and price action, but it ended on a strongly positive note.
Barchart · Apr 11, 2025 Tariff Angst Sinks the Dollar and Boosts Gold to a Record High The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.80% and posted a 3-year low. The dollar retreated Friday because of concerns that the escalation of the US-China trade war would derail the economy and lead to stagflation. On Friday, China raised tariffs on all US goods to 125% from 84%...
Salon · Apr 11, 2025 Gold "shines" during volatile times The metal is a traditional safe haven in an uncertain economy, experts say