The 2025 US economy – in charts: rising prices, hiring slowdown, rollercoaster growth Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0? The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2025
Robert Kiyosaki Warns a ‘Crash’ Is Coming — Here’s What He’s Buying The financial guru is betting on a crash, and shoring up his investments accordingly -- though he sees value in one precious metal staying scarce next to gold. GOBankingRates · Dec 27, 2025
Why over 80% of America's top CEOs think Trump would be wrong not to pick Chris Waller for Fed chair The dark-horse candidate may lack the White House network of other top contenders but he is perhaps the only one who can give Trump the rate cuts he wants. Fortune · Dec 27, 2025
Stocks Rally During the Week Due to Economic Confidence The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -0.05%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.08%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26 ) closed... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
Silver prices continue soaring as debt fears and geopolitical tensions send precious metals to fresh record highs So far this year, silver has spiked 169%, platinum has shot up 172%, and palladium has soared 124%. Fortune · Dec 26, 2025
Dollar Index Shows Weekly Decline as Fundamentals Remain Weak The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed, but fell about -0.6% on the week. The dollar traded on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
Average mortgage rate drops below 6.2% for first time since October 2024 ‘Declining rates offer a timely and welcome gift for aspiring homebuyers,’ one expert said The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Dollar Index Sees Continued Downward Pressure The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09%, extending this week’s sell-off to about -0.7%. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25 bp... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
Are You Ready for the Hidden Costs When the Fed Finally Cuts Rates? The moment everyone has been waiting for always sounds like a victory bell. Headlines will flash, markets will cheer, and commentators will declare that relief has finally arrived. Rate cuts feel like a financial holiday, a signal that borrowing gets cheaper and wallets can breathe again. Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 26, 2025
The Fed may have reassured Powell that it's safe to leave the board early when a new chair takes over. 'I think he's done with this job' Given Powell's commitment to Fed independence, there were doubts that he would leave the board when his replacement as chair comes in. Fortune · Dec 25, 2025
Dollar Index Ends Little Changed, But Bearish Sentiment Continues The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell to a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and ended the day little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets have reduced... Barchart · Dec 24, 2025
The Santa Claus Rally Officially Begins: Stock Market Today The Santa Claus Rally is officially on as of Wednesday's closing bell, and initial returns are positive. Kiplinger · Dec 24, 2025
Gold Prices Soar Past $4,400: Humphrey Yang Explains Why and How To Protect Your Portfolio Gold prices surged 50% in 2025, topping $4,400/oz. Inflation, dollar weakness, central bank buying and global uncertainty can fuel demand. GOBankingRates · Dec 24, 2025
Dollar Index Posts 2.75-Month Low But Then Recovers The dollar index (DXY00 ) today posted a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and is little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets on Tuesday reduced the odds for... Barchart · Dec 24, 2025
Barchart · Dec 24, 2025 The Bull vs. Bear Case for Silver and Gold I’m still bullish in the longer term on gold and silver based on the technicals that remain in place.
Fortune · Dec 24, 2025 ‘Precarious’ is Wall Street’s defining word for 2026 Labor market softness, recession fears, AI bubbles, and Fed questions are all top of mind as Wall Street heads into 2026.
Barchart · Dec 23, 2025 Stocks See Support from Economic Confidence After Strong US GDP Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Dec 23, 2025 Dollar Falls Despite Strong US GDP Report The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.22%, as bearish underlying dollar sentiment outweighed today's stronger-than-expected US GDP report and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets today reduced the odds for a -25 bp rate cut to 13% from 20% at the next FOMC meeting on January 27-28....
Barchart · Dec 23, 2025 Stocks Little Changed as Fed Rate-Cut Odds Drop after Strong US GDP Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down up +0.13%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...
Euronews · Dec 23, 2025 Year of the metals: Venezuela tensions send gold and silver soaring Precious metals have been among the strongest performers this year, supported by geopolitical risk, expectations of looser monetary policy and global economic stability.
The Guardian - US · Dec 23, 2025 US economy grew strongly in third quarter, GDP report says GDP rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 Rental scams have cost consumers $65M since 2020 ‘If the advertised rent is a lot cheaper than most rents in the area, it could be a sign of a scam,’ the Federal Trade Commission warned
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 US economy grew 4.3% in third quarter but inflation remains high Tuesday’s report is the first of three estimates the government will make of GDP growth for the third quarter of the year
Barchart · Dec 23, 2025 S&P Futures Muted With U.S. GDP Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular focus on the initial estimate of third-quarter GDP.
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed This was a scary good year for investors