Gold price outlook: Are we on track to hit $6,000 in 2026
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How inflation affects savings: Here's the interest rate you need to beat
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How to protect your portfolio if you're worried about an AI bubble
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Amazon Prime Day shoppers may face added costs with buy now, pay later
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Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Interest rates dip lower
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Best car insurance companies in 2026
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Mortgage rate predictions for the next five years: What experts believe rates will look like
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World’s largest olive oil producer gives upbeat outlook after historic industry crisis
The chief executive of Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says a bumper harvest and improving market sentiment show that the industry is recovering from one of its toughest moments ever.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since mid-May
The UK unemployment rate has unexpectedly gone up while the number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on firms starts to be felt.
Openbank review (2026): Earn one of the top HYSA rates with this online bank
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When will mortgage rates go down again? A two-month stall continues.
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Jobless claims stay low in latest week
US jobless claims rose to 215,000 last week, but layoffs remain near historic lows, signalling continued workforce stability. While employers are largely retaining workers, rising continuing claims suggest hiring remain…
Consumer credit growth soars in December
Consumer card spending increased 0.8 per cent in January – considerably less than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.6 per cent. Essential spend fell -1.1 per cent, marking six months of decline, but discretionary spen…
U.S. productivity slows down in fourth quarter while unit labor costs accelerate
Productividad comparada internacional: revisión crítica y nueva agenda de investigación, Ensayos de Economía, 2025.
Beyond to buy rights to Buy Buy Baby brand and reunite it with Bed Bath & Beyond
Beyond, Inc. acquires Buy Buy Baby brand for $5 million, enhancing synergy with Bed Bath & Beyond.
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
The price of silver you see quoted is a farce. It’s the price of an empty promise based on “paper” silver traded via futures contracts, whose volumes and claims dwarf the physical metal sitting in vaults.
Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.
DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
The launch of a new chatbot by Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek triggered a plunge in US tech stocks as it appeared to perform as well as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI models, but using fewer resources.
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon
Billionaire Brad Jacobs' new building-products distributor QXO offered to acquire GMS for about $5 billion in cash and said it will proceed with a hostile takeover if the company's management rejects the proposal.
Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts
US natural gas futures fell 3.3% on Tuesday, settling at $3.147 per million British thermal units on Nymex, as two bearish forces hit the market at once. Weather models shifted cooler, trimming expectations for air-cond…
What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
Discover how the new SALT deduction cap can save you more money. For the 2025 tax year, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” raised the cap to $40,000, which is four times the previous amount of $10,000. See how you can take ad…
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) declined to 6.43% on July 2, 2026 from 6.49% the prior week, according to Freddie Mac.
What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?
We surveyed nearly 24,000 policyholders to find the best (and worst) home insurance companies. Plus, get expert advice on saving money and how to make sure you get the coverage you need.