Monday, 14 September 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday defended the Trump administration's recent intervention in the bond market, pushing back on an eyebrow-raising critique from his investing mentor, billionaire Stanley Druckenmi…
Just a few carefully chosen words from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh convinced markets that he was serious about inflation and ready to recommend an interest rate hike in just a few weeks.
President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. economy could grow at rates as high as 20%, while arguing that even such rapid growth should not prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
Drivers in the U.S. won't see lower gas prices from President Donald Trump's massive oil deal with Venezuela because it will take years to significantly boost the country's production, experts say.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.…
Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving the $250 Dell gift this week, according to the Dell Foundation.
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday.
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence urged U.S. spy agencies to better prepare for "Black Swan" artificial intelligence risks, warning in a new report the technology could be leveraged by terrorists or a…
December arabica coffee (KCZ26) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday.
Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week with contracts $1.…
Every extra dollar in oil prices now lands in a market that has suddenly rediscovered the possibility of another interest-rate hike.
If you've been waiting for the housing market to get more affordable before buying a home, 2027 may not bring much relief.
My friend is charging everyone $80 to attend her 30th birthday party. She says it’s to cover the open bar. Is it rude to not go? “I think she would take it personally if I didn’t attend.” Read at source
The growing threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence models could trigger a disorderly correction in global financial markets, according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
The AI boom features Citigroup’s $12 trillion market-capitalization projection for SpaceX. Here’s what investors need to know about investment-bank research.
Guns and ammunition retailers have faced financial distress, leading to store closings and bankruptcy filings as sales have fallen significantly over the last two years.
Lean hog futures were 90 cents to $1.27 higher to close Friday, with October up $1.02 on the week, led by the Friday strength. USDA’s national base hog price was at $89.57 in the Friday PM report, down 19 cents from the…
Traveling during the shoulder season is often touted as a reliable way for people to save money compared with budget-busting travel during the summer months.
Live cattle futures are down $1 to $1.20 across the front months. Cash trade has been near $220 to $345 this week. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed dressed sales of $342 on 40 head, with anot…
Gemini Space Station scored a legal victory earlier in August after an arbitrator found the crypto exchange did not mislead users and was not at fault for the collapse of its Earn lending program.
Prediction market platform Kalshi is working with brokerage and financial infrastructure startup Alpaca to bring its event contracts to an international audience.
Corn futures held onto the Friday gains into the close, with contracts settling 1 to 4 cents higher. September rallied 28 ¼ cents on the week, with December 28 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was b…
As we extended our lead over the S&P 500, we locked in big gains on several positions, added to new holdings and made other buys.
The stock market loves a fresh narrative. Every time a new Federal Reserve chair takes office, investors immediately begin looking for clues about what comes next: lower rates, higher rates, easier money, tighter policy…