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American households are starting 2026 on firmer footing, with sentiment ticking up to its highest level in five months and inflation worries slipping to levels not seen since early 2025, just as food prices tumble across grocery aisles. The University of Michigan’s revised consumer sentiment...

Natural gas prices are heading toward a historic weekly surge as expectations for blockbuster heating demand collide with an exceptional cold wave gripping much of the U.S. in the latter part of the week. UNG ETF has rallied sharply this week. Check live prices here. Futures at the Henry Hub...

U.S. stocks surged by midday Thursday after stronger-than-expected economic data powered small caps to fresh record highs and eased lingering geopolitical concerns. By 1:40 p.m. in New York, the Russell 2000 jumped 1.1% to 2,730 points, breaking into uncharted territory and extending its year-to-...

The U.S. economy is entering 2026 with rare momentum: growth is accelerating, inflation remains contained and labor market stress is easing. • SPDR S&P 500 stock is trading near recent highs. What’s next for SPY stock? That rare sweet spot, often described as a "Goldilocks" setup...

For decades, gold followed a familiar rhythm. Prices rose when fear spiked, fell when calm returned. When gold rallied too far, supply or selling pressure would bring it back down. That framework is now breaking. According to a Goldman Sachs report released Thursday, gold has entered a new phase....

Citadel founder Ken Griffin delivered a stark message to global leaders at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, identifying unchecked sovereign debt—not private market speculation—as the single greatest threat to financial stability in 2026. A Crisis Of Public Expenditure Speaking on a CNBC panel...

Risk-on sentiment snapped back Wednesday afternoon after President Donald Trump said planned tariffs on European Union countries will no longer take effect, citing progress on a Greenland framework with NATO leadership. In a tweet on Truth Social, Trump said he will no longer impose the 10% tariffs...

President Donald Trump used the global stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday to double down on Greenland, calling it a core U.S. national security interest and signaling he will not back away. Trump framed Greenland as a strategic vulnerability for the Western alliance and...

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, earnings, lede and the headline were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures declined after paring earlier gains on Wednesday following Tuesday's sharp sell-off. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower. On Tuesday, the S&...

Some news headlines are better at grabbing readers’ attention than others. Alarming headlines are particularly great at drawing eyeballs. However, investors should always approach these stories with a bit of skepticism, as they may lead to incorrect conclusions. Because you can make any piece...

Europe's economic outlook could face renewed pressure if President Donald Trump follows through on his latest tariff threats tied to Greenland, according to Goldman Sachs. In a research note published late Sunday, Goldman Sachs economist Giovanni Pierdomenico assessed the potential fallout from...

A growing chorus of Wall Street economists is turning more optimistic on the U.S. economy, and one of the clearest bullish signals is coming from Bank of America. In its latest outlook, the bank indicated that U.S. growth in 2026 could significantly exceed consensus expectations and arrive sooner...

Global equities sold off on Monday while gold surged to fresh all-time highs, as investors reacted to renewed trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats against Europe. European stocks bore the brunt of the risk-off move. The Euro STOXX 50, which tracks the 50 largest...

Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution Robin Brooks warns that while markets focus on falling short-term rates, a “thoroughly alarming” spike in long-term government bond yields is flashing the early warning signs of a potential global debt crisis. Masking The Danger According to...

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) issued a stark economic warning on Saturday, cautioning that the United States is losing its unique ability to export inflation to other nations. As the U.S. dollar's status as the global reserve currency diminishes, Massie argues that Americans will soon face the "full...