Bonds used to be the go-to for keeping investments steady. But now, things have changed. More debt and higher interest rates are shaking things up. This makes bonds less reliable as a safety net. Governments are borrowing more. Interest rates are staying high for a while. This mix is making bonds r
The Trump administration has rolled out a new program called Trump Accounts. It's a way to give every newborn a financial head start. Here's how it works: when a baby is born, the government puts $1, 000 into an account. This money is then invested in the stock market. The child can't touch it until
A new leader has taken the helm in Honduras, bringing with him a mix of promises and controversies. Nasry Asfura, a businessman with political experience, has been sworn in as the president. He's making big claims about what he'll do for the country, like creating jobs, fighting crime, and improving
The Federal Reserve is getting four new members this year, and they might not be too keen on cutting interest rates. These new voters could make things tricky for President Trump, who's been pushing for lower rates. The Fed's job is to keep prices stable and make sure everyone has a job, but that's
The housing finance landscape is experiencing a significant shift. Bill Pulte, the leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the go-ahead to acquire a much larger amount of mortgage bonds. This decision could have far-reaching effects on the housing ma
The European Union has decided to extend a pause on a massive trade retaliation plan against the United States. This plan, worth 93 billion euros, was set to kick in on February 7. The EU and US had previously agreed to hold off on this plan for six months, back in August 2025, when they released a
Big changes are coming to GM's factories. The Chevy Bolt EV, a budget-friendly electric car, will soon be gone. Its factory in Kansas will instead make a Buick SUV from China and a Chevrolet Equinox from Mexico. Why the switch? It's all about money and politics. Building cars in China and Mexico go
The U. S. House of Representatives recently voted to undo a mining restriction in northern Minnesota. This move could open the door for a big mining project by Antofagasta, focusing on copper, cobalt, and nickel. The vote was close, with 214 in favor and 208 against. This decision now heads to the
President Donald Trump hinted that he might have already picked someone to lead the Federal Reserve. He mentioned that he had three candidates initially, but now it's down to one or two. Trump also said he liked the idea of keeping Kevin Hassett, his economic advisor, in his current role. He praised
The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case that could redefine the boundaries of presidential power over the Federal Reserve. At the heart of the matter is President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook, a governor at the central bank, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that o
