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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not. The government will release August inflation figures Sept. 11, and if that report shows inflation continues to cool, then Waller…

The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.38%) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.29%) have added 13% and 14%, respectively, this year. The driving force behind those gains has been strong corporate earnings growth, particularly among technology companies. However, the Federal Open Market Committee recently published the minutes from its July meeting, and they included a warning for investors:…

(CNN) — The US labor market in August roused from its early summer slumber by adding 162,000 jobs, more than double what economists had expected, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Friday. August’s job gains – which are the strongest since March – mark a…

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO -0.38%) is one of the most popular ETFs in existence, and for good reason. It tracks the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.38%), holding stocks from 500 of the largest and most profitable companies in the U.S. Many of these companies have decades of experience recovering from recessions, bear markets, and…

Dr. Doom sounds more like Dr. Boom these days, but Nouriel Roubini still sees plenty of risks looming over the US economy. The economist, who’s often referred to as “Dr. Doom” for his bombastic and frequently bearish predictions in markets, laid out his top fears about the macro environment speaking to Bloomberg this week. Roubini,…

Interest rates are the primary tool that the Federal Reserve uses to calm or jump-start the economy. When it cuts its benchmark rates, markets usually rise, as lower costs to borrow spur companies to invest, transact, and acquire. That, in turn, leads to economic growth and, typically, rising stock prices. That’s the good news. When…

Hispanolistic · Getty Images Retirement for Gen Zers will look a lot different than it does for boomers. While many current seniors retired with a pension, a paid-off house and a gold watch, many Gen Zers have to fund their own 401(k) plans and face a future where Social Security benefits will likely be cut…

It’s been a rough year for crypto. The sector entered a bear market that felt different from past cycles, as crypto seemingly lost some of its appeal amid newer, perhaps more exciting technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence. But most bulls haven’t given up, believing that this cycle will be no different from past…

NHTSA Opens Probe Into Tesla’s Cybercab Rollout The transportation agency is reviewing the new robotaxi’s design and compliance with safety standards. —- Volkswagen’s Peace Deal With Unions Sets Up Fresh Battles to Come To win approval to cut thousands more jobs, automaker kicked questions about factory closures and governance down the road. —- EQT to…

GIBRALTAR, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services, today announced that several market participants executed trades of its tokenized shares (BLSH) on Bullish Exchange, settled against a USD stablecoin. The trades mark the first time tokenized equity has traded…