Fed Rate Pause vs. Rate Cut: What’s the Difference for Investors?
A rate pause and a rate cut send very different signals to markets. Here’s the difference and what each one usually means for your portfolio.
Crude Oil Set for Biggest Monthly Surge Since March Amid US-Iran War
Crude oil is on pace for its biggest monthly surge since March, up roughly 21% in July, as the US-Iran war and a stalled Strait of Hormuz standoff strain global supply — even as prices dipped slightly Thursday.
Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Refund?
Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement over its Prime membership practices. Here’s what the settlement covers, who may be eligible, and how to check for a refund.
SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Launches
SpaceX has won $1.6 billion in orders from the US Space Force to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, carrying Pentagon satellites for detecting and tracking airborne threats.
US and Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Oil Prices Jump
The US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq after days of drone attacks on American forces and Saudi oil facilities, sending oil prices higher and prompting warnings of further escalation.
Nike’s China Sales Plunge 30% as Local Rivals Gain Ground
Nike, once the top-selling sneaker brand in China, has seen sales in the country fall roughly 30% as domestic competitors take market share. Here’s what’s driving the decline.
Nasdaq Enters Correction as Fed Holds Rates and Dow Drops 1,150 Points
The Nasdaq slid into correction territory and the Dow posted its worst day since April 2025 after the Fed held rates steady for a seventh straight month and long-term bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs.
The Fed’s Dot Plot, Explained: How to Read It (and Its Limits)
The dot plot shows where Fed officials individually expect interest rates to go. Here’s how to actually read it.
Personal Finance Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting, Debt, and Saving
A practical starting point for anyone new to managing money — how to build a budget, tackle debt, and start saving for the future.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1983
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to its lowest level since March 1983 after months of emergency releases tied to the war with Iran, and aging infrastructure means it can’t be drawn down at full speed.