Advanced AI could unmask the many weaknesses that lie beneath the surface of the global financial system. That is according to Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor and head of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), who penned a letter… Read More
Decades ago, many US households would rely on a single income. The father would work, and the mother would stay home to take care of the children. Today, more American families are depending on two incomes to put food on… Read More
A war in Iran. High gasoline prices. Elevated borrowing costs. The world’s largest economy has faced a series of challenges since late February. Despite the many risks, the United States keeps chugging along thanks to a resilient consumer and the… Read More
New Yorker City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to save households 30% on their grocery bills. The Democratic Socialist leader is following through on his campaign commitment to open five city-owned grocery stores by 2029 to help residents who are struggling… Read More
President Donald Trump rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the White House on July 6 to celebrate the official launch of Trump Accounts, marking the first time both exchanges had a joint… Read More
As summer temperatures continue to rise, the already hot US labor market could be starting to cool off. The highly anticipated June jobs report was released on July 2, and the headline reading of 57,000 new jobs came in below… Read More
The Federal Reserve held its June policy meeting on June 16 and 17. This was a widely watched gathering because it was the first one led by new Chairman Kevin Warsh. But why does everyone pay close attention to the… Read More
Here is something to note on Father’s Day: The next generation of dads seems to be doing the right thing. Despite concerns a decade or two ago that millennials would fail to grow up and embrace adulthood, new data suggest… Read More
Across the globe, researchers have uncovered extensive evidence of the detrimental impact of computer screens on Gen Alpha (2010 to 2025) and Gen Z (1995 to 2009) students. Add artificial intelligence (AI) to the mix, and the entire education system… Read More
What a difference a year can make. Following a poor performance in 2025 and a disappointing start to 2026, the US labor market is making a comeback. The private sector is adding jobs, unemployment remains low, and fewer people are… Read More
It has been an exciting time in the government bond market. The United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Europe have seen long-term interest rates accelerate since the start of the war in Iran. This is important because investors look… Read More
A wave of inflation figures was just published last week. All of the latest numbers confirmed that price pressures are building across the US economy, driven almost entirely by higher energy prices due to the war in Iran. Whether these… Read More