Baby boomers, those of us born between 1946 and 1964, currently hold the largest share of wealth in the U.S. stock market as compared to other age groups. As the biggest investors in ...

Financial duress among consumers nationwide is starting to appear in certain sectors and casting doubt on the endurance of consumers in coming months. An increase in delinquencies on various consumer loans including auto ...

Stocks were bolstered by recent and expected Fed rate cuts, with a rally broadening from large cap stocks to mid and small cap stocks. Equities brushed off a government shutdown that started on ...

The premium that investors demand to hold investment-grade-rated companies’ bonds instead of Treasuries hit its lowest level since 1998. Demand for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds increased in September, as large cap U.S. companies ...

Foreign purchases of U.S. equities rose to a record in the second quarter of 2025, according to Federal Reserve data, with foreigner investors now holding some $18 trillion in U.S. stocks, accounting for ...

Government shutdowns have been a common occurrence over the years under most every administration. The length of the shutdowns have varied from 2 days in 1981 under President Reagan, 21 days in 1995 ...

According to the Department of Justice, it is estimated that 24 million Americans will be victims of identity theft in 2025, as scams become increasingly sophisticated using old and new methods powered by ...

The Fed’s decision to ease rates in September may be perceived as a method to alleviate a slowing economy, not entirely a response to diminishing inflation. Markets carefully follow Federal Reserve decisions as ...

(all values as of 09.30.2025) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 46,397 S&P 500 6,688 Nasdaq 22,660 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 3.60% 10 Yr Treasury 4.16% 10 Yr Municipal 2.92% High Yield 6.56% ...

Consumers in the top 10%, earning an average of $250,000 or greater per year, account for roughly 50% of all consumer spending nationwide. These consumers are spending on everything from vacations to furniture ...