Category: Economy

The U.S. Treasury just wrapped up its latest auction for 30-year bonds, selling a whopping $22 billion with a high yield of 4.734%. This might sound dry, but it's actually a pretty big deal! It tells us a lot about what investors are …Read more  »

Well, here we are again. On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government ground to a halt, and the big question on everyone's mind is: how long will this 2025 government shutdown last? Based on what we're seeing and what history tells …Read more  »

It’s an exciting day in the financial world! The Federal Reserve just announced its first interest rate cut in nearly a year, lowering its key benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point. This move, bringing the target federal …Read more  »

Well, the moment many in the financial world have been waiting for has arrived. Today, on September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point cut to its key interest rate, bringing the federal funds rate target down to a range …Read more  »

It's September 17, 2025, and all eyes are on the Federal Reserve. After months of holding steady, the big question on everyone's mind is: Will the Fed cut interest rates today? My confident answer is yes, the Federal Reserve is …Read more  »

The Federal Reserve's September 2025 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting begins today, September 16th, and will conclude tomorrow, the 17th. This meeting isn't just another check-in on the economy; it's a pivotal moment where big decisions about interest rates …Read more  »

In a nail-biting finish to September 15, 2025, the U.S. Senate is poised to confirm Stephen Miran as a new member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. This confirmation is timed so precisely that Miran could actually cast a …Read more  »

It looks like a sure thing: the Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates this week. After holding steady, the data suggests the central bank will likely lower its key interest rate by a quarter of a percent …Read more  »

Is the economy slowing down? The August 2025 Jobs Report points suggests the answer is yes. The U.S. labor market is showing signs of weakness, with job growth falling far short of expectations and the unemployment rate creeping upward. This softening is …Read more  »