Intel
SANTA CLARA, CA — Shares of Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) surged to multi-year highs on Monday, January 12, 2026, as investors rallied behind a powerful endorsement from the White House. The rally follows a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Intel’s Chief Executive Officer, Lip-Bu Tan, after which the
Housing Market
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the American financial landscape, President Donald Trump has unveiled a massive $200 billion intervention in the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market. Announced on January 8, 2026, the plan directs government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to deploy their massive cash reserves to purchase mortgage bonds, a
Venezuela
The first full trading week of 2026 has opened with a seismic shift in both the geopolitical landscape and the financial markets. Following the dramatic "weekend capture" of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special operations forces, Wall Street responded with a powerful "relief rally"
Federal Reserve
As the calendar turns to late 2025, whispers from Washington D.C. indicate a significant potential shake-up at the helm of the nation's central bank. Kevin Hassett, a prominent economist and former top advisor to President Donald Trump, is reportedly a leading contender for the Federal Reserve Chair,
Federal Reserve
As the financial world braces for a pivotal moment, President Donald Trump, recently re-elected and now in office for his second term, is on the cusp of announcing his nominee for the next Federal Reserve Chair. This highly anticipated decision, expected in early 2026, is sending ripples of speculation through
Beef Prices
Washington D.C., November 25, 2025 – As American consumers grapple with persistently high beef prices, former President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric, publicly accusing foreign-owned meatpacking companies of "Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing, and Price Manipulation." His calls for an immediate Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation signal a
Donald Trump
New York, NY – November 24, 2025 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump today announced what he described as "incredible" new economic data, a pronouncement that has immediately sent ripples through financial markets and sparked intense speculation across the political and economic landscape. While specific details of the data
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve, the independent arbiter of U.S. monetary policy, finds itself increasingly at the epicenter of a political storm, facing intensified pressure from figures like former President Donald Trump to slash interest rates. This external influence, characterized by direct demands and sharp criticism, threatens to compromise the central
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, a recent appointee with strong ties to former President Donald Trump, is advocating for a significant 50 basis point (bps) interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's upcoming December 2025 meeting. This bold call diverges sharply from current market expectations, which largely anticipate
US Government Shutdown
Washington D.C., November 5, 2025 – The United States is grappling with an unprecedented fiscal crisis, as an ongoing government shutdown, now in its 36th day, has officially become the longest in the nation's history. This prolonged political impasse, rooted in fierce partisan disagreements over federal spending and
US-China Trade
Washington D.C., November 1, 2025 – In a significant, albeit potentially temporary, de-escalation of economic tensions, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded high-stakes meetings in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, yielding a provisional trade truce and a notable shift in fentanyl policy. As of November 1, 2025,
Oil Prices
The global financial landscape is currently grappling with a significant downturn in oil prices, a phenomenon that has profound economic and political implications. As of October 31, 2025, Brent crude is trading around $64.49 per barrel, an 11.78% decrease year-on-year, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude hovers around