US-China tensions
The week of October 13, 2025, promises to be a crucible for global financial markets, with investors grappling with a confluence of high-stakes events. Escalating US-China trade tensions, a critical but delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release, and the highly anticipated commencement of the third-quarter corporate earnings season are
Gold
Gold has shattered all previous records in October 2025, with prices surging past the $4,000 per ounce mark, a historic first that underscores escalating global economic anxieties and a deepening reliance on the precious metal as the ultimate safe-haven asset. This monumental rally is largely fueled by intensifying US-China
US-China Trade
October 12, 2025 – In a significant turn of events during his presidency, President Donald Trump's conciliatory remarks on US-China trade relations repeatedly acted as a potent balm for anxious financial markets, often leading to immediate surges in Dow and S&P 500 futures. These instances, characterized by
Aon PLC
London, UK – October 10, 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE:AON), a leading global professional services firm, has successfully executed its most recent quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.745 per share, a move that underscores the company's robust financial health and unwavering commitment to shareholder returns. This distribution, which
CUD
As the closing bell rings on October 10, 2025, the iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (TSX: CUD) stands as a crucial barometer for Canadian income investors seeking exposure to resilient U.S. companies with a consistent history of increasing dividends. While its long-term trajectory showcases robust growth, recent
Independence Realty Trust
Philadelphia, PA – October 10, 2025 – Investors are keenly awaiting the upcoming Third Quarter 2025 financial results and conference call for Independence Realty Trust (NYSE: IRT), a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in multifamily apartment communities. Scheduled for release after market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with the
Ameren
St. Louis, MO – October 10, 2025 – Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE), a prominent electric and natural gas utility, recently reinforced its commitment to shareholder returns by declaring a quarterly dividend of 71 cents per share. This announcement, made on August 15, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of September 9, 2025, and
CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund
The CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE: IGR) has announced its monthly distributions for the final quarter of 2025, declaring a total dividend of $0.18 per share for the October-December period. This translates to a consistent $0.06 per share distribution for each month, making it a compelling
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (NYSE:BGH) has once again captured the attention of income-focused investors with its latest declaration of a monthly dividend of $0.1223 per share. This announcement, made on October 10, 2025, reaffirms the fund's commitment to providing a consistent income stream,
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Charlotte, NC – October 10, 2025 – Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on both its Common Stock and Class B Common Stock for the fourth quarter of 2025. This declaration, coming on the heels of a significant stock split earlier this
Social Security
Washington D.C., October 10, 2025 – The highly anticipated 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement, a critical financial marker for nearly 74 million Americans, faced significant headwinds and widespread doubt in early October due to an ongoing federal government shutdown. The disruption threatened to delay the release of vital
Government Shutdown
The United States economy is grappling with the deepening impact of an ongoing government shutdown, now stretching into its second week as of October 10, 2025. The stalemate in Washington has triggered an immediate information blackout, severely disrupting the release of critical economic data, and casting a long shadow of