U.S. Census Bureau
Washington D.C. – October 21, 2025 – The U.S. Census Bureau is actively refining its approach to economic data collection, with significant revisions to the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) now in effect. These strategic updates, designed to streamline reporting and enhance data quality, mark a pivotal moment for businesses
US Economy
WASHINGTON D.C. – October 21, 2025 – A concerning report from investment giant Vanguard has cast a long shadow over the U.S. labor market, revealing that job growth plummeted to a mere 0.1% for seven of the first nine months of 2025. This alarming deceleration, with September 2025 hitting
Consumer Staples
October 21, 2025 – The S&P 500 witnessed a notable performance today, largely buoyed by the unexpected strength emanating from the Consumer Staples sector. As broader market indices grappled with lingering uncertainties, companies providing essential goods demonstrated remarkable resilience, contributing significantly to overall market gains and reinforcing their reputation
ADM
Decatur, IL – October 21, 2025 – Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns by maintaining a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. This steadfast approach to
FS Bancorp
Seattle, WA – October 21, 2025 – FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW), the parent company of 1st Security Bank of Washington, today announced its 51st consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. This declaration, made on the current date of October 21, 2025, underscores the regional bank's remarkable
India
Mumbai, India – October 20, 2025 – India is currently at the epicenter of an unprecedented "silver squeeze," a financial phenomenon characterized by a perfect storm of exploding demand, acute scarcity, and rapidly escalating prices. This historic event, unfolding during the nation's auspicious festive season, has sent shockwaves
Federal Reserve
The financial markets are currently witnessing an extraordinary surge in the prices of gold and silver, propelled by a significant dovish pivot from the Federal Reserve. As of October 20, 2025, this shift in monetary policy, characterized by recent interest rate cuts and strong signals of further easing, has diminished
Financial Markets
Global financial markets are currently experiencing a significant surge, buoyed by a powerful confluence of receding US-China trade tensions and an unexpectedly strong corporate earnings season. This dual tailwind has cultivated a palpable "risk-on" sentiment among investors, leading to substantial gains across major stock indices worldwide. The immediate
MarketMinute
As October 20, 2025, unfolds, financial markets are poised at a critical juncture, with key currency pairs, precious metals, crude oil, and major stock indices exhibiting distinct technical patterns against a backdrop of evolving global economic narratives. Investors are closely watching the interplay of anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts,
MarketMinute
On a recent Tuesday, the US financial markets witnessed a powerful surge led by Technology, Energy, and Cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), signaling a significant shift in investor sentiment and capital allocation. This robust outperformance reflects a complex interplay of innovation, evolving global economic dynamics, and favorable regulatory shifts, with immediate
MarketMinute
The financial markets, ever a tempest of opportunity and trepidation, are currently presenting a compelling landscape for discerning investors. Amidst the broader market movements and fluctuating sentiments, a select group of large-cap companies finds themselves in an "oversold" position. This doesn't necessarily signify fundamental weakness but
AeroVironment
Washington D.C. – October 20, 2025 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) experienced a significant surge in its stock price today following the announcement of a pivotal contract award from the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). The agreement positions AeroVironment's Kinesis tactical software platform at