Harry Dexter White was the driving force behind the Bretton Woods agreement that spawned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. In his role as a government economist, White became the architect of the modern, postwar world economy and helped the U.S. become the global power it is today. However, he is mainly
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Rates on conventional 30-year mortgages saw a pause Monday in their boldly swinging pattern of the last two weeks, essentially holding flat after bolting back into the 7% range to end last week. Averages on every major Jumbo product, on the other hand, soared higher Monday. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average shed
After winning the approval of New York’s financial regulator earlier this fall, the Bank of New York Mellon is all set to hold its customers’ bitcoin and ether starting this week. The nation’s oldest bank has added cryptocurrencies to its custody services. Key Takeaways BNY Mellon will begin to hold select customers’ bitcoin and ether
The S&P 500 measures the value of the stocks of the 500 largest corporations by market capitalization listed on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Composite. The intention of Standard & Poor’s is to have a price that provides a quick look at the stock market and economy. Indeed, the S&P 500 index is
The economy has been facing severe headwinds, with only a few sectors holding firm. Earlier this year, several technology stocks were doused in red ink after their Q4 earnings calls. However, as more companies start reporting their third quarter earnings for this year, here are some of the top stocks to watch. The post-pandemic boom
All signs are pointing to the Republicans winning the majority of the House in the 2022 midterm elections. Still, one or more “October surprises” could materialize that could conceivably prevent the GOP from gaining a majority. So, just in case one or more of those scenarios (such as peace in Ukraine and a sudden deceleration
From the time of ancient civilizations to the modern era, gold has been the world’s currency of choice. Today, investors buy gold mainly as a hedge against political unrest and inflation because of gold’s low correlations with other asset classes. In addition, many top investment advisers recommend a portfolio allocation in commodities, including gold, in order
The European Union (EU) lawmakers have passed the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating the digital asset market. The members voted 28 to 1 in favor of the landmark new crypto laws. The bill will pass onto the European Parliament for a final vote in the next
America is ready to build out its electric vehicle (EV) charging station network — and yet, traders aren’t quite ready to buy Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) stock. The U.S. government supports the EV charging port buildout, and this should benefit Blink. Besides, the company is working with a variety of businesses across the nation to make EV
An index of small business optimism edged up slightly by 0.3 points in September to a reading of 92.1 as sales expectations rose, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). However, the index still remained below its 48-year average of 98, as rising costs weigh on businesses, with close to a third of owners saying
The S&P 500 consists of 500 companies that issue a total of 505 stocks, as some companies, such as Berkshire Hathaway, have issued multiple classes of shares. The top 10 largest holdings are listed on the official S&P Global website. An S&P 500 company must meet specific requirements to be included as a constituent within
Here are the companies making headlines before the bell: Angi (ANGI) – Angi shares added 2% in premarket trading after the online home services company named Joey Levin as CEO, replacing Oisin Hanrahan. Levin is currently the CEO of Angi parent company IAC and will continue in that role as well as running Angi. Leggett
Bulls and bears alike have always sought out cheap stocks to buy. Most investors just can’t get enough, no matter what stage we’re in. Moreover, in the current bear market, there are plenty of cheap stocks to buy for $100. Valuations are down, providing long-term investors with opportunities that we haven’t seen in some time.
Since completing its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger, Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) stock has fallen sharply in price. After receiving a 39.6% boost on Sept. 19, its first trading day post-deSPACing, RUM stock has since tumbled from $16.81 to around $12 per share. But while frustrating, this pullback has opened up an opportunity for investors who
It’s wise to focus on defensive plays for your portfolio, like consumer stocks to buy and hold. With the latest jobs report signaling the Federal Reserve will remain “full steam ahead” when it comes to raising interest rates, chances are the uncertainty and volatility that has rocked the stock market this year will continue in
Sometimes, financial traders might forget that Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:SAVA) stock is, as the company’s name suggests, all about the science. That’s because the media will distract you with reports of data manipulation claims. Don’t misunderstand – it’s important to know about these allegations. Yet, SAVA stock investors should keep their eyes on the prize, and that
The fierce bear market gives investors many undervalued high-growth stocks at fire-sale prices. The stock market today is vastly different from the bull market that began in the 2010s and lasted until 2022. Investors are recognizing the risks that sharply higher interest rates will hurt stock valuations. Markets dumped high-growth companies with poor prospects. Companies
Dr. Adam Back and Samson Mow talk with Preston Pysh about their assistance with El Salvador to issue a billion-dollar bond that’s backed by Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:10 – How did the coordination with El Salvador to create this bond come about? 0:02:09 – What’s the
You can compare day traders and swing traders to the Ninja Turtles – always fighting the Foot Clan. They are always battling each other, but which one is better? Let’s break down the differences between day traders and swing traders, so you can decide which style of trading is better for you… Holding Time The
The CFA Level III exam is the last in the series of three exams conducted by the CFA Institute. Coupled with at least 48 months of relevant work experience, successful completion of the final level yields a charter membership. While the first two levels revolved around basic financial knowledge, investment valuation comprehension, and the application