Federal Reserve

Advisor Upside

Why America’s Bull Market Is Still Running, 250 Years Later

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While new challenges to growth may arise, America’s national spirit has been one of its most surprising superpowers

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Advisor Upside

‘Hawkish Hold’ in Interest Rates, Iran Turmoil Prompt Advisors to Rethink Second Half of 2026

Wealth managers are keeping an optimistic, but realistic, outlook for the second half of the year.

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Banking

Can Goldman Stock Traders Deliver a Third Record Quarter?

Bloomberg News reported that Goldman’s equities trading desk at is on pace to generate over $5 billion in revenue in the second quarter.

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Inflation & Prices

Labor Department Reports Inflation at 4.2% in May, and Energy’s Not the Only Problem

Labor-intensive services such as gardening, home healthcare and day care and preschool were all significant drivers of inflation.

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Indicators

Don’t Blame AI for College-Grad Unemployment

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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says remote work is a driving force behind the rise in unemployment among young college graduates.

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Consumer

Forget Eggs. Tomato Prices Swell as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

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Prices for the fruits soared nearly 40% in April from a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Economics

What Is Inflation, Anyway? Prospective Fed Chief Wants to Redefine It

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Fed chair, wants to make big changes at the central bank. Will he succeed?

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Economics

How Kevin Warsh Could Reshape the Fed

During his confirmation hearing last week, Warsh hinted at an out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new approach to monetary policy.

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Real Estate

Wall Street Bonus Bonanza Flows Into US Real Estate Markets

A record year for Wall Street bonuses is driving real estate investment, from luxury coastal property to workforce housing in the heartland.

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Indicators

New Labor Data Rings Death Knell for the ‘Great Resignation’

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Just 28% of workers say it’s a good time to find a quality job, down from 70% in mid-2022, according to data from Gallup.

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