inflation

Markets

Gold’s Shining Moment: From Portfolio Fuddy-Duddy to Must-Have

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The gold standard hasn’t made a comeback, but the precious metal’s price is breaking records as confidence in the US dollar fades.

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ETF Upside

3 Ways to Build an Inflation-Adjusted Pension. Yes, There’s Even an ETF for That

No one knows the future, but high inflation could make some investments virtually worthless.

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Inflation & Prices

Fed’s Beige Book Buoys Rate-Cut Hopes Amid Economic Data Blackout

The report cautions tariffs are driving inflation higher and says companies are grappling with whether to pass the costs to consumers.

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Industrials

Lumber Giants Intertwine in $7 Billion Deal

So far, 2025 has been one of the choppiest ever for the business of wood thanks to tariffs and a housing market slowdown.

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Economics

Economists Bullish on US Growth Despite Rising Inflation, Shrinking Job Market

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It’s not all sunshine and roses, however, with economists still flagging rising inflation and a weakening labor market going forward.

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Advisor Upside

Americans Are Abandoning Dreams of Home Ownership, Retirement

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Eight in 10 of the 5,000 people U.S. Bank surveyed said they feel anxious about stock market fluctuations.

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Consumer

Short-sighted Investors Chew Up Chewy

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More than 94 million pet-owning US households are expected to spend $157 billion on their little Lunas and Rexes this year.

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