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Markets

Market Shows Signs of Life After Key Nvidia Supplier’s Record Return, Rumors of Softened Tariffs

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Record earnings from Foxconn and some fresh tariff news highlight core themes likely to dominate headlines this year.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Inflation & Prices

The Fed Marches into a Murky New Era

Inflation is definitely looking like a “two-handle” problem. That’s investor-speak for a rate below 3% but above the Fed’s 2% target.

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Advisor Upside

Dr. Doom’s 5 ‘Wars’ Facing the Global Economy

The noted economist Nouriel Roubini cited five major issues that our species will have to confront over the next two decades.

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Consumer

Eggs Break Consumers’ Wallets But Producer Stocks Are Sizzling

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The Fed may have cracked inflation, but eggflation is proving harder to beat. Unsurprisingly, egg producer stocks are soaring.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Wary of Fixed Income Ahead of Trump 2.0

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The next administration may look to increase tariffs and lower taxes, which could spell higher inflation and lower bond prices.

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Markets

Weathering the Storm: A Q&A with Vanguard on Market Volatility

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The last four years have been head-spinning. Dan Newhall, Vanguard’s head of portfolio solutions, talked us through the volatility.

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International Economics

Rate Cuts Are Making an Impact, OECD Says

The OECD upgraded its outlook for global economic growth, noting slowing inflation, central bank rate cuts, and falling energy prices.

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Personal Finance

Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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Autos

RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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