US Economy

Stock futures climbed modestly Wednesday morning, July 9, with investors digesting a barrage of tariff announcements from President Donald Trump and bracing for the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes later today. Dow futures rose 71 points ... more

President Donald Trump’s trade strategy is back in the headlines this week as new tariff threats shake global markets. On July 8, 2025, Trump confirmed a sweeping set of new tariffs on over a dozen ... more

U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday morning, July 8, as investors weighed the impact of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs against growing optimism that trade negotiations may still progress before the August 1 deadline. All ... more

U.S. stock futures edged lower early Monday morning, with contracts tied to the S&P 500 falling roughly 0.3% as investors braced for the first full trading day since the July 4 holiday. After a week ... more

XRP is holding its ground above the $2.25 mark on July 7, 2025, after briefly dipping toward $2.20 over the weekend. While bulls have defended the support level for now, some analysts believe a deeper ... more

Stock futures began the week in negative territory as investors braced for another round of trade uncertainty. President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday evening that his administration will impose new tariffs on several trading partners starting ... more

Mortgage rates remain largely stable to start the week of July 7, 2025, according to the latest data from Zillow. The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 6.80%, unchanged from Friday and reflecting ... more

As Americans prepare for the 249th celebration of Independence Day, many are also wondering: Will banks and stock markets be open on July 4, 2025? Here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your financial ... more

U.S. stocks are poised for mixed movement on Thursday, with the S&P 500 notching a fresh record high while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower ahead of a critical June jobs report. Trading was ... more

Mortgage rates edged slightly lower heading into the Fourth of July weekend, with the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage settling at 6.75%—a 2 basis point drop from earlier this week. The latest data ... more

Mortgage rates in the U.S. showed mixed movement on July 2, 2025, as homebuyers continue watching for signs of relief in a still-tight housing market. Nationally, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticked up slightly to ... more

U.S. stock futures inched higher early Wednesday, July 2, 2025, reflecting cautious optimism as investors digested a tech sector pullback, a volatile legislative backdrop, and upcoming jobs data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average showed strength, ... more

The price of XRP fell to $2.19 on July 2, 2025, marking a 0.87% daily decline as Ripple Labs completed its latest escrow activity. While the broader crypto market remains steady, XRP’s movement reflects a ... more

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock surged 11.25% to an all-time high as the trading platform unveiled a suite of crypto-integrated features that signal a major pivot toward decentralized finance. With year-to-date gains approaching 150%, HOOD is ... more

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock declined 1.33% on Monday to close at $141.90, underperforming the broader market despite bullish signals from prominent investor Cathie Wood and positive earnings momentum. Cathie Wood doubles down on ... more

Mortgage rates edged lower again to start July. As of July 1, 2025, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.73%, down one basis point from last week’s 6.74%, according to Zillow. Rates ... more

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock climbed 4.7% last week as Wall Street rallied on optimism over easing geopolitical risks and expectations for interest rate cuts. The company’s upcoming earnings report and booming high-bandwidth memory (HBM) ... more

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock edged up 0.15% in early trading Tuesday, continuing its upward trend as investors react to strong support at the company’s annual meeting and rising expectations for global AI spending. Shareholders back ... more

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped early Tuesday as investors took profits following Monday’s record-setting session. Futures slipped slightly across the board as traders eyed new developments on trade policy, President Trump’s tax bill, and ... more