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US GDP grows just 1.4% vs 2.9% expected: what it means for your money

The US economy grew just 1.4% in Q4 2025, well below the 2.9% expected. Combined with 2.9% inflation, the stagflation specter looms large.

Feb 23, 2026 6 min read

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Trump's 15% tariffs take effect today: how they hit your wallet

Trump's 15% global tariffs took effect February 24, impacting $1.2 trillion in imports and costing an estimated $1,500 extra per household in 2026.

Feb 24, 2026 6 min read

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Mortgage rates drop to 5.76%: is now the time to buy a home?

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the US dropped to 5.76%, the lowest point of 2026. CDs offer up to 4% APY and high-yield savings up to 4% APY.

Feb 24, 2026 6 min read

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Trending Investments

Stock market rebounds Tuesday: AMD surges 9%, all eyes on Nvidia earnings

Wall Street stages a strong rebound: S&P 500 +0.68%, Dow +410 points, Nasdaq +1.1%. AMD surges 9% on Meta deal. Nvidia earnings report due Wednesday.

Feb 24, 2026 5 min read

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Fed warns AI could cause unemployment that monetary policy can't fix

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned that artificial intelligence could cause unemployment that even lowering interest rates cannot resolve.

Feb 24, 2026 6 min read

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Nvidia earnings today: Wall Street holds its breath as S&P 500 banks on the rebound

Nvidia reports its Q4 FY2026 earnings today after market close. Analysts expect $65.7B in revenue. Options traders price a 6% move. The entire market is watching.

Feb 25, 2026 5 min read

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Consumer confidence rises to 91.2 in February: relief signal or a false alarm?

Consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in February, helped by a slightly better labor market outlook. But staying below 100 keeps recession warning flags flying.

Feb 25, 2026 5 min read

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Block lays off 4,000 workers over AI: Dorsey says your company is next

Jack Dorsey cut 4,000 jobs at Block, nearly half the company. He says AI made it inevitable and predicts most companies will make the same decision within a year.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq close February in the red: worst month in nearly a year

The Nasdaq dropped over 3.3% in February and the S&P 500 lost nearly 1%. It is the worst month for both indices since March 2025. AI doubts, inflation, and hot PPI data drove selling pressure.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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PPI inflation comes in hot: the Fed will not cut rates and your wallet feels it

The producer price index (PPI) came in hotter than expected, complicating the Fed rate cut timeline. With rates at 3.50-3.75%, mortgages, credit cards, and loans remain expensive.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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Oil surges 9%, gas prices to rise 30 cents as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude surged 9% to $78.70/barrel after US-Israel strikes on Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. US gas prices expected to rise 10-30 cents within days.

Mar 02, 2026 6 min read

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Gold surges to $5,377/oz record: how to invest and protect your money

Gold surged 2.5% to $5,377/oz, approaching its all-time high of $5,589. Investors flee to safe havens amid the Iran-US conflict. Experts predict $5,500+ in weeks.

Mar 02, 2026 6 min read

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