Uncertainty has been the flavor of the month in April on Wall Street. Tariffs of 10% are still in place on most countries, leaving investors wondering about inflation and recession prospects as consumer and business sentiment decline rapidly. President Donald Trump also continues to flip-flop on his most extreme tariff policies almost daily. When will
As political tailwinds lift the crypto industry, Mastercard hopes to cash in on a bet it started years ago. The payments giant is looking to replicate its massive card network for the blockchain world to create a way for consumers, merchants, and financial institutions to transact digital assets. Doing so will require engineering leg work,
Mortgage rates are trending downward from recent peaks. They could fall further if the economy continues to slow and the Fed cuts rates. However, that might not make it much easier to buy a house, some experts say. It’s getting cheaper to borrow money to buy a house. But would-be homebuyers shouldn’t celebrate prematurely. Lower