The debate over a potential XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has split analysts, with some predicting blockbuster inflows and others warning it could expose the token’s weakness among institutions. On X, crypto analyst AdrianoFeria.eth cast doubt on XRP’s future: “Ripple ETFs will most likely mark the beginning of the end for XRP because I highly doubt there
Powell signals possible Fed rate cut in September Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to a September interest rate cut, asserting that “downside risks to employment are rising.” U.S. stocks closed lower on Aug. 25 as investors took a breather from record highs last week to wait for chip giant Nvidia’s earnings for
Bingeing on a heady cocktail of Instagram reels, K-pop and Boba tea, the Gen Z cohort— those born between 1997 and 2012—has emerged as India’s largest demographic group. Now aged between 13 and 28, a rising number of this generation is spilling into the mainstream, with supersized Stanley cups in tow. One in four Gen
Who is Fed Chair Jerome Powell? Jerome Powell’s feud with President Donald Trump has been making headlines. Here’s everything you should know about the Fed chair. U.S. stocks closed higher on Aug. 22, with the blue-chip Dow ending at a new record, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggested an interest rate cut may be
Alice Gledhill | Bloomberg Global investors have reduced protection against a weaker dollar, countering expectations from earlier this year that an increase in hedging would drag the currency down. Data compiled by State Street Markets, a division of one of the world’s biggest money custodians, shows that non-US investors in American equities have cut their
Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, said earlier this week the current backdrop represents the “best investment environment ever,” citing unusually favorable dynamics in both equity and bond markets. Speaking on CNBC, Rieder described “extraordinary” technical conditions in equities, with trillions of dollars still parked in money market funds and robust
Steven Podnos | For FLORIDA TODAY Q: I’m seeing articles saying that the stock market is expensive. What does that mean? What should I do about it? A: There is an endless struggle to ascertain when stocks are “cheap” or the opposite. Pundits use various measures of valuation to make their case. For example, the huge S&P 500 index
How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. A Morningstar study reveals that passively managed index funds generally outperform actively managed funds. Lower operating costs are a key factor in the superior performance of index funds. This trend
XRP is demonstrating its long-term growth potential. Will Ebiefung | The Motley Fool Trump signs Genius Act, first major U.S. crypto law, into effect President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, establishing the first U.S. crypto law regulating stablecoins. Nowadays, $500 doesn’t feel like much — especially if you invest it in the S&P 500
The U.S. defense industry is emerging as one of the most resilient sectors for investors. Amid global instability and rising geopolitical tensions, American policymakers are displaying a unique commitment to military strength. The recent passage of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping piece of legislation that pushes U.S. defense spending to historic highs,