Rising government debt. Exploding budget deficits. They have bond AND stock markets spooked. With rates on the rise, how can investors cope? Here are a trio of top strategies and picks favored by MoneyShow contributing experts. Mike Larson MoneyShow.com The “AAA Age” is over. Moody’s Ratings just stripped the US of its last top-notch credit
Trump hosts $1.5M fundraising dinner with crypto czar President Donald Trump hosted a $1.5 million-per-plate fundraising dinner at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. unbranded – Newsworthy Bitcoin BTC= rose to its highest level on record on Wednesday, eclipsing the previous high from January, as risk sentiment continues to improve after last month’s tariff-induced selloff.
QUINCY ‒ Quincy’s economic outlook has been revised downward from stable to negative, while maintaining its “AA” score on long-term debt, according to S&P Global’s ratings. “AA” is the third highest grade issued by the agency. The change stems in part from the $91.9 million loss on investment sustained by Quincy’s retirement system in 2022,
The ASX 200 has surged on Tuesday as investors are buoyed by hopes of a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia and markets bouncing back up in the United States. Investors will have a close eye on the RBA’s interest rate call at 2.30pm, where the central bank is highly expected to deliver
If you’re wondering when interest rates on credit cards and car loans will start falling again, don’t hold you breath this week when the Federal Reserve’s policy committee meets. Interest-rate traders see little chance that the Fed will lower interest rates at the end of Wednesday’s meeting or the following one. That means Americans won’t
Benzinga | Detroit Free Press Trump suggests China tariffs will ‘come down substantially’ President Donald Trump suggested the China tariffs will “come down substantially.” Reports suggested China is considering suspending its 125% tariff on select U.S. imports, following indications that Washington may cut tariffs on Chinese goods. The S&P 500 has now recouped nearly 80%
Chris Gallagher | Contributor Cryptocurrency saw swift growth in 2024, particularly in the fourth quarter–but the question of whether this trajectory will continue through 2025 remains unsolved. The first quarter of 2025 has already seen high volatility and fluctuation, with crypto prices hitting a high at the start of March only to plummet a few
Prosper Junior Bakiny | The Motley Fool Apple to source more iPhones from India to beat Trump’s tariffs: Report Apple is reportedly looking to source more iPhones from India as a way to bypass President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. Straight Arrow News President Trump‘s economic policies are causing significant volatility in the stock market. On
Trevor Jennewine | The Motley Fool Musk to shift focus from DOGE to Tesla after profits plunge Elon Musk told investors he will refocus on Tesla and begin scaling back his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in May. unbranded – Newsworthy Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has declined 41% year to date, making
In response to the current economic turmoil, turmoil Trump alone has caused with his stupid tariffs, investors are dumping U.S. bonds. Letters to the Editor | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Republican party starts to split as Trump hits the economy Some Republicans share their frustration after President Donald Trump hits the economy with tariffs. Well, President