By Kevin Flanagan
Key Takeaways
Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed Chairman initially reassured bond markets by offering a known, crisis-tested Fed veteran with a reputation as an inflation hawk, reducing uncertainty at a critical juncture for monetary policy.
A Warsh-led Fed would likely focus on shrinking...
It’s been a very healthy start to 2026 for energy stocks, and for good reason. A number of factors are coming together to boost their appeal, with data center energy demand and deregulation adding to their case. Of course, while one could simply...
The US economy continues its late-cycle deceleration. January nonfarm payrolls rose 130K (vs 110K consensus), and unemployment edged down to 4.3%. However, revisions matter more: prior months were revised lower by 175K combined. Rolling 3-month average job gains now track 95K versus 220K...
As of Friday, February 13, the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) has jumped 14.5% year-to-date, according to YCharts. It holds a slight edge over the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT), which is up 10.94% in the same period.
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Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically to your household?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) divides all expenditures into eight categories...
These are tough times in the cryptocurrency space. Bitcoin’s mired in a lengthy slide that’s dragging altcoins to the downside, too. In this environment, weary crypto investors will take good news where they can get it.
For market participants holding altcoins or the CoinShares...