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FreeCast: This 600% Rally May Be The Start Of Something Much Bigger

Warsh faces multiple alternative inflation signs as Fed charts new course

Warsh has said that inflation is a "choice." The same could also be true of how inflation is measured.

Why Gold No Longer Protects

The Iran conflict saw jet fuel prices soar—when you use 1.88 million tonnes a year, how you respond really matters (just ask DHL)

As jet fuel prices doubled, DHL Express has diversified supplies, rerouted aircraft and shifted to sustainable alternatives to keep its 295 planes delivering

Demand for riskier mortgages drops, as their advantages shrink

The spread between the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate loans is narrowing, causing demand for ARMs to weaken.

Xi touts China Communist Party's global influence in speech marking 105th anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party of China.

China's economy picks up in June on rebounding U.S. exports, analysts say

China's economy is showing signs of picking up after a sluggish few months — thanks in part to a rebound in shipments to the U.S.

CFTC is conducting an investigation into Polymarket, source says

The probe comes after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Justice dropped previous inquiries into Polymarket last July.

JPMorgan Chase unveils $50 billion buyback, Goldman Sachs raises dividend after Fed stress test

The announcements followed the release of the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, which found that all 32 large banks weathered a hypothetical recession.

Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill ahead of tense meeting with GOP senators

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol for the ceremony.

SpaceX seeing some interest from short sellers, but many still afraid to bet against Musk

About 40 million SpaceX shares are sold short, roughly 5% to 7% of the shares that are publicly available to trade, according to an estimate by S3 Partners.

Progressive Brad Lander’s surging bid for Congress splinters Democrats' labor union alliance

Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., is fighting for his political life in a race with Brad Lander, who is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

Jim Cramer says next week's economic data will drive the markets

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week’s lighter earnings calendar will put the focus on key economic data.

Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says

The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat.

Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgages and car loans

Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.

Trump sabotages Senate bid to fast-track Clayton as DNI, committee scuttles hearing

Any delay, and continuation of acting DNI Bill Pulte in the role, is likely to endanger the reauthorization of a key U.S. intelligence authority.

Warsh's Fed is likely to hold rates steady — what the leadership change could mean for your money

The Federal Reserve's June meeting, the first helmed by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, may impact many consumer borrowing and savings rates down the road.

Mortgage rates are now falling but demand is still weaker

A mixed week for mortgage rates resulted in less demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers.

Bill limiting investors from buying homes set to speed through Congress

Top lawmakers reached an agreement on a key housing bill that would limit investor ownership, clearing the way for passage through both chambers of Congress.

Weekly mortgage demand surges nearly 11% higher, despite volatile interest rates

Mortgage demand from both current homeowners and potential buyers rose sharply, even though interest rates climbed as well.

Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December

Home sales rebounded in May as mortgage rates dropped back a bit in April, but prices are still rising.

Sellers are pulling homes off the market at the fastest pace since 2020

Frustrated sellers are pulling their homes off the market at an increasingly high pace, as demand weakens and bidding wars wane.

Higher mortgage rates don't just keep buyers on the sidelines. Application denials rise too

The denial rate in loan applications was 15.1% in 2024, up from 12.2% in 2021, a rise that occurred alongside surging mortgage rates, the St. Louis Fed found.

GOP Sen. Tillis slams Trump intelligence pick Pulte: 'Don't think he has a prayer'

Pulte is widely viewed as a Trump loyalist who has targeted the president's political foes during his tenure leading the housing regulatory agency.

Trump names housing chief Bill Pulte acting intelligence director, replacing Tulsi Gabbard

Pulte has alleged wrongdoing related to mortgages against Trump's foes, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Mortgage rates are easing slightly, but homebuyers are retreating

Mortgage rates fell slightly last week, but neither current homeowners nor potential homebuyers were inspired. Demand for mortgages fell overall.

Pulte appointment as spy chief would give a Trump attack dog access to a trove of intelligence

In his role atop the housing finance agency, Bill Pulte has used his access to mortgage records to refer some top Trump opponents for prosecution.

Cassidy: Pulte not 'competent' for intelligence director role

Intelligence community veterans have warned that Pulte is ill-prepared for the job and could target Trump's foes in the role.

Homeowners insurance premiums have soared in recent years. How to reduce your costs

Insurance premiums have soared for many homeowners in recent years, but there are steps policyholders can take to reduce them, experts said.

Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion. Buffett touts Abel’s deal-making

The acquisition marks one of the first major strategic deals under Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in the beginning of 2026.

Greg Abel just made his first big deal as Berkshire CEO. Why Warren Buffett is happy

Berkshire's purchase of homebuilder Taylor Morrison gives the conglomerate a larger foothold in housing and appears to have been struck at a bargain valuation.

Berkshire's bet on Taylor Morrison suggests the housing market may have bottomed

Analysts say the deal between Berkshire Hathaway and Taylor Morrison signals that the housing market may have bottomed.

42% of homeowners say insurance costs have gone up 'a lot,' survey finds. Here's why

Inflation, climate change and other factors have combined to push up premiums for homeowners insurance — with broad implications for consumers and the economy.

Mortgage refinance demand drops 18% as rates hit highest level since August

Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in nine months, hitting refinance demand hardest. Homebuyers also pulled back but were still more active than last year.

Wells Fargo to offer mortgage incentives on 3D printed homes with Icon

Wells Fargo will provide a 50 basis point lender credit to buyers of Icon homes using its mortgages.

Duolingo started at buy with $222 price target at Seaport