Inflation

Investors brace for the Fed's rate cut, but markets worry about the uncertain path and potential economic ripple effects that follow.

David Unyime Nkanta Dec 10, 2025

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary claims the biggest financial trap people fall into unseen isn't a poor stock portfolio, but purchasing a house that is too large for their means.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 09, 2025

Enhanced tax breaks under US President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost federal income tax refunds next year by several hundred dollars.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Rising energy demand from power-hungry AI data centres is straining household budgets, with the average overdue utility bill balance continuing to grow.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Farmers Insurance has applied for a 6.99% rate increase on California homeowner policies and proposes a 22% discount for bundling home and auto coverage, while lifting its policy cap.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 26, 2025

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urges consumers to delay large purchases and advises small businesses to pause capex and acquisitions amid growing fears of an imminent market crash.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 21, 2025

The US government shutdown ended after 43 days, but the White House is withholding October inflation data, raising concerns over economic transparency and recovery.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 13, 2025

Donald Trump's promised $2,000 "dividend" for Americans faces major financial and legal hurdles, with experts warning that tariffs cannot cover the cost and could instead deepen national debt.

Melvin Gascon Nov 12, 2025

Inflation outpaces wages for middle- and lower-income households since January 2025, pushing more Americans into living paycheck to paycheck, especially among Millennials and Gen X.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 12, 2025

While no nationwide stimulus is confirmed for November, millions in three US states will receive relief cheques this month through targeted programmes.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 11, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway shares remain resilient amid a market downturn driven by concerns over AI valuations, boosting Warren Buffett's net worth to $150 billion.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 10, 2025

The Trump Administration has ordered US states to claw back SNAP benefits issued in full for November amid the ongoing government shutdown, risking penalties for non-compliance.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 10, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 investment in Allegion has yielded 20% profit, driven by global expansion, strong Q3 results, and effective tariff management, boosting investor confidence.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 06, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway's record cash reserves stem from soaring insurance income and stock sales in Q3, signalling a potential readiness to seize future opportunities amid market volatility.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 03, 2025

US stock futures climbed on Monday morning as markets anticipate a Fed rate cut, strong Q3 earnings from top AI firms, and a potential US-China trade breakthrough this week.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 27, 2025

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway underperforms the S&P 500 this year, partly due to significant sales of Apple shares since late 2023, costing an estimated $50 billion in potential profits.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 27, 2025

The US Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for 2026, giving nearly 71 million Americans a boost to their benefits.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 25, 2025

Inflation surges to a one-year high as tariffs imposed under the Trump administration drive up prices, fueling economic uncertainty and market concern.

David Unyime Nkanta Oct 24, 2025

The Social Security Administration finally announced the 2026 COLA of 2.8% after a week of delay amid the government shutdown.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 24, 2025

A Los Angeles woman in advertising plans to move in with her grandfather to pay off her $73,000 student debt, uncertain how it will affect her finances and daily life.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 23, 2025

AT&T is set to increase the cost of all its home internet plans on top of the $5 monthly increase that took effect just last year.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 18, 2025

Ray Dalio cautioned that the current political cycle and the upcoming midterms in 2026 could make it difficult for parties to come up with a solution to the US debt problem before 2027.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 17, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett has long criticised gold because it does not generate cash flow. However, Berkshire briefly held a $500 million stake in a gold mining company at the height of the pandemic.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 17, 2025

Author Robert Kiyosaki believes the upcoming market crash in 2025 will wipe out Baby Boomer retirement accounts. He urges people to invest in real assets like silver and Ethereum.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 13, 2025

Citadel Advisors' Kenneth Griffin believes that the current immigration policy, fiscal policy, and monetary policy appear to be fostering a 'very pro-inflationary environment.'

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 10, 2025

The Bitcoin and gold rally could gain further momentum if investors continue to diversify away from the US dollar due to factors like the government shutdown, geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and devaluation of the greenback.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 06, 2025

Social Security payments will continue to arrive on time despite the US government shutdown, but customer services at the agency are likely to be impacted.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 02, 2025

Brits in the 18 to 24 age group have an average of £3,636 in savings, with almost 60% of them having saved less than £1,000.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 30, 2025

Rumours of 2025 stimulus cheques are making waves on social media, but no confirmation was provided by Congress or the Internal Revenue Service.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 23, 2025

Over 8 million eligible New Yorkers will automatically start receiving refund cheques of between $150 and $400 starting at the end of this month.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 23, 2025