Even though investors can get nervous about big headlines, U.S. stock markets have been hitting record highs throughout the summer of 2025. Yes, there was a rough patch between February and early April, when stocks fell sharply. But since then, investors have mostly brushed off the noise and focused on solid fundamentals. The S&P 500 … Read more
When the Federal Reserve meets this June, most experts believe they’ll keep interest rates steady in the current range of 4.25% to 4.50%. Since inflation is cooling off and the job market is still doing okay, the Fed doesn’t feel pressure to make any big moves just yet. But what’s more interesting than the actual … Read more
Each month, the U.S. Department of Labor releases a report that gives us a quick look at the health of the job market. It shows how many jobs were added, how many people are unemployed, and whether workers are getting paid more. It’s also a handy way to check how the overall economy is doing. … Read more