On the heels of a massive publicity push, families have signed up about 3 million kids for Trump accounts, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury — well ahead of the July launch date. The “free money” is likely a major incentive. The federal government has said it will make a one-time $1,000 contribution … Read more
Wall Street next week is bracing for President Donald Trump’s new tariff plan following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, at the same time as traders scan for escalating tensions with Iran and look ahead to Nvidia ‘s latest financial results. Stocks swung between gains and losses on Friday after the high court ruled that Trump wrongfully … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Shaped by family legacy, grit and a deep sense of responsibility, Jenny Johnson reflects on the pivotal decisions that took her from “the founder’s granddaughter” to the CEO of Franklin Templeton.
Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corp., speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. The conference brings together leaders in business, government, technology, philanthropy, academia, and the media to discuss actionable and collaborative solutions to some of the most important questions of our time. … Read more
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ‘s legacy at the helm of the central bank will gain greater attention in the coming weeks, as the central bank’s dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices appear to be in better balance. The Fed’s latest meeting minutes set to release in the week ahead will be one … Read more
Jobs and inflation data, following the brief delay in government data, will be released together next week, bringing the interest rate outlook to the fore for investors. January’s nonfarm payrolls report and consumer price index, set to hit screens days after their original release dates , could re-instill confidence in the market following a recent … Read more
Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Jan. 15, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani want Indians to invest in the country’s equity markets instead … Read more
Bitcoin signage in Times Square in New York, Dec. 9, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana slumped as retail traders digested a busy market week that saw wild swings in commodities and a long-awaited announcement by President Donald Trump on his choice for the next Federal Reserve chairman. In … Read more
More Magnificent Seven earnings are coming next week, helping to decide the direction of a stock market that’s becoming more discerning, while the latest data on the labor market will cast light on the state of the economy. Alphabet and Amazon are the next big technology companies in line to have their income statements scrutinized, … Read more
The gap between the best and worse off Americans is growing — and economists don’t see an end in sight. The “K-shaped” economy has been top of mind for consumers, corporate leaders, policymakers and investors since the Covid pandemic drastically reshaped Americans’ financial habits almost six years ago. Economists now warn that this two-speed economic … Read more