Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
Most infamous cryptocurrency fraud schemes of all time
Cryptocurrency has increased in popularity, which has led to more frequent— and sophisticated — schemes in recent years as scammers look to take advantage of investors.
Final third quarter GDP estimate revised downward to 4.9%
U.S. economic growth expanded at 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Thursday in a revised estimate.
'Too early to declare victory' on inflation, Chicago Fed president says
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said Sunday that although the central bank has made good progress in bringing down inflation it's "too early to declare victory."
Ex-FBI official gets 4 years for working with Russian oligarch dubbed Putin 'henchman'
Charles McGonigal has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to working for sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Fed decides no interest rate bump in December, indicates cuts ahead
The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate pause during its December meeting on Wednesday, still leaving the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
US and UK team up to hit Hamas financiers with new sanctions
The United States and United Kingdom have announced a fourth round of sanctions on Hamas officials, this time targeting key financiers belonging to the terrorist organization.
November inflation slows to 3.1%, led by falling gas prices
On an annual basis, consumer prices rose 3.1% in November, down from 3.2% growth last month and in line with economists' expectations.
U.S. employers add 199,000 jobs in November, hinting U.S. economy headed for soft-landing
Employment rose by 199,000 in November, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Here's how high interest rates can help build your savings
The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.
Recession or not, mortgage rates to keep dropping and home sales will recover by 2025: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae said it expects mortgage rates to decline gradually over the next two years, which will trigger a modest rebound in home sales, according to its latest economic forecast report.
Hamas possibly reaped massive financial windfall in bets against Israeli stocks: report
Hamas likely reaped massive windfall while betting against Israeli stocks in the days before the Oct. 7 attacks by the terrorist group, a report claims.
Bipartisan group of more than 40 lawmakers call for restrictions on investments in China
Over 40 bipartisan members of Congress are calling for restrictions on outbound investments to adversarial countries like China to prevent those funds from aiding their military.
Fed may not be done with interest rate hikes – Here's how that could impact your debt
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the progress made on moderating inflation has been gratifying but that there was still a long way to go to bring it to a 2% target rate.
World's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance to pay $4B, founder to plead guilty to breaking US law
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao will plead guilty to multiple criminal charges and the cryptocurrency exchange will pay more than $4 billion in a plea deal with the U.S. government.
Lowe's sees steeper drop in annual sales as DIY demand stumbles
Lowe's saw a "greater-than-expected pullback in DIY discretionary spending, particularly in bigger ticket categories" in the third quarter, CEO Marvin Ellison said.
Nvidia’s AI lead ups stakes for earnings
Chipmaker Nvidia has been leading the AI charge this year, driving shares to a new record up 242% YTD and leaving little room for disappointment in its upcoming earnings report.
Nikki Haley vows China won't 'threaten or intimidate' American businesses under her administration
Nikki Haley told Fox News Digital that, should she be elected president, she won't allow China to "threaten of intimidate" American businesses,
Ransomware attack on Chinese bank highlights fragility of the $33.7 trillion Treasury market
Treasury bonds, like all fixed-income assets, have been shellacked by inflation during the Biden administration, which has caused the dollar to lose more than 17% of its value.
Flat October inflation leaves consumer prices unchanged
Consumer prices held steady in October as prices remained the same as the month before, and on an annual basis, prices rose 3.2% in October, a deceleration from the 3.7% growth in September.