Recently released data by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention reveal that life expectancy in the U.S. increased to 79.3 years in 2024. During the pandemic, life expectancy fell as the three ...

As the president-elect prepares to enter the White House, foreign imports into the U.S. have become a leading agenda item. According to the Commerce Department, the top imports into the U.S. include electronic ...

Tensions rose surrounding the Treasury market as the weighted average interest rate on outstanding Treasury debt is currently around 3.3%, a 15-year high. Additional Treasury debt issuance has become a contention as weakened ...

Equity indexes finished 2024 with gains across all eleven sectors of the S&P 500 Index. The communication services, financials, consumer discretionary, and the utilities sector saw the largest gains in 2024. Equity indexes ...

The cryptocurrency market has seen significant developments and price movements following the election in anticipation of potential regulatory changes and proactive support for its broad use. The nomination of Paul Atkins as the ...

Presidential campaigning and expectations about the Fed’s direction with rates enthralled the markets in 2024. Equity indices finished the year positively, yet demonstrated hesitation throughout the year. Expectations surrounding the depth of interest ...

A survey conducted by the Federal Reserve found that assets in the United States have risen in value over the past few years, as equity and real estate prices rose. Also encompassing asset ...

The U.S. currently struggles with massive imports and trade deficits with 23 of the top 30 trading partners worldwide. However, optimism arises from the nine countries that the U.S. actually maintains a trade ...

With the end of the year approaching, it is important to be certain that all required minimum distributions (RMDs) have been taken from retirement accounts. As a result of the SECURE 2.0 Act ...

Financial markets and analysts are anxiously awaiting cabinet and agency appointees by the incoming administration, which shape policy and the possible direction of various sectors. Among pending proposals and legislations are additional tariffs ...