An escalating debate surrounding taxes imposed on U.S. corporations has evolved as the presidential election approaches. The federal government receives taxes from both individuals and corporations based on taxation rates and income calculations. ...

There is a growing concern that the Fed may not have been as responsive as it should have in responding to slowing economic data numbers, prompting some economists and analysts to increase the ...

September 2024 Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 41,563 S&P 500 5,648 Nasdaq 17,713 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 3.91% 10 Yr Treasury 3.91% 10 Yr Municipal 2.70% High Yield 6.92% YTD Market Returns: ...

Just as consumers borrow in order to spend, so does the U.S. government. The U.S. government currently owes $34 trillion as of this past month, the largest amount ever, and projected to grow ...

The history of U.S. import tariffs dates back to the early days of the nation. One of the first significant legislative actions of the newly formed United States was the Tariff Act of ...

State and local governments are experiencing the highest job growth rates since the 1970s, adding 379,000 jobs in the first half of 2023 alone. This accounts for nearly a quarter of total U.S. ...

Rates gradually headed lower in July as Treasury and corporate bonds saw yields drop and prices rise. Weak employment data and slowing economic indicators accelerated the expectation that the Fed will lower rates ...

Recent extreme heat throughout the U.S. has increased concern as to how out of the ordinary weather affects the economy. Extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change are having significant and growing impacts ...

Volatility among global equities increased in July as concern evolved that earnings expectations may not be feasible should growth falter. Technology earnings were most concerning, weighing on markets as initial forecasts were retracted ...

In the first quarter of 2024, China sold a record amount of $53.3 billion worth of U.S. Treasury and agency bonds. The significant liquidations represent a notable shift in China’s investment strategy and ...