Thursday, October 15
Money, markets & the moves that matter
Clear reporting on stocks, investing, business and the politics behind the price — for people who would rather understand their money than guess at it.
The Markets
Short-term moves from the trading floor next to the long-term thinking that outlasts them.
A Fragile Façade Masks Growing Risks in the S&P 500
On the surface, the S&P 500 appears virtually unstoppable, having maintained a relentless bullish streak for four years despite global conflicts, trade wars and aggressive interest…
Seeking Shelter in Energy Dividends Amid Global Market Turbulence
With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and lingering anxieties over an artificial intelligence…
Read the storyShielding Your Portfolio From Persistent Price Hikes
Investors are bracing for another round of anxiety as the upcoming Consumer Price Index…
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Small habits, compounding results
Headlines move markets for a day. Habits move your finances for decades. Four rules our reporters keep coming back to, whatever the week brings.
General guidance, not personal advice.
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Pay yourself first
Automate a transfer to savings on payday, before rent and before the takeaway. Money you never see is money you rarely miss.
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Learn the rule of 72
Divide 72 by your yearly return to estimate how long your money takes to double. At 8% a year, that is roughly nine years.
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Treat fees as a tax
A 1% annual fee can quietly eat a fifth of a portfolio over thirty years. Check what your funds charge — then compare.
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Keep a three-month cushion
An emergency fund turns a broken boiler or a lost contract from a crisis into an inconvenience. Build it before you invest.
Business
Earnings calls, takeovers and the founders betting the company on the next quarter.
Treasury Slaps Bank of America With Massive Penalty Over Security Lapses
Bank of America is facing a staggering 1.2 billion dollar fine after the U.S. Treasury Department accused the financial giant of failing to stop money laundering and violating…
How far does your dollar travel?
Enter an amount and watch it cross eight borders. The line on each card traces the exchange rate over the last 10 sessions — rising means your dollar now buys more.
€89.22
$1 = 0.8922 EUR
£75.49
$1 = 0.7549 GBP
¥15,798
$1 = 157.98 JPY
Fr83.02
$1 = 0.8302 CHF
¥669.10
$1 = 6.6910 CNY
C$142.07
$1 = 1.4207 CAD
A$144.70
$1 = 1.4470 AUD
kr997.19
$1 = 9.9719 SEK
Politics
Budgets, ballots and rate decisions, read for what they do to your wallet.
Redrawn Borders Set Stage for High Stakes Northern Utah Clash
Utah voters are preparing for a pivotal confrontation tonight as incumbent Republican Representative Blake Moore faces off against Democratic challenger Peter Crosby. The debate,…
Sport News
Results, record contracts and the money that moves the game.
