The Fed’s expected interest-rate hike on Wednesday could be the start of something more troubling for investors
Investors are largely anticipating the Fed will raise its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, but a single rate hike is not what’s creating angst on Wall…
Is the two-decade era of low interest rates over? The Fed has to decide.
High bond yields could be the result of temporary shocks — or something much longerlasting. Source：MarketWatch
Gold is starting to move on something a lot bigger than inflation
Gold is weighing the Federal Reserve’s credibility against the traditional price driver of inflation and interest rates. Source：MarketWatch
Jewelry sales are heating up as Gen Z seeks out ‘little treats’ and the ultra-rich go for chunky gold
A Kohl’s executive recently said fine jewelry “just seems to be something that continues to trend incredibly well with our customers.” Source：MarketWatch
Home-insurance premiums just hit a record high. Here’s where they spiked the most.
Natural disasters — from hurricanes to storms to wildfires — are prompting insurers to rethink pricing as risks evolve. Source：MarketWatch
Bessent says ‘I am the house now.’ What it means for the yen — and U.S. stocks.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has never been accused of being a wallflower, but speaking in front of Southern Methodist University’s business school on…
Is the U.S. losing its safe-haven status? Why global central banks are pulling gold out of New York.
What to know about safe havens and the U.S., as the Netherlands’ central bank follows France in pulling gold out of New York. Source：MarketWatch
New doubts emerge about whether Fed will raise interest rates this month
Fed governor Christopher Waller made a strong case for the Fed to hold rates steady. Source：MarketWatch
Whether the Fed raises interest rates this month isn’t as big a deal for stocks as you might think
There are more important things for investors to be worried about. Source：MarketWatch
Get over your fear of haggling — and start saving real money
If you ask for a lower price on something, the worst they can do is say no. Source：MarketWatch
Shein shares fall up to 10% after long-awaited trading debut
The fastfashion giant’s stock slumped after four years of public backlash over labor and ethical concerns. Source：MarketWatch
Jerome Powell still has one vote on whether rates go up — the same as Kevin Warsh
Powell is no longer Fed chairman, but he still has a vote on whether to raise interest rates. Source：MarketWatch