Vanguard funds are top of mind when it comes to index investing. After all, founder John Bogle basically created the idea of passive investing and brought index funds to masses back in the 1970s. But Vanguard’s actively managed funds should be on equal footing with their passive brethren. One of the biggest hurdles to actively… Continue reading 5 Active Vanguard Funds To Own For The Long Haul | Kiplinger
Stock Market Today: Stock Selloff Resumes After Sizzling Inflation Update | Kiplinger
Stock Market Today The latest consumer price index hit a 40-year high in February, led by big price spikes in food and energy.Markets resumed their selloff today after cabinet-level talks between Ukraine and Russia failed to result in any progress toward a diplomatic solution to end the conflict between the two countries. Investors were also… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stock Selloff Resumes After Sizzling Inflation Update | Kiplinger
124 Companies That Have Pulled Out of Russia | Kiplinger
stocks The list of private businesses announcing partial or full halts to operations in Russia is ballooning, increasing economic pressure on the country.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has turned into the largest ground war on European soil since World War II. And along with causing immense loss of human life and destruction across many of Ukraine’s… Continue reading 124 Companies That Have Pulled Out of Russia | Kiplinger
Oil edges above $100 a barrel, but heads for a weekly loss as volatility stemming from Russia-Ukraine conflict remains high
Brent crude oil was up almost 4% on Friday, trading at about $111 a barrel after its most volatile week in almost two years. The US and UK banned imports of Russian energy products this week and others could follow, analysts said. Supply concerns appear to have been overcome for now, however, this may only… Continue reading Oil edges above $100 a barrel, but heads for a weekly loss as volatility stemming from Russia-Ukraine conflict remains high
Uranium prices spike to their highest since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, as Biden weighs sanctions on Russian supplier
Uranium prices rose 11% Friday, to their highest level since Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. That surge followed reports that Joe Biden is weighing sanctions against Russia’s nuclear power supplier, Rosatom. Uranium wasn’t included in Biden’s earlier ban on Russian oil and other energy products. Loading Something is loading. Uranium prices surged to their… Continue reading Uranium prices spike to their highest since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, as Biden weighs sanctions on Russian supplier
Global shares edge up, but head for a 5th weekly loss, as Russia’s war in Ukraine and flaring inflation erode investor confidence
European shares and US futures edged higher, but global stocks headed for a fifth straight week of losses. Oil steadied above $100 a barrel in its most volatile week in almost two years. Gold nudged at $2,000 an ounce after US consumer inflation came in at 40-year highs. Loading Something is loading. Global shares edged… Continue reading Global shares edge up, but head for a 5th weekly loss, as Russia’s war in Ukraine and flaring inflation erode investor confidence
Russia ally China tries to protect itself from the ruble’s collapse by letting it fall more against the yuan
In a new exchange rule, China is seeking to protect itself from big moves in the Russian ruble. Beijing said it would double the margin size by which the ruble can move against the yuan. That means China doesn’t have to subsidize Russian buyers purchasing Chinese goods. Loading Something is loading. China is seeking to… Continue reading Russia ally China tries to protect itself from the ruble’s collapse by letting it fall more against the yuan
US stocks fall in volatile trading as inflation surges again and Ukraine-Russia crisis drags on
Stocks finished Thursday in the red after a choppy day of trading amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The Consumer Price Index showed inflation at the highest level since 1982. Bank of America recommends buying the dip in stocks, and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee still sees upside for a rally. Loading Something is loading. Stocks closed Thursday’s session… Continue reading US stocks fall in volatile trading as inflation surges again and Ukraine-Russia crisis drags on