US stocks fall with rates in focus as Fed kicks off policy meeting

Jennifer Sor Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, left, and Randal Quarles, vice chair for supervision, gather their things at the end of a Federal Reserve Board meeting to discuss proposed rules to modify the enhanced prudential standard framework for large banking organizations, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building… Continue reading US stocks fall with rates in focus as Fed kicks off policy meeting

What Are the Types of Mutual Funds?

Investors wanting to know “what are the types of mutual funds” may quickly feel overwhelmed by the answer.  Mutual funds are popular investments for Americans, and for good reason. They are a simple one-stop shop that can offer sophisticated strategies or diversified portfolios in a single holding. But with more than 7,000 mutual funds registered… Continue reading What Are the Types of Mutual Funds?

5 Passive Income Strategies for Investors to Understand

Unlike regular employment or investments that may require your active engagement, passive income strategies typically require minimal work to generate returns. However, while producing passive income may sound effortless, these strategies are not without risk — or work. Many require investing your time and money up front. An Ameriprise financial advisor will help you determine… Continue reading 5 Passive Income Strategies for Investors to Understand

Apple rises after strong iPhone 15 pre-orders suggests demand is outpacing supply

Apple stock jumped as much as 2% on Monday after reports said the iPhone 15 is seeing strong pre-orders.Wedbush and Goldman Sachs both said that internal checks suggest demand is outstripping supply for the new iPhone.”We view the extended lead times for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max as a positive indication… Continue reading Apple rises after strong iPhone 15 pre-orders suggests demand is outpacing supply

Foreign investors are shunning Chinese stocks and bonds as Beijing’s economic headache builds

Foreign investors are shunning Chinese assets as the country’s economic recovery falters. They offloaded $188 billion worth of stocks and bonds between December 2021 and June 2023, per Bloomberg. The outflows come with Beijing battling to shore up a crisis-hit property sector and revive growth. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading Foreign investors are shunning Chinese stocks and bonds as Beijing’s economic headache builds

Oil hovers near $95 a barrel as global crude surges to its highest level in 10 months

Oil prices climbed and were hovering near $95 a barrel on Monday. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed 0.54% to $94.43. US oil prices also rose.  Saudi Arabia and Russia recently extended their supply cuts, while global demand remains robust. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized… Continue reading Oil hovers near $95 a barrel as global crude surges to its highest level in 10 months

A crypto influencer was arrested in Hong Kong for a potential $128 million fraud involving 1,400 people

Joseph Lam, a crypto influencer, was arrested in Hong Kong on Monday, multiple media outlets reported. Police arrested him and five others for “conspiracy to defraud.” The fraud could involve more than 1,400 people and assets worth around $128 million.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized… Continue reading A crypto influencer was arrested in Hong Kong for a potential $128 million fraud involving 1,400 people

‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says he would short US stocks for the rest of the year as 10% decline is ‘highly possible’

Economist Nouriel Roubini would recommend shorting US stocks as they could drop 10%. That’s because global growth is slowing, with oil prices and inflation remaining high, he told Bloomberg TV. Central banks must maintain higher interest rates to avoid a coming stagflationary era, he added. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading ‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says he would short US stocks for the rest of the year as 10% decline is ‘highly possible’