Category: Business
Your Money: A budget that quietly builds lasting wealth
Most of us know precisely how much we earn every month. Far fewer can estimate with equal accuracy how much they spend. Can this gap…
US federal deficit set to hit $2.1 trillion as spending outpaces tax revenue, CBO says
The US federal budget deficit is on track to cross $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, making it one of the biggest shortfalls ever recorded….
Mortgage rates today: 30-year loan rises to 6.861% as inflation and war keep rates high
Mortgage rates moved higher today. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed purchase mortgage rose to 6.861%, up from 6.823% yesterday, according to Zillow…
US markets today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as oil, inflation and Hormuz tensions keep investors cautious
US stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday, with investors watching developments around the Middle East conflict, oil prices and upcoming US inflation data. The S&P…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 showcases how pragmatism helps find a value sweet spot
If left unchecked, the smartphone space risks geopolitical uncertainty and the supply chain’s bill of materials dictating what phones will be like for the foreseeable…
Intel’s 165% stock surge helps fund $15 billion share sale for AI and chip factories
Intel has gained about 165% this year, giving the chipmaker a much stronger position to raise money from investors. The company now plans to raise…
Bitcoin is moving differently from tech stocks, but can BTC escape the Fed’s grip?
Bitcoin may be starting to move away from its strong link with US technology stocks. In July, Bitcoin performed much better than the Nasdaq-100, showing…
See How a Tesla-SpaceX Merger Gives Musk a Shortcut to His $1 Trillion Payday
Deep in a $1 trillion pay package approved by Tesla’s shareholders is an escape clause that could pay off for Elon Musk in several ways…
S&P 500 at record high: Is it safe to buy? What Warren Buffett and history say
The S&P 500 is at a record high, but that does not mean investors should stop buying stocks. The index gained 13% in 2026 and…
No transaction charge on UPI for users, small merchants: Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian customers will continue to use instant digital payments without paying any transaction charge, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the Parliament on Monday, saying…