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Macroeconomics & Economic Policy
Washington Voters Will Decide Whether to Keep or Reject an Income Tax on High Earners
Even though the tax is years away from collecting its first dollar, the policy landscape surrounding it is moving at a breakneck pace. A court date has already been officially scheduled for oral arguments in a high-stakes constitutional challenge aiming to strike down the statute. Meanwhile, the debate has expanded into the legislature, where at…
Decade of Freedom: Reflecting on Ten Years of Financial Independence and the Evolution of Modern Retirement
Marking a major personal milestone, a prominent voice in the financial independence community is celebrating ten years since leaving the traditional workforce behind. Reflecting on a full decade of post-Financial Independence (FI) life, the podcaster and software developer shared a candid look at how his perspective on wealth, work, lifestyle inflation, and personal fulfillment has…
Four Decades of the American Eagle: Looking Back at the History of the Nation’s Premier Gold and Silver Bullion Coins
As numismatists and precious metals enthusiasts prepare to mark a pair of significant milestones, the United States is approaching the fortieth anniversary of a quiet revolution in domestic coinage and private investment. This coming week marks forty years since Americans were once again able to purchase newly minted United States gold coins—a privilege that had…
US Dollar Rollercoaster: Inflation Surge, Fed Policy Bets, and the USDJPY Dynamics
The US dollar experienced a dramatic rollercoaster ride across global financial markets following a sharper-than-expected surge in consumer prices for September. Inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.7%, exceeding consensus forecasts and injecting renewed volatility into the foreign exchange market. This hotter-than-anticipated inflation print initially sent shockwaves through interest rate derivatives, instantly doubling the…
Personal Finance Veteran J.D. Declares 2023 "The Year of Me" Following Personal Loss and Soul-Searching
By Staff Reporters For the creator of the prominent personal finance blog Get Rich Slowly, the upcoming year will look a little different. J.D. has announced a significant personal shift, declaring 2023 to be "The Year of Me" as he emerges from a period of intense grief following the death of his mother two months…
Congress Weighs Fiscal Commission as Rising National Debt and Interest Costs Pressure Lawmakers
The United States House Budget Committee recently convened a high-stakes field hearing to examine the nation’s increasingly precarious fiscal future and evaluate the urgent need for a bipartisan fiscal commission. As lawmakers confronted mounting evidence of the severity of the federal debt problem—including the stark reality that interest payments on the national debt now eclipse…
Federal Reserve Board Releases Results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances Detailing the Economic Condition of American Families
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released the results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, offering the public, researchers, and policymakers a comprehensive and detailed look into the economic condition, financial health, and evolving balance sheets of American families. Published at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 9, 2026, the data…
October 09, 2026
Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, providing detailed insights into the economic condition of American families WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board on Friday officially released the comprehensive results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, delivering a vital resource that provides both the general public and policymakers with…
Amazon in Advanced Talks to Acquire AI Startup Decart in Deal Valued Around $7 Billion
Amazon is reportedly locked in advanced discussions to acquire artificial intelligence startup Decart in a high-stakes transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. The potential acquisition marks another major move by the e-commerce and cloud computing giant to cement its standing in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, particularly as competition for specialized hardware, advanced software…
Gold Sector Enters Correction Phase as Proprietary Cycle Indicators Signal Short-Term Downward Momentum
The precious metals sector has entered a decisive correction phase, according to the latest technical updates from market analysts and editors tracking gold, the US dollar, and related equities. Recent market assessments indicate that the overarching sector cycle indicator has shifted firmly into a downward trajectory, prompting warnings for investors to exercise caution while presenting…
