Printer Friendly Version Commodity market trends: Commodity markets have been on an impressive, and volatile, run so far this decade, with leadership oscillating between energy and precious metals. Not surprising, after commodities’ “Lost Decade” of the 2010s, given...
The Markets (as of market close May 22, 2026) U.S. stocks opened last week with notable momentum, pushing the Dow, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500 to record highs by mid-week. Investors apparently ignored lingering inflation and a politically charged Federal Reserve....
The Markets (as of market close May 15, 2026) Two hotter-than-expected inflation reports and a lack of progress in negotiations to end the war in Iran created havoc in some corners of the financial markets last week. Oil prices surged again while the Strait of Hormuz...
Energy Shock Expected to Hit Prices Harder Than the Economy Printer Friendly Version Headlines surrounding the Middle East have dominated investor attention since late February. While uncertainty remains elevated, diplomatic negotiations have supported equities, even...
Pay Transparency Laws by State See which states have enacted pay transparency laws, and which states have pending legislation. More Details Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market For many young people today, the prospect of buying a home can seem...
