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Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cuts as Inflation Cools to 2.4% in Latest Report

Markets rallied on the news as investors anticipate the first rate reduction in over two years, pushing the S&P 500 to new highs.

Markets Reuters • Updated 3 hours ago
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Surges Past $98,000 as ETF Inflows Hit Record $2.4 Billion

Bloomberg • 4h ago
Real estate

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time Since 2025

CNBC • 1d ago

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Nvidia Overtakes Apple as World's Most Valuable Company, Market Cap Hits $4T

AI chip demand continues to fuel Nvidia's meteoric rise as the company reports record quarterly revenue.

Reuters • 3,421 comments
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Crypto

SEC Approves Eighth Spot Bitcoin ETF as Institutional Demand Accelerates

New wave of institutional products signals mainstream acceptance of digital assets, analysts say.

Bloomberg • 2,847 comments
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Personal Finance

401(k) Millionaires Hit Record High: Here's How They Did It, According to Fidelity

Consistent contributions and employer matching helped thousands of Americans reach the seven-figure milestone.

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U.S. GDP Growth Surprises at 4.1% as Consumer Spending Remains Strong

WSJ • 6h ago
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Reveals $12B Stake in Insurance Giant

Reuters • 8h ago
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Real Estate

Home Prices Drop in 60% of U.S. Metro Areas for the First Time in a Decade

CNBC • 10h ago
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Retirement

Why More Americans Are Retiring Abroad: The Tax Benefits and Cost Savings Explained

Forbes • 1d ago

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Ethereum ETF Approval Sparks $6B Inflow in First Week of Trading

The long-awaited approval of spot Ethereum ETFs has opened the floodgates for institutional capital into the second-largest cryptocurrency.

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IRS Announces Major Tax Brackets Overhaul for 2026: What You Need to Know

The new inflation-adjusted brackets could mean significant savings for middle-income households across the country.

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WSJ — May 23, 2026