I’m a Boomer Who Saved $650,000 for Retirement; I Fear It’s Not Enough
I got my first job at 17 and worked mainly dead-end jobs at restaurants, in construction, and at mini-marts. I...
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This Is the Stock Market’s Biggest Blind Spot As Investors Get Complacent
US economic resilience over the last 15 years has been a tailwind for investors — but after a forecast-defying stretch...
Smart Spaces wins Property Tech Company of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2025
Smart Spaces wins Property Tech Company of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2025 Smart Spaces wins Property...
Broadshore Capital Becomes Independent Real Estate Firm
Bradford W. Howe, chief executive officer Los Angeles-based Broadshore Capital Partners, a national real estate investment and advisory firm, has...
Wall Street’s momentum train hits full speed into September
Even after Friday’s stock dip, Wall Street’s risk-on momentum train is barreling into September at full steam — and few...
China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further,...
Stock Market Outlook: S&P 500 Correction Risk Has Spiked, Goldman Says
The stock market's hot streak might soon come to an abrupt end, Goldman Sachs said. In a note to clients,...
An Investing Legend Says New Investors Should Try Their Hand at Stock-Picking
Earlier this week, I had lunch with Rob Arnott, the founder of Research Affiliates and the sort of godfather of...
Strong commodity prices boost Kiwi dollar, US currency under pressure
The euro is the world’s second most-used currency, accounting for 20% of global foreign exchange reserves, compared with 58% for the US dollar.Harbour Asset Management fixed income and currency strategist, Hamish Pepper, said the greenback was losing favour, but only at the margin.“The set-up to this weakness in the US dollar was one where pretty much everybody acknowledged that it was an expensive, or overvalued, currency,” Pepper said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.“It’s been supported by this exceptional US economy, so that was the story.“All of a sudden we’ve had a couple of...
Surging Asian Currencies Could Make Summer Vacation More Expensive
Asian currencies are surging as the US dollar weakens, and it could impact summer travel costs.The dollar's decline is driven by the "Sell America" trend and trade negotiations.A weaker dollar may shift purchasing power to Asia, affecting investments and markets.Dreaming of a cocktail on the beach in Malaysia or exploring the buzzing night markets of Taiwan?You might want to hold that thought: Summer vacations in Asia may get more expensive than you think, as the US dollar continues to come under pressure.The typically stable Taiwan dollar surged by as much...