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Global Economic Risks Spark Calls to Tie US Dollar to Gold Again
Some economists advocate a return to the gold standard, criticizing the fiat currency system as the root cause of government overspending and inflation.
Analysts Weigh Up Shifting Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Towards Renewables, Housing
Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmer has directed the Future Fund to consider investing in green energy, infrastructure, and housing.
Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Instructed to Target Housing, Climate Change
The Future Fund is now worth $230 billion and was created to ease the government’s reliance on taxpayers.
Walmart Sales Rise on a Unified Commerce Strategy, Stock Hits a 52-Week High
Walmart reported a third-quarter total of $169.6 billion in sales, 5.5 percent higher than the year-ago period.
18 States File Lawsuit Against SEC Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Regulation
The states sought injunctive relief to prevent the SEC from bringing future enforcement actions against digital asset platforms.
Pension Megafunds to Unlock Billions Under Government Plans
The overhaul of the pension system will see a merger of funds currently managed by 86 local schemes.
Small Business Optimism Rises, But Owners Still Face ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Hardship: NFIB
Small business optimism rose slightly in October, even as economic uncertainty hit record highs.
Trump’s Win Fuels Bitcoin Rally to Fresh Record High
Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies and assets join the Trump trade.
Gold Sees Biggest Weekly Dip in More Than 5 Months
The drop came as Trump, who promised strong pro-business policies, won the 2024 election.
Mortgage Rates Climb Again, Pushing Homebuyers to the Sidelines: Freddie Mac
Refinance activity has also taken a significant hit as rates have risen.
Number of US Renter Households Growing Faster Than Homeowner Households
‘Renting is increasingly the only viable choice for many young people and families,’ Redfin senior economist Sheharyar Bokhari said.
Dow Jones Soars 1,500 Points to Record High After Trump Win
The Dow Jones closed more than 3.5 percent higher.
Wall Street Rockets After Trump Wins White House
Trump Media, Tesla, and cryptocurrency enjoy post-election bumps.
US Zombie Foreclosures Drop Sharply, ‘Little or No Impact’ on Housing Markets: Report
‘With housing inventory back to early 2020 levels, first-time homebuyers should have plenty of options,’ the report states.
State Treasurers Urge Public Pension Funds to Cut China-Based Investments
They noted that the Chinese Communist Party places ‘intelligence and military operatives’ within China-based companies.
Market Analysts Say Don’t Worry, Election’s Impact on Returns Will Likely Be Minimal
Reports show little correlation between market performance and which party controls the White House.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Edges Toward 7 Percent: Freddie Mac
Rising Treasury yields are sending mortgage rates to summertime highs.
Lower S&P 500 Earnings Expected Over Coming Years
Market watchers becoming cautious about roaring U.S. stock market.
