Economy

Wall Street bets on credit defaults with investment index: Report

Wall Street is banking on mass credit default swaps by creating a new investment index that would help investors bet against managers of private credit funds, according to a report.

China to halt export of sulfuric acid as world faces fertilizer shortage

China has reportedly planned to halt its exports of sulfuric acid in May, a move expected to further rock a global fertilizer industry already shaken by the war in Iran.

What the new inflation spike could mean for mortgage interest rates

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Americans say their incomes can’t keep up with rising prices—they’re cutting back on groceries, rideshares and alcohol

More than half of Americans say everyday life has become less affordable, and many are cutting back to keep up.

Average tax refund is 11% higher, latest IRS filing data shows

The average tax refund is about 11% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data.

Social Security 2027 cost-of-living adjustment estimate rises with gas prices

New government data shows the pace of inflation has increased, pushing up one estimate for the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027.

Earnings season could finally give the stock market some good news. Here's what's ahead

Given a strong earnings backdrop, investors have been optimistic that companies can weather an energy shock — so long as there is a quick resolution to the war.

We're raising our price targets for 4 stocks and cutting them for 2 others

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Nike drops on what Cramer calls a 'damning' downgrade. His plans next for the stock

"It's a very hard business," Jim Cramer acknowledged.

What can debt collectors legally do to get paid?

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Why a CD is worth opening after inflation just surged

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Palantir, Marvell, CoreWeave, Zscaler & more

Here are the names making headlines in midday trading.