Economy

I became a millionaire at age 27—here are 7 ways to help your parents ‘without literally giving them money’

"As great as it would be to give your nearest and dearest infinite help, you also can't set yourself on fire to keep others warm," says Your Rich BFF founder Vivian Tu.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 3, 2026?

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World’s largest jeweler falls after analysts warn it will be hit by volatile silver price

While rising costs are squeezing Pandora's margins from one side, a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop is hitting it from the other.

Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war

The billionaire Bridgewater founder also weighed in on investing in gold after the metal was gripped by a sharp sell-off.

PayPal shares plunge nearly 20% on CEO exit, disappointing 2026 profit forecast

PayPal logged revenue of $8.68 ⁠billion for the quarter, missing estimates of $8.80 billion. Adjusted profit was $1.23 a share, also below analysts' forecasts.

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal

The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

European stocks end flat as UK mining giants rise on metals rebound

European stocks ended flat Tuesday as global markets settled following a short-lived sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals.

Gold and silver rebound, pulling global mining stocks and precious metal ETFs higher

Gold and silver prices rebounded after suffering a historic selloff, with analysts suggesting that the recent violent correction was more a positioning reset.

Is silver a meme trade? How the metal became 'GameStop in 2026'

Silver's rapid surge and equally dramatic reversal ignited questions among investors: when does an asset start behaving like a meme?

Trump Accounts leave taxpayers paying the price

The Trump administration this week is rolling out “Trump Accounts,” promising $1,000 in taxpayer money for every child born between 2025 and 2028. What looks like a gift for families is really another expensive government handout that adds billions of dollars to the national debt while pretending to teach financial responsibility.

Trump Hits BRICS With New US/India Trade Negotiation, Applies Pressure To Russian Oil Trade

The U.S. lowered its reciprocal tariff on India from 25% to 18%. New Delhi agreed to reduce their tariffs and non tariff barriers on Washington to 0%.

Retail traders aren't giving up on 'SLV' even after silver's plunge

Mom-and-pop investors aggressively bought the dip in the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) on Friday.