Finance and Investments

In a recent decision, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.5%. This marks the fourth consecutive meeting where the central bank has opted not to…

Recent geopolitical events have brought heightened volatility to financial markets, prompting investors to reassess their strategies. With ongoing concerns about inflation and economic growth, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s cautious…

Alan Fink, Senior Correspondent On June 15, 2025, U.S. financial markets experienced notable turbulence as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East, paired with mounting concerns over the domestic economic…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is contemplating regulatory changes that could open the door for average Americans to invest in private equity and similar private market vehicles. These…

By Alan Fink, Senior Finance Correspondent Mumbai, India — Bajaj Finance, India’s largest non-banking financial company (NBFC), has unveiled two significant corporate actions aimed at enhancing investor accessibility and boosting…

Major U.S. banks are cautiously stepping into the cryptocurrency arena, driven by evolving regulatory landscapes and the growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets. Institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of…

In 2025, escalating fears of a global debt crisis and persistent economic volatility are driving a dramatic increase in gold investment. Investors from Wall Street to Main Street are flocking…

Treasury Yields Spike Amid Budget Battles and Debt Downgrade — But Experts Urge Calm The sharp rise in long-term U.S. Treasury yields in recent weeks has prompted fresh waves of…

By Alan Fink, Senior Correspondent JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has pledged to strengthen the bank’s ties with China following high-level meetings with Chinese officials, including Vice-Premier He Lifeng. This…

By Nora Hastings, Senior Correspondent Small businesses across the United States have secured over $100 billion in loans during the first five months of 2025, marking a record pace in…