The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index inched down 0.2 points to 99.3, remaining above the index's historical average for a ninth straight month. Read more here.

The Household Report has been underperforming the Headline Report for years, which changed in 2025. Read more here.

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

While you might think that the Federal Reserve's recent rate drops will ensure lower mortgage rates, there is a lot more to ...

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Quick Read Bitcoin fell 50% from $126K in October 2025 to roughly $66K by February 2026. Past 40-50% corrections recovered in 9-14 months versus 3+ years for 80%+ drops. Four factors drive recovery ...

Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on a bullish note and climbed above $5,000 before declining sharply and erasing its weekly gains on Thursday, only to recover heading into the weekend. Investors await ...