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Yields End Higher Despite Some Mid-Day Solace
Yields End Higher Despite Some Mid-Day Solace As has been almost constantly the case for the past few months, today's ...
Price of Bitcoin Drops as Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sells Off Some of Its Stash
For years, Saylor's company has had one strategy: buy bitcoin and don't sell it.
Kalshi Eyes Perpetual Futures for XRP, Solana, Dogecoin—And These Altcoins
Kalshi moved swiftly to lock down an emerging market for perpetual futures in the U.S., filing to certify a slate of altcoin offerings
Rates Pull Back Slightly
Following last week's relatively strong move to the lowest levels since May 14th, mortgage rates bounced slightly higher to start the news week. The move follow...
$50,000 short-term CD vs. $50,000 money market account: Here's which will earn more interest now
A $50,000 deposit will grow differently in a short-term CD than it will in a money market account, especially now.
IOSCO toughens fund valuation standards
Revisions address growing retail exposure to illiquid assets, market stress
Jerome Powell Shades Trump, Sends Message to Kevin Warsh
The former Fed chair warned of administration meddling in accepting the JFK Profile in Courage Award.
Solve the Cash Conundrum With Highly Rated CLO ETFs
Advisors and investors pondering money market alternatives may want to consider the expanding landscape of AAA CLO ETFs.
Watchdog warns of failures in Fed and CFPB security programs
An audit by the Office of Inspector General found that information security programs at the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a...
D Consolidation Continues
FINRA data shows that industry consolidation led to fewer broker/dealers despite more representatives in 2025, and dual registration continued to grow.
10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: May 2026
This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield's historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators.
Minnesota FIs Gain Crypto Custody Powers Starting Aug. 1
Minnesota will start allowing banks and credit unions to offer and perform certain virtual currency custody services on Aug. 1. Governor Tim Walz signed
Trump faces a new inflation warning from the bond market
Energy price spike, expectation that deficits will keep growing, pushing up cost of borrowing for U.S. government
Crypto funds suffer second-largest outflows of 2026 while XRP and HYPE attract inflows
Investors pulled $1.67 billion from digital asset investment products last week, with bitcoin funds posting their largest weekly outflow of the year, according ...
Oil Stocks Look Poised for Another Leg Higher
Peace talks between the US and Iran have again collapsed and oil stocks look ready to rally again. Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy and Phillips 66 all boast t...
Jamie Dimon calls Coinbase CEO 'full of s--t,' vows to fight crypto-friendly bill in Congress
Jamie Dimon says crypto firms like Coinbase should face the same rules as banks, promising an industry "fight" against the CLARITY Act moving through Congress.
Forget Bitcoin! 1 Historically Cheap Stock to Buy Right Now Instead of the World’s Largest Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is back in every headline this week, with the world’s largest cryptocurrency hovering around $73,673 and traders debating whether the dip is the botto...
3 Reasons To Invest In Closed-End Funds This Summer
Closed-end funds may not be a hot topic right now, but they offer a highly compelling means to solve today's macroeconomic woes.
Retiree with $150,000 mortgage at 6.58%: should I pay it down fast or keep cash in savings?
A retiree near 70 called into the Talking Real Money podcast with a question that sounds technical but actually decides whether he keeps thousands of dollars or...
Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 29, 2026
The yield on the 10-year treasury note finished May 29, 2026 at 4.45% while the 2-year note ended at 3.98%.
Best Wells Fargo credit cards for June 2026
Wells Fargo offers a variety of credit cards for customers of all types, including frequent travelers, cash-back enthusiasts, business owners, and more.
TSP funds kept climbing in May
Each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program gained value last month.
Central bank faces political 'stress test' that threatens economy, ex-Fed Chair Powell says
The Supreme Court is expected to rule within weeks on Trump's attempted removal of a Fed governor.
BSP weighing stronger response versus inflation
THE Philippine central bank said on Monday it could consider a stronger policy response if elevated inflation expectations become entrenched, vowing it “will ...
Japan’s Ruling Party Urges Promotion of Yen Stablecoins in Asia, Rules for Crypto ETFs
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan's ruling party (LDP) just backed a national AI + Blockchain finance system.
Gold's Bounce Failed Where It Should Have
Gold's bounce fails at key resistance as Trump-Iran deal stalls; USD breaks out and precious metals face bearish weeks ahead, says Radomski.
I’ve socked away $1 million for retirement – this might be an odd question, but is there such a thing as too much money in a 401k?
Saving up $1 million is an applaud-worthy achievement worth celebrating. Indeed, anyone who reaches such a milestone is now officially a millionaire. And why a ...
Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold drops $117/oz; silver tumbles $2.4 as Iran-US tensions trigger oil price rebound
Precious metals plummeted amid escalating Middle East tensions, with gold dropping $117 to $4,476 and silver falling nearly $2.4 to $73.5. The conflict has led ...
Strategy Shares Slide Following Bitcoin Sale—Will It Dump More BTC Ahead?
Strategy sold Bitcoin, sparking jitters among investors and raising questions among analysts toward the prospect of future sales.
Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Spike, Yields Jump As Iran Peace Talks Stall
News that Iran has stopped negotiating with the US and would block the Strait of Hormuz dispelled optimism that has helped cool oil prices in recent weeks.
Ethereum Drops Below $2,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Reach $540 Million in One Month
Ethereum falls below the $2,000 support level as spot ETF outflows hit $540M in a month, with analysts eyeing $1,825 as the next target
Wimpcession — Greater Fool – Authored by Garth Turner – The Troubled Future of Real Estate
Is Canada broken? Over the weekend – while my fancy portfolio manager buddy Ryan was writing a blog saying Mark Carney was on the right track – came word C...
2026 Charitable Deduction Limits Under the OBBBA
The OBBBA has substantially increased the effective cost of charitable giving through a business entity.
Why America has ‘lost all margin for error’ on its $39 trillion debt
In the days before Memorial Day weekend, rates on 30-year Treasury bonds hit their highest level in 19 years at 5.2%.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Have Fundamentally Shifted: These 3 Now Hold Over 1.5 Million BTC Combined
The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF complex now controls more Bitcoin than any single private entity on the planet, including the dormant wallets attributed to Satoshi Na...
Crude Oil Headed To $150-$160, Plus A Look At Silver As 90+ Day Delinquencies Skyrocket
Crude Oil Headed To $150-$160, Plus A Look At Silver As 90+ Day Delinquencies Skyrocket Crude oil is headed to $150-$160, plus a look at silver as 90+ loan del...
I’m 60 with $5 million for retirement: should I lock $1 million in 30-year TIPS for guaranteed income?
A 60-year-old with $5 million in retirement assets peels off $1 million for 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and lets the remaining $4 million ch...
Get Your Free June Rothbard Giveaway Keynes the Man!
To celebrate The Year of Rothbard, we're giving away some of his most radicalizing and influential books. Get your copy of our June offering, Keynes the Man,
Structural shift in bank deposits sees decline in savings deposits share and increase in term deposits
RBI data reveals a shift in bank deposits, with savings deposits declining and term deposits increasing significantly from 2022 to 2026.
Non-QM, HELOC, AI, LOS, eVault Tools; Gov't Loan Program Changes; Investor Thoughts
While M&A continues (the latest example being Berkshire Hathaway buying homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion!), I find myself in San Juan Capistrano at ...
Tourlite Fund’s Q1 2026 Investor Letter
Tourlite Capital Management, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter.
Bitcoin juggernaut Strategy stock drops as it sells coins for the first time since 2022
The Strategy founder recently signaled that the firm may sell some bitcoin this year.
Michael Burry says the SEC's plan to trade stocks like crypto could create a nightmare for investors
The proposed change would make it harder for consumers to know what their stocks are actually worth, critics argue.
Virtune AB (Publ) ("Virtune") has completed the rebalancing for May 2026 of its Virtune Coinbase 50 Index
Stockholm, June 1st, 2026 – Virtune today announces the completion of the rebalancing for the Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP (SE0024738389), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Helsinki, Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, Xetra,
ETH Continues To Underperform XRP, Zcash: Now Even Its Superfans Are Losing Hope
Bankless co-founder David Hoffman sold his entire Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) position and rotated into Zcash
Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low After Strategy Sells BTC, ETFs Flip Negative for the Year
Strategy made its first BTC sale since 2022 as Bitcoin ETFs shed billions over the last two weeks, nudging the price down even lower.
Hana Bank's World Cup-themed savings product offers up to 11% interest
Hana Bank launched a savings product that offers up to 11% based on the performance of South Korea's national team at the FIFA World Cup.