Fed cuts — What’s next?
As widely expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since March 2020. The half of a percentage point reduction from 23-year highs brings the federal funds rate to …
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The Fed gets what it wants
When it was released a month ago, the July jobs report sparked worries that the economy was careening towards a recession, which along with the unwinding of a big bet where traders …
Jill On Money: Kids and money
It’s that time of year, when millions of kids head back to school. As you settle into your routine, here’s a gentle reminder: Now is the time for parents, grandparents, …
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Indians betting big on U.S. markets with $6 bn in direct investments: Ashish Kashyap, INDmoney
“The total direct investment by Indians in U.S. markets is estimated to be around $6 billion, with over $1 billion remitted in the last year alone,” says Ashish Kashyap, Founder …
SME IPOs: Why SME IPO investors need to tread carefully? Neeraj Dewan explains
“So, some will burn their fingers and some, based on the awareness exercise, will become aware and start investing in more high-quality names rather than investing in any other second …
Is now the right time to buy a house?
Recently, a number of young renters have been in touch with me to discuss re-starting their home buying journeys. These soon-to-be first-timers were encouraged by the recent reduction in mortgage …
Jill On Money: Social Security online overhaul
Just in time for my annual column about everyone’s favorite benefit, Social Security, the government announced an overhaul to its online portal, SSA.gov. The change impacts millions who are receiving or …
Jill On Money: Health care in retirement
In the category of “we like good news, too,” the 2024 Medicare Trustees Report showed improvement. Yes, there are still long-term structural problems, caused by a combination of an aging …
Bumpy economic ride replaces soft landing
The July jobs report should have been dedicated to the Hollywood classic, All About Eve where Bette Davis’ character Margo Channing warned partygoers, “Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy night.” The …
Jill On Money: Consumers confound economists
When the government released its most recent update on U.S. economic growth (Gross Domestic Product or GDP), it was a classic “upside surprise.” The economy expanded by an annualized pace of …