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The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), enacted in 1935, mandates that both U.S. wage earners and their employers contribute a portion of earnings to fund Social Security and Medicare.
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, focusing on the potential implications for the metal markets, particularly gold.
Amgen is having a moment. The biotech bellwether is trading near fresh 52-week highs, up roughly 8% in the latest session, and the tape is sending a clear message: institutions are leaning in.
The Indian Rupee ticks up at open against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The USD/INR pair trades subduedly around 90.50 as the Indian Rupee holds United States-India trade truce-driven gains.
Total earnings for the 236 S&P 500 members that have reported Q4 results are up +12.6% from the same period last year on +8.2% higher revenues, with 81.8% beating EPS estimates and 70.8% beating revenue estimates.
The Japanese Yen languishes near a two-week low against a firmer US Dollar during the Asian session on Thursday and seems vulnerable to prolonging the downtrend witnessed over the past week or so.
These top-rated stocks have been suitable candidates for the portfolio and are certainly going to draw investors' interest after their favorable Q4 results...
A sudden silver price meltdown has ignited a global physical buying frenzy, leading to widespread supply chain breakdowns and record premiums. As investors rush to secure bullion, dealers face depleted inventories and significant delivery delays.
Stock market rotation out of software and tech in general was on clear display today, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq and Nasdaq-exposed S&P 500 hitting the closing bell lower by -1.51% and -0.51%, respectively.
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current challenges and dynamics in the financial markets, highlighting the significant downturn in tech stocks despite strong performance metrics, exemplified by AMD's recent losses.
Alphabet shares experienced a rare post-earnings “hiccup” on Wednesday, as investors grappled with a massive spike in projected capital expenditures and a slight miss in YouTube advertising revenue.
Truflation’s Chief Economist reports a dramatic drop in inflation, now estimated below 1%. While official data remains delayed, this real-time gauge suggests a rapid cooling, potentially challenging the Fed’s current
The S&P 500 price return was 17% in 2025. However, over the same period, an unhedged Euro investment in the S&P 500 only returned 1%, without counting dividends.
ADP data shows the manufacturing sector remains in a deep freeze, with jobs declining for 22 consecutive months. While some hope for a recovery, the persistent contraction in goods-producing roles contrasts sharply with steady service expansion.
Stocks fell on Wednesday, but the S&P 500 declined by only 50 basis points. However, the S&P 500 equal-weight ETF RSP rose by nearly 90 bps, which is notable dispersion today.
The Nasdaq just breached the lower edge of its expected move. The Dow is pushing the upper edge of its expected move. That divergence tells you everything about what's happening right now.
Although heavy duty truck sales rebounded somewhat in December, up from their post-pandemic low of 336,000 annualized in November to 392,000, even on a three month average basis they are down -3.4% from their peak in 2023.
+22K vs. consensus of +46K, down from December (rev’d) +37K. Alternative business cycle indicators incorporating these figures show the labor market growth at near zero:
Advanced Micro Devices stock has had heavy, unusual trading in short-term out-of-the-money call options today. Based on the company's strong earnings results yesterday, it could be a bullish signal for AMD stock.
Valued at $18.64 billion, US Foods is a food service distributor. The company serves independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, and government and educational institutions.
January private data reveals a stalling labor market, with ADP reporting only 22k new jobs and manufacturing losing 159k annually. While ISM Services (53.8) signals expansion, rising prices paid hint at persistent pipeline inflation.
NZD/USD trades around 0.6000 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.90% on the day, as investors digest mixed New Zealand labor market data and an uncertain global macroeconomic environment.
I talk about “the biggest economic trends of the past year and explain how rising tariffs are shaping prices, business decisions, and household budgets.”
The S&P 500 is heading for its fifth loss in the last six sessions, as investors continue to rotate out of tech and weigh the latest labor market reading.
