One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp. Matt Jelonek | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirl of geopolitical and policy shocks in recent days. Spot gold advanced 2% to hit…
European stocks are expected to start the new week in negative territory as investors weigh geopolitical developments and pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. <
The Strait of Hormuz is once again back in focus as a possible U.S. intervention in Iran raises the risk of Tehran disrupting one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a range of options against Iran, according to multiple media reports on Sunday, as it cracks down on…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media after a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, at her residence in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. Kyodo | Via Reuters Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is planning to dissolve the country’s Lower House later this month and opt for a snap election likely in…
The new year on Wall Street officially kicks into high gear this week, with three things we’re going to be watching. The financial firms usher in the start of earnings season, the government delivers key inflation data, and JPMorgan holds a major health-care conference. 1. Club earnings: Wells Fargo reports fourth-quarter 2025 numbers before Wednesday’s…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 06, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Stock futures traded quietly on Sunday evening as investors braced for a pivotal week that could help set the tone for markets early…
An Allegiant Airlines jet flies out of Las Vegas Airport. Nick Potts | Getty Images Allegiant said Sunday it is acquiring fellow budget carrier Sun Country in a $1.5 billion cash deal. The plan for a combination comes as budget airlines in the U.S. have faced a surge in costs following the pandemic and the increase…
Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York Source: Montefiore Medical Center Thousands of nurses at some of New York City’s biggest hospitals could go on strike Monday during a severe flu season, three years after a similar walkout forced some of the same medical facilities to transfer some patients and divert ambulances. The looming strike could…
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images As more older Americans near retirement, many are eager to boost 401(k) savings to combat the rising cost of health care and other day-to-day expenses. And for 2026, there are key 401(k) changes that investors need to know, financial experts say. This year, “small 401(k) details matter more than…
A majority, 83% of parents think U.S. kids’ mental health is getting worse, according to the National Poll on Children’s Health by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan. And many blame screens: three-quarters of respondents identify both social media and general device use as major problems for U.S. youth, while 66%…
