Newsworthy Nothingness

Newsworthy Nothingness

Monday, April 13, 2026 The Federal Reserve met and did nothing. Normally, this wouldn’t be big news. But when it’s in context of a new war, the Fed’s reaction can take on more importance. To recap: the Fed finished its two-day policy meeting, and as widely expected,...
Could the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Could the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Monday, March 16, 2026 Our government has been on an insane spending spree ever since the pandemic, borrowing $22 trillion and doubling the national debt in six years. Even after Republicans gained control of Congress and the presidency, the deficits continued. We’re...
Markets Might Be Open For 23 Hours Every Day

Markets Might Be Open For 23 Hours Every Day

Monday, February 9, 2026 Pretty soon you might be able to make a stock trade at almost any time. Late last year, the NASDAQ Stock Exchange asked regulators to approve an overnight trading session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. The exchange already allows pre-market trading...
Why is the Market Still Up?

Why is the Market Still Up?

Monday, September 22, 2025 We’re in September, and talk about a disconnect. Why is the market near or making new all-time highs with all these negative things swirling? Well, one reason could be American companies are buying their own stocks at a record pace. These...
America’s Credit Problem

America’s Credit Problem

Monday, September 15, 2025 Lower interest rates can’t come soon enough for the average American. When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut soon, there was a collective sigh of relief. Powell has avoided cutting rates too...