Key Takeaways The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dipped in January as inflation expectations moved higher and the economic outlook dipped. Both short-term and long-term inflation expectations were at their highest levels in years, which could add to the Federal Reserve’s concerns about price increases. Consumers who are buying to get ahead of inflation may also […]

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An investor researching examples of the invisible hand. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. The invisible hand is a concept introduced by economist Adam Smith. It refers to the self-regulating nature of markets where individual actions, driven by personal interests, contribute to overall economic benefits.

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement this week that Meta would pivot its moderation policies to allow more “free expression” was widely viewed as the company’s latest effort to appease President-elect Donald Trump.  More than any of its Silicon Valley peers, Meta has taken numerous public steps to make amends with

Shares of cryptocurrency company Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) jumped 42.8% in 2024, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The cryptocurrency space came roaring back to life throughout the year. And given that Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency infrastructure company, it’s not surprising to see it enjoy big gains. The obvious catalyst for

The internet and streaming could soon work differently—and cost more—after the courts struck down the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) net neutrality rules, which dictated that all internet traffic should be treated equally by internet service providers (ISPs). The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling means ISPs will enjoy greater freedom in handling internet traffic—including whether

Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images The labor market may be poised for dislocation with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office for the second time later this month. For the past two years, health care has dominated all other industries in terms of growth, aided partly by Covid-related spending. The health care and social

Warren Buffett’s success as an investor means that the portfolio of stocks within Berkshire Hathaway get a lot of attention. Although you always have to make your own buy-and-sell calls, there are a couple of interesting stocks inside Buffett’s investment vehicle worth thinking about today. The list includes Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), and American

By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – A recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields may gain even more momentum after a strong jobs report reinforced expectations that interest rates will stay high for longer and raised the spectre of benchmark 10-year yields hitting 5% — a level that some fear could rattle broader markets. Friday’s

Key Takeaways The odds of the Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark interest rate this year fell after a jobs report Friday showed hiring in December blew past expectations. Strong job growth means less pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates to save the economy and prevent layoffs. The central bank keeping the fed funds