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Home Sales: A Glimpse of Hope in 2025

January 14, 2026

In the last month of 2025, the housing market showed some unexpected strength. Sales of existing homes picked up speed, reaching a rate of 4. 35 million units when adjusted for seasonal changes. This was a notable jump from November and even better than what experts had predicted. Looking back at t

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Is the Job Market Hiding a Secret Storm?

January 10, 2026

The job market might be in a tricky spot. A special chart, not many people talk about, is making some economists nervous. It's called the Beveridge curve. It shows how job openings and unemployment are connected. Right now, it's hinting that things might get worse soon. Last month, the US added 50,

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January's Stock Market Magic: Why Investors Are Bullish

January 9, 2026

January has always been a special month for the stock market. It's like the market gets a fresh boost of energy. This year is no different. The S & P 500 has already shown gains in the first few days. But why is this happening? One reason is the January effect. This is when a lot of new money flows

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Jobless Claims: A Mixed Picture for the US Economy

January 8, 2026

In the final week of 2025, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits saw a slight increase. This rise, though small, hints at a potential shift in the job market. The latest data shows 208, 000 people filed for jobless claims, up by 8, 000 from the previous week. This number matches

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The Job Market's Mixed Signals in 2025

January 8, 2026

The last jobs report of 2025 is out, and it's a mixed bag. Economists had different ideas about what to expect. Some thought 55, 000 jobs were added in December, which is a bit less than the 64, 000 jobs added in November. But others believed the holiday season could have pushed the number up to 105

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Bitcoin's Path: Independent Growth Beyond Gold and Silver

December 30, 2025

Bitcoin's rise doesn't hinge on gold and silver's performance, say experts. This bold claim challenges the idea that Bitcoin's success is tied to other assets. Analysts argue that Bitcoin has its own unique trajectory, separate from traditional safe-haven investments. Gold and Bitcoin have both see

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Silver's Wild Ride: A Rollercoaster of Gains and Losses

December 29, 2025

Silver has been on quite the journey. It recently hit a new high, crossing $80 an ounce for the first time ever. But then, it took a sudden drop, losing over 3% in a single day. Despite this, it's still up by a whopping 155% since the start of the year. That's a huge jump from just over $20 an ounce

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Tech Giants and Metals Drag Markets Down

December 29, 2025

The stock market is having a rough day. Big tech companies like Nvidia and Tesla are losing value, pulling the market down with them. Meanwhile, metals like silver and platinum are also taking a hit after a big rise in prices. This drop is affecting mining companies, with some losing over 6% of thei

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Crypto's Rollercoaster Ride: Fed's Moves and Market Moods in Early 2026

December 26, 2025

In late 2025, the Federal Reserve made three interest rate cuts, hoping to cool inflation and boost jobs. But crypto markets didn't cheer. Instead, Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies dropped, losing over $1. 45 trillion in value from their October highs. This unexpected reaction

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Bitcoin's Holiday Slump: A Look at Past Dips and Potential Surges

December 25, 2025

Bitcoin's value has dropped by about 7% since last Christmas. This might seem like bad news, but looking back, similar drops have often been followed by big gains. Over the past 12 years, there have been three times when Bitcoin's value was lower on Christmas Eve than the year before: in 2014, 2018,