Finance

A ‘jobless boom’ is shaping up to be the story of the 2026 economy

A ‘jobless boom’ is shaping up to be the story of the 2026 economy

A strong economy doesn’t mean good news for job seekers this time around.Spencer Platt/Getty Images The US economy looks strong, but job growth remains slow — creating a “jobles...

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Asian shares are mixed, while gold and silver hit record highs

Asian shares are mixed, while gold and silver hit record highs

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures edged lower and Asian shares were mixed Friday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 trading near record high levels. The prices of gold and silver surged to records, extending thei...

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Why retirement may be harder to reach for many older Americans in 2026

Why retirement may be harder to reach for many older Americans in 2026

Recent surveys suggest older Americans plan to unretire in 2026 or fear they may have to down the line.Kittipong Udomsom/Getty Images More older Americans are returning to work due to finan...

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BC-Nikkei 225 Futures

BC-Nikkei 225 Futures

NEW YORK (AP) — Prices as of 7:30:00 PM Thursday, December 25. Nikkei 225 (Yen) (CME) 500 yen x Nikkei 225 YEN futures price. Contract Open High Low Last Change Today’s Volu...

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The 7 Fastest-Moving Stablecoins of 2025

The 7 Fastest-Moving Stablecoins of 2025

This was a defining year for stablecoins, with the signing of the GENIUS Act, a high-flying IPO for Circle, and a handful of tokens outpacing the rest. Since the start of January, the overall U.S....

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We asked 10 investors which single stock they’d gift this Christmas. One name kept coming up.

We asked 10 investors which single stock they’d gift this Christmas. One name kept coming up.

BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images Christmas is here, and finance pros are hoping to end the year with a Santa Claus rally. We asked 10 professional investors for a single stock pick the...

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