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Jamie Dimon Warns Against Buying Stocks and Treasurys Amid Mounting Fiscal and Geopolitical Risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors to avoid stocks and bonds due to rising government debt and overlooked geopolitical risks.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

IRS Raises Standard Mileage Deduction Rate to 76 Cents Amid Rising Fuel Costs Driven by Geopolitical Conflict

Discover how the new IRS midyear mileage rate hike to 76 cents offers crucial tax relief for drivers facing soaring gas prices from global conflicts.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Middle East Conflict and Rising Energy Costs Push U.S. Mortgage Rates to Year High of 6.58%

Discover how rising Middle East tensions and surging energy costs pushed US mortgage rates to a year high of 6.58 percent, impacting homebuyers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Market

Dollar Rises as Intensifying Middle East Conflict Sparks Interest Rate Hike Expectations

The surging Middle East conflict is driving up energy prices and fueling rate hike fears, causing the US dollar to rise as investors seek safe havens.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Inflation Pulls Back in June as Gas Prices Drop 9.7% Following Energy Surge

US consumer inflation cooled to 3.5 percent in June as a steep drop in gas prices brought relief and beat Wall Street expectations.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Signals Zero Tolerance for Inflation in High-Stakes Congressional Testimony

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals a strict hawkish stance on inflation during his high-stakes debut testimony before Congress.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Social Security COLA Forecast to Rise to 3.8% in 2027 Amid Persistent Inflation

Social Security recipients across the United States could see a 3.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2027 as persistent inflation continues to pressure household budgets, according to a report released by…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 23, 2026

Economy

U.S. Import Prices Post Unexpected Rise in June, Signaling Persistent Global Inflationary Pressures

Discover why a surprise rise in June US import prices signals persistent global inflation and what this means for the economy and trade.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

US Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in July as Gas Prices Ease

US consumer confidence rose in July as falling gas prices eased inflation fears and boosted household outlooks on the economy.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

BEA Modifies Key Inflation Metrics, Reshaping Federal Reserve’s Policy Outlook

Discover how the BEAs new inflation tracking changes impact the PCE price index and what this means for future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026