In a disheartening turn of events for state and local pension funds, a staggering $250 billion evaporated from the investments tied to public equities in 2025. This catastrophic financial slide has become a focal point for analysts and policymakers alike. Notably, $169 billion of these losses transpired within just a few days following President Trump’s
The financial landscape has rarely been as volatile and unpredictable as it has been under the tenure of Donald Trump. His recent social media post advising followers to rapidly invest in stocks potentially demonstrated a unique intersection between politics and personal finance, ultimately leading to significant market gains for those who acted on his directive.
As we observe the current mortgage landscape, a harrowing pattern emerges: rates are escalating at a moment when the housing market desperately needs stability. This week, the uptick in mortgage rates coincides with a striking sell-off of U.S. Treasury bonds, a direct response to geopolitical tensions that can no longer be ignored. As these developments
In an ambitious push to modernize public transportation, IndyGo has set the wheels in motion for its Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a $125 million endeavor that will drastically improve transit service in Indianapolis. This 24-mile transit route promises not only enhanced connectivity between the Indianapolis International Airport and downtown but also aims
Delta Air Lines, once a beacon of profitability in the airline industry, now finds itself navigating stormy skies, torn between the volatility of President Trump’s trade policies and the subsequent erosion of consumer confidence. The company’s recent announcement that it will not expand its flying capacity in the latter half of the year sends tremors
The mortgage landscape is witnessing turbulent times, with rates soaring to the highest levels seen in over a month. This increase, which has sent shockwaves through the housing market, underscores a volatile interplay between geopolitical events and economic indicators. Just last week, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage notched an alarming 22 basis-point
The financial management of the District of Columbia is spiraling into precariousness following critical implications from a recent continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House. For the average citizen, this bureaucratic impasse may feel like a minor nuisance, but beneath the surface lies a brewing crisis threatening to upend the D.C. government’s fiscal stability. A
The giant retail drugstore chain Walgreens is nearing a puzzling transformation—a move to go private in a deal valued at around $10 billion, led by Sycamore Partners. This historic transaction is poised to conclude in the fourth quarter of this year, bringing an end to Walgreens’ tumultuous tenure as a publicly traded enterprise that began
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a key player in the semiconductor industry, finds itself at a critical junction. As threats from tariffs and intensifying price competition loom large, recent analyses indicate that AMD’s once-promising trajectory is now in jeopardy. Analyst John Vinh of KeyBanc has taken the bold step of downgrading AMD from “overweight” to “sector
In a stark display of fiscal reliance on both litigation and evolving state legislation, Colorado’s Statewide Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise (BTE) is gearing up to sell $212.45 million in insured revenue bonds. The outcome of crucial court cases, particularly regarding the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), casts a long shadow over this financial endeavor.