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Bitcoin has shed nearly half its value from its January peak as macro headwinds, regulatory uncertainty, and Iran war risk pressure crypto markets. Here is what traders are watching in April.
The Fed held rates steady at its March meeting and top online banks are still offering above 4.50% APY. Here are the best high-yield savings accounts for April 2026.
New Fidelity data shows Gen X workers face a median $400,000 shortfall against retirement benchmarks. Here is a data-driven breakdown of the gap and the catch-up mechanics available right now.
Bitcoin stabilized above $70,000 while Ethereum surged 8% after the SEC approved the first staked Ether ETF, marking a new chapter for institutional crypto adoption.
Bitcoin dropped below $68,000 for the first time since February as rising 10-year Treasury yields and risk-off sentiment pushed investors away from speculative assets.
Spring inventory is arriving faster than expected, but rising mortgage rates and geopolitical uncertainty are keeping buyers cautious. Here is what March data tells us.
Economists at NAR, Zillow, and Redfin offer competing forecasts on whether home prices will finally decline in 2026 as inventory rises and affordability reaches historic lows.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.38% as Treasury yields spiked on Iran war uncertainty, pushing monthly payments higher and sidelining first-time homebuyers.
CME FedWatch data shows markets now price a 52% chance of at least one rate hike in 2026 as Brent crude above $100 and tariff-driven import costs push inflation expectations higher.
The 30-year fixed rate hit 6.65% as spring inventory arrived, creating a standoff between motivated sellers and rate-shocked buyers that threatens to freeze the market.
The S&P 500 closed lower for a fifth consecutive week as defense and energy stocks outperformed while technology and consumer discretionary sectors bore the brunt of losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially entered correction territory, falling more than 10% from its December peak as geopolitical risk reprices US equities.
