Crowds of pedestrians and shoppers walk along Weinstrasse toward Marienplatz in Munich, Germany, on March 14, 2026. Michael Nguyen | Nurphoto | Getty Images European government bonds continued to sell off on Friday, building on a rout that has seen multiple countries’ borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs in recent weeks. Thursday saw the yield on…
Investors have poured money into emerging markets in recent years as the search for big stock gains has migrated overseas and as they look for diversification beyond the concentrated S&P 500. But the U.S.-Iran military conflict has reframed the concentration question, highlighting the level of risk in emerging markets when it comes to gains being…
On the heels of a massive publicity push, families have signed up about 3 million kids for Trump accounts, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury — well ahead of the July launch date. The “free money” is likely a major incentive. The federal government has said it will make a one-time $1,000 contribution…
It’s not uncommon for Americans to feel like they’re not saving enough for retirement — no matter their age or income level. But earning a higher salary can help you save more, as long as you increase your contributions along with your income. So it may not be surprising that workers with higher incomes tend…
