NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) – Overseas asset managers and pensions are adding protection against a weakening dollar, concerned about the U.S. currency’s diminishing ability to diversify their U.S. equity portfolios. Because such stock funds carry built-in dollar exposure, investors with other home currencies that had not neutralized the foreign exchange risk were cushioned when…
July 1 (Reuters) – Global funds that invest in dividend-paying stocks are drawing strong flows this year, following two years of tepid investor demand, as investors seek assets with a stable income while they navigate geopolitical and economic tensions. Higher dividend-yielding stocks have become popular as the technology sector, which was last year’s standout performer,…
WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. labor market likely slowed further in June, with the unemployment rate expected to have edged up to more than a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3%, as economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s policies curbed hiring. The anticipated moderation in job growth will probably be insufficient to spur the…
Item 1 of 2 A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It’s been a pretty muted session in Asia and rightly so, given the high stakes in U.S. payrolls data due later…
The cost of higher education in America has soared over the past decades, pushing students into deep debt and threatening economic mobility for millions. As of mid-2025, U.S. federal student loan debt stands between $1.8–2.1 trillion—making it the second-largest category of consumer debt after mortgages This article unpacks the evolving landscape: rising tuition costs, debt burdens,…
The U.S. fintech landscape has witnessed explosive growth over the past decade, driven in large part by visionary venture capitalists who backed game-changing startups in digital banking, payments, insurtech, crypto, and more. These investors not only bring capital but also deep industry knowledge, strategic guidance, and influential networks that help fintech founders scale with speed…
Inflation in the United States has largely cooled since the pandemic spike, but even moderate price increases continue to affect everyday life. Conservative estimates put headline inflation at 2.4% year-over-year in May 2025, with core inflation (excluding food and energy) at around 2.8% Yet beneath the calm, food prices, shelter, insurance, and transport costs continue…
Our tenth annual Fintech 50 list highlights businesses that continue to grow rapidly and adapt even as industry valuations and investment in private fintechs remain depressed. Funding for fintech startups fell for a third consecutive year to $34 billion globally in 2024, down from $42 billion in 2023 and $144 billion in 2021, according to…
Retirement planning in the U.S. is at an inflection point in 2025. With changing demographics, evolving workplace benefits, and new policy structures, Americans face both opportunity and uncertainty. At the center of this landscape stands the 401(k)—the primary retirement vehicle for the working population. Yet, despite record-setting savings rates and growing balances, many households still…
As of the first quarter of 2025, total U.S. household debt reached approximately $18.20 trillion, a climb of $167 billion (0.9%) from the previous quarter This debt covers mortgages, student loans, auto financing, credit cards, HELOCs, and more. Understanding how these components are shifting—and their consequences—matters greatly, both for individual financial health and broader economic stability. 1….