As the U.S. presidential election approaches, strategists are predicting an increase in stock market volatility. This has left many investors feeling anxious about the potential impact on their finances. In fact, a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association revealed that 73% of respondents reported feeling anxious about the election. This anxiety has led some
It is evident that job seekers are increasingly losing confidence in the state of the job market, with a recent survey by ZipRecruiter indicating a significant decline in Q2 2024. This decrease in confidence reflects a growing pessimism among workers regarding their ability to secure their desired jobs. Just a few years ago, workers experienced
The year 2025 is expected to bring a decrease in the typical worker’s annual raise, as reported by a new poll conducted by WTW, a consulting firm. The average pay raise for workers in 2025 is projected to be 4.1%, which is down from 4.5% in the previous year. This decline in annual raises reflects
Deutsche Bank faced a setback as it reported a loss in its recent financial quarter, breaking a 15-quarter profit streak. The net loss attributable to shareholders stood at 143 million euros, slightly lower than the predicted 145 million euros. This loss was primarily due to a provision made for an ongoing lawsuit over its Postbank
Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that mortgage interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances have decreased slightly to 6.82%. While this is the lowest level since February of this year and rates have dropped over twenty basis points in the last few weeks, potential homebuyers are still hesitant to
In recent years, the semiconductor industry has seen a significant shift in revenue generation, particularly from China. According to a report by Bank of America analysts, some of the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, such as ASML, have experienced a drastic increase in their China revenue since late 2022. This surge in revenue is attributed
Alphabet, the tech giant, experienced a 1% slip in extended trading despite reporting a beat on both top and bottom lines in the second quarter. The company earned $1.89 per share on $84.74 billion in revenue, surpassing consensus estimates. However, the revenue at its YouTube advertising segment missed forecasts. Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla
Despite positive indicators of economic growth in the United States, a significant portion of the population feels otherwise. According to a recent survey conducted by Affirm, nearly 3 out of 5 Americans believe that the country is currently experiencing a recession. This perception is fueled by factors such as increased costs of living and financial
The real estate market experienced a significant drop in June, with sales of previously owned homes plummeting by 5.4% compared to the previous month. The National Association of Realtors reported a total of 3.89 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous year. This slowdown in sales
As Tesla prepares to report its second-quarter earnings, investors and analysts are keenly watching the numbers. Despite a challenging first half of the year, which saw Tesla reducing its workforce and experiencing a decline in vehicle deliveries, the company managed to exceed analyst expectations in some key areas. Tesla reported vehicle deliveries of 443,956 in