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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Tech Investors Shrug Off Middle East Conflict

New York, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures rose on July 9, 2026, as a tech-led rebound overshadowed fears from President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire officially over.

South Korea's Stock Market Plunges into a Bear Market After Record Highs

Seoul, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
South Korea’s benchmark index entered a bear market on July 8, 2026, falling 22% from its June peak as a massive selloff in major microchip stocks erased historic gains.

Federal Reserve Pushes to Reform Rules as Mortgages Shift Away from Traditional Banks

Washington, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
In her July 2026 testimony, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman addressed a sharp decline in bank-originated mortgages—from 60% to 35%—urging regulatory reforms to encourage traditional lending.

Why the Long Boom in US Cattle Prices May Be Ending

Chicago, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
In July 2026, falling US cattle prices signaled a potential end to the historic livestock boom, offering relief to inflation-weary food buyers while squeezing producer profit margins.

Why a Wave of New Stock Offerings Could Halt the Market's Upward Climb

New York, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Jim Cramer warns that massive capital campaigns, like SpaceX’s $85 billion IPO, risk draining market liquidity and suffocating the current bull market within weeks.

Investors Pull $18 Billion From Gold as Three-Year Bull Run Ends

New York, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
A massive $18 billion exit from gold ETFs has ended a historic three-year bull run, driven by investors locking in profits rather than active short selling.

Approval Secured for 194 New Affordable Apartments in Kansas City

Kansas City, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Milhaus secured state approval to convert vacant Kansas City lots into 194 affordable apartments, marking the developer’s first major low-income housing venture in the city.

Credit Cards Outpace Debit Card Growth for the First Time in a Quarter Century

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
A new Federal Reserve study reveals credit card transaction growth outpaced debit cards for the first time in 25 years, driving U.S. noncash payments to a record 236.6 billion.

Government Rollback Opens Retirement Plans to Riskier Investments

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following a recent regulatory rollback, financial advisors are no longer legally required to act in your best interest when managing 401(k) plans, opening retirement savings to high-risk investments.

The Urgent Friday Deadline to Claim Your Pandemic Tax Penalty Refund

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following a key court ruling, taxpayers have until July 10 to claim refunds on over 120 million pandemic-era IRS penalties before the opportunity expires forever.