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Fed's New Calendar: Fewer Rate Votes Starting 2027

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will cut rate votes to seven in 2027 and six in 2028 while keeping eight meetings. Barron's warns longer gaps could widen uncertainty.

Amara OkaforNovember 3, 20268 min read

Markets

Election Day on Wall Street: S&P 500 Faces the Midterm Test

The S&P 500 closed at 7,541.40 on election eve as a 1.1% rally evaporated. The year after midterms has averaged a 13.7% gain — but reaction day often stings.

James WhitfieldNovember 3, 20268 min read

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Economy

Fed Meets This Week: Why a November Rate Hold Looks Likely

The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.

Amara OkaforNovember 2, 20268 min read

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Markets

S&P 500 Midterm Forecast: Election, Fed and Jobs Test Ahead

The S&P 500 starts election week at 7,580.07. Three catalysts in five days — the vote, the Fed, payrolls — decide if the 14.5% post-midterm pattern pays out.

James WhitfieldNovember 2, 202618 min read

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MarketsAnalysis

Why Is Gold Falling Despite War? Worst October Since 2008

Gold should have thrived on war, falling yields and a softer dollar this week. Instead, the gold price fell below $4,000 and closed its worst October since 2008.

James WhitfieldNovember 1, 202612 min read

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Markets

Wall Street Ends October With Worst Day Since June

The Nasdaq fell about 3% on October 30, 2026 — its worst day since June — as Amazon and Intel results deepened doubts about AI spending on Wall Street.

James WhitfieldOctober 31, 20267 min read

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EnergyAnalysis

Solar Panel Price Outlook for Late 2026: Oversupply Opens a Buyer's Window

Solar panel prices keep falling in late 2026 as factory capacity outstrips demand. For buyers and installers, the oversupply is a rare window — with a few catches.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20267 min read

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Markets

Gold Price Forecast This Week: Why Central Bank Buying Keeps a Floor Under Bullion

Our gold price forecast this week examines why central bank demand and steadier rate expectations keep a firm floor under bullion heading into November 2026.

James WhitfieldOctober 30, 20267 min read

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Markets

Fed's October Pause Under Fire as Markets Bet on a Treasury Bond Rescue

The debate over the Federal Reserve's October rate pause is intensifying as market focus shifts to Treasury funding plans, where reduced long-term bond supply could boost demand and pull yields lower ahead of a projected December hike.

Amara OkaforOctober 29, 202614 min read

Markets

Alphabet Suffers Worst Trading Day Ever as AI Fears Trigger Death Cross

Alphabet shares are on track for their worst trading day ever after cloud revenue doubled but failed to calm investor fears that AI is undermining search monetization, sending the stock into bearish territory and a death cross.

James WhitfieldOctober 29, 202614 min read