Copper Heads Toward Record High on LME as Supply Tensions Build
Copper extended a seven-week rally to head toward a record, with a key price spread on the London Metal Exchange widening to unusual levels in a clear sign of rising competition for short-term supply.
Dollar Dips as Fed Hike Bets Ease, Treasuries Gain: Markets Wrap
The dollar weakened against most of its major peers after soft US economic data reduced bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next month. Treasuries rose.
U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for interest rates.
Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?
“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”
My friend’s mother died. Can she stop Medicaid from taking the family home?
“She has contacted the mortgage company, but they will not discuss the mortgage.”
Bally’s Warns of Debt Covenant Breach Risk as It Seeks New Funds
Bally’s Corp. warned investors of “substantial doubt” that it will be able to continue as a going concern as the company risks running afoul of agreement with lenders.
Bond Traders Agonize Over AI Companies’ $70 Billion of Shadow Credit Backstops
Even before Nvidia Corp.’s splashy $500 billion financing partnership this week, investors were starting to fret over the roughly $70 billion in phantom liabilities that don’t appear on major AI companies’ balance sheets, but could materialize at the worst possible time.
Peru’s Economy Unexpectedly Slows as Fishing, Agriculture Slump
Peru’s economy unexpectedly slowed in June due to a slump in fishing and agriculture output amid unusual weather conditions.
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy?
“We were advised to return the bonus and take out a home-equity loan.”
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.”