Analysis & Explainers

Longer reads on stocks, crypto and markets - the context behind the headlines.

Markets

Fed Chairman Warsh Signals Inflation Concern, Favors Quieter Central Bank

August 29, 2026

Fed Chairman Warsh voiced inflation worries and called for a more reserved central bank, hinting at a possible change in Fed communication style.

Economy

US Inflation Cools to 0.1% in July as Payrolls Slip

August 29, 2026

July CPI rose just 0.1%, unemployment held at 4.1%, and payrolls fell by 23,000, signaling a cooling economy.

Federal Reserve

Fed Bans Former Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Employee

August 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve announced a consent prohibition order against Gadiel Rosa, a former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico.

Markets

Fed's Kevin Warsh to Deliver Key Jackson Hole Speech Friday

August 28, 2026

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at Jackson Hole Friday. Prior chairs used the venue to outline policy frameworks. Here's what to expect.

Markets

Nvidia forecasts 70% revenue growth for fiscal 2028, beating estimates

August 27, 2026

Nvidia reported better-than-expected results and issued guidance that sailed past analyst estimates.

Personal Finance

Equifax to Pay $100 Million Over Credit Score Error; 4 Million May Qualify

August 27, 2026

Equifax agrees to $100 million settlement over a coding error that sent inaccurate credit scores to lenders. About 4 million people may be eligible.

Markets

Dick's Sporting Goods shares hit record drop on weak outlook, dragging footwear peers

August 26, 2026

Dick's Sporting Goods shares suffered a record selloff after profit and sales missed expectations and the full-year outlook was slashed, dragging footwear peers.

Investing

Marvell Earnings Seen as Test for AI Data Center Trade

August 26, 2026

Marvell Technology's earnings report this week may offer clues on AI data center demand, says investor Joe Terranova.

Markets

Market Fragility Gauge Hits Highest Level, First Time Since December 2024

August 25, 2026

A Wall Street measure of market fragility hit its highest possible level on Aug. 19, the first time since December 2024, according to a report.