Fannie, Freddie Ramp Up Rate Risk in MBS Portfolios (FNMA, FMCC)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking on more interest-rate risk in their rapidly growing investment portfolios, driving…
US Health Spending Set to Exceed $6 Trillion in 2026 on Prescription Drug Surge
The US is expected to spend more than $560 billion on prescription medications in 2026, up 8.2% from…
Nvidia’s CEO Says China Will Open Its Market to AI Chips From US
Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, speaking days after he joined President Donald Trump’s summit in China,…
China to Buy $17 Billion in US Farm Goods, Lifting Corn, Wheat, Soybean Prices
An agreement on US agricultural sales to China outlined by the White House is raising optimism for a…
China and Europe Form Carbon Alliance as US Bets on Fossil Fuels
China and the European Union have joined forces in a bid to create a global alliance on carbon…
Trump to Sign Orders Monday Aimed at Lowering Beef Prices
President Donald Trump will sign two executive orders Monday to try to lower beef prices, according to a…
Blaming Asia and Mexico for US Pollution Is Absurd
Pollution, like money, is fungible. Once you breathe carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, it’s interchangeable with all the…
Taiwan’s $286 Billion Pension Fund Trims Its Dollar Exposure
Taiwan’s largest pension fund has reduced some of its US currency exposure amid heightened market volatility and a…
Arctic Photos Show Why the Region Is Still Poorly Understood
As global powers eye the region’s promise, its harsh realities — from ice to infrastructure — underscore how…
SpaceX, Anduril Among Companies to Win Golden Dome Contracts
The US Space Force awarded 12 companies, including Lockheed Martin Corp. and SpaceX, contracts worth up to $3.2…
Alberta Premier Smith Says Five West Coast Ports in Running For New Oil Pipeline
Alberta is homing in on potential routes for a proposed new oil pipeline to Canada’s west coast, and…
Obesity, M&A, Biotech Resurgence: A 2026 Guide to Health Stocks
The health-care corner of the US equity market has traditionally been viewed as defensive, thanks to steady growth…