Fed’s Barkin: Current policy is in a good place to respond to ongoing shocks
Current policy is in a good place to respond to ongoing shocks Whether the Fed needs to hike rates depends on how businesses, consumers react to developing conditions Consumers are “not happy” but continue to spend; businesses are so far managing productivity improvements through attrition and not layoffs The policy of looking through supply shocks […]
How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?
In the offseason, there was a lot of talk about the Astros having a crowded infield. On paper, they had Christian Walker at first base, Jose Altuve at second, Jeremy Peña at short and Carlos Correa at third. With Yordan Alvarez set to be in the designated hitter spot most days, that didn’t leave a […]
Tottenham fans plan protest regardless of Premier League survival
Tottenham supporter group Change for Tottenham has confirmed plans to protest after Sunday’s final Premier League match against Everton regardless of whether the club avoids relegation. Spurs remain locked in a battle for survival after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea left them 17th in the table and only two points above the relegation zone. It […]
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch Hospitalized W/ ‘Severe Illness’
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch Hospitalized W/ ‘Severe Illness’ Published May 21, 2026 8:51 AM PDT Kyle Busch is in the hospital, battling a “severe illness,” according to the NASCAR superstar’s family. “Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this […]
How exposed is the Shell share price to a move lower in oil?
Image source: Getty Images Some people think that oil stocks like Shell (LSE:SHEL) are perfectly correlated to the oil price. Even though higher oil prices benefit the company, it’s not as simple as saying that a fall in oil prices — for example, due to a potential resolution of the conflict in the Middle East […]
Mixed signals: Technology and retail sectors take a hit, healthcare steadies
📊 Sector Overview The US stock market presented a tableau of mixed outcomes today, with significant volatility emanating particularly from the technology and consumer defensive sectors. The technology sector, often at the forefront of market movements, experienced a noticeable slump today. Key semiconductor stocks, such as Nvidia (NVDA) at -1.86% and Intel (INTC) at -3.57%, […]
Walmart warns higher fuel prices will squeeze shoppers as tax refunds end
Osaic chief market strategist Phil Blancato discusses key economic data this week on ‘Making Money.’ Hard-working Americans could soon face another blow at the checkout counter. Retail giant Walmart issued a warning Thursday after its Q1 earnings report, signaling that rising fuel costs could soon hit consumers at the checkout counter as seasonal tax-refund boosts […]
House Oversight confronts toughest Epstein interview to date
Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, told congressional investigators Thursday she was “sexually and psychologically abused” by the convicted sex offender, according to a copy of her prepared opening statement. Kellen — who is sitting for a closed-door, transcribed interview with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its investigation […]
Mackenzie Shirilla Says She Can’t Have Kids in Phone Call from Behind Bars
Mackenzie Shirilla No Babies for Me … I’ll Be Old When I’m Out!!! Published May 21, 2026 8:57 AM PDT Mackenzie Shirilla can kiss her dreams of having kids goodbye … at least that’s what she told her mom from behind bars. In undated audio PEOPLE obtained from a phone call — recorded while she […]
Fed’s Goolsbee: We have a pretty significant inflation problem
We have a pretty significant inflation problem The job market is stable I’m most attuned to the inflation side of the dual mandate Fed’s Goolsbee isn’t a voter this year and he’s been leaning on the hawkish side for quite a while, so his remarks are not surprising at all. The most important thing is […]
