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Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Last Week of October 2026 Pause, Not Pivot The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%-4.0%, signaling patience despite persistent inflation that remains well above its 2% target. The decision exposed growing divisions within policymakers, with two officials dissenting in favor of an immediate […]

Cybersecurity is often viewed as a technology issue, but today it’s just as much a financial one. As more of our banking, investing, and document sharing happens online, fraud tactics have evolved alongside that shift. Rather than trying to break through security systems, many scams now rely on convincing people to share sensitive information or […]

Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Third Week of October 2026 Crypto Meets Cosmos Today, it was reported that SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a potential merger that would combine approximately 30,000 Bitcoin, worth roughly $2.5 billion, under one corporate umbrella. On Wednesday, Elon Musk confirmed that both companies have formed independent committees […]

Smarter everyday digital habits Deception is the fundamental engine of modern cybercrime. Instead of breaking into systems, many criminals trick people into giving them access. That is why everyday digital habits are essential to help you recognize when someone is trying to deceive you to get into your accounts. When a CAPTCHA Isn’t Just a […]

Fraudsters are always refining their tactics. One method that has become especially concerning for high-net-worth individuals and families is a sophisticated form of wire fraud. It combines two things that would typically make a request feel trustworthy — a familiar voice or face and a second person seemingly confirming the story — and fabricates both. […]

Ask yourself these five crucial questions when enrolling in Medicare for the first time If you’re nearing 65, the age of eligibility to enroll in Medicare, you’ve probably begun to think about switching to the federal health insurance program from your current plan. The government’s annual guidebook Medicare & You is a great resource, but […]

Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Second Week of October 2026 Banking Oversight Failure This week, Bank of America was hit with more than $1.2 billion in penalties after U.S. regulators found significant failures in the bank’s anti-money laundering controls, including lapses in monitoring trillions of dollars in transactions and reporting suspicious activity. […]

Executive Summary Review of the Markets Rising interest rates dominated investor attention in the third quarter. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 on September 16 to raise the federal funds interest rate by 0.25% to 3.75%. In doing so they acknowledged solid economic growth, resilient consumer spending and employment, and persistent inflation. Both 5-year […]

Learning that your personal information has appeared on the dark web can be unsettling. In many cases, however, it doesn’t mean someone has accessed your financial accounts or stolen your identity. More often, it means information connected to you was exposed in a data breach and may now be circulating online. The most important first […]