The K-shaped economy has become shorthand for a widening, persistent economic divide: higher-income Americans pulling further ahead — in wealth, spending and financial security — while many lower-income households struggle to keep up. Now, that shape may be shifting. “I got sick of hearing about this K-shaped economy,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC’s “Squawk…
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EUR/JPY remains stronger for the second successive day, trading around 186.00 during the Asian hours on Friday. The technical analysis of a daily chart indicates that the spot is moving higher within the ascending channel pattern, signaling a persistent bullish bias. The EUR/JPY cross is retaining a bullish near-term bias as it holds above both…
If you like the idea of tax-free retirement income and don’t want to deal with the hassle of required minimum distributions (RMDs), a Roth conversion may be worth pursuing. With a Roth conversion, you convert a traditional retirement account balance to a Roth IRA. It’s a strategy that works well for many retirees, but it’s…
Canada’s financial system has functioned well through a challenging year. Households and businesses remain in stable financial condition, and banks have strengthened their capacity to absorb shocks. However, vulnerabilities have increased in some parts of the system, and a more turbulent global environment poses risks to financial stability.