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Stocks rise as upcoming US inflation data eclipses geopolitics, Fed worries

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Tuesday and the dollar recovered some lost ground ahead of U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings, while oil prices gained as unrest in Iran fanned fears for supplies. U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge on Monday to slap a 25% tariff rate on any country that does business with Iran, along with his attacks on Federal Reserve

2026-01-13T12:48:01Z

3 dividend stocks to help you achieve financial freedom

These three quality dividend stocks can help you achieve financial freedom. The post 3 Dividend Stocks to Help You Achieve Financial Freedom appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

2026-01-12T22:06:52Z

EU reveals details on 90 billion 'Ukraine support loan'

The EU's executive body unveiled the breakdown of a 90 billion euros ($105 billion) financial lifeline to Ukraine, with the majority of the funds earmarked for defense as the war in Ukraine approaches its fifth year. Sixty billion euros ($70 billion) is designated for military spending, with the remaining 30 billion euros ($35 billion) allocated to...

2026-01-14T15:55:19Z

Trump hints at when you can expect a $2,000 tariff check

Trump hints at when you can expect a $2,000 tariff check - but be prepared to wait - Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of giving cash to Americans, which he claimed is possible due to revenue generated from his trade tariffs

2026-01-12T21:16:57Z

Micron's $1.8 billion acquisition boosts Powerchip shares

By Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp rose nearly 10% on Monday after U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology said it would buy a fabrication plant from the company. Micron Technology on Saturday said it had signed a letter of intent to acquire Powerchip’s P5 fabrication site in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan, for $1.8 billion in

2026-01-19T01:22:58Z

The cheap mortgages only open to some households – and how you can get them

Certain banks will offer you better rates if you have current accounts or investments with them

2026-01-12T12:49:01Z

Here’s where I’m investing my next $2,500 on the TSX

A $2,500 investment in a dividend knight and safe-haven stock can create a balanced foundation to counter market headwinds in 2026. The post Here’s Where I’m Investing My Next $2,500 on the TSX appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

2026-01-18T01:06:52Z

The cost of living squeeze isn’t one thing. It’s all these things at once.

The cost of living keeps going up and up. No one factor is to blame, but it's a combination of things.

2026-01-19T11:06:25Z

PSA: Talk to your parents and grandparents about fraud

How families can spot scams, start tough conversations and protect their parents' and grandparents' life savings

2026-01-11T23:23:14Z

Energy stocks help S&P/TSX composite end higher, US stock markets edge lower

TORONTO — Energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index finish higher, while U.S. markets lost ground.

2026-01-16T16:43:40Z

Dollar rises versus euro and Swiss franc with markets eyeing US jobs report

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The dollar gained against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday, as investors awaited Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls report, which could help assess the U.S. labor market and the probable path of interest rates. Data on Thursday showed that the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week amid

2026-01-08T20:32:57Z

Millennials: Don’t make this TFSA mistake or you may lose a fortune

Avoid the TFSA mistake that many millennials and Gen Z are making. Learn how to make the most of your Tax-Free Savings Account. The post Millennials: Don’t Make This TFSA Mistake or You May Lose a Fortune appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

2026-01-08T01:21:53Z

2026-01-16T11:47:55Z

As Lloyds share price hits highest since financial crisis, are banks set for a bumper year?

Analysts at investment bank Jefferies believe valuations for UK bank shares have 'considerable scope' to rise further in 2026.

2026-01-08T07:20:19Z

Inflation to rise further above Bank of England target, experts predict

Demand for protein from consumers on weight-loss jabs could contribute to a rise in the price of some meat this year

2026-01-19T06:19:01Z

Mastercard identifies six payment trends for 2026

・2026 sees the rise of AI-powered agents managing transactions, alongside tools that would make payments more personalized, predictive, and secure, according to Mastercard (NYSE:MA) ・Regulatory clarity could boost stablecoin adoption, while digital identity wallets and verified aliases strengthen trust and reduce fraud ・Real-time payments, circular...

2026-01-14T17:06:24Z

PNC Financial profit jumps on dealmaking windfall, interest income boost

Jan 16 (Reuters) - PNC Financial's profit jumped 25% in the fourth quarter, as the U.S. bank earned more from interest payments and cashed in on a dealmaking rebound. The lender's profit was $2.03 billion, or $4.88 per share, in the three months ended December 31, it said on Friday. That compares with $1.63 billion, or $3.77 per share, a year earlier. Global mergers and acquisitions surged past

2026-01-16T11:47:57Z

Why most workers never built wealth, no matter how hard they worked

For decades, workers were told that wages were enough if they worked hard and stayed loyal. This story showed why that promise rarely delivered real security. When ownership was shared instead of hoarded, behavior inside the company changed completely. Productivity rose, loyalty strengthened, and wealth finally reached the people creating value. The lesson challenged how modern capitalism actually worked.

2026-01-08T17:11:29Z

How car payments affect monthly finances

A closer look at how car payments fit into a household budget and where common financial pressure points arise. How can buyers avoid stretching their finances too thin?

2026-01-18T20:22:48Z

Invest Engine launches £50,000 prize to promote investing

The prize draw is open until 2 March. The £50,000 prize will be paid directly into the winner's Investngine account by 30 March.

2026-01-17T07:20:16Z

They dragged a money box out of the river and stopped guessing

What began as a routine magnet fishing find quickly became more intriguing when a metal money box surfaced from the river. As it was examined, questions emerged about how it ended up there and what might be hidden inside.

2025-12-26T11:46:18Z

Mumbai: The financial powerhouse of India

This video highlights Mumbai’s role as India’s financial and economic capital, showcasing its wealth, key institutions like the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and its contribution to India’s GDP and international trade. It also explores the city’s iconic landmarks and its unique blend of luxury and urban dynamics.

2026-01-07T14:14:37Z

Business news: Department store bankruptcy & Canada-China tariff deal

A well-known American department store files for bankruptcy while prime minister Mark Carney reaches a landmark tariff agreement with China over electric vehicles and canola products. Financial analyst, Robert Levy joins us to break it all down.

2026-01-19T01:20:02Z

New social security checks could give Americans up to $5,251 a month

New Social Security payments go out this week — and some Americans could get up to $5,251 - The average social security check is $2,071

2026-01-14T14:46:55Z

Moscow considers bank’s $232B lawsuit against Euroclear over assets

Moscow considers central bank’s huge $232B lawsuit against Euroclear over seized assets - Russia's Central Bank has condemned the use of frozen assets to aid Ukraine

2026-01-19T06:31:59Z

Global billionaire wealth jumps 80% since 2020, Oxfam says

The number of billionaires worldwide continues to rise, and their wealth is growing at an accelerating pace, according to a report published by Oxfam ahead of the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday. The anti-poverty and development organization, which releases an annual report on global inequality ahead of the Davos meeting, said ...

2026-01-19T08:24:17Z

Marcus launches Best Buy one-year fixed savings account paying 4.55%

Marcus, the UK offshoot of US investment banking giant Goldman Sachs, now offers savers 4.55% interest, propelling it to the top of the best-buy savings tables.

2026-01-14T14:50:16Z

The 5 millionaire habits that make early retirement possible — and how you can use them to reach financial freedom

Being deliberate is key

2026-01-08T19:23:13Z

How financial abuse manifests in relationships — and one woman’s quest to get out

“You’re going to take ownership of the things you have control over — and there’s more in control than you think"

2026-01-11T14:53:13Z

Wealthsimple bets on a new generation of confident Canadian investors

Wealthsimple's newest tools are aimed at giving retail investors access to strategies once reserved for institutions

2026-01-12T23:53:13Z

The ultra-rich are bailing on volatile stocks right now — these 4 shockproof assets are their new safe havens

When times are shaky, a pivot is necessary

2026-01-17T11:23:13Z

30 surprising truths about life as a super-rich person

Having huge amounts of money can actually lead to a bewildering number of problems. Research has shown that people don't actually feel any happier after they earn over a certain amount of money. Here's why...

2026-01-18T15:03:37Z

10 money mistakes common in your 30s and 40s

Outlines ten common financial mistakes people make during their 30s and 40s.

2026-01-16T15:46:54Z

Custody, houses, money and special pre-nup clauses? What high-earning women need to know about divorce in Canada

As more women begin to outearn men, they are beginning to discover that their wealth and assets are on the line when they divorce a lower-earning spouse

2026-01-16T22:23:11Z

How Aussies can save $7,500 this year: Top hacks to beat the cost-of-living crunch

Cost crunch ahead? Here's how to pocket big savings now.

2026-01-14T01:24:03Z

Inside a 'pig-butchering' scam: How fraudsters turn online romance into a US$280K financial loss for 1 man

“I lost everything. I lost my kids’ future. I lost my future"

2026-01-18T12:23:12Z

13 practical home equity strategies to manage cash flow in retirement

Cash flow management becomes one of the priorities in retirement when the constant employment revenue is … 13 Practical Home Equity Strategies to Manage Cash Flow in RetirementRead more

2026-01-12T14:56:21Z

When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life

Financial success is often portrayed as freedom, yet it can introduce pressures rarely discussed. As income rises, expectations shift, and relationships get strained because someone is making more money.

2026-01-12T13:06:23Z

Not just a number: Indonesia zeroes in on rare currency revamp

Visitors to Bali or any of the other 13,000 or so islands that make up the 5,000-kilometer-wide Indonesian archipelago have long had to grapple with wads of banknotes bearing as many or more zeroes as a hand has fingers. With a euro worth 19,634 Indonesian rupiah as of January 5, figuring out the price in a traveller's home currency of bottle of Bi...

2026-01-09T12:24:19Z

Experts say budgeting key after holidays

On the heels of the expensive holiday season, experts say it’s important to manage your finances in the new year. However, as Justin Sibbet reports, they say it’s equally important to also support local businesses to keep the economy healthy.

2026-01-16T03:50:04Z

Woman reveals how she saved £100,000 at the age of 26 on a £20,000 salary - thanks to 3 habits

Hannah Bevington, 26, from Warwickshire, who works in marketing as a social media manager, regularly shares advice on being financially savvy to her 30,000 followers on social media.

2026-01-13T11:23:01Z

What smart saving strategies help successful people generate more wealth?

Successful individuals realise that saving money is not about spending less, but appreciating money to generate … What Smart Saving Strategies Help Successful People Generate More Wealth?Read more

2026-01-16T14:55:55Z

The future of cash: How much money do Europeans carry today?

Fewer and fewer consumers are choosing to use cash, instead relying on cards and mobile payments. Even so, for some consumers and within certain sectors — cash remains king. View on euronews

2025-12-24T06:13:10Z

Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street steadied on Thursday as stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry bounced back following an encouraging report from a Taiwanese chip giant and as oil prices eased sharply.

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2026-01-06T19:16:19Z

Help! I'm retired and teacher's pension scheme is demanding money from me

After 34 years of teaching I'm disgusted and have spent hours trying to resolve the issue. As you can imagine it's also negatively impacted my emotional well being.

2026-01-19T07:20:17Z

Gold tipped to hit record $5K after probe into US Fed chief

Gold raced to a fresh record high and the dollar fell as a criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve fuelled fears over the central bank's independence.

2026-01-12T15:41:26Z

My biggest investing regret in 2025 was not buying this stock

Not buying this top-performing TSX stock was one of my biggest regrets in 2025. Here's why it could continue to soar in the years ahead. The post My Biggest Investing Regret in 2025 Was Not Buying This Stock appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

2026-01-19T00:51:52Z

Stock markets move higher as fresh US earnings and fundamentals come into focus

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished more than 100 points higher Thursday, helped by gains in the industrials sector, while U.S. markets also rose amid fresh earnings results.

2026-01-15T16:43:41Z

10 reasons money, not just love, matters in marriage

While love is important in any marriage, financial compatibility cannot be overlooked. A couple that is not financially on the same page can experience some serious challenges that love alone won’t fix.

2026-01-07T19:53:41Z