Investments

The Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds target again in December but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. There was some dissent. The markets are watching to see if the Federal Reserve pauses its easing cycle in January. Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recaps and parses the previous day's FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.

The battle over ESG investing is spreading in the Midwest, with the recent passage of an Ohio law and a decision by the Indiana Public Retirement System.

Whether for portfolio diversification or hedging against inflation, investors are set to take this precious metal to even greater heights in the new year.

FINRA charges restitution but forgoes punitive fines for the three firms after crediting them for cooperating in its investigation.

These strategies are more than just smart tax moves; they're powerful tools for reshaping financial outcomes.

Donald Trump has promised lax regulation of cryptocurrencies, and in a month he'll be president. Should investors buy in?

ESG and like investments have come under fire, but a US SIF report seems to see some positivity in the sector despite concerns about greenwashing and greenhushing.

In time for the season of giving, the new functionality allows those on the philanthropic planning platform to encourage others to join them in supporting causes they care about.

The funds, although unlikely to be profitable on their own, are seen as a way to find clients for other services offered by Morgan Stanley.

Leverage Shares on Friday launched two funds offering juiced up returns on either Nvidia or Tesla.