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Stock futures fall on renewed U.S.-Iran worries, but losses kept in check: Live updates CNBCMarkets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. 'We're prepared to subject you to disabling fire' FortuneStock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures fall as hopes of de-escalation in Iran dwindle Yahoo FinanceShortfalls will soon start to appear Axios
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Goldman has been warning that the latest leg higher for stocks is "a bit much," and that a big wave of buying could be about to slow.
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Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.
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US stablecoins pose danger to emerging markets, say central bankers Financial TimesGlobal cooperation on stablecoins critically important, BIS says ReutersBank Of Central Banks Top Executive Flags Stablecoins As Double-Edged Sword—Sees Faster Cross-Border Paym BenzingaBIS Chief Says USDT, USDC Resemble ‘Securities' More Than Money Stocktwits
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China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom CNBCChina expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data ReutersPBOC: 1Y and 5Y LPR Unchanged at 3% and 3.5% in Apr, In Line AASTOCKS.com
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Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.
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About 145 million American adults say that they own or have owned cryptocurrency. Statistically, that's more than half of your co-workers, neighbors and friends.
It's also about the number of Americans who own stocks.
Even though it's not regulated by a government agency, cryptocurrency is becoming mainstream. However, President Biden recently signed an executive order to address cryptocurrency risks with a whole-of-government approach that could make cryptocurrency even more attractive to investors as well as traditional banks and credit unions.
SEE MORE Crypto Has Been Through the Wringer in 2022: What Now?
For the near term though, cryptocurrency remains a volatile, speculative asset that will likely continue its gut-wrenching booms and busts. That's not to say that cryptocurrency doesn't belong in a well-diversified portfolio, but I recommend that my clients first educate themselves about cryptocurrency before deciding whether or not to invest.
As Warren Buffet said about investing in cryptocurrency: "I get into enough trouble with the things I think I know something about. Why in the world should I take a long or short position in something I don't know about?"
Here are some important concepts to get comfortable with.
How Cryptocurrency Works: The Basics
Say you order a new set of patio furniture online. A credit card company or p
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Zoom may pose a long-term threat to car sales; global stocks attracted investors after Covid-19 vaccine rollout, and grounded fliers should see plenty of change on prices, mask rules and rewards programs.
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