Unusual Whales

Individual investors have become the most important holder of U.S. equities, owning around 60%

The proportion of U.S. equities held by Americans aged 55 and older has surged to around 80%, up from 60% two decades ago, according to a Rosenberg Research analysis of Federal Reserve data. Notably, those 70 and older now hold a striking 30% share of the stock market. “With

U.S. dollar falls to three-year low

The U.S. dollar hovered near multi-year lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump's intensified criticism of the Federal Reserve stirred concerns over the central bank’s independence. Analysts noted the dollar remained particularly vulnerable amid rising apprehension over the Trump administration’

US sets tariffs as high as 3,403% on solar cells from Southeast Asia

The U.S. Commerce Department has unveiled plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries, following a year-long investigation initiated after several major solar equipment manufacturers requested protection for their U.S.-based operations during the Biden administration. The proposed

US VP Vance: India and America have finalised terms of reference for a trade deal

India and the United States must work together effectively to ensure a “prosperous and peaceful” 21st century, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said during a speech calling for deeper ties between the two nations across multiple sectors. Speaking in the city of Jaipur during his four-day visit to India,

The S&P 500’s performance since Inauguration Day is now the worst for any president up to this point in data going back to 1928

Trump’s stock market is generating some eye-popping numbers — and the comparisons now stretch back nearly a century. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped 9.1% in just the first three weeks of April, marking its worst April performance since 1932. The only other April to perform worse? April

Bessent: Situation with China is unsustainable… needs de-escalation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a private investor summit on Tuesday that the ongoing tariff standoff with China is not sustainable and that he anticipates a de-escalation in the near future. According to attendees at the closed-door session—part of an event hosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

U.S. Department of Education will now begin collecting student loan payments, not collected from those who defaulted since 2020

The Education Department will resume collection efforts next month on student loans in default, including wage garnishment for potentially millions of borrowers, officials announced Monday. Currently, approximately 5.3 million borrowers have defaulted on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s move signals the end of a period of

World Economic Forum founder and chairman Klaus Schwab resigns with immediate effect

Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Board of Trustees, has officially stepped down after 55 years of leadership at the Geneva-based organization. Schwab, who is turning 88, notified the Board of Trustees that he would be resigning from his role effective immediately. “Following

U.S. Dollar is now used in nearly 50% of global payments, the highest level in more than 12 years

Japan will not continue yielding to U.S. demands in pursuit of a tariff agreement, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday, delivering some of his most assertive comments yet since President Donald Trump began pressing Tokyo for greater access to Japan’s auto and agriculture sectors as part of

Donald Trump has said there is virtually no inflation and Jerome Powell should cut interest rates

* President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. economy could weaken unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates immediately. He once again criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who has said that rates should remain unchanged until it’s clearer that Trump’s tariff policies won’t cause sustained

Millennials, who were born between 1981 and 1996, earn 20% less than baby boomers did at their age

Living paycheck to paycheck affects all income levels, including half of high earners (those making $100,000 or more annually) as of January 2025. Across all income brackets, individuals report a similar ability to pay their monthly bills without significant difficulty, yet still rely on their next paycheck to stay

Fake job seekers are flooding U.S. companies that are hiring for remote positions

Scammers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to disguise their identities and create fake profiles when applying for remote jobs, according to recent research. AI tools are now capable of assisting fraudsters at nearly every stage of the hiring process. From generating fabricated résumés and professional headshots to creating convincing

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his belief that the Euro has the potential to replace the U.S. Dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency

As the U.S. president overturns long-standing economic norms—causing global market turbulence—some of Europe’s top policymakers see a potential opening for the continent’s single currency. “We shouldn’t downplay it—the euro has been a great success for 25 years,” Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said during

Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply

The Trump administration is preparing to take steps to remove artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply, according to a media advisory issued Monday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary are scheduled to

China cutting off new investments in US private equity

China’s state-backed investment funds are scaling back their involvement with U.S.-based private capital firms as trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies continue to escalate, the Financial Times reported on Monday. According to the report, which cites seven private equity executives familiar with the situation,

Japan is reportedly asking the US what it wants in trade talks and can't get an answer

Japan will stress the importance of "fairness" in any talks with the United States on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday, as bilateral trade negotiations draw global attention amid President Donald Trump's tariff campaign. Speaking on public broadcaster NHK, Ishiba suggested Tokyo could increase

TRUMP: "There's a chance that the money from the tariffs will be so great that it would replace [income taxes]"

President Donald Trump is proposing a major shift in how the U.S. finances its government by suggesting that revenue from his tariff policies could potentially replace the federal income tax. “There’s a real chance,” Trump said in an interview aired April 15 on Fox Noticias. “There is a

Israel considering a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel has not ruled out the possibility of striking Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite President Donald Trump informing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States is currently unwilling to support such an action, according to an Israeli official and two other individuals familiar with

The Trump administration will announce a new rule, ‘Schedule F’ that will make it easier to remove federal employees undermining the President’s agenda

he Trump administration is advancing a plan to reclassify certain career civil servants as “at-will” federal employees, a change it says will make it easier to remove workers deemed underperforming or obstructive. “Following my Day One Executive Order, the Office of Personnel Management will be issuing new Civil Service Regulations

President Trump is replacing the acting IRS commissioner that he appointed just three days earlier

President Donald Trump has replaced the acting IRS commissioner just days after naming him to the role. Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender has now been appointed as the new acting commissioner, according to a statement released Friday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Trust must be restored at the IRS, and

Bill Gates says AI will replace doctors and teachers in 10 years

Bill Gates has projected that artificial intelligence will drastically reduce the need for human involvement in many traditional areas such as medicine and education — a transformation he believes could take place in under a decade. In a recent appearance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, the Microsoft

Donald Trump: Moving forward, career government employees, working on policy matters, will be classified as "Schedule policy/career

The Trump administration is advancing a plan to reclassify certain career civil servants as “at-will” federal employees, a change it says will make it easier to remove workers deemed underperforming or obstructive. “Following my Day One Executive Order, the Office of Personnel Management will be issuing new Civil Service Regulations

Taking one personal finance class in high school has a lifetime benefit of roughly $100,000

According to a recent report by consulting firm Tyton Partners and the nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance, students who complete just one semester of personal finance in high school gain an estimated lifetime benefit of around $100,000. A significant portion of that value comes from understanding how to avoid

Ray Dalio: “I’m worried about something worse than a recession"

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has warned that the United States could face “something worse than a recession” as a result of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, including steep new tariffs. In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, the 75-year-old investor said, “I think

Temu and Shein have announced plans to raise prices in response to the tariffs

Chinese online marketplace Temu and fast-fashion brand Shein will raise prices next week as President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs and new restrictions on low-value imports increase costs for companies known for offering low prices. In nearly identical notices sent to customers this week, both companies said price hikes will