The ongoing conflict involving Iran and the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz have caused oil prices to rise sharply. Both major oil benchmarks — Brent crude and WTI

February served as a reminder that markets rarely move in a single direction. After a strong January that pushed major indexes to record highs, sentiment changed due to a major

The overall health of the economy matters a great deal to long-term investors, since it has a direct impact on their portfolios and financial goals. Lately, economic data has sent

Over the last two years, gold, silver, and other precious metals have increased in value significantly, catching the eye of many investors. Gold recently climbed above $4,700 per ounce, and

Stock market gains over the past few years have been good news for investors working toward their financial goals. However, these strong recent results can sometimes create expectations that aren’t

The year 2025 was remarkably strong for financial markets, even though many significant events occurred throughout the year. Last year brought numerous headlines, including tariff announcements in April, continuing developments