Consumer staples are rallying in 2026. Here’s what’s driving the surge in the sector
This S&P 500 sector — which includes Walmart, Costco and Coca-Cola – is the third-best performer in 2026. Questions linger on whether the upswing can continue.
Some European policymakers welcome U.S. Secretary of State Rubio’s warm words, others remain cautious
Rubio’s comments at the Munich Security Conference struck a softer tone than Vice President JD Vance’s at last year’s event.
German Foreign Minister: Europe–U.S. ties stronger than China
Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany discusses Europe’s continued partnership with the United States, Europe’s approach to relations with China, and Germany’s readiness to assume a stronger leadership role on the internation…
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with U.S., minister tells BBC
Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear program in return for the lifting of sanctions.
Global week ahead: Markets brace for more AI noise and ‘scare trading’
Looking back at last week’s volatility could gives some clues for the trading week ahead.
ECB makes euro backstop global to bolster currency’s role
Used when banks can’t get funding on the market, the repo line allows lenders to borrow euros from the ECB against collateral, to be repaid with interest.
Don’t ask ‘How much do you make?’ on a date—use these 7 questions instead to reveal their ‘financial mindset’
“Start with these questions that invite real answers, stories, preferences, and patterns,” says Douglas Boneparth, CFP, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth.
5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin
Navalny, who staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died in the Arctic penal colony in February 2024.
Berkshire CEO Abel praises Kraft Heinz for turnaround on planned split
Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz.
TSA agents are working without pay at U.S. airports due to another partial government shutdown
Trade groups for the travel industry and airlines warned that the longer DHS funding is lapsed, the longer security lines at the nation’s airports could get.
