‘Jenga Tower’ US Economy Teeters as Middle Class Pulls Back Spending

Nov 6, 2025 | Markets

The surprising resilience of the US economy this year is masking underlying weakness among low- and middle-income households, as higher-income Americans continue to drive growth. This dichotomy between the haves and have-nots isn’t new, but the economic strain is now...

Citigroup’s Bold Push Into Private Markets: A Long-Term Growth Driver?

Nov 6, 2025 | Markets, Private Credit

Citigroup Inc. C is broadening its presence in the fast-growing private lending sector through a series of high-profile partnerships aimed at diversifying revenues and enhancing client engagement across alternative asset classes. In sync with this, in September 2025,...

US Companies Announce Most October Job Cuts in Over 20 Years

Nov 6, 2025 | Markets

US companies announced the most job cuts for any October in more than two decades as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and cost-cutting accelerates, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Companies announced 153,074...

Apollo, KB Securities Team Up to Explore Private Credit

Nov 6, 2025 | Markets, Private Credit

Apollo Global Management Inc. has teamed up with KB Securities Co. to explore private credit opportunities in South Korea and globally, according to the global firm’s spokesperson. Under the agreement, KB Securities will receive preferential rights to participate in...

AI Stocks Are Surging—But Volatility Could Be the Next Big Test

Nov 5, 2025 | Markets

Key Points AI stocks have delivered explosive returns in 2025, but market history suggests that periods of rapid innovation often come with sharp volatility. Analyst Dan Ferris believes AI is the biggest wealth-creation opportunity of our time—but warns investors to...

You’re living in a “K-shaped” economy. Here’s how that affects you.

Nov 5, 2025 | Markets

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it’s helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet.  Experts describe the current U.S. economy as “K-shaped,” a reference to the divergent fortunes of wealthier consumers...