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Wall Street Rallies as Fed Signals Pause on Rate Hikes

Stocks, bonds and gold jumped after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers are closer to ending rate hikes, but analysts warn that inflation and earnings still matter.

By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026·6 min read

Tesla Reports Mixed Q1 Results as Deliveries Slow

Tesla's first-quarter earnings offered investors a complicated picture: better-than-expected profit, slower deliveries, price pressure and renewed focus on the company's next product cycle.

By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026

Housing Starts Plunge 9% in March, Worst Since 2023

New-home construction fell sharply in March, underscoring how high mortgage rates and tighter credit are limiting supply even as many buyers still face a shortage of affordable homes.

By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026

Delta CEO Testifies on Airline Fees and Seat Sizes

Lawmakers pressed Delta's chief executive over baggage fees, seat dimensions and fare transparency as airlines defend pricing practices that have become central to industry profits.

By Daniel Ortega·April 16, 2026

Treasury Announces New Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

Treasury's stablecoin proposal would require major issuers to hold high-quality reserves, meet redemption standards and operate under federal supervision.