⛏ Fed holds rates steady

Perpetua Resources receives $40M US Army funding to advance tungsten production
Perpetua Resources (PPTA)has received a new 36-month, $40 million award through the U.S. Army’s Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) from the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment & Ammunition (PAE AS&A) in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Read on »

Inflation Isn't Finished
Not all producer-price increases reach consumers, and there's no reliable formula that tells us exactly when or how much will be passed along. Still, a sudden jump in producer prices is a warning worth taking seriously. Especially when you're trying to plan a retirement budget around expenses that refuse to stay put. But before we go any further, let's consider the good news. Read on »

Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep benchmark interest rates on hold, opting to take a patient approach in its fight against inflation despite mounting evidence that price pressures are proving more nettlesome than policymakers had hoped. In a widely expected decision, the Federal Open Market Committee kept the overnight funds rate in a range between 3.75%-4%, where it has been since the central bank approved a quarter percentage-point increase in September. Read on »