Investing

Cybersecurity Startup Funding Remains Strong Despite AI Dominance in 2026

In H1 2026, cybersecurity startups raised $10.6 billion, showing resilience with notable funding rounds, despite a downturn in Q2.

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Relation Insurance Services Empowers Specialty Practices with AI and Expert Teams

Relation Insurance is advancing its specialty platform through strategic small teams and AI, aiming to enhance client service across diverse sectors.

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

DUAL Group Consolidates Global Transactional Risk Operations Amid Market Surge

DUAL Group has unified its transactional risk operations globally, anticipating significant growth in the M&A insurance market as transactional values...

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Final Dive In Festival to Address AI's Impact on Insurance Workforce

The Dive In Festival's last edition in September will explore AI's transformative effects on workplace culture and inclusion in the insurance sector.

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Farmers Insurance Enhances Customer Engagement with Plain-Language Tools and Rebranding

Farmers Insurance is introducing user-friendly coverage tools and a rebranding effort aimed at fostering customer trust and clarity in insurance polic...

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Insurers Face Rising Risks in Power Generation Amid Surging Demand

Rising wholesale power prices in PJM highlight increased risk for insurers as generators struggle to meet demand during emergencies.

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Supply Chain Risks Escalate as 'Super' El Niño Approaches, Warns TT Club

TT Club urges supply chain operators to reassess risk management strategies in light of an impending 'super' El Niño set to impact global operations s...

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Transforming American Investment: A New Legacy Ahead of 250th Anniversary

Explore the resurgence of American investing through the lens of an upcoming anniversary and a new publication, emphasizing long-term strategies and e...

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Navigating Market Realities: The Challenge of Investing in Underappreciated Assets

Investing in value assets requires fortitude through challenging periods, but those who endure are ultimately rewarded with significant returns.

May 04, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Market Update: Futures Decline While Oil Prices Show Yearly Drops

S&P 500 and DOW futures are down ahead of Monday, with oil prices facing a year-over-year decline despite recent increases.

Jan 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

U.S. Hotel Occupancy Rate Shows Positive Growth as of Early January 2026

The U.S. hotel industry reported a 4.4% rise in occupancy for early January 2026, signaling positive trends post-2025’s weak performance.

Jan 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Upcoming Economic Reports: Key Insights for January 11-16, 2026

This week highlights crucial economic data releases, including CPI, new home sales, and manufacturing surveys, shaping market expectations.

Jan 10, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Mortgage Debt Growth Stalls as “Home ATM” Activity Diminishes

In Q3 2025, mortgage debt remained flat, signaling a slowdown in home equity borrowing, with implications for housing market dynamics.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Newsletter: Housing Starts Decreased to 1.246 million Annual Rate in October

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Housing Starts Decreased to 1.246 million Annual Rate in October A brief excerpt: Note: The Cens...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

October Housing Starts Decline as Single-Family Units Rise Slightly

In October, housing starts dipped to an annual rate of 1.246 million, while single-family starts showed a modest increase of 5.4% from September.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

December Employment Report Indicates Sluggish Labor Market Trends

December's employment report reveals a drop in job growth and low participation rates, signaling potential challenges ahead for the labor market.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

December Jobs Data Reflects Slow Employment Growth Amid Revisions

December's employment data shows slow job growth at 50,000 and a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.4%, amid significant payroll revision downw...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Crypto

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed to $29.4 Billion in October Amid Declining Imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell to $29.4 billion in October, driven by a decrease in imports, while exports rose significantly year-over-year.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Weekly Initial Claims for Unemployment Rise, Average Reaches Lowest Level Since April 2024

Initial unemployment claims rose to 208,000, but the four-week average dropped to its lowest level in nearly six months, indicating labor market resil...

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

December Housing Sales Show Early Signs of Yearly Improvement

December exhibited a 2.5% year-over-year increase in housing sales in select markets, contrasting November's declines.

Jan 07, 2026 • 5 min read