Financial assets are concentrated among the few
Meanwhile, inflation over the past 12 months hit its fastest pace in three decades
The decision for the U.S. central bank to dial back economic support becomes more complicated
The change reflects a sustained consumer-led rebound, now threatened by the delta variant
Hiring strengthens to meet rising consumer demand
The economy is expected to expand as much as 7% this year, though a resurgent virus could interfere
The new products will give Canadian investors access to fractional shares of large tech companies
The measures would seek to avoid an unprecedented default on U.S. national debt
Americans spent more last month on clothing, electronics and dining out
Higher inflation could prove more persistent than the U.S. central bank previously indicated