At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivered a masterclass in leadership during a conversation with The Economist’s Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes. His measured responses on NATO, credit-card interest rate caps, and America’s global role contrasted sharply with more theatrical displays of power,…

Artificial intelligence agents are increasingly taking on active roles in financial markets with the ability to control capital directly through their own digital wallets, according to new research from Cornell Tech. Unlike traditional trading algorithms that analyze data and recommend actions, these AI agents can execute transactions autonomously using tokenized…

The December jobs report delivered mixed signals for investors monitoring Federal Reserve interest rate decisions in 2025, as employment data showed modest growth while the unemployment rate unexpectedly improved. According to recent economic analysis, nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 jobs, falling short of the anticipated 70,000, though the unemployment rate…

Investors seeking reliable income streams are turning their attention to utility dividend stocks as artificial intelligence’s massive power demands create unprecedented opportunities in the electricity sector. The Reaves Utility Income Fund has emerged as a compelling option for dividend investors, offering a 6.3% monthly payout while positioning portfolios to benefit…