Before joining Forbes Brandon worked as a reporter and editor at Bloomberg for seven years where he covered everything from sports to how negative rates impacted the Black-Scholes model. He joined Forbes in 2022 to cover financial markets. Forbes reporters follow company ethical guidelines that ensure the highest quality.
Forget Market Technicals, Trump Trades Are Almost A Sure Thing
Presidents move markets. Nothing new there. But the new Trump administration is telling you what to buy and when.
Oil’s Big Jump Has Indecisive Traders To Thank, Not Just Sanctions
Oil had one of its biggest days of the year after the U.S. added new sanctions on Russian energy firms, but tight futures positioning set the stage for the big move.
Despite Tariff Tensions, Small-Business Deals Surged Ahead Of The Government Shutdown
Buyers snapped up small businesses in Q3 even as prices fall and uncertainty grows, betting that cheaper financing and a stable economy will lift values later.
With Government Stats Paused, Homebuilder Survey Sends A Positive Economic Signal
Official housing data is on hold during the shutdown, but the NAHB builder index can offer a glimpse into construction trends.
From Lipstick To Payrolls: Investors Turn To Strange Signals As Government Data Stalls During Shutdown
The government shutdown has halted key economic reports, leaving investors and analysts turning to alternative indicators to gauge jobs, inflation, and growth.
Did The Nobel Peace Prize Expose Insider Trading On Prediction Market Polymarket?
Maria Corina Machado's surprise Nobel Peace Prize win saw prediction market odds spike overnight, fueling suspicions of insider trading.
Why JPMorgan’s Rising Stock Defies Traditional Valuations And Jamie Dimon’s Own Advice
JPMorgan’s stock trades above three times tangible book value for the first time since 2002. Jamie Dimon once called that too high, but investors keep buying.
SBA’s New Rule Makes It Easier To Expand Small Businesses
A new SBA rule drops the geography test for expansions, easing access to 7(a) and 504 loans. Here's how it could change small business growth strategies.
The Government Shutdown Puts Small Business Lending On Ice
The government shutdown halts SBA loan approvals, leaving small businesses without new financing. Short delays sting, but longer ones risk bigger fallout.
Why Gold Is Beating Bitcoin This Year
Gold is on top in 2025 while bitcoin trails. But past patterns suggest the digital asset could still close the gap before year-end.