The FED cut rates by 25 basis points (0.25%), fully in line with expectations. The target range for the federal funds rate is now 3.50%–3.75%, 175 basis points (1.75%) below the post-pandemic peak, of which 75 were applied this fall after the resumption of rate cuts.
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One year ago, in October 2024, we launched our Goal Forecaster at inbestMe, a tool designed to help our users better plan their goals. This tool helps you focus on what you can actually control: the goal you want to reach, the target date, your current investment, and any potential monthly recurring contributions.
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From November 10 to 22, 2025, the city of Belém, at the gateway to the Amazon, hosted COP30, the 30th Conference of the Parties on climate change of the United Nations. The summit was extended one day longer than expected and ended with the adoption of the “Global Mutirão Decision” and the “Belém Package,” which…
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The ECB keeps interest rates unchanged. As widely expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) left official interest rates unchanged yesterday. The deposit facility rate remains at 2%, the main refinancing rate at 2.15%, and the marginal lending facility at 2.40%.
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The Federal Reserve cuts rates by 0.25%. The Federal Reserve decided on a 25 basis point cut, setting the target federal funds rate at 3.75–4%. The U.S. central bank also announced the suspension of quantitative tightening (the reduction of its bond portfolio) starting December 1, in order to avoid draining too much liquidity from the…
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Gold continues to shine in 2025 and reach new highs —although it has corrected in recent hours. But, as the saying goes, all that glitters is not gold: its spectacular recent performance can give a false sense of security to those who forget that this metal has also experienced long periods of low returns.
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Recently, we wrote about the role of cryptocurrencies: strategic reserve, future infrastructure, or still too volatile an asset? And their role in an investment portfolio.
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Every year that passes is a lost (or gained) opportunity to plan your retirement more solidly. In 2025, you have until December 31 to make contributions to your pension plan with tax advantages, especially valuable if you haven’t yet taken advantage of this part of the year. In this article, we explain everything you need…
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In recent years, we have chosen to report returns in full detail at mid-year and year-end.
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Index investing in 2025 seeks to maximize returns while minimizing uncertainty, relying on market efficiency and diversification as the investor’s best allies.
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