Silver prices today: SLV drops as CME margin increase leads to end-of-year adjustments
Silver Prices Plummet in Year-End Trading New York, December 31, 2025, 5:30 PM ET — After Hours Spot silver dropped nearly 7% to around $71 an ounce, marking a dramatic end-of-year fluctuation. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) saw a decrease of about 6.6%, and U.S.-listed silver mining stocks also faced declines. The CME Group has increased […]
End-of-year tax strategies may help you save money before 2025 wraps up.
As we approach 2026, there are a few strategies you might consider to save on taxes before the new year rolls around. With just a few hours left in 2025, taking some quick actions can keep more cash in your wallet. According to tax expert Brian Lake, one effective approach is to engage in charitable […]
House GOP disagreements surface as Republicans divide over end-of-year plans
Tensions are mounting among House Republicans as they approach their final legislative week of 2025. A number of lawmakers shared varied opinions on where frustrations stem from, naming Speaker Mike Johnson, the White House, the Senate, and sometimes each other, as sources of discontent. While frustrations are widespread, there appears to be a collective concern […]
Bitcoin ETFs See End-of-Year Bleeding With $387M Outflows – Bitcoinist
The Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) posted its first weekly loss in a month during Christmas week, marking its worst performance since September. But analysts say the ETF industry had its best year ever. Bitcoin ETF receives charcoal for Christmas As the year came to a close, Bitcoin ETFs had their worst weekly performance […]
What Republicans’ and Democrats’ end-of-year fights mean for 2025
If the parliamentary infighting at the end of December is any indication, next year will be far from smooth sailing for either party. Virtually no Republicans are happy. And although the Democratic Party managed to end the year with three consecutive losses to far-left teams, it is unclear how far they can (or want to) […]
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
As lawmakers rush to wrap up business for the year ahead of the 118th Congress, Congress is rushing to introduce a government funding bill to avert a government shutdown by a Friday deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was expected to unveil a stopgap plan on Sunday, but that plan fell through as negotiators worked […]
Speaker Johnson May Start Trump Healthcare Agenda in End-of-Year Spending Package
The following content is Americans who support limited government. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said the spending bill to prepare for the incoming Trump administration and keep the U.S. government running is nearly complete. He expects the text of the bill to be released over the weekend. This could include a key part of President-elect […]
Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk Make End-of-Year Push for Kids Online Safety Act
Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk called on Congress over the weekend to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). “We can protect free speech and children from Big Tech at the same time. It's time for House Republicans to pass the Kids Online Safety Act as soon as possible,” Trump Jr. wrote on Sunday. […]