Greg Iacurci

New York

Personal Finance Reporter at CNBC

Personal finance reporter @CNBC. Improv comedy @magnettheater. I write about travel for fun (https://t.co/2caYPEM6QR). Tips: [email protected]

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Articles

Should investors dump U.S. stocks for international equities? Here's what experts are saying

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci |Jessica Dickler

Some investors accustomed to the dominance of U.S. stocks versus the rest of the world are making a stunning pivot toward international equities, fearing U.S. assets may have taken on more risk amid escalating trade tensions initiated by President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 sank more than 6% since Trump first announced his tariff plan, while the Dow and Nasdaq have each tumbled more than 7%.
Here's why retirees shouldn't fully ditch stocks

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci

Retirees may think moving all their investments to cash and bonds — and out of stocks — protects their nest egg from risk. They would be wrong, experts say. Most, if not all, retirees need stocks — the growth engine of an investment portfolio — to ensure they don't run out of money during a retirement that might last decades, experts said.
This homeowner cut her heating bill in half - and got a $1,200 tax credit

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci

Megan Moritz bought her dream house in 2019. However, the 1,400-square-foot home, in the Arlington Heights suburb northwest of Chicago, was built in the 1930s and lacked insulation — leading to heating bills that were "very high," said Moritz, 48. The first-time homeowner opted to pay about $5,700 for a series of projects last year to make her home more energy-efficient. She added insulation to the walls, and sealed gaps in ductwork connected to her furnace to prevent air leaks.
Cash may feel safe when stocks slide, but it has risks

1 week ago | nbcnewyork.com | Greg Iacurci

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Cash may feel safe when stocks slide, but it has risks

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci

Investors may feel an impulse to move to cash amid the recent tumult in the stock market. While cash might feel safer than stocks, it can also pose risks for long-term savers, financial advisors say. Cash — like money held in a high-yield bank savings account or a money market fund — is substantially less volatile than stocks over the short term, experts said. But cash has historically delivered lower returns than stocks over the long term.
Is now a good time to buy gold? Here’s what you need to know

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Jessica Dickler |Greg Iacurci

Gold, used as a safe-haven investment in times of uncertainty, has notched more than a dozen record highs this year. Experts often recommend getting investment exposure to gold through an exchange-traded fund. However, in turbulent times, demand for physical gold, and even gold jewelry, is also higher. CNBC Financial Advisor Council members weigh in on the best ways to incorporate gold into your portfolio.
Is now a good time to buy gold? Here’s what you need to know

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Dickler |Greg Iacurci

Gold is often considered a safe-haven investment because it typically acts as a hedge in times of political and financial uncertainty. Prices are currently soaring amid fears of a global trade war and its potential to push the U.S. economy into recession. However, some analysts think gold prices may have peaked. "We're probably close to maximum optimism on gold at this point," said Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
Tariffs, trade war inflation impact to be ‘pretty ugly’ by summer, economists say

2 weeks ago | nbcnewyork.com | Greg Iacurci

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Tariffs, trade war inflation impact to be 'pretty ugly' by summer

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci

The impact of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda and resulting trade war will translate to higher consumer prices by summer, economists said. "I suspect by May — certainly by June, July — the inflation statistics will look pretty ugly," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's. Tariffs are a tax on imports, paid by U.S. businesses. Importers pass on at least some of those higher costs to consumers, economists said.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2025 - in one chart

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci

Inflation throttled back in March, largely on the back of lower gasoline prices — but tariffs threaten to reverse that downward trend in coming months while trouble also lurks in certain categories like groceries, economists said. The consumer price index rose 2.4% for the 12 months ended in March, down from 2.8% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday, indicating that inflation decelerated.