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Daniel Mercer

Daniel Mercer is a senior financial journalist covering markets, monetary policy, and global investing trends. His reporting combines economic expertise with a clear, data-driven approach, aimed at professional investors, portfolio managers, and institutional readers. Over the past decade, he has written about some of the most defining financial moments—from Federal Reserve policy shifts and bond market turbulence to the rise of quantitative strategies and retail investing booms. His work has appeared in major financial publications and is regularly cited by analysts and economists across the industry. Daniel began his career as a research analyst focused on U.S. monetary policy before moving into journalism. He holds a degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a graduate degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Originally from Boston, he now lives in New York City, where he continues to track how data, policy, and investor behavior intersect to shape the markets.

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·4/14/2025

Navigating Social Security: Understanding SSI and Its Economic Impact

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·4/14/2025

Ford's Future: Anticipation Builds for Mustang GTD and EV Incentives

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Daniel Mercer
·4/12/2025

Tax Deadline 2025: Preparing for Change as Policy Shifts Loom

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·4/11/2025

Tiaro's Bold Move in Renewable Energy

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Daniel Mercer
·4/11/2025

Prada's Financial Performance in a Shifting Luxury Market

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Daniel Mercer
·4/9/2025

Charles Schwab: Navigating New Financial Waters

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Daniel Mercer
·4/9/2025

Trump's Digital Payment Directive

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Daniel Mercer
·4/8/2025

The Role of Stimulus Checks: Economic Lifeline or Temporary Relief?

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Daniel Mercer
·4/8/2025

The S&P 500: Nearing Bear Market Territory

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·4/8/2025

Understanding Bear Markets: Are We in One?