Economics

The Trump administration is signaling tougher USMCA talks—and companies tied to North American supply chains could face months of volatility.

There are a few times throughout history, such as 1946, 1962, and 1987, when losses in the S&P 500 did little to impede the global economy.

Builder stocks are getting a boost from the expectation of a busier spring homebuying season.

Among parents with children under the age of 5, more than 60% have missed work days, left early or arrived late to their job because their child-care fell through

The 10-year Treasury note has seen its yield move up or down only as much as 0.39 percentage points over the past six months.

U.S. population growth has slowed significantly.

Ford’s new tariff hit caps off weak fourth quarter, Robinhood clouded by crypto turmoil, oil prices rise, and more news to start your day.

Washington is considering seizing additional tankers involved in illegal oil trade.

From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.

While the Dow notched its seventh record of the year, the broader S&P 500 slipped. Plus, retail sales weaken.

There is more evidence that some Americans, including those on the lower end of the spectrum and younger workers fighting to break into the job market, are really struggling.

Retail sales were virtually unchanged in December from November.

Simple fixes could prevent student loan delinquencies, Constantine Yannelis writes in a guest commentary.

Alphabet’s AI-fueled bond sale, Holtec poised for biggest nuclear IPO in years, Fed’s Miran optimistic on fiscal outlook and economic growth, and more news to start your day.

Japan’s first female leader needs to fulfill pledges to cut taxes and increase spending without spooking bond investors.

A new currency crisis could be in the offing, Desmond Lachman writes in a guest commentary.

Sanae Takaichi wins the strongest electoral mandate in Japan since World War II.

The January jobs report is coming this week, the robot revolution is getting real, Hims & Hers backs down on Wegovy knockoff, and more news to start your day.

Investors are awaiting the release of the January jobs report, which was delayed a week because of the shutdown, and the CPI data for January.

In a sluggish job market, workers often have to tough it out at a less than ideal job. Barron’s has tips for making the best of it.

A new study finds that worries about spiraling price growth have approached 1970s levels. That’s a problem for the economy and the Federal Reserve.

Investors are demanding higher yields because they are getting worried about rising government debt.

Cryptocurrencies struggling to catch a break.

A troubling report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas was the latest to highlight deteriorating labor-market conditions.

“For me, inflation has been too high for too long,” Bostic said.