Economics


Investors Are Looking Abroad to Hedge Against U.S. Turmoil. Where They’re Finding Opportunities.

The name of the game is ‘diversify,’ not ‘sell America.’

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise. Why the Fed's Rate Call Could Be Vital for Crypto.

The price of Bitcoin has lagged behind gold and silver in 2026

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EU and India Strike 'Mother of All' Trade Deals. Why It's a Blow for Trump.

The European Union and India struck a free-trade agreement Tuesday, strengthening their relationship amid tariff tension from the U.S.

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Trump Broadens His Tariff Threats. He Is Now Targeting South Korea and Canada.

Many of Trump’s tariff threats never become reality, but they still add to a deteriorating trade environment.

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Gold Surges Past $5,000 for First Time, Silver Soars Again. Why They Can Keep Rallying.

The price of gold surged past $5,000 for the first time ever. It isn't showing any signs of slowing.

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USA Rare Earth, CoreWeave, Micron, Intel, Newmont, Booz Allen, IonQ, and More Stock Market Movers

USA Rare Earth surges on a government investment, while CoreWeave jumps following an announcement that Nvidia is making a $2 billion investment in the AI cloud company.

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Trump Could Make Your Mortgage Cheaper. How Japan's Yen Fits In.

Wall Street is talking about the possibility of U.S. intervening in Japan’s currency crisis. Here is why the stock market cares so much.

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Newmont, Freeport, and Other Mining Stocks Jump as Gold Surges. More Gains Are Ahead.

Gold's recent rally has lifted mining company stocks with it.

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Dollar Sinks Amid Yen Intervention Talk and ‘Sell America’ Momentum

The dollar is tumbling. There’s likely more weakness to come.

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Gold and Copper Are Shining For Different Reasons. Why the Metals Rally Could Diverge.

Gold and copper prices remain near record highs. But for very different reasons.

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Fed Independence Is Coming Under Attack. What It Means for Markets.

A new study finds that in a contest between the president and the Fed, “the president usually wins,” thereby “undermining Federal Reserve independence.”

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Stock Futures Are Falling Ahead of Fed Meeting as Shutdown Fears Rise

Investors are looking forward to a busy week of earnings, including one-fifth of the S&P 500 companies, and four of the Magnificent Seven stocks reporting results this week.

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Bigger Tax Refunds Are Coming. Which Retailers Gain the Most.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to heftier payments, but taxpayers and retailers won’t benefit equally.

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Powell’s Term as Fed Chief Ends Soon. His Words Carry More Weight Than Ever.

Nearly everyone expects the Fed to pause rate-cutting at its policy-setting meeting this week. The main attraction will be Chair Jerome Powell’s postmeeting news conference.

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Winter Storm Fern Is Gathering Force. Businesses Are Bracing for Its Impact.

Winter Storm Fern is forecast to bring heavy snow and ice across a large portion of the country through Monday, with airlines canceling flights and retailers rushing to keep shelves stocked.

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The Fed’s Growing Footprint on the Market Has a Cost

An expanding Fed balance sheet will drive up asset prices, Brij Khurana writes in a guest commentary.

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Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla Earnings Loom as Stocks Stall and Risks Mount. Something’s Got to Give.

Investors are looking for Big Tech to snap the market out of its January malaise.

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Japan’s Takaichi Runs the Risk of Provoking the Bond Vigilantes

With debt running at 200% of GDP, unfunded tax cuts could be a problem. Still, the PM is very popular, and Japan is a creditor nation with a currency that is seemingly fated to rebound.

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PCE Inflation Meets Expectations. The Fed Is Likely to Hold Rates Next Week.

The reading likely will reinforce policymakers’ cautious stance on rate cuts.

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Procter & Gamble Stock Is Rising. Wall Street Is Shrugging Off Weak Sales Growth.

Wall Street has been fretting about a slowdown in spending that could weigh on demand for the Gillette owner’s products.

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Stocks Are Powering Through Political Risks. That Could Be Risky.

With the Greenland drama on ice, stocks are red hot once again.

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Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Tariff Relief. Why It May Not Last.

Cryptocurrencies got a shot in the arm after President Trump said he would not impose trade tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.

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Uncertainty Got You Down? It May Be the Ticket to Stock Market Gains.

Stocks often do well during unsettled times. Here’s how to manage your investments when you’re tempted to flee the market.

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Trump Wears Thin on Some Millionaires. A Third Are Ready to Leave U.S.

The military incursion in Venezuela and prospects for the U.S. economy are prompting some wealthy individuals to consider living in another country

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