Economics

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 2% on Sunday, setting Monday up for a rocky start to the week.

Those watching for signs of the direction of mortgage rates should watch the 10-year Treasury yield, a benchmark for mortgage rates that moves with economic expectations.

The U.S. historically leads recovery efforts. That is becoming less certain, Robert Hormats writes in a guest commentary.

President Donald Trump may have a hard time dictating terms to Europe, and other trade partners, when they re-engage later this year.

Payrolls grew by an average of just 18,000 in each of the past three months. Plus, market newsletter commentary on China’s reduced growth target, higher oil prices, AI stocks.

A week that focused on war in the Middle East ended with renewed worries about the U.S. economy.

It’s the latest bid from the White House to solve the oil crisis caused by the Iran War.

February’s dismal jobs report suggests the Federal Reserve may loosen monetary policy, even if inflation remains entrenched.

This market is volatile, but the S&P 500 is still up around 18% over the past 52 weeks.

Soaring oil. Slumping jobs. Fears of renewed inflation. How much can stocks take before giving up the ghost?

States sue to block Trump’s latest 10% import tariffs, BlackRock sparks fresh fears about private credit, Berkshire’s new CEO restarted company share buybacks, and more news to start your day.

Worries about global conflicts are overshadowing the AI enthusiasm that once dominated the market.

Crude prices would need to climb 50% or so, to $125 a barrel, for the war to inflect significant economic pain in the U.S., economists say.

The duration and the cost of the war are key factors for the U.S. federal budget.

It’s too early to call the end of India’s broader resurgence, with economic growth for the fiscal year that ends this month clocking in around 7.5%. But the Iran War could make the continuing correction more painful.

International oil benchmarks were up Thursday, as investors prepared themselves for a protracted conflict in the Middle East.

The world still runs on oil, and Iran has the third-largest reserves in the world.

China sets its lowest economic growth target in decades.

Broadcom beat first-quarter earnings expectations, trade court paves way for broad tariff refunds for businesses, Beige Book reports growth, and more news to start your day.

The Federal Reserve’s February Beige Book depicted a bifurcated economy, with seven of 12 Fed Districts showing growth. Where data centers are saving the day.

The managing director of the World Economic Forum writes that governments must adapt to a fragmenting world order.

Economists expected private payrolls had increased by 50,000 in February.

The National Association of Realtors’ January data showed drops in both closed home sales and pending sales.

China’s annual Two Sessions meetings may deliver a record-low growth target and fresh policies aimed at boosting household consumption as Beijing tries to rebalance its economy.

Small businesses maintained steady performance in 2025, but a Federal Reserve survey shows optimism for 2026 has faded as rising tariff costs squeeze margins.