Economics

The lack of will to police untested financial instruments is setting the stage for crisis similar to 2008, David Slovick writes in a guest commentary.

Goolsbee warned against “front-loading” rate cuts.

AI could boost productivity and create job-market challenges, but neither would justify near-term rate cuts, said Federal Reserve Governors Lisa Cook and Christopher Wall. Their views are at odds with the White House.

Despite the violence, Mexico’s markets have been rocking this year, lifted by the global tide of a weakening dollar and pent-up demand for emerging markets.

Stocks are stuck in a pattern of advance and retreat. The market needs a jolt. Can Nvidia provide it with one?

The 10-year Treasury yield has declined over the past year, but longer term debt tells a different story.

Interest rates remain a source of stress for many households, particularly amid persistent inflation and slowing wage growth.

Mortgage rates fell to just below the 6% level that many economists view as an important psychological benchmark for home buyers.

Cardboard prices unexpectedly fell in February, continuing a decline.

White House defends trade deals, Hassett walks back demands for discipline of Fed researchers, takeover battle for Warner Bros. could wrap up soon, and more news to start your day.

President Donald Trump’s new tariff plan raises more questions than answers.

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed on Sunday, with another 4,800 flights canceled for Monday, according to FlightAware.com.

The man, in his early 20s, had breached the secure perimeter of the residence, though President Trump was not there.

The White House economic adviser expressed regret for suggesting researchers be disciplined after they published data contradicting the administration’s tariff stance.

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump administration’s current tariffs marks a legal turning point, not a policy pivot, says Wells Fargo. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on GDP, AI spending, Fed policy, and Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings.

Policy decisions have fueled a bull market, which has enriched asset holders and driven consumer spending. But market cycles haven’t been permanently repealed.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair, wants to lower interest rates. Most Fed officials believe rates are well positioned, given inflation.

Even after accounting for the effects of the federal government shutdown, AI represented nearly 60% of the growth in the U.S. economy.

The rising cost burden on American families persists, potentially impacting company bottom lines.

Some higher costs may be unwound, but the Trump administration has vowed to find workarounds to impose tariffs.

The central bank’s preferred inflation gauge had been expected to show prices increased faster in December.

Growth cooled in the quarter largely due to less government spending and a larger trade deficit.

Supreme Court’s looming tariff decision could shake markets, private credit worries mount, White House talks over stalled crypto bill drag on, and more news to start your day.