Economy & Policy


The Bond Market Is Pricing in Trouble a Decade From Now

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

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Flights Canceled as Winter Snow Storm Batters the Northeast. Airline Stocks Are Falling.

A major winter storm is set to cause travel chaos across the Northeast of the U.S. to start the week, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a ban on non-essential trips.

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Bitcoin Price Fell Below $65,000. Why Trump Tariff Turmoil Is Crushing Cryptos.

Cryptocurrency prices were falling early Monday, amid market nervousness linked to the status of U.S. trade tariffs.

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How the Trump Administration Could Go Ahead With More Tariffs

Analysts think the president’s Plan B could mean levies are applied more broadly, and for longer, than before Friday’s Supreme Court ruling.

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Tariff Refunds Are Now In Play. Here’s What to Know.

Democratic lawmakers are calling for Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds plus interest for tariffs paid, starting with small businesses.

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AppLovin Stock Drops 10% After SEC Probe Update. The Rollercoaster Continues.

The SEC investigation into AppLovin’s ad-targeting is continuing, according to a Friday report.

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Watch This Consumer Metric as a Recession Indicator

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

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Mortgage Rates Dip Under 6%. 3 Things Weighing on Housing Stocks.

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

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One of the Most Dovish Fed Governors Just Raised the Bar for Rate Cuts

Only a few weeks ago, Christopher Waller dissented from his colleagues in favor of cutting interest rates. Now he is calling the next decision a coin flip.

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‘Pure Tariff Chaos.’ The World—and Markets—React to Trump’s Trade Shift.

President Donald Trump’s new 15% global tariff is causing uncertainty and confusion among investors and international lawmakers alike.

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Packaging Stocks Are Today’s Leading Decliners. The Tariff Turmoil Doesn’t Help.

Cardboard prices unexpectedly fell in February, continuing a decline.

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Trump Tariffs, Nvidia Earnings, Iran Fears. A Storm Is Coming for Stock Markets.

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.

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Trump’s Push and Pull on Tariffs Lowers Rates but Raises Uncertainty in Global Markets

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

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Gold Price Rises. Why Trump Tariff Fears Could Drive It Even Higher.

Precious metals prices rallied on the back of heightened uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.

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Flight Disruptions Pile Up as Blizzard Dumps Snow on Northeast

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

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Stock Futures Little Changed as Investors Size Up Tariffs

Fifty-five S&P 500 index companies report earnings this week, including Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company.

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Nvidia, Warner Bros., Berkshire Hathaway, Home Depot, and More Stocks to Watch This Week

We’ll also see earnings reports from Constellation, Dell, Intuit, CoreWeave, and many more.

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Man Shot and Killed Outside Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Home

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

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Trump Adviser Kevin Hassett Walks Back Demands for Discipline of Fed Researchers

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

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The End of Tariffs? Not a Chance, These Economists Say.

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.

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Humanoid Robots Are at the Gate. The Problem: Cost.

Chinese companies like Unitree are pushing out robots that resemble and act like humans. Progress has been swift, fueled by AI, but manufacturing costs are high.

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Review Preview: Tariff Roller Coaster

The Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s tariffs has brought more questions than answers. Trump has promised more levies, and the legal fight over refunds is just beginning.

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Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.

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The Stock Market Now Drives the Economy. How Much Longer Can That Last?

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

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