Economy & Policy

The SEC and the president want to end the requirement for public companies to report quarterly earnings. Barron’s asked select experts to assess the idea.

The risk is that the war lasts longer than expected and the shipping industry takes even longer to recover. The recent weakness in financial markets could be an amuse-bouche before a bearish feast.

Major cryptocurrencies were down after the Fed’s interest rate decision. Investors will pay close attention to official statements.

CF Industries stock has surged as fertilizer prices jump amid Middle East supply disruptions, but Mizuho says the rally may be short-lived.

The Trump administration has waived the century-old Jones Act—a maritime law that requires all vessels carrying goods between two U.S. ports to be American built and owned.

History suggests the second half of March is a winner for the stock market.

The nominee still doesn’t have a Senate confirmation hearing date, although Jerome Powell’s term as chair technically ends May 15.

The U.S. economy is weaker than it seemed a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer.

Trump expresses frustration with NATO allies, what happens if Warsh’s Fed confirmation is delayed, airlines face higher fuel costs, and more news to start your day.

Stocks rose for a second straight day. Plus, Jerome Powell is set for his penultimate meeting as Fed chair.

The President has said European allies are making a “foolish mistake” for failing to come to the U.S.’ aid in Iran.

Oklo says it is targeting the commercial production of nuclear power by 2028 at the latest.

The Brent and WTI benchmarks were clawing back losses after fresh strikes by Iran fueled fears about disruption of crude flows.

Margaret Ryan joined the agency with a directive to emphasize cases where there was direct evidence of investor harm.

Moody’s economist Mark Zandi highlighted U.S. recession risks amid higher energy prices.

There’s a better way to fight the short-termism in U.S. stock markets.

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates in a close vote, warning that fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran war could push inflation higher and keep central banks cautious.

Elon Musk’s EV maker and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution will build a manufacturing facility in Michigan.

The price of gold rose early Tuesday, as tensions in the Middle East showed no signs of cooling.

The housing bill is meant, in part, to prevent institutional investors from buying up homes. Critics say a loophole allows them to continue doing just that.

Philanthropy remains resilient, with wealth transfer that is putting trillions of dollars into the hands of younger generations.

Cryptocurrencies are slowly clawing back gains following steep price drops earlier in the year.

Nvidia’s Huang predicts $1 trillion in hardware sales, government bonds will keep selling off, Nebius strikes a second big AI deal, and more news to start your day.

Airlines for America projects that a record 171 million passengers will travel now through April. They face higher prices and long security lines.

The Iran war isn’t something to be ignored. It is big enough that it could actually stop the rally in its tracks, experts say.