Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Billionaire investor Steve Cohen doubled down on his negative view of the U.S. economy due to a backdrop of punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts spearheaded by the ...

Trump's economic policies have sparked recession fears and a drop in the stock market. The S&P 500's recent correction reflects investor concerns over Trump's policies. With the 2026 midterms not far ...

Economic data is weakening, with job growth slowing sharply and consumer spending growth at its lowest since the pandemic. Trade policy and tariffs are directly impacting job creation and business ...

A big hit to portfolios would be felt acutely by higher-income Americans, whose spending has recently been the biggest driver of the economy. By Ben Casselman This time, maybe the stock market is the ...

Government shutdowns can be political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, DC. But for the economy, shutdowns are often barely a blip. Whatever economic damage occurs during that time tends to be ...

Yields on U.S. government debt have seen big swings over the past two days, as the latest round of nongovernment data on the labor market has left investors scratching their heads. Reports from ADP ...

Syria's economy to open to world after decades under corrupt state control, Damascus Chambers of Commerce chief says Business leaders optimistic though cautious about new government's economic ...