Each week brings head-scratching contradictory news about the economy. This past week was no different, with a batch of economic reports showing that — despite...
Financial markets’ nastiest surprises often come when something that is taken for granted is suddenly called into question—whether it’s rising tulip-bulb prices, functioning banks or...
The U.S. labor market remains historically tight and resilient consumer spending propelled stronger economic growth this summer than previously estimated. But economists say higher interest...
The ongoing fragmentation of the world economy marks the likely end of an era characterized by increasing integration through trade and finance. Faced with a...
High prices for crops and livestock are fueling a boom in the U.S. Farm Belt, making farmers, ranchers and agricultural companies rare winners as the...
Changes to the British pension system allowing workers to draw their retirement pots early may be partly to blame for the country’s chronic labor shortages,...