After an upbeat first quarter, the month of April has heralded unpleasant surprises and renewed recession fears. Read More
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The latest OPEC+ production cuts are bad news for the global economy and the inflation fight, but the harm might be less than investors fear. Read More
The oil cartel this week announced major cuts to crude oil production, which slams Western economies and thwarts the fight against inflation. Read More
Coming off a dismal 2022, the equity markets finished the first quarter with hefty gains. Here’s a look at whether the momentum has legs. Read More
U.S. and international economies are recovering, and the bull case for global equity markets is getting stronger. Read More
The NASDAQ 100 is in bull territory and the S&P 500 appears to be next in line. But skepticism is warranted. Read More
Recent financial sector crises underscore the boom-bust nature of markets, from 17th century tulip mania to the present day. Read More
Investor preconceptions are dampening the valuations of many solid large-cap financials. Therein lies an investment opportunity. Read More
Recent bank failures have roiled financial markets, but the turmoil also has increased odds of lower inflation and a Fed pause. Read More
Our editorial director answers reader inquiries, on topics including bank failures, Fed tightening, sectors for a recession, and pot stocks. Read More