Stocks aren’t the economy. But they shape how consumers feel about the future — now more than ever.
The stock market isn’t the economy” is a well-worn adage, but economists at Oxford Economics say moves in equities and other ...
Stocks fall sharply to end the week. ‘Stagflation’ fears are back in the spotlight.
Stocks ended the final full week of March on a sour note, and a combination of sticky inflation and jitters over consumer ...
Stock-market bulls abandoned by Trump won’t be saved by Jerome Powell and the Fed
President Donald Trump signaled to stock-market investors last week that they’re on their own. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...
Oil tallies back-to-back gains as Middle East flare-ups lift risk of supply disruption
Crude futures notched back-to-back gains on Thursday, with prices finding support from growing tensions in the Middle East that raise the risk of supply disruptions in the oil-rich region.
Small-cap stock index posts a ‘death cross.’ What history says happens next.
The Russell 2000 small-cap stock index was on track Thursday to suffer an ominous-sounding development on its daily chart: a ...
Stocks see best ‘Fed day’ rally since July, thanks to a ‘nonchalant’ Powell performance
The future is certainly uncertain, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered a calm yet nuanced take on the outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation Wednesday — delivering a performance that ...
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Crude prices end higher on report of U.S. plan to refill its oil reserve
William Watts William Watts is MarketWatch markets editor. In addition to managing markets coverage, he writes about stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, including oil. He also writes about ...
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Oil is up for a third straight session as traders weigh impact of tariffs and sanctions
William Watts William Watts is MarketWatch markets editor. In addition to managing markets coverage, he writes about stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, including oil. He also writes about ...
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