US economy

Time to start worrying about the US economy and stock market?

The US economy and stock market have remained remarkably strong over the past few years,…

US stocks edge toward records with inflation, policy in focus

NEW YORK—The US stock rebound has driven key indexes to the cusp of record levels,…

US credit downgrade spooks investors

News of Moody’s downgrading the United States’ credit rating for the first time in history…

Inflation data in the United States lifts global equities, but the dollar falls

NEW YORK/LONDON — The dollar fell and major US stock indexes rose on Tuesday on…

Container shipping firms cull Asia-US service as Trump tariffs collapse trade

LOS ANGELES—Major container shipping companies are suspending at least six scheduled weekly routes between China…

JPMorgan analyst tempers toll comments

A senior JPMorgan Asset Management investment strategist said he has held back on some of…

S&P 500 loses $5 trillion in two days in ‘liberation day’ selloff

NEW YORK — Global stock markets extended their recent rout on Friday, with S&P 500…

Shell-shocked markets brace for more tariff tumult

NEW YORK—Tariff-stunned markets face another week of potential tariff turmoil, with fallout from President Donald…

US consumer sentiment plunges on tariff fears, inflation expectations jump

WASHINGTON — US consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation…

Powell says tariffs could feed inflation

NEW YORK—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said it remains to be seen if the Trump…