What clues can we divine from technical analysis, on this Friday the 13th? I provide snapshots and interpretive analysis of key charts. Read More

The September consumer price index came in slightly hotter than expected, but was mostly on script. Here’s how the Fed is likely to react. Read More

Don’t let strife in the Middle East drive you away from stocks. History shows when military conflict dissipates, the markets bounce back. Read More

The outbreak of violence in the Middle East has thrown financial and economic expectations into a cocked hat. Read More

As investment hazards rise, focus on these proven rules to ensure the safety of your savings. The time to act is now, before a crisis hits. Read More

After a dismal performance in August and September, the stock market has gotten off to a bumpy start in October. Should investors be spooked? Read More

We respond to correspondence from readers, with an eye toward 2024. Our replies convey advice of universal applicability. Read More

Stocks remain under pressure from rising yields and dysfunction in Congress. But these headwinds are likely to be short-term. Read More

If history is any guide, stocks are poised to surge in the fourth quarter, after a weak September and third quarter. Read More

Dovish remarks from the president of the Chicago Fed helped push down Treasury yields and boost equities, but the bullishness didn't last. Read More