Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his cohorts want to show they're tough on inflation, but the markets and economy could suffer unnecessary harm. Read More

Both the economy and inflation are cooling, but not to such an extent that fears of a deep recession are warranted. Read More

The U.S. mega-banks are expected to post weak Q1 operating results and grim outlooks for the rest of 2023. Equities hang in the balance. Read More

It's Wall Street's dirty secret: the crystal ball gazers who make long-term forecasts have a terrible track record. Read More

In correspondence with readers, our editorial director answers questions about asset bubbles, portfolio hedges, and options trading for accelerated income. Read More

After an upbeat first quarter, the month of April has heralded unpleasant surprises and renewed recession fears. Read More

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