Russia’s retaliation against Western sanctions by squeezing Europe on energy is hammering the global economy. Here’s geopolitical perspective. Read More

The U.S. central bank is trying to tame inflation without torpedoing the economy. Is the elusive “soft landing” at hand? Read More

The summer rally has cooled, but perhaps it’s not dead yet. Here’s a look at underlying investment conditions for the final weeks of summer. Read More

We answer emails from readers on a variety of investment topics, to shed light on pressing questions during these uncertain times. Read More

The U.S dollar hovers at its highest level in 20 years. Here’s why the dollar's stunning rise has its pros and cons. Read More

Fed Chief Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments last week unnerved investors. Here’s an analysis, with a look at the week ahead. Read More

We conducted a question-and-answer session with Dr. Stephen Leeb, a longtime investment strategist on our staff, about the pressing investment issues of the day. Read More

The latest numbers on U.S. housing are weak, but this bellwether sector could be bottoming, which would be good news for the broader market. Read More

It’s commonly accepted in the West that China’s rise to dominance is inevitable, but the country’s recent woes suggest otherwise. Read More

The Fed’s meeting this week has investors on edge. Will the central bank get hyper-aggressive? Signs of falling inflation suggest otherwise. Read More