Economics

Exclusive news, analysis and commentary on the US and global economy, central bank policy, interest rates, trade, and consumer sentiment.

Inflation & Prices

The US is Making Progress on Inflation, Depending on How You Look at It

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Another month, another Consumer Price Index inflation report, the show-stopping data dump of our inflation-weary universe.

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Industrials

Saudi Arabia Invests $100 billion in Mining

The focus will be on mining earth metals including lithium, zinc, copper and nickel, all crucial metals for battery-making.

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International Economics

Spain Slaps 100% Property Tax on Non-EU Buyers

It’s part of a collection of measures to address the country’s housing crisis, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says.

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Hedge Funds

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Wants to Be the Next Berkshire

Pershing Square has announced a formal bid for Howard Hughes, the real estate developer where Ackman served as chairman for over a decade.

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Real Estate

LA Wildfires Exacerbate California’s Insurance Crisis

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California was already contending with a home insurance crisis due to unpredictable weather events. Then came this week’s fires.

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Economics

Wall Street’s New Year’s Resolution: Launch More IPOs

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No matter how you cast your ballot in the presidential election last month, recent history suggests your vote counts for IPOs.

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Economics

The Mental Health Crisis is Slamming Workplaces

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Consensus opinion seems to be that a mental health crisis is plaguing the world. And it turns out, good mental health makes wealth.

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Economics

How the Great Wealth Transfer is playing out for Billionaires

The oldest among us are richer than ever, so are the richest. So what happens when the oldest and richest start passing their wealth along?

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Consumer

Eggs Break Consumers’ Wallets But Producer Stocks Are Sizzling

The Fed may have cracked inflation, but eggflation is proving harder to beat. Unsurprisingly, egg producer stocks are soaring.

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International Economics

Girding for a Trade War, China is Reportedly Considering Weakening Its Currency

Call the considerations, which could have knock-off effects on global currency markets, a yuan-sided argument.

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