Economy

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to an economics class at Harvard

This will be one of Powell's final scheduled public appearances before his term ends in May.

Brent crude hits $116 a barrel as Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s oilwells and export hub

Investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict as US president says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’

Maximize your wealth with these tax strategies

Building and protecting your wealth is more than just making smart investment decisions. Tax planning is also essential.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 30, 2026?

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There may be more losses ahead for the S&P 500. Trading another pullback with options

Michael Khouw breaks down this SPY trade.

401(k) alternative asset rule proposed by Labor Department

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule to let 401(k) plans more easily include alternative assets such as private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate.

Jim Cramer's Top 10 Things to Watch in the Stock Market Monday

The S&P 500 is headed for a higher open as President Donald Trump signals progress in U.S.-Iran war talks.

Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence

Economic sentiment in Europe plummeted in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday.

Who Gets to Live in a Single-Family Home?

The housing bill now in Congress may seek to increase the housing supply—but not for renters.

Oil Hits $115 a Barrel as Likelihood of US Ground Invasion of Iran Grows

Oil hit $115 a barrel on Sunday as the Iran conflict continues and the likelihood of a US ground invasion grows

Manufacturing Has Struggled Since 'Liberation Day'

April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America’s destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to make America wealthy again.

How countries are combating energy shortages: 'An Asian crisis'

Asian countries are taking emergency measures to prevent their countries from spiraling due to the war in Iran, as the Middle Eastern conflict’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz disproportionately rattles the region’s energy markets.