Economy

New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump

As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump.

How the big oil and gas CEOs think the Iran war supply disruption will play out

The oil industry's grim outlook for global oil and gas supplies stands in contrast to the Trump administration's promise that the disruption is short term.

This Little-Known Travel Stock Surged on Earnings. Wall Street Says It's Still an Under-the-Radar Opportunity

Goldman Sachs and Loop Capital say shares could rally anywhere from 50% to 70%, even from current levels.

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

When did care homes come to be seen as recession-proof investments? And who pays the price?

Pricy airfare, airport chaos test travelers' willingness to fly this year

Travelers are weighing whether they'll fly later this year, considering higher airfares and airport chaos

As stocks and bonds fall, and oil hits $100, a futures trade that boomed in 2022 may again be a winner

Managed futures, which track macro themes expected to play out over months, do well when traditional assets are falling. This could be one of those times.

The Sneaky-Saver Generation

Gen Z may have a Peter Pan reputation—but it’s also saving a lot of money.

Berkshire Shares Suffer Longest Losing Streak in More Than 7 Years

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have lost ground for eight consecutive days. It is their longest losing streak since December of 2018.

Analysis: A new oil shock is building. The next few weeks of war will be decisive for the economy.

Energy markets are starting to reflect the growing risk of physical supply disruptions.

First round of April Social Security payments goes out in 11 days

The first round of April Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 11 days.

Trump closed one of China’s trade loopholes. Now it’s time to finish the job

For decades, China has found the loopholes in the U.S.’s economic system and exploited them to the hilt.

Saving for a pension: why gen Z aren't all banking on retirement

More than one in eight of all those born between 1997 and 2012 don’t believe retirement will even be an option