Economy

The EU-Mercosur deal shows what the US is leaving behind

This past weekend, the European Union signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This marks the culmination of more than a quarter-century of negotiations. When fully implemented, the pact will create one of the world’s largest free trade zones, encompassing more than 700 million people.

US dollar sinks to its lowest level in four years

Dollar drops against basket of currencies after Donald Trump brushed off concerns over slide

European chip stocks end lower after ASML earnings; LVMH falls

European stocks finished Wednesday lower as regional investors geared up for earnings season.

Why is Greenland so rich in natural resources?

Island’s mineral and resource wealth is result of mountain building, rifting and volcanic activity over 4bn years

Stable genius? How a defective ‘crying horse’ toy went viral in China

Toy becomes a popular symbol of workplace fatigue after manufacturing error gave it a frown instead of a smile

Boeing shares swing wildly on mixed results, but the turnaround is progressing

Production improvements, coupled with improving free cash flow, tell us the stock should move higher this year.

Read the memo: Amazon's grocery boss details restructuring, says more 'deliberate' strategy needed

Amazon's top grocery executive Jason Buechel told staff that the company needs to make more "deliberate choices" to win over customers.

This energy ETF is set to break through a key level, charts show. Two ways to play the trend

The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) is poised to break through a resistance level of $50, the charts suggest.

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The landscape of how wealth will be built is changing, and women are going to have to lead the way.

Your income-generating investments could create a tax bill. How to prepare for the season

The tax-filing season officially kicked off on Monday. Investors should watch their mailboxes for key documents they'll need to complete their returns.

How much can I sell my 1-ounce silver coin for right now?

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What investors piling into gold and silver can learn from King Henry VIII

A Deutsche Bank analyst argues those betting on the “debasement trade” may be operating from a faulty premise.