Economy

Natural gas prices hit $6 for first time since 2022 as massive winter storm sweeps U.S.

U.S. natural gas prices surged above $6 for the first time since late 2022 on Monday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country.

European markets close higher ahead of busy earnings week

European stocks traded in positive territory on Monday ahead of earnings from ASML, Volvo, LVMH and Deutsche Bank.

Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Trump's rhetoric on Truth Social contrasts with what he said after the agreement between Ottawa and Beijing: "If you can get a deal with China, you should do that."

Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,100 as investors seek shelter from global risks

The surge comes as recent flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East underscore higher geopolitical risk, while fiscal concerns also loom large.

Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

While the East Coast is digging out from a winter storm, the temperature is set to heat up on Wall Street.

30-year-old quit her job to open a bake shop—now her 2 storefronts bring in 7 figures yearly: 'I always knew I wanted to work for myself'

Abi Caswell started baking cookies at home in 2021. Five years later, she's the founder of two successful bakeries.

The U.S. states where you can retire at 65 with less than $1 million in savings

In many states in the South and Midwest, lower housing costs make it possible to retire with $1 million or less.

Trump accounts get supercharged by employer matches

A growing number of large employers have announced that they will match contributions to Trump accounts for their employees.

Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026

Automakers are entering a new phase of uncertainty as they deal with affordability issues and slowing consumer demand.

JPMorgan's top short ideas for 2026

As the first quarter kicks off, JPMorgan is bearish on names such as Bumble and Fortinet.

Earnings playbook: Apple and Caterpillar lead a big week of reports

The fourth-quarter corporate earnings season intensifies this week, with megacap technology stocks and industrial giants all set to report.

Airbus CEO warns of new risks after 'significant' trade damage

CEO Guillaume Faury says 'the beginning of 2026 is marked by an unprecedented number of crises and by unsettling geopolitical developments.'