Economy

How the stock market may react to the December jobs report, according to JPMorgan traders

The JPMorgan trading desk expects that December's jobs data will match or come in slightly stronger than the consensus estimate.

We're exiting a spin-off winner but putting it in the Bullpen to continue to watch

The new year has been excellent, with shares up more than 8% in the first five trading sessions of 2026.

Consumer outlook improves despite job worries, New York Fed survey finds

The New York Fed’s monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations found that more households expect to be better off a year from now.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bloom Energy, Costco Wholesale, Alphabet & more

Check out some of the stocks posting the biggest moves in midday trading.

Trump’s ‘absurd' Greenland rare earth bet faces reality check, experts warn

Washington's push to tap Greenland's rare earths is an "absurd" solution to its China-dependence problem, industry experts said.

Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy

Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.