China’s Economy Won’t Overtake the U.S., Some Now Predict

Updated Sept. 2, 2022 10:48 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) HONG KONG—The sharp slowdown…

China’s Economy Won’t Overtake the U.S., Some Now Predict

Updated Sept. 2, 2022 10:48 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) HONG KONG—The sharp slowdown…

Which Investments Do Best—and Worst—in a Recession

We ran the numbers for seven recessions, and found a big difference between what fared well…

Record Turkey Prices Are Coming for Thanksgiving

Listen to article (2 minutes) Inflation is coming for Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey supplies have become stretched…

Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures were muted as investors awaited fresh labor market data that could affect Federal…

Russian Economic Optimism Is Based on Suspect Data

In the early weeks of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and European allies rolled out…

Jobs Report Looms Over Latest Yield Climb for U.S. Treasurys

Economists are expecting unemployment to stay at a low 3.5%, leaving the Fed facing a challenging…

Rising Mortgage Rates Complicate Decision on Buying Versus Renting

By Ben Eisen and Nicole Friedman Sept. 2, 2022 5:30 am ET Listen to article (2…

August Jobs Report to Show How Much Heat Remains in Labor Market

The U.S. jobs report for August will offer a snapshot of how tight the labor market…

Fed’s Aggressive Stance Pushes Yen to 24-Year Low Against Dollar

Markets paid close attention to a meeting of central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyo.,…