The numbers: Surging gasoline prices last month drove the rate of U.S. inflation to a nearly 41-year peak of 9.1%, offering little hope of help soon for Americans suffering from Read more
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This is why inflation hits Black families particularly hard
Black Americans have grappled with more volatile inflation when compared to white households over the past several years, according to new research published Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Read more
The stock market’s next big rally might just be a bear in bull’s clothing
Don’t jump into stocks every time the market mounts a sizeable rally during a bear market. All too often those rallies turn out to be nothing more than bear-market traps, Read more
The hunt for America’s most trusted financial brands kicks off now, as the stock market’s collapse ushers in a bear market in trust
Forget about supply-chain bottlenecks. Is trust in American financial institutions also in short supply, or has it withstood these trying times? That’s the question MarketWatch will aim to answer as Read more
These money and investing tips can help you hit the market’s curveballs
Don’t miss these top money and investing features: Sign up here to get MarketWatch’s best mutual funds and ETF stories emailed to you weekly! INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS These dividend stocks Read more
Markets signal recession threat: Why that’s not devastating for stocks right now
Recession warning lights are flashing in financial and commodity markets, but U.S. stocks seem to be at least holding their own, if not finding their footing. What gives? Treasury yields Read more
‘We’re still seeing net buying’: After markets posted the worst first half in 50 years, investors need a strategy for the rest of 2022 — here’s a 3-point plan
Early into the second part of 2022, it might feel like the stock market is repeating its first-half performance: choppy performances pulled lower by a basket of worries. So if Read more
JP Morgan stock analysts show how trend-followers are making markets more volatile
U.S. stocks have exhibited some strange tendencies since the start of 2022, even after putting aside pressures that landed stocks in a bear market. From hour to hour, stocks aren’t Read more
Are markets underestimating how far the Fed must go to tame inflation?
The Federal Reserve isn’t even four months into its latest interest-rate -hiking cycle, and yet investors are already pricing in rate cuts as soon as next year, the latest sign Read more
Are financial markets closed July 4?
As the Independence Day holiday approaches, Americans are preparing for a long weekend of barbecues and fireworks shows to celebrate the founding of the United States. During the extended holiday Read more