The bull market turned 4 years old on Monday. Investors say reaching a fifth birthday could be challenging
The S&P 500 has climbed almost 120% since its closing low on Oct. 12, 2022.
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Why older Americans' wealth may be helping keep consumer spending strong
Boomers report more financial confidence as Federal Reserve and JPMorgan data show older households hold more wealth and draw more from investments.
Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack
The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.
Inflation likely peaked for 2026 but will remain sticky, according to prediction markets
Traders think there's little chance core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, will fall to 2.2% this year.
Stellantis CEO urges incentives for carmakers who build in Europe as Chinese rivals gain ground
Stellantis' CEO urged European regulators to create incentives for carmakers to manufacture vehicles in the region amid competition from Chinese rivals.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do same
If Russia doesn't agree to Trump's energy ceasefire, Ukraine will respond, Zelenskyy said in a live-streamed address Monday morning.
World Bank jobs council urges 'crisis-era' employment support measures as IMF warns of AI ‘tsunami’
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva warned AI is hitting the global labor market like a “slow-moving tsunami,” with young workers entering the job market the most exposed.
TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years
Chew cautioned that AI's growing capabilities would require stronger safeguards, particularly as autonomous systems become more widely adopted.
Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
Beijing’s push to diversify away from the dollar and Chinese households’ search for a safe place to put their savings has fueled China’s record gold buying.
Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads
The ads featuring President Trump have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election.
Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.
Justice Department investigates TV networks as White House press-access fight escalates
The Justice Department said in a statement that it is examining whether the White House TV press pool violated the Sherman Act.