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A perfect storm of forces is lining up against the U.S. dollar. Here are some key things for investors to know. First, even if you don’t trade currencies (and most people don't), they can have a big influence on the stock market. Moves in the foreign-exchange markets...
The economy is showing more signs of recovery, even as coronavirus cases rise in parts of the U.S. The New York Federal Reserve reported yesterday that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey was -0.2. That was much better than the -27.5 percent average forecast. It had...
The Federal Reserve may get creative as it looks to revive the economy from its worst crisis of the modern era. Central bank watchers expect interest-rate controls and increased asset purchases when new policies are announced tomorrow afternoon. The goal is to...
More bad economic news is expected today, but the real story could a rebound in the housing market. Mortgage data for the last four weeks have shown strong demand for home buying. Refinancing normally dominates lending, but now they've swung sharply toward purchases....
Interest rates crashed to record lows because of coronavirus. But will they stay there? The U.S. Treasury Department is preparing to flood the market with new bonds as it pays for trillions of dollars in stimulus. Several economic reports this week could also have an...
The market expects more terrible employment data from ADP today as coronavirus rips through the economy. Now that businesses are reopening, let's recap the disease's impact and what to expect next. How Coronavirus Has Impacted the Economy Covid-19 has done...
For weeks, the market has worried coronavirus would hammer the economy. Tomorrow may bring the first real confirmation of that fear. The U.S. Labor Department is scheduled to report weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. Of all the regular data points,...
Coronavirus may be hurting Asia, but the latest numbers show economic growth is only improving in the U.S. Manufacturing data from the New York and Philadelphia branches of the Federal Reserve rose more than expected. They cited strong orders and demand. It was the...
Stocks hit new highs again last week, riding a wave of economic confidence, low interest rates and mild volatility. The S&P 500 rose 1.6 percent between Friday, February 7, and Friday, February 14. Three-quarters of its members advanced, along with every major...