Foreigners account for massive portions of bond and stock ownership. Some experts say they fear the economic impact of White House policies.

At the end of the day, consumers need jobs and stable income, says labor economist Elizabeth Crofoot of Lightcast.

With stocks down lately, some folks are spending less. But more consumers may feel bolstered by healthy home values and a stable job market.

It’s a way for companies to boost the value of their shares.

2024 has been a year of strong stock growth, but uncertainty about interest rates and Trump administration policies makes the picture murkier for the year ahead.

Many gained on the prospect of lower taxes and the relief from uncertainty. But bonds declined on forecasts of bigger deficits.

We’ll unpack what a Trump win means for stocks, bonds, tariffs, interest rates and more.

The chipmaker Nvidia will replace its rival Intel on the stock index. And the paint company Sherwin-Williams will sub in for the chemical giant Dow.

New research finds that inequities in unemployment risk can explain some of the racial gap in stock market investment.

When stocks go up, bond prices typically go down, and vice versa. But that inverse relationship isn’t a given.