Markets

Currencies: Dollar Steadies As Trade-war Worries Cool—for Now

The dollar is seeing muted action Wednesday, as major currency trading calms somewhat, a day after fears of a trade war ... Read more

Encore: What Explains The Widening Gap In Retirement Ages?

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Outside The Box: The Simple Reason The Next Bear Market Will Be More Painful

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Called To Account: The Auditor Of Citi, Credit Suisse And Deutsche Bank Was Tipped Off Before Regulatory Inspection

The auditor of some of the world’s largest banks including Citigroup, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank was tipped off b... Read more

Hidden Fees May Make A Comeback As Merrill Lynch Ponders Retreat From Fiduciary Rule

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The Tell: Hedge-fund Boss Who Predicted 87 Crash Says Next Recession Will Be Really Frightening

Paul Tudor Jones, a hedge-fund luminary, says the next economic downturn confronted by the U.S. could be an ugly one. ... Read more

In One Chart: Why No Single Stock Sector Will Make Or Break An Investor, In One Chart

All investors know their portfolios should be diversified, with exposure to a variety of asset classes and regions so th... Read more

The Technical Indicator: S&P 500 Nails Major Support Amid Fragile Global Market Backdrop

Though U.S. stocks are firmly lower early Tuesday, the market price action is more orderly than the headline numbers sug... Read more

How Your Poker Face Can Make You Money At Business As Well As Cards

A new study shows how people can perform well in high-stakes situations. Read more

Metals Stocks: Gold Pinned At 2018 Lows, Draws Scant Trade-linked Haven Demand

Gold futures fall Tuesday as concerns over a potential trade war prompt more investors to seek refuge in the U.S. dollar... Read more

BookWatch: This Critical Look At Central Bankers Is Amazons Best Business Book Of 2018 (so Far)

Nomi Prins and “Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World” heads these 20 picks. Read more

Market Extra: Trumps Latest Trade-war Threat Wreaks Havoc For Markets — Heres How, In Five Charts

China-related markets were taking some heat on Tuesday as a fresh chapter in the trade war with the U.S. threatened to b... Read more

CryptoWatch: Bitcoin Treads Water, Struggles For Fresh Catalyst

Most digital currency prices trade near break-even levels reached after the Securities and Exchange declared that bitcoi... Read more

The Moneyist: I Love My Girlfriend, But She Spends All Her Money On Vacations And Clothes

This 22-year-old man saw his mother lose everything during the Great Recession and doesn’t want history to repeat itse... Read more

Currencies: Talk Of New Tariffs Extends Flight To Haven Currencies, Sparking Yen And Dollar Rally

Japan’s yen and the U.S. dollar were stronger against their major rivals on Tuesday, as the escalating trade conflict ... Read more