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Tech Earnings Weigh on Nasdaq; Dow Edges Lower

Major indexes fell, with the Nasdaq Composite leading declines following downbeat outlooks from PC makers Dell and HP.

U.S.-Europe Trade War Could Nudge Inflation Higher, Lagarde Says

The ECB chief also said that if European governments were to retaliate with tariffs, sparking a transatlantic trade conflict, there would be a hit to global demand and economic output.

Retail Investors Are Key to Sustaining China's Stock-Market Rally

Retail investors in China shied away from stocks as markets dropped in 2022 and 2023, but they've been roused awake this year by Beijing's efforts to bolster the economy.

Bank of Korea Surprises With Another Cut, Lowers Growth Forecasts

South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut its policy rate for a second straight time and lowered its growth forecasts as it looks to step up support for the sagging, trade-dependent economy as tariff risks loom large in the wake of the U.S. election.

New Zealand's Central Bank Readies Economy for Trade Shocks

Talk of tit-for-tat tariffs is raising concerns in New Zealand over another round of inflation.

Treasury Yields Have Dipped. It Isn't Too Late to Buy Bonds.

The current yield is an acceptable return and could well look better if stocks head lower.

Trump's economic picks form a 'team of rivals.' What it means for tariffs and more.

President-elect Donald Trump has assembled what might be called a team of rivals on economic policy. But investors should look no further than Trump himself when it comes to a key part of his agenda: tariffs.

Bank of Mexico Raises 2024 GDP Growth Forecast

The Bank of Mexico raised its estimate for economic growth this year, citing a better-than-expected performance in the third quarter, while it continues to see a slowdown in 2025.

The Broadening of the Stock Market Rally Is a Bullish Sign. But Investors Should Be Cautious.

The bull run is no longer just about Nvidia and the Magnificent Seven. Better breadth is encouraging. But risks to the rally remain.

Traders are loading up on protection against extreme moves as stocks zoom higher

Investors are buying up crash protection for their portfolios even as a sizzling postelection rally shows few signs of slowing down.