Economy & Politics

Inflation. Interest rates. Housing prices. Investors spend their time closely watching various economic data points and seeing how the Federal Reserve and other policy and lawmakers react. InvestorPlace is breaking down the basics so you can make the smartest moves possible with your money.

AI Job Loss: Why 5 Million White-Collar Jobs Face Extinction

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Millions of jobs are at risk of displacement. Understand Engels' Pause and why joining the capital class is your only defense.

Washington’s New Plan for the Housing Market

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The housing market can't be fixed with rate cuts alone. New mortgage policies could unlock demand – and create new winners.

Maduro Is Gone – and the Age of American Empire Has Begun

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Venezuela's regime change reveals a new U.S. strategy where geopolitics and markets merge under an increasingly imperial presidency.

Venezuela, Oil, and the End of Market Neutrality

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Venezuela was never about politics. Maduro's removal is an oil play – and the markets are about to feel it.

5 Major Economic Predictions for 2026

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
5 economic predictions for 2026: AI drives GDP growth but pushes unemployment to 6%. The two-speed economy explained.

Can Tariffs Replace the Federal Income Tax? Here’s the Brutal Math

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The White House wants tariffs to replace federal income tax – but the numbers don't add up. Even maxed-out tariffs fall far short.

A Night at Mar-a-Lago and the Truth About the American Dream

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Rising costs and automation are reshaping the American Dream. Learn how American Dream 2.0 could open new opportunities for investors.

How to Build Wealth in a Volatile Stock Market

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Discover why the stock market volatility may persist – and how smart investors can build wealth in spite of it in this new era.

The ‘Big, Beautiful’ Sleeper Catalyst That’s Ready to Send These 5 Stocks Soaring

By Jonathan Rose, Editor, Masters in Trading
Markets love a good headline. A single press release can send stocks soaring. A tweet, a tariff, a central bank quip — they can all…

Why Today’s CPI Report Hints at Coming Rate Cut Relief

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
The July CPI report came in mostly in line with projections this morning, with the annual rate falling to its lowest level since March, 2021.

Stock Market Crash Fears Swirl Ahead of Crucial July CPI Report

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Traders, analysts, and economists everywhere are anxiously awaiting the July CPI report, due this Wednesday. Will the stock market crash?

Investor Alert: The Japanese Yen Carry Trade Unwind Explained

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street previously profited from interest rate dynamics. However, the Japanese yen carry trade unwind caught the market by surprise.

Recession Fears 2024: What Investors Need to Know Amid the Global Selloff

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Recession fears are all over Wall Street in the wake of last week's dreadful July jobs report. Are stocks in the midst of a correction?

A Potential Stock Market Crash Trigger Looms on July 25

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Stock market crash fears are swirling ahead of the release of second-quarter GDP data due this Thursday, July 25.

The June CPI Report Shows That Inflation Fell for the First Time in 4 Years. What Comes Next?

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
The June CPI report showed that prices fell last month, the first deflationary reading in years. Will the Fed finally cut rates?

Stock Market Crash Alert: Mark Your Calendars for July 5

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Fears of a stock market crash are flying ahead of the June jobs report due this Friday, July 5. What will the report mean for Wall Street?

Stock Market Crash Warning? Why Consumer Sentiment Just Hit a 7-Month Low.

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Stock market crash worries are eating up Wall Street today after a disappointing consumer sentiment survey, released Friday.

Stocks Pop Higher as May CPI Shows Cooling Inflation

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
The May CPI came in cooler than expected this morning, raising hopes of rate cuts to come later this year. Stocks are up big on the news.

May CPI, June FOMC Meeting Loom as Stock Market Crash Triggers on June 12

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Both the May CPI report and the June Fed policy meeting are set for this Wednesday, June 12. Will the stock market crash?
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