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.

Midday Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're diving into why stocks are down today in our midday market update for Thursday and there's plenty of reasons to discuss!

U.S. Inflation News: 17 Things to Know About Today’s CPI Report and the Current Inflation Rate

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report for February is out and we're continuing to see the effects of inflation on everyday costs in the U.S.

Recession Coming? 4 Signs Pointing to a Major Market Downturn in 2022

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A recession may be coming in 2022 and there are a few signs investors will want to be on the lookout for that back up that idea.

Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Stocks are down with the market taking a beating today and we are diving into why that's happening in our market update for Thursday!

Inflation 2022: 20 Stocks to Watch as Companies Hike Consumer Prices

By Eddie Pan, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
January's CPI data arrived today, showing the highest year-over-year increase since 1982. What are some stocks to watch amid inflation 2022?

January CPI Data: What Does It Mean for Inflation Fears?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is in and it's not looking good for those hoping inflation will stop anytime soon.

Interest Rate Hikes 2022: How Many the Pros Are Predicting for This Year

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Interest rate hikes in 2022 are happening and experts are weighing in on how many they expect from the Federal Reserve this year.

Market Update: Why Are Stocks Up Friday?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're diving into why stocks are up on Friday with our latest market update as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rise today!

Thursday Market Update: Why Were Stocks Up Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're diving into the latest stock news for Thursday in our market update and that includes why stocks were up today before slipping.

Fed Meeting Today: 13 Things That Have Investors on Edge Ahead of the FOMC Meeting

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're going to see the results from the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting today and there's a few things investors are expecting.

Stock Market Crash 2022: What the Investing Pros Predict Will Happen Next

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The state of the stock market in 2022 is on investors' minds as they prepare for a potential crash and we're seeing what experts have to say.

Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're diving into why stocks are down today in our market update for Monday and there's loads of news for investors to consider.

November Inflation Report Sparks ‘Staglation’ Fears. 4 Analysts Chime In.

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
A November inflation report has investors spooked. Here's what analysts think about the economy going forward.

Market Recap: Why Are Stocks Down This Week?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors haven't been doing so hot this week and we're diving into this as we look at the latest news for why stocks are down,

Midday Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're going over why stocks are down today in our midday market update and there's a couple of factors hitting shares today.

Inflation 2021: Are Fears Overblown or Justified? 4 Pros Share Their Take.

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Inflation 2021 concerns continue to be a hot topic not just for traders but everyone that has to deal with rising prices.

Worried About Inflation? What Paul Tudor Jones and 3 Other Pros Are Saying

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
There's no getting around the fact that many investors are worried about inflation so we're seeing what the experts have to say about it.

Midday Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors are wondering why stocks are down today and we've got an answer for them in our midday market update for Tuesday.

Midday Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
We're back with a midday market update cover why stocks are down today and what investors need to know about inflation and the coronavirus.
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