Hottest Debate Wall Street: Mega IPO Wave Signals Trouble
Investors chase a flood of mega IPOs while experts question if the surge marks a cyclical peak. Here’s what to watch ...
Economy
The Economy tag page curates 5 recent articles on stock moves, AI trends, mortgage rate comparisons, GDP signals, and Amazon's history, helping you interpret market shifts and plan budgets.
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CEOs Brace Downturn, Warn Amid Slowing U.S. Economy
CEO confidence dropped to a negative outlook in Q2 2026, suggesting the economy may worsen over the next six months. ...
Markets Await Warsh’s First Policy Meeting, Fed Watch
Markets brace for Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting as chair, with expectations for a steady rate path and close att...
Economist Said ‘No Bubble’ Warns Chaos Ahead This Summer
A trusted market voice pivots from saying there’s no bubble to warning of growing chaos as IPO activity accelerates a...
Homebuilders Still Tend Misread Labor Crunch in 2026
New home sales are falling again, and the trade labor shortage continues to shape lending and construction decisions....
Smartphones Tied to Decline in U.S. Births, Study Finds
A new working paper suggests a measurable dip in U.S. births where smartphones are widespread, raising questions abou...
Jobless Claims Rise 4½-Month High, Yet Layoffs Quiet
The latest weekly data shows a spike in initial claims, but the broader labor market remains resilient. Analysts warn...
Wholesale Inflation Surges Again, Pressuring U.S. Firms
May wholesale prices rose again for the second straight month, marking the largest back-to-back gain since 2022 and s...
American's Birth Rate Plunged Sparks Smartphone Debate
New U.S. vital statistics show a continued drop in births. The trend arrives as smartphones saturate households and l...
No One Wears Bling: What It Says About Investment Trends
Wealthy Americans are dialing back on flaunting jewelry as market mood shifts. The trend could signal changing demand...
Inflation Just Roared Back Above 4% as Energy Surges
May CPI data show inflation just roared back above 4% driven by energy costs, while some grocery prices ease. Investo...
Inflation Tops First Time in Three Years in Gas Price Rally
Retail prices rose in May, pushing inflation to a multi-year high as gas costs surged. The data raise questions for h...