How President Trump’s economy performed in 2025
As President Donald Trump reaches the one-year mark in his second administration, the economy continues to be top…
People Who Make Decent Money But Feel Life Is Unaffordable Are Struggling With These 5 Things
We’re living in a time of unprecedented economic instability, so much so that even people who make decent…
Venezuela Surge Leaves Slim Pickings in EM Distressed Debt
The ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro drove an outsize rally in the country’s bonds, making the already…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
Plans for faster debt payment
Early debt repayments are at the center of Greece’s financial strategy for 2026, as in addition to the…
Researcher calls for more data on gambling-related suicides
Warning: This story contains discussion of addiction and suicide. Last month, Paul Fung’s friend took his life after…
Liz Weston: Nearing retirement? Time to set up some guardrails to protect yourself and your money
Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401(k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling…
China’s ballooning debt heightens deflation risks
Miniature condominiums are put on display at a showroom in Zhengzhou, China. Consumers have slowed housing purchases amid a weak…
Corporate Japan and households to rethink debt after BOJ rate hike
Bank of Japan Seiko and AGC switch to fixed-rate loans and reduce borrowing The central bank’s latest rate…
Gold Steady Near Record High as Traders Watch US Data, Venezuela
Gold steadied near a record high, as investors tracked mounting tensions in Venezuela and waited for US inflation…
Dutch Pension Bond Shift Risks Triggering Bond Market Volatility
In the European market for long-term bonds, a once-loyal and deep pocketed customer is about to start shopping…
Oracle’s collapsing stock shows the AI boom is running into two hard limits: physics and debt
Oracle’s rapid descent from market darling to market warning sign is revealing something deeper about the AI boom,…