Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
Does the new US-EU trade pact solve more problems than it creates? The agreement has spared sectors like pharmaceuticals and chips from truly punitive tariffs — capping rates at 15%
Here’s a paradox: The top-line US numbers look okay — GDP is up 3% quarter-on-quarter, the S&P 500 keeps notching record highs, and companies like
The stock market is caught in a holding pattern, awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s keynote speech at Jackson Hole. But there's a chill in the air:
Is the US labor market losing its balance? A jump of 11,000 in new jobless claims last week pushed the total to 235,000 — the highest since mid-June
Why does inflation sting some countries—and families—more than others? Recent UK inflation data shows consumer prices up 3.8% in July, projected to crest 4% this fall—double
After powering this year’s market rally, tech stocks are now the biggest drag. US markets slipped for the fourth day as the Nasdaq slid 0.7% and the S&
What happens when central banks face a double threat: trade turmoil and stubborn inflation? The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes reveal policymakers deeply divided. Most officials saw upside risks to
While the US and UK grapple with hotter inflation, Canada delivered a rare dose of relief: July inflation cooled to 1.7%, well below both June and expectations. A 16%
How far will newly expanded US tariffs ripple through the economy? The Trump administration just broadened 50% steel and aluminum tariffs to 407 more product categories—from fire extinguishers and
US and global markets lost their footing as Big Tech dragged down indexes and investors braced for policy signals from the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq slid over 1.4% after
What’s fueling persistent inflation in the UK—and how does it hit everyday life? UK inflation accelerated to 3.8% in July—the highest since January 2024 and slightly
Which foods will cost more first? For shoppers, tariffs aren't an abstract policy—they impact what's on the table. Coffee, olive oil, wine, chocolate, and spices
