Markets Watch Powell as Retailers Set the Tone
Is the market bracing for a consumer squeeze? The verdict is mixed, but caution is the mood of the week. Major indices—the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—
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Ben Carter
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.
Wages Lag as Inflation Rises Unevenly
Are American paychecks really recovering? Not quite. Wage data from Bankrate shows wages have risen 21.5% since 2021, but that lags behind 22.7% inflation, leaving the average worker
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Tariffs Fuel Pipeline Inflation Pressures
Is the era of tranquil inflation coming to an end? The steady drumbeat across recent reports points to a looming shift: while consumers have so far dodged the worst of
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China's Equity Woes Complicate Global Growth
Why is China’s $11 trillion stock market a global headache? Despite a 28% year-to-date rebound, Chinese equities are reeling from decades of meager returns, eroding household trust
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Tariffs Fuel Cost Pressures—And Political Backlash
Are tariffs finally landing where it hurts? The narrative that tariffs would spare American consumers is running out of road. The July PPI spike was especially acute in categories like
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Stocks Hit Records—But Optimism Wobbles
Can stocks rally while rate-cut dreams fade? The S&P 500 eked out its third record close in a row last week, while the Dow and Nasdaq flirted
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Producer Inflation Surges Stir Fed Debate
Is inflation quietly regaining a foothold? July's Producer Price Index (PPI) shocked by surging 0.9% month-over-month—the fastest climb in three years—with the annual
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Climate Ruling Sends Ripples Through Markets
Can a court opinion move global portfolios? The answer may soon be yes—or at least, investors can’t afford to ignore it. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued
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Global Growth Stalls Amid Tariff Turbulence
What’s really going on with the global economy? The outlook is mixed, with many countries managing slowing growth and policy hurdles. In the UK, GDP grew 0.3% in
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Stock Market Bubble, or Just Nerves?
If you’re feeling a mix of FOMO, dread, and déjà vu watching stocks, you’re not alone. Wall Street’s major indexes are still climbing, even as investors whisper
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Tariffs, Producer Costs Stoke Inflation Fears
What’s the real story behind this jump in prices? July delivered a head-scratching inflation surprise as the Producer Price Index (PPI) surged 0.9% month-over-month—the
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Tariff Diplomacy: Global Jitters and Unintended Ripples
Are tariffs becoming a tool of economic strategy—or geopolitical brinkmanship? Trump’s latest moves show tariffs used not only to shield US factories, but to influence foreign policy: threats
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