Stock Futures Little Changed Ahead of Retail Earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the week down 0.6% on Friday, snapping a two-week winning streak.
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Here's the real reason oil prices aren't moving higher
Oil prices are not higher largely because the world does not want as much oil as it used to - and that's arguably the more troubling story.
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Japan's Economy Stays on Growth Path, But Headwinds Loom
The Japanese economy notched a third consecutive quarter of growth, but at a slower pace as household and corporate spending weakened.
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Central Banks Are Stuck in a Rinse-and-Repeat Cycle of Crises
By becoming market makers of last resort, policymakers are pumping up leverage and risk.
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Stock-Picking Funds Are Performing as Poorly as Ever
Just 13% of U.S. large-cap funds have outperformed indexes over the past decade, new data show.
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China Is Moving Fast on AI. It's Also Keeping It in Line.
Beijing is pushing artificial intelligence deep into the economy while writing rules around it. So far, regulation hasn't stopped China from closing the gap with the U.S.
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Inside Poland's Push to Become Europe's Next AI Powerhouse
Poland is seeing an artificial intelligence boom driven by U.S. tech investments, new talent, and supportive government policies.
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China Is Opening the First Regular Cargo Route Through the Arctic
Sending containerships through the northern passage now makes financial sense thanks to high oil prices and climate change.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes, China Data in Focus
Minutes to the recent Federal Reserve meeting, where U.S. interest rates were left on hold, will be closely monitored for any clues on whether rates could rise next month.
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Weak Retail-Sales Number Adds to Softening Economic Data
Economists had expected a small increase in retail sales, but July brought surprisingly sour news.
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Consumer Sentiment Has Dropped in August, per Michigan Survey
Consumers' economic mood is weaker this month versus July, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan's monthly survey.
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Canada Manufacturing Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Month in June
Factory sales added to momentum that could deliver second-quarter growth well above the Bank of Canada's original estimate.
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More Trump Tariffs Are Coming-and They Could Look Different
The Trump administration's new drone tariffs show how its trade strategy is shifting toward targeted duties, stricter rules of origin, and tougher enforcement.
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NATO Jet Downs Drone as Concerns Grow Over Russia Threat
Latvia's military said the incursion of the unmanned aerial vehicle was caused by Russian electronic warfare.
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Eurozone Swings to Trade Surplus in June
The trade surplus in goods for the 21-nation currency area was €1.8 billion in June, from a deficit of €6.1 billion in May.
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Businesses Are Spending Big on Quantum
Many companies are pouring millions into quantum computing programs to gain a competitive edge and prepare for future encryption threats.