The U.S. and its allies said Thursday they’re moving to block financial transactions with Russia’s Central Bank that involve gold, aiming to further restrict the country’s ability to use its internati...
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It’s the beginning of the end of globalization, say BlackRock’s Larry Fink and Oaktree’s Howard Marks
“The magnitude of Russia’s actions will play out for decades to come and mark a turning point in the world order of geopolitics, macroeconomic trends, and capital markets.” That was Larry Fink, CEO of...
The stock market hit its COVID low 2 years ago today. Here’s how its performance since then stacks up.
It’s the second anniversary Wednesday of the lows set in the U.S. stock-market plunge triggered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Stocks have stumbled thus far in 2022, but the S&am...
Bitcoin Is Bouncing but Ether Is Soaring. This Is Why.
Text size Cryptocurrencies are gaining as investors return to high-growth “risk assets.” Dreamstime Bitcoin has perked up, gaining 8% to roughly $42,600 in the past week. But Ether, the se...
Is it OK to use the lowest-grade gas? Here’s a guide to the different types of fuel.
Selecting a grade of gasoline simply because it has a higher octane rating might not be the best choice for your car or your budget. While some vehicles can benefit from premium gas, most drivers can ...
Opinion: Ukraine war is a wake-up call to ditch oil and gas forever
That invasion, and the subsequent U.S. ban on oil imports from Russia, are partly responsible, but they aren’t the only reason. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the impact of t...
Stock market investors are in the danger zone. This all-weather investing strategy offers protection
We’re in a period of high inflation, with a war disrupting energy markets and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. The murky outlook calls for a multiyear cycle of central-bank policy moves tha...
Warren Buffett Does Deal Making Differently. Alleghany Acquisition Shows How.
Text size Warren Buffett Drew Angerer/Getty Images When it comes to acquisitions, Warren Buffett does things differently, and Berkshire Hathaway ’s deal on Monday for Alleghany illustrates his unique ...
Treasuries Are Selling Off. Blame Powell’s Comments on Half-Point Rate Hikes.
Fed chief Jerome Powell, shown Monday at a conference in Washington, D.C., said ‘nothing’ would prevent the central bank from raising rates by a half-point at a coming meeting if needed. S...
Dow ends 200 points lower after Fed’s Powell leaves door open to larger rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Samuel Corum/Getty Images Stocks fell Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell left the door open to the prospect of bigger rate hikes to bring down i...
These money and investing tips can help you build a proactive ‘all-weather’ portfolio
Don’t miss these top money and investing features: Sign up here to get MarketWatch’s best mutual funds and ETF stories emailed to you weekly! INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS Stock trading during ‘March Ma...
Americans Are Having an Inflation ‘Aha’ Moment
The fastest climb in inflation of the last four decades became real for Matthew Rivera when he ordered a plate of chicken wings last month at a restaurant in the Catskill Mountains. He normally pays $...
Opinion: It’s time to buy the best beaten-down stocks in tech and elsewhere, and this winning fund manager shows you how
Sentiment in the stock market is so dark, it’s time to rummage through the hard-hit technology sector to pick up potential long-term winners. For help, let’s turn to tech expert Chris Armbruster, the ...
Pipeline Stock Dividends Are Rising as Oil Prices Surge. Here’s How to Play It.
Sanctions on Russia are upending global energy markets, pushing up crude oil above $100 a barrel and sending U.S. gasoline prices to an average $4.30 a gallon, up nearly 50% in the last year. It has a...
The S&P Experienced a Death Cross. Here’s the Bright Side.
Illustration by Elias Stein Text size The S&P 500 has performed poorly this year, down about 6.4%. This past Monday, it got scary in a Harry Potter sort of way: The benchmark experienced a death c...
Weekend reads: There’s a recession warning as the Federal Reserve fights inflation
The Federal Reserve this week increased the federal funds rate for the first time since 2018. Long-term market interest rates had risen significantly as investors anticipated that the central bank wou...
The Stock Market Just Had Its Biggest Rally Since 2020. Enjoy It While It Lasts.
Text size It was the largest weekly gain for all three major U.S. indexes since November 2020. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Drop a ball off a balcony, and it will bounce. Drop the market off an all-time hi...
Rivian Stock Gets a Target Price Cut. Wall Street Is Trying to Catch Up.
Text size Most analysts still rate Rivian shares Buy, despite the stock’s recent decline. Courtesy Rivian Analysts are adjusting their price targets for Rivian Automotive stock to reflect its ex...