Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Friday that inflation remains ‘far too high’ despite some encouraging signs.
Market Extra: Why worries over subprime auto bonds might be only getting started
A new lawsuit claiming Credit Acceptance misled investors in more than $7 billion worth of subprime auto asset-backed bonds adds to sector risks.
The Ratings Game: Why Snowflake shares can survive a tough winter, according to Wells Fargo
Snowflake’s stock has dropped almost 60% over the past 12 months amid concerns about software valuations, but Wells Fargo is feeling upbeat about the future.
Economic Report: First negative ISM reading since early pandemic is more proof U.S. economy is slowing
A barometer of U.S. business conditions at service-oriented companies turned negative for the first time since the pandemic, a sign the economy is slowing.
: McCarthy edges closer to securing speaker’s gavel as House tees up another ballot
Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy makes progress in his effort to become his chamber’s speaker, maintaining his push after coming up short in multiple votes
MarketWatch Premium: Stocks will outperform gold in the months ahead, according to contrarian analysis of market timers
Gold investors are excessively bullish, typically a bad omen.
Metals Stocks: Gold futures climb after ‘upbeat’, but ‘not too strong’ U.S. December jobs report
Gold prices head higher on Friday, poised to log a third straight weekly gain, after data showing the smallest rise in new U.S. jobs in two years.
: Starting a business with your dad? Retirees and adult children are teaming up.
Each family member brings different skills into the business
MarketWatch First Take: Moral Rating Agency slams Western companies, including Microsoft and Nestlé, over alleged supply of products to Russia
New research claims consumer giants are still selling products into the country.
Economic Report: U.S. adds robust 223,000 jobs in December, but wage growth slows in sign of ebbing inflation pressures
The U.S. generated 223,000 new jobs in December to mark the smallest increase in two years, but the labor market still showed surprising vigor even as the economy faced rising headwinds.