Several underlying pressures are beginning to build across the stock market, even as some headlines focus on short-term moves.  One signal that something may be out of balance is stock valuations, which help determine whether stocks are undervalued or overvalued by comparing their market...

The global economy is under mounting pressure as oil prices surge in in the wake of the escalating Iranian conflict. Analysts warn that as the conflict drags on, deepening oil shortages could drive prices significantly higher, with some scenarios pointing toward prices as high as $200 per barrel. The impact of the surge is already being felt at the pump, where higher gasoline prices are cutting into monthly budgets and reducing consumer spending. 

The U.S. economy is in a fragile state as rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy costs begin to ripple through everyday life. Major financial institutions are steadily raising their expectations for a major downturn. Moody’s Analytics places the probability of a recession near 50% within the next year, while Goldman Sachs has lifted its...

Fresh government data is reshaping the economic picture in early 2026, revealing a slower and more fragile backdrop than previously understood. Revised figures show that U.S. growth expanded at just a 0.7% annual rate in the final quarter of 2025, sharply lower than earlier estimates and a steep drop from prior momentum. At the same time, core inflation...