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Daily Interesting Articles: 2016
  Dec 31

Markets
Dow Logs Best Year Since 2013
A 10% Rally in S&P 500 Makes Geniuses of Wall Street Strategists
Actively Managed Funds Take a Beating: The Year in Four Charts
Trump Rally Darkens Skies for All-Weather Portfolio
Euro Jumps 1.6 Percent in Minutes as Algo Orders Surprise Market
Natural Gas Is 2016’s Best-Performing Commodity Amid Cold Blast

Corporate finance
Will 2017 Be the Year of the Deal?
Watch out for the obscure unicorns
Old-Line Companies Show Appetite for Tech Deals

US
Minimum Wages Set to Increase in Many States in 2017

Europe
ECB’s Monte Paschi Capital Bar Would Trip Up 10 Other EU Banks
Paschi Rescue to Cost Italy 6.6 Billion Euros, Central Bank Says
Canada-EU Trade Deal Could Survive Brexit in U.K., Freeland Says

China
China Vows to Ease Curbs on Foreign Investment in Finance
Foxconn Deepens Investment in China With $8.8 Billion Factory

US politics
The death of Clintonism
SoftBank Hopes Trump Connection Reopens Doors for Sprint
Early Voting Didn’t Boost Overall Election Turnout, Studies Show

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia Won’t Expel Diplomats; Trump Praises Decision
Trump Praises Putin for Rejecting In-Kind Response to Obama
Team Trump: We’re the true target of Obama’s sanctions
Putin looks past Obama to Trump
A Tally of Iran Sanctions Relief: Over $10 Billion in Cash, Gold

Industries & companies
Pharma: Costly Drug for Fatal Muscular Disease Wins F.D.A. Approval
Tech: Apple Said to Seek Lower Taxes to Start Manufacturing in India

Technology
Solar Panels Now So Cheap Manufacturers Probably Selling at Loss

Offbeat
Bitcoin Has Trounced the Dow This Year, 124% to 14%

  Dec 30

Markets
S&P 500 on track for biggest recovery since the Great Recession
No Expiration Date on Nine-Year S&P 500 Bull Run
This Time, Bounce in U.S. Stocks Goes Unmatched in Rest of World
Trump should sharpen appeal of US corporate bonds
European Bond Grinch Steals the Trump Trade
Dollar will find buyers hard to find in 2017
China Hits Reset on Fixing Yuan’s Value
The Golden Era of Hedge Funds Draws to a Close With Clients in Revolt
End of an Era as Nymex Trading Pits Shut Down
Year in Review: IPOs Struggled Again in 2016

Corporate finance
M&A boom set to continue in 2017
Final quarter of blockbuster deals boosts M&A activity

US
Goods trade deficit widens; labor market near full strength
US mortgage refinancings head for 17 year low
Manufacturers With No Employees Are on the Rise, and Thriving
In U.S., Some Immigrants Seek to Leave So They Can Stay
The VA Hooked Veterans on Opioids, Then Failed Them Again

China
China Turns to $503 Billion Rail Expansion to Boost Growth
Energy Giants Seek Chinese Minnows in Bid to Shift Gas

US politics
Trump gives bizarre, impromptu press conference in Florida
Trump’s Pick for Budget Chief Liked Gold, Had Dim View of Dollar
McCain: I have 'concerns' about Rex Tillerson — 'specifically his relationship with Vladimir Putin'
GOP Readies Swift Obamacare Repeal With No Replacement in Place
Trump tax reforms could depend on little-known 'scoring' panel
What History Has to Say About the Economy Trump Will Inherit
High hopes for tech groups’ overseas cash piles

Geopolitics & cyber-security
U.S. Punishes Russia Over Election Cyberattacks
Asked about Russia sanctions, Trump says 'we ought to get on with our lives'
Germans detect hand of Russia as political cyber war escalates
How Russia's most advanced military equipment stacks up against NATO hardware
In parting shot at Israel, Kerry warns Middle East peace in jeopardy
Critics Say Kerry’s Mideast Speech Could Backfire

Industries & companies
Autos: Carmakers Are Learning Japan’s Tech Talent Doesn’t Come Cheap
Energy: U.S. refiners face severe labor shortage for deferred maintenance
Retail: Not Everyone Wants to Shop on Amazon
Retail: Amazon envisages airborne warehouse to support drone delivery
Retail: Sears Jumps After Lining Up $200 Million to Help Stay Afloat
Retail: Kate Spade Said to Kick Off Formal Sale Process Next Month
Tech: Snap’s IPO Pitch to Tout Service as the Next Facebook

Technology
The Year Ahead: Digital Transformation Tops CIO Agenda for 2017

Offbeat
2016’s Best and Worst Calls
What Economic Forecasters Got Right (and Wrong) in 2016
Switzerland moves further to end bank secrecy

  Dec 29

Markets
Dow Slides After Nearing 20000
Oil IPOs Ready to Bloom Across the U.S.

Central banks
Among New Fed Voters, Plenty of Experience, Just Not as Economists
Meet the Feds

US
House Flipping Makes Comeback as Home Prices Rise
Big Growth in Tiny Businesses
Many of 2016’s Recession Warning Signs Turned Out to Be Economic False Alarms

China
China Fault Lines: Where Economic Turbulence Could Erupt in 2017
Aluminum Billionaire Planned China Escape, Lawyer Says

US politics
Lew Makes Closing Argument Before Trump Deregulatory Tide
Trump Says Sprint Bringing 5,000 Jobs Back to U.S.
Trump Considering Moving VA Toward Privatization

Geopolitics & cyber-security
Russia Seeks Backing for New Talks on Syria
France Poised for Pro-Russia Pivot
Kerry’s Rebuke of Israeli Policy Sends a Signal to Trump
Kerry accuses Israel of jeopardising two-state solution
U.S. Escalates Tensions With Israel
US law firms rush to improve defences after China hack

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford Pitches Tax Breaks on Work Trucks to Bolster Sales
Materials: 3-D Printing Heats Up Demand for Metals
Retail: U.S. Retailers on Pace for Best Holiday Season in Years
Tech: Facebook Acquires Eye Tribe for Oculus Eye-Tracking Software

Offbeat
Alexa a Witness to Murder? Prosecutors Seek Amazon Echo Data

  Dec 28

Markets
The stock market’s pause is an invitation
Corporates lead surge to record $6.6tn debt issuance

Oil
Oil in 2016: the return of Opec

Global
Outrage Over the Economy Doesn’t Explain Surging Global Populism

US
U.S. consumers ebullient; home prices gain
U.S. Consumer Confidence Climbed to Highest Level Since 2001
Consumer sentiment hits highest level in 12 years in December
US home prices are at a post-financial-crisis high
Trump Win Could Usher in Boom for U.S. Housing, Says Shiller
‘Negligible’ link found between executive pay and performance

Europe
ECB Says Paschi Needs $9.2 Billion, More Than Bank’s Plan

Japan
Japan consumer prices slump in November, look for 2017 rebound
Kuroda sees Japan taking 'big step' toward ending deflation

Emerging
China Beige Book Shows Broad Improvement Across All Industries
China steel futures hit month-low on worries growth may ease
Modi to crank up campaign against India’s black money

US politics
Republicans plan massive tax code overhaul
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Disagree With Him on Key Issues
Will Donald Trump’s Corporate ‘Tax Holiday’ Create Jobs? Not Necessarily
Trump's Win Was Unusual But Not Historic
Commentary: The three tactics that took Trump from outsider to insider
Trump's social-media use 'is going to be something that's never been seen before'
Critics Look for Opening to Fire Head of Consumer Finance Agency
Fear of Trump Triggers Deep Spending Cuts by Nation's Second-Largest Union

Geopolitics & cyber-security
Trump Names Adviser on Cybersecurity and Elevates Role
China’s Cyber Strategy Stresses Securing Infrastructure
Chinese Hackers Charged With Trading on Stolen Law Firm Data
Russia calls U.S. move to better arm Syrian rebels a 'hostile act'
Israel to Build in Jerusalem, Mulls More Steps Against UN

Industries & companies
Airlines: Delta Cancels $4 Billion Boeing Order Inherited From Northwest
Media: Yahoo’s Data Breaches Unlikely to Derail Verizon Deal
Retail: Holiday Sales May Have Jumped 4.9% in Biggest Gain Since 2005
Retail: Amazon Reports Best Holiday Yet With Record Orders for Echo
Retail: For Many Retailers, the Price Isn’t Right

Technology
Tesla, Panasonic to Begin Solar Panel Production in New York
Here's the electric car Mercedes is building to take on Tesla
2 years after everyone said it was toast, bitcoin is going crazy again

Offbeat
The 20 best business books of 2016
GWU Lifts U.S. History Course Requirement for History Majors
Mall melees break out across the US during day-after-Christmas shopping

  Dec 27

Markets
Trump tax cuts could boost earnings by 20 percent next year: Yardeni
Put Away Your Dow 20k Hats, at Least for Now

US
Dollar’s Rise Threatens Manufacturing Recovery
The Real Story About Rising Home Prices

Europe
Monte dei Paschi shortfall hits €8bn, says ECB

China
Xi’s Power Play Foreshadows Historic Transformation of How China Is Ruled
China lease renewals ease homeowner fears

Emerging
Argentina finance minister axed on economic uncertainty

US politics
Republicans’ Radical New Business-Tax Proposal, Simplified (Sort Of)
Democrats Plotting ‘Collision Course’ With Trump’s Tax Plan
Trump Nominees’ Riches Complicate Approval Process
Trump to Dissolve Foundation Amid Conflict Concerns

Geopolitics & terrorism
Trump 'is clearly Putin's man in the White House'
Turkey’s Erdogan Turning Into a Strongman
China Slaps GM With $29 Million Fine Amid Growing Tensions
Israel has suspended ties with 12 UN Security Council nations
Israeli envoy accuses White House of orchestrating UN resolution

Industries & companies
Financials: A Possible Downside for Banks With Trump’s Financial Deregulation
Financials: Protectionist Walls Are Already Being Built…Around Banks
Retail: Stores Gear Up for Returns—and More Shopping

Offbeat
Nobel economist Angus Deaton on a year of political earthquakes
Obama Suggests He Could Have Beat Trump

  Dec 26

Markets
Why 2017 Could Be the Year of the Stockpicker
Warning Lights Are Flashing for Stocks
Stocks could suffer as Trump trade policy takes shape
Making Sense of the Market
Barron’s Prescription for U.S. Economic Growth
Christopher Wood Is Bullish on China, India
With Oil Cheap, Nations Siphon Their Savings

Industries & companies
Air Freight: Amazon starts flexing muscle in new space: air cargo
Autos: Auto Parts Makers Look Up as Cars Go Digital
Defense: Lockheed CEO tells Trump she will work to drive down cost of F-35
Financials: Why Barclays CEO Staley Opted for War When Dimon Chose Surrender
Financials: CEO’s Winning Gamble May Keep Scrooge From Deutsche Bank Bonuses
Financials: Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse settlement calms investors
Media: Netflix: The Real Nail-Biter

US
U.S. Economic Growth Revised Up to 3.5% Pace in Third Quarter
U.S. housing, consumer confidence data bolster economic outlook
Confident Consumers Aren't Always Spendthrifts
All Jobs Are at Risk

China
President Xi Open to Growth in China Falling Below 6.5%
China is obsessed with Trump's tax cut pledge

US politics
How Trump Could Accidentally Fuel a Global Trade Boom
Trump Organization Lawyer Named Global-Negotiations Representative
Carl Icahn Stands to Gain
Central Americans Hurry to Get Into U.S. Ahead of Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
Trump Praises Putin's Letter Seeking to Restore U.S.-Russian Ties
Trump's Nuclear Boast Is Obama's Modernization Plan
FBI warns of Islamic State-inspired attacks in U.S.
The 'grudge match' between Obama and Israel 'finally reached its peak'
Netanyahu Says ‘No Doubt’ U.S. Behind UN Vote on Settlements
TRUMP ON UN VOTE: Things will be different when I'm in charge
Democrats scorch Obama over UN vote condemning Israeli settlements
Drugs and Terror Are Familiar Mix Among Europe’s Jihadists

  Dec 24

Markets
More Questions Than Answers for Markets in 2017
Unloved stockpickers hoping 2017 will be their year

US
U.S. New-Home Sales Rose in November
The Markets Say Inflation Is Coming. The Data Show It Isn’t True

Europe
EU’s Nightmare Year Ends With Le Pen Risk Haunting Investors
Italy’s cabinet approves Monte dei Paschi bailout
Monte dei Paschi bailout comes under fire in Berlin
Italy Eyes Exemption to Spare Monte Paschi Bond Holders

US politics
Democrats Demand Rex Tillerson’s Tax Returns
Trump’s Health Pick Traded Medical Stocks in Congress
Trump’s Firm Winds Down Deals That Prompted Complaints of Conflicts
Trump Tweet Sets Up Jet Dogfight
US defence sector learns to live with Trump’s tweets
The Volcker Rule and Other Regulations Carl Icahn Likes
North Dakota pipeline battle far from over as protesters dig in

Geopolitics & terrorism
Vladimir Putin expresses hope for improved Russia-US relations
Trump’s election victory was obvious, says Putin
Putin and Trump call for stronger nuclear forces
‘Let It Be an Arms Race,’ Trump Says
U.N. Censures Israel Over Settlements, as U.S. Declines to Veto
Backlash Swells in Germany as Hunt for Terrorist Ends

Industries & companies
Airlines: Big Carriers Join Race to Offer Cheap Trans-Atlantic Flights
Financials: Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse pay billions to settle US probe
Pharma: Martin Shkreli Says ‘Of Course’ He’d Raise Drug Price Again

Offbeat
27 Wall Street movies to watch over Christmas
How Well Did You Pay Attention to Markets This Year? Take Our Quiz

  Dec 23

Markets
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Mean for Markets
Poll: As 2016 ends, 'Trumponomics' tempts investors back to equities
Calpers Cuts Investment Targets, Increasing Strain on Municipalities

US
U.S. Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 3.5% Gain
U.S. consumer spending slows; business investment perking up
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump to More Than 2-Year High After Fed Hike

Europe
Monte dei Paschi’s board set to meet over state bailout

Japan
Under Pressure From Neighbors, Japan to Raise Military Spending

Emerging
Saudi Arabia to Increase Spending After Budget Deficit Shrinks
Uber in India: On the Hunt for a Million Who Can Drive

TrumpI
Trump insists he still wants to 'drain the swamp' after top allies suggest otherwise
Trump’s New Appointments Shake Up Trade, Regulation
Trump campaign star Conway named as his presidential counselor
Trump Names Sean Spicer as Press Secretary
Trump Administration ‘Hell-Bent’ on Making Big Changes, Dalio Says
Elizabeth Warren watchdog under siege

Trump II
Before Trump’s tax plan, there was ‘voodoo economics,’ ‘hyperbole’
KKR Utility Sale to Test the Waters on Infrastructure
Trump's new tariff proposal could put the economy on a path to 'global recession'
‘Death by China’ author to lead Trump trade office
Beijing fires trade warning after Trump appoints China hawk
China Weighs Response to New U.S. Trade Foe
Mexico braces for Trump administration’s assault on Nafta

Trump III
'Total catastrophe': Experts say Trump's position on nuclear proliferation would be a disaster
Trump Says U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Must Be ‘Greatly’ Expanded
Trump calls for expanded U.S. nuclear capability until 'world comes to its senses'
Multibillion-Dollar Jet Deals With Iran Will Test Trump Policy
Trump: U.N. Draft Resolution on West Bank Construction ‘Should Be Vetoed’
Trump backs Bibi on U.N. West Bank settlement vote
U.N. Postpones Sensitive Vote on Israel Settlements

Geopolitics & terrorism
Syrian Army Says Government Has Full Control of Aleppo
Germany Had Monitored Truck Attack Suspect for Months
Tunisian Suspect’s Fingerprints Found in Berlin Truck
'If you know there is reasonable cause here, then why would we just look the other way?'
U.S. formally ends controversial registry program for visitors

Industries & companies
Retail: Retailers Lose Willpower as Christmas Approaches

Technology
The World’s Largest Hedge Fund Is Building an Algorithmic Model From Employees’ Brains
How robots are making humans indispensable

Offbeat
JetBlue removed a passenger from a flight for confronting Ivanka Trump
Obama Says His Daughters Won’t Work on Wall Street
LaGuardia’s Redesign Will Lift You Above Ceilings That Don’t Leak

  Dec 22

Markets
Jump in Buybacks Bolsters Trump Rally as Goldman Desk Sees Surge
Mark Mobius: This is how to play emerging markets in 2017

Central banks
Fed Blurs Intentions as Dots Drift Away From Economic Forecasts

US
Trump’s Win Sends Economic Optimism to Highest Level Since 2012
Republican Presidents and Recessions: A Pattern Trump Would Like to Break
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rose in November to New Postcrisis High
Young Americans Living With Parents at a 75-Year High

Europe
Monte dei Paschi shares suspended after liquidity warning

China
Bring Back Jobs From China? In Shenzhen, They Aren’t That Worried
If the U.S. Won't Pay Its Teachers, China Will

US politics
Why Trump Has Strong Hand in Confirmation Process
In Trump cabinet, Commerce Secretary will run trade policy
Trump’s New Appointments Shake Up Trade, Regulation
When Rex Tillerson Looked Into Putin’s Eyes, He Found Black Gold
Trump's commitment to infrastructure vow is being questioned
Export-Friendly U.S. Tax Revamp Faces Unusual Hurdle

Geopolitics & terrorism
Kremlin slams new U.S. sanctions, says may respond
Russia’s Rise in Mideast Creates Enemies
How the U.S. whiffed on Russia's disinformation campaign
Russian Cyberforgers Steal Millions a Day With Fake Sites
Israel Needs Its Arab Friends More Than U.S. Embassy Move
Israeli ambassador backs Trump pledge to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
Man With Suspected Terror Links Sought Over Berlin Attack

Industries & companies
Defense: Lockheed Making Progress in Lowering F-35 Costs, CEO Tells Trump
Energy: Obama bans new oil, gas drilling off Alaska, part of Atlantic coast
Energy: Congress Puts Clean-Coal Tax Credits on Table
Financials: Big Banks Are Stocking Up on Blockchain Patents
Financials: Goldman Sachs Ties to Scandal-Plagued 1MDB Run Deep
Materials: Linde, Praxair agree $65 billion merger outline, ambitious cost savings
Retail: FedEx Presses Retailers to Pay More
Retail: Bed Bath & Beyond Posts Profit Decline
Tech: Apple is losing its focus again — and this time, there's no Steve Jobs coming to the rescue

Technology
The Long-Term Jobs Killer Is Not China. It’s Automation.

Offbeat
Trump is holding a government casting call. He’s seeking ‘the look.’

  Dec 21

Markets
US stocks firm as Dow eyes 20,000
Markets Shake Off Geopolitical Risk
Goldman Says Bonds, not Stocks, Have Properly Priced In Trumponomics

US
Census Says U.S. Population Grew at Lowest Rate Since Great Depression This Year
How Inefficient Health Care, Education and Housing May Be Damaging U.S. Productivity

Europe
Italy Paves Way for a $21 Billion Aid Plan for Ailing Banks

China
China returns underwater drone, U.S. condemns 'unlawful' seizure

Japan
Japan's Central Bank Keeps Policy Unchanged, Upgrades Economic Outlook

US politics
Barack Obama warns Donald Trump not to overuse executive orders
DALIO ON TRUMP: 'If you haven’t read Ayn Rand lately, I suggest that you do'
Ray Dalio: unleashing ‘animal spirits’ will be key for Trump
Thiel and Others Push for Trump NASA Team Expansion
President Barack Obama Pardons 78

Geopolitics & terrorism
The Political Implications of Events in Ankara and Berlin
Berlin Attack Aids Cause of Europe’s Nationalist Parties
Assassination, Truck Attack Point to Unpredictability Facing Trump
China Throws Out South China Sea Rule Book

Industries & companies
Autos: The Tesla Advantage: 1.3 Billion Miles of Data
Autos: VW Reaches Deal for Emissions-Cheating Audi, Porsche Models
Financials: How to Get the Government Out of Mortgage Lending
Retail: Amazon’s Echo Device Sells Out—Except in Stores

Technology
Robotics Veteran Raises Venture Capital to Build Exoskeleton

Offbeat
World’s Largest Trading Floor Put on the Block
Social Security Garnished for Unpaid Student Debt

  Dec 20

Markets
A $55 Billion Manager Who Bought at Market Low Returns to Cash

Central banks
Economists doubtful on three Fed interest rate rises
Yellen: Globalization Makes Higher Education Increasingly Important

US
Infrastructure splurge would collide with skilled labor crunch
College Enrollment Drops 1.4% as Adults Head Back to Work

Europe
Monte dei Paschi Rescue Plan at Risk Over Terms
Apple goes to war with EU: 'A misunderstanding of how corporations operate'

China
Goldman Warns China Outflows Rising in Both Yuan Payments, Forex
Bond Selloff Shows Risks of China’s Efforts to Restrain Credit

Japan
Japan’s Export Volume Rises at Fastest Pace in Nearly Two Years

Emerging
Brazil’s da Silva Indicted for Alleged Corruption, Money Laundering

US politics
Trump Is Poised to Win Electoral College
Billionaire Vincent Viola Picked for Army Secretary
Trump Rebuts Michelle Obama's Remarks on the Loss of 'Hope'
California marchers protest against Trump as Democrats vow policy fight
All This Talk of Voter Fraud? Across U.S., Officials Found Next to None

Geopolitics
Donald Trump’s collision course with China
China’s Drone Seizure Sows Concern That U.S. Secrets Were Stolen
China Rejects Trump’s Comment That It Stole U.S. Naval Drone
As Trump Tweets, China Quietly Weighs Options to Retaliate
Trump Team Tones Down Skepticism on Russia Hacking

Terrorism
Nine Dead as Truck Rams Berlin Christmas Market
Gunman Kills Russian Ambassador to Turkey

Industries & companies
Mining: Vale opens ‘world’s largest’ mining project
Pharma: Big pharma braces for further bruising publicity over drug prices
Tech: Why 2016 Was a Watershed Year for Tech

Offbeat
IMF’s Lagarde Found Guilty of Negligence, Gets No Penalty

  Dec 19

Outlook 2017
Strategies: Wall Street’s Annual Stock Forecasts: Bullish, and Often Wrong
Outlook 2017: This Bull Market Has Legs
S&P 500 Dividend Growth Likely to Slow in 2017
Our 2017 EM Picks: Russia’s Sberbank, Mexico’s Cemex

Stocks & bonds
Everyone’s Optimistic. Is It Time to Worry?
Dow Stops Short of 20,000 in Worst Week for Banks Since Election
Hurdles emerge for stocks after rally
For Large Stock Gains, Think Small
Time to Sell Retail Stocks
Bonds and Stocks: Potential Double Trouble

Commodities
At Last, a Bullish Outlook for Commodities
Trump Is Causing a Rare Trend in Commodities

US
Factories Are Working Again; Factory Workers, Not So Much
Rising Rates Ripple Through Mortgage Market
Retiring: Boomerang Boom: More Firms Tapping the Skills of the Recently Retired

Europe
Tsipras says people of Greece have made enough sacrifices

China
China Must Curb Property Bubble, Top Official Says
Beijing Orders 1,200 Factories to Close or Cut Output Amid Smog

US politics
Trump and the Overinflated Presidency
A Trillion Dollars for Infrastructure? Not So Fast
Trump Takes Conciliatory Tone at Postelection Rallies
Trump Taps Fiscally Conservative Lawmaker Mulvaney to Head OMB
Outsiders Selected by Trump Aim to Unnerve Washington
Americans Believe Trump Will Bring Change; Disagree on What Kind
Democrats need to get a grip if they want to win next time
Trump calls Paul Krugman 'demented' for suggesting he has an 'incentive' to benefit from a 9/11-style attack
Trump Rebuts Michelle Obama on the Loss of ‘Hope’

Geopolitics & terrorism
Pentagon Says China to Return Drone; Trump Says They Can Keep It
Trump Slams China’s Seizure of U.S. Drone as Unprecedented
Trump aide plays down prospect of upending 'one China' policy
Obama points finger at Putin for hacks during U.S. election
Obama Says He Told Putin: ‘Cut It Out’ on Hacking
Trump Will Wait for FBI View on Russia Hacking Allegations, Priebus Says
U.S. intelligence agencies feud with Republicans over Russian hacking
David Friedman, Choice for Envoy to Israel, Is Hostile to Two-State Efforts
Turkey's Erdogan blames Kurdish militants after car bomb kills 13, wounds 56
U.S. to disclose estimate of number of Americans under surveillance

Industries & companies
Airlines: Iran Drops A380s in Airbus Deal
Retail: Gun stocks pack less heat since Trump’s election
Media: The Yahoo lesson: be boring and don’t skimp on security

Technology
Tech Upgrades Just Aren't That Great Anymore

Offbeat
Send Everyone Home for Christmas. Nobody’s Working Anyway
How Antibiotic-Tainted Seafood From China Ends Up on Your Table

  Dec 17

Stocks & bonds
Wall Street's 2017 Forecasts Are Doomed If Trump Doesn't Follow Through On Campaign Promises
This Stock Rally Is More Hope Than Substance
Billions rush into equity funds as ‘Great Trump Rotation’ takes hold
Calm Breaks in Pre-Holiday Market as China News Hits Oil, Stocks

Currencies & commodities
Fed Hike Puts U.S. Dollar on the Podium of G-10 High Yielders — and Could Push the Euro Below Parity
OPEC Threatened by Tiny Oklahoma Town With Soaring Supplies

Central banks
Bullard Raises Rate View, Wants Fed to Consider Shrinking Balance Sheet
Fed Hawk Lacker Says More Than Three Hikes May Be Needed in 2017
Key global interest rate nears 1% for first time since 2009
How the Fed Hurt China Bonds
Draghi Said to Warn EU Rising Global Rates Pose Crisis Risk

US
U.S. Home Construction Lags Behind Broad Economic Rebound
Scrambling Just to Get By? Inside America's Jobs Picture

Europe
Eurozone inflation is finally being sustained
ECB Warns Paschi on Post Referendum Liquidity in Stress Test

Japan &China
China Extends Emergency Loans to Financial Firms
China, Japan More Vulnerable to Financial Shocks, BOE Study Says
Japan Overtakes China as Largest Holder of U.S. Treasuries

US politics
GOP to Press Ahead With Business-Tax Plan Criticized by Importers
Trump's tax plan could knee-cap a bunch of huge companies
Trump Tax Cut to Magnify CEOs’ Retirement Bonanza, Study Finds
Trump Taps His Lawyer as Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump Takes Conciliatory Tone at Postelection Rallies

Geopolitics, terrorism, cyber-security
U.S. Demands China Give Back Captured Sea-Survey Drone
US launches WTO challenge to Chinese restrictions on grain imports
'This is militarization': We finally know what China's mysterious hexagonal structures in the South China Sea are for
Putin and Erdogan push for Syria talks without U.S. or U.N.
Obama Vows Retaliation for Russia’s Alleged Election Disruption
Russia's attempts to hack the Republican Party reportedly failed because of a spam filter
U.S. Faces Tall Hurdles in Detaining or Deterring Russian Hackers
U.S. Politics Prompt Saudis to Rethink Financial Strategy
Germany Avoids Attack After 12-Year-Old’s Bomb Fails
Hacked Yahoo Data Is for Sale on Dark Web

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing Says China Plane Orders Support 150,000 U.S. Jobs a Year
Energy: World Energy Hits a Turning Point: Solar That's Cheaper Than Wind
Financials: Goldman Sachs Raises $4.5 Billion for Buyouts Fund
Media: Viacom: Sumner Redstone to Step Down From Board
Pharma: Gilead must pay Merck $2.5 billion in royalties
Retail: Nordstrom Drops Most Since May After JPMorgan Cuts Rating
Retail: Retailers are getting savvier about adjusting their prices based on short-term demand
Tech: Look Who’s Back! Microsoft, Rebooted, Emerges as a Tech Leader
Tech: The Inside Story of Apple’s $14 Billion Tax Bill
Transportation: Amazon is secretly building an 'Uber for trucking' app, setting its sights on a massive $800 billion market

Offbeat
JPMorgan NextList2017

  Dec 16

Markets
Financial Shares Help Steady Dow
R.I.P. Bond Bull Market as Charts Say Last Gasps Have Been Taken
Dollar Hits 14-Year High as U.S. Gets Set for Higher Rates
Hawkish Fed Exacerbates Dollar Fears for Emerging Markets

Central banks
Fed Lifts Rates, Signals More Increases Next Year
Big Banks $70 Billion Short in Fed Push to Prevent Bailouts
Central Bankers Discover Their Limits After a Tough Year

US
Measures of Economic Optimism Are Shooting Up All Over the Place After Trump's Win
U.S. Consumer Prices Posted Fourth Straight Rise in November
Home Builders’ Confidence Rises in Anticipation of Trump Administration Boost
Minorities, Young People Miss Out on Recent Housing Boom
Rising Mortgage Rates: Why You Shouldn't Panic
Your Social Security Cuts Are Already On The Way

China
Guess Which Huge Asian Country Is Afraid of Capital Flight?
China Halts Trading in Key Bond Futures Amid Selloff
Why the 'One China' Policy Works

US politics
Kudlow Close to Being Named Trump Chief Economist, Paper Says
Lawrence Kudlow in Running to Take Top Economic Adviser Post
Dimon: I Don’t Think I’m Suited to Be Treasury Secretary
Want a Job in Trump’s Administration? Get on Chris Collins’s Spreadsheet
Obama struggles to shake off reputation as procrastinator-in-chief
The rising hopes invested in infrastructure stimulus

Geopolitics & terrorism
RNC Security Foiled Russian Hackers
China Puts Weapons in South China Sea, Satellites Show
Demand for Cyberinsurance Soars as Hacking Cases Rise

Industries & companies
Energy: Chesapeake Energy Drills Deeper for Profit
Financials: SEC Takes No Further Action Against Wells Fargo Over Portfolio Accounting
Pharma: Merck Wins Record $2.5 Billion Patent Verdict Against Gilead
Media: 21st Century Fox Makes $14.6 Billion Bid to Take Full Control of Sky
Media: Yahoo Says 1 Billion User Accounts Were Hacked
Media: Yahoo’s Password Move May Put Verizon Deal at Risk
Media: Verizon Explores Lower Price or Even Exit From Yahoo Deal
Retail: Quirk of ’16 Holiday Calendar Promises a Crush of Web Sales
Tech: Oracle Earnings Fall; Co-CEO Catz to Join Trump Transition Advisory Team

Technology
Your Next Beer Might Be Made by Artificial Intelligence

Offbeat
Lagarde Case Is ‘Weak,’ French Prosecutor Says, Raising Chances of Acquittal
The Children of the Opioid Crisis

  Dec 15

Markets
Barclays's Five Predictions for U.S. Stocks in 2017
Dow 20K Won’t Solve Pension Problems
Calpers: A 7.5% Annual Return Is No Longer Realistic
Gundlach Says 10-Year Yields Topping 3% Would Punish Markets
BlackRock Says Bond Yields to Rise as Global Growth Turns Corner

Central banks
Fed Raises Rates, Sees 3 Increases Coming in 2017
Parsing the Fed: How the December Statement Changed from November
Here's the new Fed dot plot | SEP
HIGHLIGHTS-Fed chief Yellen's news conference after FOMC meeting
The Fed Nailed 2016, If You Ignore Their Rate Outlook
Dovish tilt at Fed next year could meet hawkish Trump picks

US
U.S. Retail Sales Growth Slows in November
U.S. Industrial Production Fell in November
Women Pocket Raises at Faster Clip Than Men in Tight Job Market
Americans are really struggling financially, and it is heartbreaking

Europe
Italy’s New Government Wins Final Confidence Vote
Eurozone Suspends Greek Debt Relief
Next moves for Monte dei Paschi after ECB calls time

China
Shadow Banking in China Appears to Have Made a Roaring Comeback
Pinpointing the Bubble in China's Real-Estate Market
China may penalize U.S. automaker over price-fixing; GM, Ford shares off
New Chinese Law Puts Foreign Nonprofits in Limbo

US politics
How Donald Trump’s New Top Economic Adviser Views the World
Trump Picks Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, Former SEAL, for Interior
Sen. Jeff Sessions Exerts Wide Influence Over Trump Space Plans
Trump Nominees Stand to Reap Millions in Potential Tax Deferrals
Trump Children’s Expanded Roles Will Test Father’s Heavy Hand
Trump told to sell stake in new Washington hotel
Some of Trump's Economic Stats Are True

Geopolitics & terrorism
How Moscow Aimed a Perfect Weapon at the U.S. Election
Top EU Diplomat Says Bloc Is Ready for Trump

Industries & companies
Energy: Exxon Faces Dilemma on Rex Tillerson’s Pay
Financials: Goldman Sachs shake-up elevates Solomon and Schwartz
Financials: The New Crop of Potential Blankfein Successors at Goldman Sachs
Health Care: U.S. Files First Charges in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Probe
Industrials: GE sees higher 2017 operating profit, sticks to 2018 EPS target
Industrials: GE’s Software Future Starts With Selling Computer Hardware
Retail: Amazon Makes First Commercial Drone Delivery
Retail: Retailers’ Discounts Run Deeper This Holiday Season
Retail: Retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico to invest $1.3 billion in Mexico
Tech: The Great A.I. Awakening

  Dec 14

Markets
Short-Term Funding Costs Hit Highest Level in Seven Years
Dow Rises, Nearing 20000 Milestone
Morgan Stanley’s Kelleher Sees ‘Over Exuberance’ on Trading

Commodities & currencies
OPEC Deal to Create Oil-Supply Deficit Next Half, IEA Says
Trump’s plans threatened by strong dollar conundrum

Central banks
Buoyant Markets Pose New Challenge for the Fed
Trump Spell on Markets Hasn’t Swayed Economists Judging Fed Path
Yellen Outlook Blurred by Trump Fiscal Plans: Decision-Day Guide

US
NFIB Report Isn't as Hot as It Seems

Europe
Italy’s New Premier Sets Out Priorities Before Confidence Vote
UniCredit to Raise $14 Billion, Shed Bad Loans and Cut Jobs in Overhaul

China
After China’s Hubris, Trump’s Turn
China on Track to Hit Growth Target, but Economists Flash Warning Signs
Chinese Airlines Are Flooding the World With Super-Cheap Airfares

Japan
Japan to Change Pensions So They Fall If Prices and Wages Drop

Emerging
Politics, Not the Fed, Will Shape the Fates of Emerging Markets

US politics I
Trump Picks Exxon Chief for State
Rubio Joins Other Republicans Voicing Concern Over Tillerson
Deals With Putin Helped Fuel the Rise of Tillerson at Exxon
Tillerson in His Own Words
Trump Picks Rick Perry as Energy Secretary
Trump's Treasury Pick Has a $230 Million Blemish on His Record

US politics II
Border Tax: New Approach to Corporate Tax Law Has House G.O.P. Support
Techs & Trump: Nowhere to Go But Up
Trump’s Punitive Power Over Companies Appears Hedged
IBM Lays Out Plans to Hire 25,000 in U.S. Ahead of Trump Meeting
Donald Trump Says Sons ‘Plus Executives’ Will Run Business Operations

Geopolitics & terrorism
Trump Isn't Alone in Planning Billions More on Military Spending
Moscow Sees Opening in Trump Pick
Democratic Senators Seek Formal Russian Hacking Assessment
Trump: Moving U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem ‘Very Big Priority’

Industries & companies
Autos: US wants rules new cars must ‘talk’ to each other within 5 years
Energy: New Exxon Leadership Would Face Tough Set of Challenges
Energy: Fracking Can Taint Drinking Water, EPA Report Finds
Financials: Wells Fargo to face restrictions after failing ‘living-will’ test
Financials: Charles Schwab Joins Wave for Robo Services With Human Element
Retail: UPS, FedEx Struggle to Keep Up With Surge in Holiday Orders
Retail: Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd
Tech: Google Parent Forms New Driverless-Car Company

Offbeat
Where Were Trump’s Votes? Where the Jobs Weren’t

  Dec 13

Markets
Trump rally could mark biggest postelection stock market rise since Hoover
Morgan Stanley Has Four Reasons Why It's Different This Time for the U.S. Dollar
Exchange-Traded ‘Zombies’ Stalk Markets
Blackstone Explores Infrastructure Business

OPEC
Oil Soars on Plans for Output Cuts
OPEC-Russia Deal Could Drain Almost Half the Global Oil Surplus

US
FRB-ATL: A Healthy Labor Market Still Includes Many Puzzles
There’s an Antidote to America’s Long Economic Malaise: College Towns

Europe
Incoming Italian PM retains majority of Renzi cabinet
Monte dei Paschi to press ahead with last-ditch private capital increase

Japan
Japan October core machinery orders rise, beating expectations

Emerging
South Korea's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year

US politics
Goldman’s Gary Cohn Named Director of National Economic Council
Trump Rips Major Government Contractors -- Who’s Next?
Trump Targets F-35 Program in Latest Dig at Defense Costs
Bezos, Sandberg Attending Trump Technology Summit

Geopolitics & terrorism
Why Trump Raising Doubts About ‘One-China’ Is a Big Deal
Listen Closely: Trump Proposes Big Mideast Strategy Shift
McConnell Joins the Call for Probe Into Russian Hacking
McConnell, Ryan Back CIA After Trump’s Attacks on Hacking Probe
How U.S. Could Retaliate for Russian Intervention

Industries & companies
Energy: Bill Gates Among Rich Individuals Backing $1 Billion Energy Fund
Financials: The Goldman Bankers Considered Most Likely to Replace Gary Cohn
Media: Redstone family calls off Viacom-CBS merger talks
Retail: High Court Sidesteps Fight on Online Sales Tax Rules
Tech: Apple Held Talks to Invest in SoftBank Technology Fund

Technology
Panasonic Takes Item Out of Bagging Area: Human
Augmented Reality Moves Into the Workplace

Offbeat
IMF's Lagarde says confident ahead of hearing in Tapie case

  Dec 12

Markets
Get Ready for Dow 20,000
As Dow Nears 20000, Jeremy Siegel Gets a ‘Told You So’ Moment
Broadening Trump Rally Christens a New S&P 500 Champion Each Day
The Donald Trump Stock Bump Is about Goldman
Stocks: Beware the Early Days of January

OPEC
OPEC, Russia see smooth road to global deal on output cut
OPEC Has a Deal, But Will Its Members Comply?

Corporate finance
M&A Seen Surging in 2017, but Deal Size to Drop
U.S. Share Buyback Authorizations Sizzle in November

Central banks
Central Bankers’ Zeal for the ‘Natural Rate’ Draws Skeptics
Chasing Interest Rates Higher
ECB Delivering a Dovish Taper Reinforces Bets on Euro Parity

US
Trump’s Honeymoon Begins: Confidence in the Economy Is Booming
Consumers Feeling More Confident
Rising Mortgage Rates Could Threaten Housing Demand
For Millennials, Is the American Dream Dead?

Europe
Italy Survives "No" Vote and Dodges Disaster
Italy’s Premier-Designate Asked to Form New Government

China
China Faces Off Against World on Trade
China: Renminbi stalls on road to being a global currency

Emerging
Turkey’s Autocratic Turn

US politics I
Team Trump’s Wealth Soars Past $12 Billion
Goldman COO Asked to Head Trump’s National Economic Council
Trump gives Wilbur Ross wide trade policy powers
Trump Names Dow Chemical CEO Liveris to Lead Manufacturing Council
Trump Taps Cathy McMorris Rodgers to Head Interior
Trump tests unions by picking fast-food boss for labour job
Trump Defends His Likely State Pick as ‘World-Class Player’
Rick Perry Is Trump’s Top Candidate for Energy Secretary
Giuliani pulls out of consideration to serve in administration: Trump

US politics II
The Millions Trump’s Businesses Made From His Campaign
Heed Donald Trump’s deeds, not his tweets
Obama, Trump Forge a Rapport
Trump team memo on climate change alarms Energy Department staff
Trump Team Memo Hints at Big Shake-Up of U.S. Energy Policy

Geopolitics & terrorism
Protectionist Impulse Poses Threat to Global Growth, Warns BIS
Russia Hacked Republican Committee but Kept Data, U.S. Concludes
CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House
Trump Dismisses Reports of Russian Interference in Election
Mitch McConnell brushed back CIA Russia allegations
Pentagon to Show Trump Tougher Options For Fighting Islamic State

Industries & companies
Consumer: PepsiCo Wants to Sell Healthy Food, Consumers Want Chips
Financials: The Gravity of Bank Stocks
Tech: Americans Are Paying Apple Millions to Shelter Overseas Profits

Technology
How Will AI Impact How We Work, Live and Play?
Automation Can Actually Lead to More Jobs

Offbeat
Report Shows Vast Reach of Russian Doping: 1,000 Athletes, 30 Sports
American psyche: Michael Lewis on the triumph of irrational thinking
Leon Cooperman Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Insider Trading Case

  Dec 10

Markets
Raging Stocks, Fed Fears Trigger ‘Dislocation’ in Global Markets
French bonds weaken as investors sound political alarm
Investors Flood Into European Financial ETF by Record Amount After Draghi's Non-Taper Taper
OECD Pensions Outlook 2016

OPEC
OPEC’s Historic Deal Won’t Be Enough to Drain Oil Stockpiles

Central banks
E.C.B. Extends Bond-Buying Program to Protect Eurozone Economy

US
Consumer Confidence in U.S. Surges Thanks to Optimism About Trump
In Trump stronghold, jobs aplenty, but paychecks thin

Europe
Italy’s Five Star looks to prove its shine to centre ground
ECB Rejects Monte Paschi Bid for More Time on Capital
Monte Paschi mulls immediately triggering precautionary recapitalization
Spanish Leader Calls for Push Against Populism

China
Inflationary pressures are stirring in China

Emerging
Korea’s Park Impeached as Protesters Vent Anger Over Corruption
Brexit, Trump Tide of Populism Swamps South Korea President Park
South Korea Impeachment a Fresh Blow to Global Order
India's industrial output unexpectedly contracts in October

US politics
Trump's Challenge to Traditional Economics
Trump defends wealthy Cabinet picks: I want people who 'made a fortune'
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Signal Coming Deregulation Moves
Goldman’s Cohn Is Top Candidate for Key White House Economic Post
Democrats plot uphill fight against some Trump nominations
GOP Proposal to Change Taxation of Imports and Exports Raises Questions
Trump Team Looks for Ways to Keep Nuclear Power Alive
Trump Team Plans to Dismantle Obama’s Energy Legacy
GOP Faces Timing Dilemma on Health-Law Replacement

Geopolitics
Russia’s Military Buildup on the Baltic to Test Trump on NATO
Russia Sees Trump More Committed to Terror Fight Than Obama

Industries & companies
Consumer: Coke Names New CEO as Soda Giant Grapples With Shifting Tastes
Financials: Wells Fargo Likely Faces Regulatory Downgrade, Harming Its Prospects
Media: Time Inc. shares jump more than 8% on reports it has hired bankers
Media: Fox Reaches $14.2 Billion Preliminary Deal to Buy Rest of Sky
Retail: Restoration Hardware cuts its outlook, blames the election, and its stock is crashing
Tech: Facebook’s Plan to Keep Zuckerberg in Control Was Flawed, Lawsuit Says

Offbeat
How Sugar Helped Hook America on Cigarettes

  Dec 9

Markets
The Dream Stock Market
A Fast Thousand Points on the Dow Just Isn’t What It Used to Be
ECB policy decision sparks volatility for euro and government bonds
The End of the Bond Bull Market Will Hurt Stock Investors Too
Nomura Has 10 'Gray Swan' Risks That Could Roil Markets in 2017

Central banks
Tweaks but No Tapering From ECB
Draghi Says $2.4 Trillion Stimulus May Not Be Enough for ECB | Press Conference
Draghi insists ECB trim is different from a taper
ECB: ECB adjusts parameters of its asset purchase programme
ECB: Eurosystem introduces cash collateral for PSPP securities lending facilities

US
Economists Say Many of the Lost Factory Jobs Gone for Good
More U.S. Factory Workers Are Saying ‘I Quit’
Barely Half of 30-Year-Olds Earn More Than Their Parents

China
China forex reserves fall at fastest rate since January
China’s statistics chief admits some economic data are false
Chinese trade data shows signs of industrial recovery
US interest rate rises set to expose China’s frailties
Trump Agenda Could Be Good News for China Exports

Emerging
U.S. Chamber Tells Mexico It Will Defend Nafta From Trump
Surge in Dollar Provokes Jitters in Emerging Markets Around World
Putin Caps a Turnaround Year With Rosneft Deal Beating Sanctions
South Korea parliament introduces bill to impeach Park; vote due Friday

US politics
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Signal Coming Deregulation Moves
Trump Picks Fast-Food Executive as Nominee for Labor Secretary
Trump Is Staffing His Administration with TPP Supporters
Trump could privatize nation's air traffic controllers
Union boss: Trump 'lied his a-- off' about Carrier deal
How Trump’s Web of Businesses Obscures Potential Conflicts

Geopolitics & cyber-security
British spy chief says Islamic State plotting attacks as Russia makes 'desert' of Syria
Syrian Rebels Pin Hopes on Trump
ThyssenKrupp secrets stolen in 'massive' cyber attack
Georgia Says Someone in U.S. Government Tried to Hack Its Computers

Industries & companies
Airlines: Airline Profits to Reach Record Heights Before 2017 Descent
Retail: Amazon Says It Doesn’t Plan to Open 2,000 Grocery Stores

Offbeat
Buzz Feed: Producer-In-Chief
Best Windows Laptops of 2016: Which One Should I Buy?

  Dec 8

Markets
U.S. Stocks Rise to Records, Bonds Gain on ECB Stimulus Optimism
Strong Dollar Has Companies Counting the Cost—And Opportunities
Gross warns investors of the ‘negatives’ of Trump policies

Central banks
Draghi Seen Ready for QE Sprint in ECB Easing Finale
Private 2010 Records Show Dudley’s Staff Urging Bold Fed Action

US
U.S. Job Openings Remain Elevated in October, Near Record Level
It’s Time to Buy a House

Europe
Italy preparing to take controlling stake in Monte dei Paschi
Italy demands more time from ECB to rescue Monte dei Paschi
Like Trump, Europe’s Populists Win Big With Rural Voters
Angela Merkel Calls for Ban on Full-Face Veils in Germany

China
Chinese foreign reserves slide as yuan falls
China’s Currency Didn’t Really Drop, Despite Jitters Over Trump
China premier says steady growth this year to lay good foundation for 2017
China’s Banks Are Hiding More Than $2 Trillion in Loans

US politics I
Trump's Cabinet is starting to look like one of the most storied units of the Iraq War
Trump's cabinet picks look like he’s going to revive the war on drugs
Trump Chooses Defense Chief With Success but Divergent Views
Trump Taps Harsh Critic of EPA to Lead Agency
Trump chooses pro-wrestling magnate Linda McMahon to head the S.B.A.

US politics II
Supply-side guru Arthur Laffer hails Trump’s tax policy
Why Trump's Fiscal Plans Might Not Blow Up the Budget
TRUMP: 'We have to look' at trade 'almost as a war'
US Steel wants to accelerate investments, bring back jobs, CEO says
Trump claims credit for $50 billion investment by Japanese firm
Trump vows to bring down drug prices, doesn't say how

US politics III
Business wary of Twitter blasts from Trump’s bully pulpit
Trump Says He Will Personally Negotiate Air Force One Price With Boeing
Boeing Sweats Under Trump Twitter Limelight
Air Force One Costs Billions of Dollars Because It’s a Flying White House
For Hillary Clinton and Boeing, a beneficial relationship
Trump Fires Adviser’s Son From Transition for Spreading Fake News
House Turns Aside Vote on IRS Chief Impeachment
Members of Congress Look to Change Food-Stamp Program Rules

Geopolitics
Trump lays out non-interventionist U.S. military policy
China calls Iowa's Branstad 'old friend' after report he picked as ambassador
'Rookie' Trump must fall into line: China media
Bob Dole Worked Behind the Scenes on Trump-Taiwan Call
Trump Victory Spurs Israeli Talk of West Bank Annexation
Israel said to target Damascus airport in second Syria strike in a week
Saudis Bankroll Taliban, Even as King Officially Supports Afghan Government

Industries & companies
Health Care: U.S. Senate joins House to pass sweeping new health bill
Media: AT&T CEO: Time Warner Deal Would ‘Disrupt’ Cable TV Model
Pharma: Pfizer Fined $107 Million for Overcharging U.K. for Epilepsy Drug
Tech: Apple supplier Foxconn is in preliminary discussions to expand its US operations
Tech: Google Says It Will Run Entirely on Renewable Energy in 2017

Offbeat
Hollywood Reporter: TWX CEO: Democrats Were Bigger First Amendment Threat Than Trump
How to Make California Great: Secede, With a Little Help From Putin
Obama Defends His Antiterror Strategy

  Dec 7

Markets
One Historic Lens Says Trump Stock Market Lovefest Just Starting
Exchange traded funds: taking over the markets
Rout shrinks universe of negative yielding bonds by $2.5tn
Oil Falls From 16-Month High as OPEC Production Keeps on Rising

US
U.S. Productivity Rose at 3.1% Rate in Third Quarter
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened Sharply in October

Europe
For Europe’s Unity, 2017 Will Be a Year of Reckoning
Europe Caught in Headlights as Populists Hinder ‘Radical’ Change
Even the Land of Social Equality Is Feeling Populist Tremors
Carney warns about popular disillusion with capitalism
EU Offers Greece Near-Term Debt Relief, Demands More Reforms
Eurostat: GDP up by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU28

Italy
Italy Voters Deliver Blow to Battered Euro Project
Europe’s Left Loses Further Ground With Matteo Renzi’s Resignation
Why Italy's referendum is not the same as Brexit or Trump results
What can be done to stop an Italian banking crisis?

China
EU companies in China hit by new exchange controls
Rumors of sharp drop in China’s yuan swirl on social media
China Is Transforming Southeast Asia Faster Than Ever

US politics
Trump’s Growth Plan Faces Hurdles
Republicans Resist ‘Retribution’ Against Offshoring of Jobs
Kevin McCarthy says he won't back Trump's plan for huge tariffs
United Tech CEO says Trump deal will lead to more automation, fewer jobs
Trump Says U.S. Should ‘Cancel Order’ for New Air Force One, Citing Costs
SoftBank CEO Tells Trump He’ll Invest $50 Billion in [US] Startup
Will America Pay to Protect Trump Buildings All Over the World?
Joe Biden predicts he will run for president in 2020, adds that he is not yet 'committed'

Geopolitics
Commentary: Trump’s brave new world of Twitter diplomacy
Wooed by Trump, Taiwan Trembles
The Times UK: Enclaves of Islam see UK as 75% Muslim

Industries & companies
Financials: Auto Lenders Scaling Back Loans to Subprime Borrowers
Financials: Blackstone Going Public on $10 Billion Foreclosures Bet
Financials: Wells Fargo CEO Expects Scandal Fallout to Cost Tens of Millions of Dollars
Retail: Amazon Hopes to Deliver on Thousands of Grocery Stores
Retail: When the Checkout Lines Go Away

Technology
The Economy’s Hidden Problem: We’re Out of Big Ideas
Silicon Valley Stumbles in World Beyond Software

Offbeat
The Pessimist's Guide to 2017
Bell Tolls for London’s Whitechapel Foundry, Which Made the Liberty Bell and Big Ben
Google Looks for ‘Conservative Outreach’ Manager After Trump Win

  Dec 6

Markets
The euro had a great day despite the Italian referendum result
The Markets Are Keeping Their Cool Over Italy
Rally Boosts Global Dominance of U.S. Stocks
Absent From Trump Rally in Stocks? Insider Buying
There’s a Big New Investor in Stock Markets: The State
US corporate bonds: The weight of debt
Oil tops $55 for first time in 16 months as OPEC deal fuels buying
A pensions time bomb spells disaster for the US economy

Central banks
Dudley Says He Favors Somewhat Tighter Fed Policy Over Time
U.S. fiscal picture unclear; rate-hike plan stays for now: Fed's Dudley
Bullard: The Low Real Interest Rate Regime Post-Election: Is There a Switch?
ECB Buys Record Amount of Debt as QE Frontloaded Before Holidays

US
U.S. Service-Sector Activity Surged in November
US service providers are getting bombarded with new orders

Europe
Manuel Valls prepares to announce French presidential bid
Austria Rejects Anti-Immigrant Presidential Candidate

Italy I
Italy Sinks Into Political Limbo as Defeat Sweeps Renzi Away
Italy’s Renzi Tenders Resignation to Italian President
Italy Set for Fresh Bout of Uncertainty After Vote
What Next for Italy After Renzi’s Resignation? Q&A
Everything You Need to Know About Italy's Five Star Movement

Italy II
No Roman Holiday for Investors in Italy
Monte dei Paschi readied for state bailout after Renzi defeat
Monte Paschi Leads Italian Banks Lower After Defeat
Italian Debt Yields Soar on Referendum

China
China's demographic future has a big problem

US politics
Trump revels in the secretary of state show
Carson accepts Trump's offer to head U.S. housing department
Trump’s tax plans favour the rich and will hamper economic growth
Summers: Taxes: Trump Should Copy Reagan
Mankiw: Want to Rev Up the Economy? Don’t Worry About the Trade Deficit
House Leader Says a Tax Overhaul Would Be Better Than Tariffs For Retaining U.S. Jobs
Trump, Gore Meet on Climate After Talks Opened With Ivanka

Geopolitics & terrorism
Donald Trump slams China as currency, trade manipulator, enters South China Sea debate
China: Trump Team Is ‘Clear’ on Taiwan’s Importance to Beijing
The US military now sees Russia as its biggest threat

Industries & companies
Autos: Volkswagen Takes Challenge To Uber, Lyft
Energy: Dakota Pipeline Project Halted as Permit for Last Leg Is Denied
Energy: Australia’s BHP Billiton Wins Bidding for Stake in Mexico’s Trion Oil Field
Financials: Collapse of Long-Term Care Insurer Reflects Deep Industry Woes

Technology
BERNSTEIN: China's insane spending on robotics is fundamentally changing capitalism
Cloud computing titans battle for AI supremacy

Offbeat
This picture sums up the political chaos of 2016 perfectly
Boring Wall Street Analyst Notes Are Out. Bold, Funny Are In

  Dec 5

Markets
Euro Slides to 20-Month Low as Renzi Concedes Referendum Defeat
Wall Street Turns Bullish on Trump
Fidelity's Biggest Stock Mutual Fund Is Now an Index Fund

US
Credit Restrictions Cost Home Buyers ‘Deal of a Lifetime’

Europe
Italy PM Renzi says he will resign following referendum defeat
Austrian Freedom Party Loses Presidential Vote to Van der Bellen

Emerging
Pockets of Opportunity in Emerging Markets
Who’s Taping Whom? Paranoia Infuses Brazil’s Scandal-Ridden Politics

US politics I
Trump Names Schwarzman, Dimon to White House Jobs Panel
Trump’s wealthy cabinet choices hark back to Gilded Age
Steven Mnuchin, a hardball banker set for the Treasury
James Mattis, Trump’s Choice for Defense, Favors Working With Allies
House adopts massive defense bill, sees changes under Trump

US politics II
Gearing Up for Growth in the Trump Era
The Great Rebuilding
Trump’s Growth Plan Faces Hurdles
Trump's dilemma: slower job growth or rising rates and inflation?
Trump Warns U.S. Companies Against ‘Very Expensive Mistake’
Trump’s Tough Trade Talk Could Damage American Factories
Palin slams Trump for 'crony capitalism' Carrier deal
G.O.P. Plans Immediate Repeal of Health Law, Then a Delay
Tweeter-in-chief rewrites the media’s rule book
Mark Wahlberg: Why celebrities should never talk politics

Geopolitics & terrorism
Iran says extension of sanctions act shows U.S. unreliable
Iran vows 'firm response' unless Obama stops sanctions renewal
China Treads Carefully After Trump’s Taiwan Call Gives Jolt to Ties
Obama Moves to Block Chinese Acquisition of a German Chip Maker
China's Xi says military must be smaller, but more capable
Trump a clever man: Putin
Egypt and Turkey Soften Positions on Syria, Benefiting Assad

Industries & companies
Energy: Electric Cars Could Take a Big Bite From Oil Demand
Financials: A Good Time to Bet on Bank of America
Financials: Small banks rally pauses but may not be over yet
Financials: Trump Treasury May Mean Independence for Fannie and Freddie
Real estate: New S&P 500 Sector Has Slumped Since Its Debut
Retail: Retail’s Rising Tide

Technology
AI Makes Strides, but Has a Long Way to Go

Offbeat
You’re Buying a Home. Have You Considered Climate Change?
Mansions Aren't Such Great Investments

  Dec 3

Oil
An accord that spells the beginning of the end for Opec
OPEC Confounds Skeptics, Agrees to First Oil Cuts in 8 Years
OPEC Deal Can Work, But ‘We Tend to Cheat,’ Al-Naimi Says

Central banks
Drop in Jobless Rate Keeps Fed on Track For Rate Increase
Exclusive - ECB to extend asset buys but may signal eventual end
QE infinity eyed in Europe if Renzi loses crucial Italian referendum

US
Taxes Under Trump: Almost Everyone Pays Less; Richest Pay a Lot Less
U.S. Jobless Rate Hits Lowest Level Since Recession
America’s Job Market Gets Tighter, as Wage Drop Seen as Blip
Labor force participation ticks down
Trump Inherits a Jobs Market That’s Healthy But Shows Signs of Trouble
Trump is about to inherit the 'strongest overall job market in a generation'

Europe
Italy Referendum to Set Renzi’s Fate
With Populist Anger Rising, Italy May Be Next Domino to Fall
The world's oldest bank could be on the brink of a bailout
Hollande of France Won’t Seek Re-election
Valls aims for Socialist crown after wielding knife on Hollande

China
PBOC Headache Worsens as New $50,000 Conversion Quota Looms
China tightens gold import quotas to curb dollar outflow
China capital curbs sow doubt over renminbi ambitions

US politics I
Trump picks legendary Marine Gen. Jim Mattis for defense secretary
Jim Mattis Is Going to Make the Military Great Again
Pence Says Administration Planning Ambitious Agenda
Donald Trump Warns of Penalties If U.S. Firms Take Jobs Abroad
Summers: Trump’s Carrier Deal – Ad Hoc Deal Capitalism
Some Other States Are Wary After Jobs Deal at Carrier

US politics II
Trump Exults in Victory and Mocks Critics at Ohio Rally
Wisconsin Clerks Begin Recount Requested by Stein
Meeting between Clinton and Trump campaign aides descends into a war of words

Geopolitics & terrorism
The American Interest: Donald Trump’s New World Order
Donald Trump risks China rift with Taiwan call
China, Grappling With Trump, Turns to ‘Old Friend’ Kissinger
China Seizes Opening in U.S. Backyard as Trump Upends Policy
Obama to Block Second Chinese Deal on Security Concerns
Trump team looks at new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran
Iran says U.S. extension of sanctions act violates nuclear deal
A Subdued Vladimir Putin Calls for ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Ties With U.S.
The North Korean nuclear threat is looming larger
With Trump Threatening Nafta, Canada Opens Its Doors to Mexicans

Industries & companies
Autos: CEO Says Ford Still Moving Small-Car Output to Mexico
Energy: BP approves $9 billion Mad Dog project in Gulf, a first since spill
Financials: Regulator Will Let Online Lenders Act More Like National Banks
Media: The evidence is piling up that Trump will let AT&T buy Time Warner
Restaurants: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is stepping down
Restaurants: McDonald's Unveils Job-Replacing Self-Service Kiosks Nationwide
Retail: One detail in the jobs report should unnerve the retail industry

Offbeat
Stephen Hawking: Automation and AI is going to decimate middle class jobs
Will Ivanka Trump’s China-Made Clothing Line Survive Her Dad’s Trade War?

  Dec 2

Markets
Markets swing violently against Italy without clear idea of outcome
Investors See Opportunities in Europe’s Political Stress
Bank of America Says We Might Be Seeing a Sign of the Bull Market's End
Gross Warns That Trump Rally Built on False Promise of Growth
Global Bonds Suffer Their Worst-Ever Monthly Meltdown
Oil rally likely short-lived

Global
Global factories had bumper November but growth may have peaked

US
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expanded in November
6 million Americans have stopped paying their car loans, and the Fed is worried
Delinquencies Rise on Growing Volume of Subprime Auto Loans
The Really Rich Got Richer, According to IRS’s Top 400

Europe
Here's why there's a huge chance that Italians will vote 'No' in the referendum
A No vote in the Italian referendum will derail essential reforms
Five Star fights for Matteo Renzi’s scalp in Italian referendum
Fillon Pitches Bitter Economic Medicine in French Presidency Bid
François Hollande will not seek second term
Austrian Anti-Immigrant Party Forges Ties to Trump

Emerging
Foreign Firms Face New Clampdown for Getting Money Out of China
India’s Cash Crackdown Hits Gold Pawners

US politics
How Trump Plans to Keep Jobs in America: Pressure and Promises
Trump's 2 deals to save US manufacturing jobs have both come with a catch
Fears ebb of Trump blocking AT&T’s $85bn Time Warner deal
Mnuchin Made Millions From Financial Crisis
Trump’s Economic Cabinet Picks Signal Embrace of Wall St. Elite
Trump's Twitter addiction could reshape the presidency
Anti-Trump forces launch attack on Electoral College

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin curbs anti-Western rhetoric, says wants to get on with Trump
Syrian rebels in secret talks with Moscow to end Aleppo fighting
Trump spreads delight and dismay with phone call to Pakistan
Hackers Hit Saudi Arabian Targets. Was It Iran?

Industries & companies
Industrials: Carrier Will Receive $7 Million in Tax Breaks to Save Jobs
Materials: Glencore to Resume Dividend With $1 Billion Payout Next Year

Offbeat
Gingrich: 'You've never seen a wealthy adult … suck up at the rate that Mitt Romney is sucking up'
Obama muses over what he'll miss about the White House

  Dec 1

Markets
Why the Trump rally could heat up into year end: JPM Strategist
The Latest, Greatest Threat to the Euro: Populism

OPEC
OPEC Agrees to Cut Production in Drive to End Global Glut
OPEC agrees first output cut since 2008, details unclear
Iran Wants Much Steeper Saudi Oil Cut: OPEC Source

Industries & companies
Health Care: Health industry breathes easier as post-Obamacare path stabilizes
Retail: AWS could be Amazon's biggest business
Retail: Cyber Monday sales biggest online shopping day in U.S. history

Central banks
Fed 'will be on its toes' for impact of fiscal policies: Kaplan

US
Fed Says U.S. Economy Continued to Expand Across Most Regions
Consumer spending, income increase in October
U.S. private sector adds 216,000 jobs in November: ADP

Europe
Eurostat: Euro area annual inflation up to 0.6%
Italy’s Bonds Advance as Auctions Draw Strong Investor Demand
French Election Hints at a European Shift Toward Russia

China
China Tightens Controls on Overseas Use of Its Currency
Despite Climate Change Vow, China Pushes to Dig More Coal

US politics I
Republicans in Congress have a tax plan for Trump
Trump Cabinet picks: Ross and Mnunchin's exclusive interview with CNBC
Trump's Treasury pick targets taxes, trade reforms: report
Treasury Pick Says ‘No Absolute Tax Cut’ for the Wealthy
Cabinet Pick Wilbur Ross Has Used Trade to His Benefit
Tom Price, H.H.S. Nominee, Drafted Remake of Health Law
Romney heaps praise on Trump after dinner
WARREN: Trump's Treasury secretary is the 'Forrest Gump of the financial crisis'

US politics II
Wall Street Wins Again After Trump Chooses Bankers and Billionaires
How Trump Is Like Woodrow Wilson
Nancy Pelosi gets re-elected as Democratic House leader
Top Trump advisers cheer as Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as House leader

US politics III
Give Trump's Infrastructure Plans a Chance
Can the U.S. Become an Energy Super Power in 2017?
Trump's economic plan is 'well-done steak and putting it on broil'
Trump says will leave business to focus on running country
Trump flag-burning tweet leads activists to burn some flags in New York

Geopolitics & terrorism
NATO officials talking about increasing defense spending to prove Trump wrong
CIA's Brennan says tearing up Iran deal would be 'folly'
Germany Arrests Suspected Islamist Mole in Spy Agency
Ohio State attacker may have been inspired by overseas militants, FBI says

Offbeat
How baby boomers became the most selfish generation
The Man Who Stands Between Earth and Asteroid Armageddon

  Nov 30

Markets
Can Stocks, Bonds, Metals, Currencies All Be Wrong About Trump? Yes
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN: Here are the 12 most crowded US stocks
Asia Is About to Face a Significant Dollar Stress Test

Oil
OPEC Discord Sends Oil Prices Lower
In OPEC’s High-Stakes Poker Game, Iran and Iraq Call Saudi Bluff
From Peak Oil to Peak Oil Demand in Just Nine Years

Central banks
Fed’s Powell Says Case for Rate Hike Has ‘Clearly Strengthened’
PBoC sets renminbi fix stronger for second day

US
Data show Trump to inherit strengthening US recovery
Corporate Earnings, U.S. GDP Experience Stout Expansions
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rose in November
U.S. Home Prices Recover Ground Lost During Bust
Why Are Developers Still Pouring Billions Into Waterlogged Miami?

Europe
Italy: The Next Stop on Populism’s Global March
Italian Banks’ Future Hangs on Sunday’s Referendum
What Italy’s Constitutional Referendum Means for Banks
Monte dei Paschi’s Future Hangs on Italian Referendum
Monte Paschi Said to Say State Aid an Option If Rescue Fails

China
China's Old Economy Is Roaring Back to Life
Bright hopes for China’s private sector have dimmed
China is tightening controls to limit capital outflows
China Looks to Loosen Job Security Law in Face of Slowing Growth

Japan
Numbers of Japanese Elders in Workforce Soar
Millions of Japanese Over 35 Still Live With Mom and Dad

Emerging
South Africa’s Zuma Survives ANC Coup

Industries & companies
Airlines: Supersonic Is Coming Back. Will the Airlines Buy It?
Financials: Number of ‘problem’ banks at seven-year low
Health Care: Drug, Medical-Device Bill Headed for Floor Votes
Materials: Praxair revives bid to create $60bn gas giant with rival Linde
Retail: Investors in Retail Stocks Bet on Lower Corporate Taxes

US politics
GOP Eyes Lightning Strike on Obamacare to Kick Off Trump Era
Trump Signals Big Health Policy Changes Are Coming
Trump Taps Obamacare Foe to Lead HHS
Trump Picks Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary
Trump Plans to Name Steven Mnuchin as Treasury Secretary

US politics II
FBI and NSA Poised to Gain New Surveillance Powers Under Trump
Donald Trump Faces Obstacles to Resuming Waterboarding
Trump rips CNN in tirade over his baseless voter fraud claims
A growing number of economists are beginning to reevaluate Trump's protectionist stance
Texans Hope Trump’s Nafta Rhetoric Is Just Talk

Technology
Intel to Team With Delphi and Mobileye for Self-Driving Cars

Offbeat
Debating What's Wrong With Macroeconomics

  Nov 29

Markets
Will Political Reality Derail Markets’ Bet on Donald Trump?
Morgan Stanley: These 12 stocks have the most downside

Oil
Saudis Temper Call for OPEC Production Cuts as Russia Digs In
How Iran, Russia Could Derail Oil-Production Deal

Central banks
Boost to infrastructure spending could help Fed, says Fischer
OECD: BOJ needs to keep easing but should monitor risks

Globalization
How much would products cost if they were made in the US?

Europe
What Will Italy’s Referendum Mean for the Euro?
France could be the next domino to fall
French Presidential Front-Runner Is Actually a Conservative
France Flirts With a Free-Market Revolutionary
EU targets ‘too big to fail’ clearing houses

China
China’s New Tool for Social Control: A Credit Rating for Everything

Japan
Abenomics and Aging Equals Health-Care Jobs for Women in Japan

US politics I
Trump’s infrastructure plans win backing from OECD
Trump’s Spending Push Rankles Some in GOP
An Ayn Rand-Loving Banker Huddles With Donald Trump
How to Kill the Volcker Rule? Don’t Enforce It

US politics II
Trump's latest reality show
Trump Aide Airs Opposition to Romney, Notably Her Own
Combative, Populist Steve Bannon Found His Man in Donald Trump
Trump Claims Millions Voted Illegally, Without Giving Proof
Goodbye to Barack Obama’s world
Donald Trump supporters target billionaire investor George Soros

Industries & companies
Airlines: US ordered to halt illegal tax breaks for Boeing
Energy: Energy Firms Step Up Business Investment
Pharma: Drugmakers Find Competition Doesn’t Keep a Lid on Prices
Retail: U.S. shoppers spend less over holiday weekend amid discounting
Retail: How Amazon Gets Its Holiday Hires Up to Speed in Two Days

Technology
Batteries That Make Use of Solar Power, Even in the Dark

Offbeat
Cuba After Castro

  Nov 28

Markets
U.S. Stocks Rise to Record With Third Week of Trump Rally
Trump Victory Could Be a Boon to Deal Stocks
Bullish on the Donald Trump Market
More than $5.1bn flows into US stock funds
Bob Doll: There are two Donald Trumps — and two very different market outcomes
Wall Street Borrows From Next Year’s Gains
Municipal Bonds: What to Do as Prices Drop
Trump Era: A Good Change for Hedge Funds

Corporate taxes
Don't Lower Corporate Taxes. Abolish Them.
Cut the Top U.S. Corporate Tax Rate to 22%

Oil
Saudis Quit Russia Talks as OPEC Deal No Closer
Oil Industry Anticipates Day of Reckoning

Italy
Fears mount of multiple bank failures if Renzi loses referendum
Italy’s banking system needs intensive care
Italian bank stocks slip on Monte dei Paschi rescue plan nerves

France
A Candidate Rises on Vows to Control Islam and Immigration. This Time in France.
Fillon Leads French Republican Primary as Count Continues
François Fillon on course to stand as centre-right candidate in France

Emerging
China Has Quietly Hiked Borrowing Costs Through PBOC Operations
China Charts Deeper Focus on Latin America
India’s Rupee Ban Backfires

US politics I
Trump's administration is looking like business as usual in Washington
Trump Adds K.T. McFarland to His National Security Team
Trump Selects Donald McGahn as White House Counsel
Here's why Trump hates the Trans-Pacific Partnership so much
Trump Leans on Carrier to Keep 2,000 U.S. Jobs From Moving to Mexico
How an Illegal-Immigrant Crackdown Could Hit U.S. Economic Growth

US politics II
Republicans face a tough question after unexpectedly sweeping the election
Jill Stein officially files vote recount request in Wisconsin
Trump and His Team Attack Attempts to Recount Ballots
Obama administration throws cold water on vote recount effort

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.N. close to sanctions deal to slash North Korea export earnings: diplomats
Israel Arrests 22 Over Wildfires, as Arson Is Suspected

Industries & companies
Airlines: Boeing Faces WTO Sanctions
Financials: How Much Bank Stocks Can Gain from Higher Rates
Retail: Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On With Shoppers Migrating Online
Retail: In-store retail is ‘in a period of managed decline,’ former JC Penney CEO says
Retail: Target CEO: Great time to be a consumer in the US
Retail: Retail stock rally leaves few bargains for investors

Technology
Watch These Spiderbots Train to Build a City on the Moon
Gigantic Tablets Sneak Into the Workplace

Offbeat
How Fidel Castro rose to power and ruled Cuba for 5 decades
African ant 'supercolony' poised to invade the planet

  Nov 26

Markets
Dollar to Benefit if $2.5 Trillion in Cash Stashed Abroad Is Repatriated
Russia to OPEC: Oil Freeze Is All You Get

Central banks
ECB’s Stournaras Says ‘Far Too Early’ to Discuss QE Tapering

Global
OECD Amplifies Call for More Investment Spending

US
Small-Business Lament: Too Few Mexicans in U.S.
US mortgage applications from homebuyers soar 13%
How China Trade Could Help Explain Rising Mortality Among White Middle-Aged Men

Europe
German Domestic Demand Supported Economy in Weaker Third-Quarter
German Business Confidence Holds at Highest Level Since 2014
EU parliament chief to quit, setting stage for Merkel challenge
New Populist Upset? Markets Say France
Irish PM says Brexit ‘impossible’ within two years
Austrian far-right hopeful Hofer may back EU vote

China
China Issuing ‘Strict Controls’ on Overseas Investment to Limit Capital Flight
A Housing-Market Frenzy Bedevils Beijing

Japan
Japan’s CPI Falls Again, Extending Longest Streak Since 2011

Emerging
Dollar Surge Weighs on Emerging Markets as Copper Extends Rally
Turkey Central Bank Unexpectedly Raises Rates on Lira Plunge
Rupee Plunges to Record as Foreigners Dump Indian Assets
India’s Modi defends demonetisation as backlash mounts
India’s Cash-Canceling Experiment
A Presidential Scandal Transfixes South Korea
European Parliament votes to suspend EU membership talks with Turkey
Erdogan warns Turkey could open gates for migrants if pushed by EU

US politics I
Trump releases Thanksgiving message calling for national unity
Trump Picks Donald McGahn as White House Counsel
Nikki Haley’s Path: From Daughter of Immigrants to Trump’s Pick for U.N.
Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Education Pick, Has Steered Money From Public Schools
Jared Kushner, Cast as Potential Player on Israel, Is Little Known There
Consumer Protection Bureau Chief Braces for a Reckoning

US politics II
Economics to Keep Wind and Solar Energy Thriving With Trump
Trump to Accept Inauguration Funds From Corporations and Big Donors
Clinton Being Pushed to Seek Vote Recount in 3 States
Vote Breakdowns Show How Parties Changed in 2016
It's still the economy, stupid
Facebook’s Fake News Crackdown: It’s Complicated

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Pushes Iran on New Measures to Fortify Nuclear Deal
One by One, ISIS Social Media Experts Are Killed as Result of F.B.I. Program

Industries & companies
Pharma: J&J Makes Takeover Approach for Drugmaker Actelion
Pharma: Eli Lilly’s Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Fails in Large Trial
Industrials: Deere signals farming equipment downturn near an end
Retail: Black Friday online sales are about to hit an all-time high — here are the top-selling items
Retail: Online Black Friday Sales Gain on Cyber Monday
Retail: Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon

Technology
Solar-Panel Roads to Be Built on Four Continents Next Year
DeepMind has hired AI safety experts to protect us from dangerous machine

Offbeat
What to Do Now, Before the Tax on Capital Gains Is Cut
Our Favorite Gadgets: Best Tech Gifts 2016
The polar vortex is shifting — and it's bad news for winter on the East Coast (BI)
Perils of Climate Change Could Swamp Coastal Real Estate

  Nov 24

Markets
Sectors Go Wild: S&P 500 Correlations Crumble
Q&A With Jack Bogle: ‘We’re in the Middle of a Revolution’
OPEC’s Latest Headache: Russian Reluctance to Cut Oil Output

Central banks
Trump Looks to Put Stamp on Fed in First Months of Presidency
Inside the Fed’s November Minutes: The Annotated Meeting | Minutes

US
U.S. factory, confidence data brighten economic outlook
Soaring Consumer Confidence: Are Americans Happy It's Trump, or Just Happy It's Over?
Data shows U.S. economy strengthening on eve of Trump presidency
Atlanta Fed leaves U.S. fourth-quarter GDP growth view at 3.6 percent

Europe
Angela Merkel starts re-election bid as counterpoint to Trump

Emerging
Pakistan says China to make extra $8.5 billion investments in rail, energy

US politics I
Trump’s Promise of Energy Jobs Clashes With Labor Shortage
How a Trump Infrastructure Bank Could Soak Taxpayers
Trump chooses Nikki Haley for U.N. ambassador
Carson talks with Trump team, says he can make 'inner cities great'

US politics II
Donald Trump’s Demand for Love
Trump Would Have a Hard Time Divesting His Businesses — Even If He Wanted To
Trump puts new focus on US constitution’s emoluments clause
Trump won with lowest minority vote in decades, fueling divisions
The revenge of the 'Oxy electorate' helped fuel Trump's election upset

Geopolitics & terrorism
Why Putin hates America
Iran warns of retaliation if U.S. breaches nuclear deal

Industries & companies
Financials: Big banks' relationship with Dodd-Frank: it's complicated
Health Care: Trump Health-Care Plans Trouble Industry, Jefferies Survey Finds

Offbeat
Siberian Snow Theory Points to an Early and Cold Winter in U.S.
Investment Funds Get Millions to Stay in Connecticut

  Nov 23

Markets
Dow Tops 19000 for First Time
These Charts Show That Trump Is Bringing the 1990s Back to Markets
Investors Have Hit the Pause Button on a Number of 'Trump Trades'
EM stocks get reprieve from ‘Trump tantrum’
Steven A. Cohen Makes Move Into Index Funds
SOCIETE GENERALE: Get ready for euro-dollar parity
OPEC to debate oil output cut next week but Iraq, Iran hesitate

Central banks
Wall Street Bets $2.1 Trillion That U.S. Rates Will Rise
Money Markets: Traders see U.S. rate hike as a sure thing in December
European Firms Take ECB’s Cheap Cash, but Don’t Spend It

Global
New U.N. chief says politicians are failing 'losers of globalization'
Trump sinks Asia trade pact, opening the way for China to lead
TPP ‘has no meaning’ without US, says Shinzo Abe
China Touts Its Own Trade Pact as U.S.-Backed One Withers

US
U.S. existing home sales hit more than 9-1/2-year high
Deutsche Bank: Trump Could Push the U.S. Economy and Stock Markets to New Records

Europe
Eurozone consumer confidence rides to 2016 high
Matteo Renzi’s reform fails to resonate in Italy’s poor south
Matteo Renzi: Italy cannot take in 155,000 migrants again next year
François Fillon is an opponent Marine Le Pen will fear

US politics I
Trump ditches political rulebook in 24-hour flurry
Trump Can't Shut Federal Agencies. But He Can Turn Them Off.
Trump’s Day One Vow Can Alter Energy Rules But Not Market Forces
What role for the workers in Trump’s American factory revival?

US politics II
Exclusive Interview: How Jared Kushner Won Trump The White House
Jared Kushner took a very Silicon Valley approach to running the Trump campaign
Trump Meets With New York Times Journalists, Executives
"Economic Nationalist" Steve Bannon’s Plan to Fix America: Part I
Trump condemns alt-right gathering in Washington

US politics III
Trump says keeping 'open mind' on climate change
Trump Dumps Pledge to Prosecute Clinton as He Refines Agenda
Trump Raises Prospect of Keeping Ties to His Firms
TRUMP: I was 'never a fan of the Electoral College,' would 'rather do the popular vote'
Trump’s Foundation Engaged in Self-Dealing, IRS Filing Shows

Geopolitics
China Has Warned of Retaliation If U.S. Levies Tariffs
Obama Warns Trump on North Korea Threat
Exclusive: U.S. grants Airbus license to sell 106 planes to Iran

Offbeat
World's skewed distribution of wealth in a single graphic
Financial Planners Play Therapist to Paralyzed Liberals
North Pole temperature rise increases climate fears

  Nov 22

Markets
Stocks Hit Trifecta of Closing Records
Small-Cap Stocks Among Big Winners Following Election
Junk-Bond Buyers Bullish on Trump Victory

Central banks
Boost to infrastructure spending could help Fed, says Fischer
Draghi Says Recovery Is Still Reliant on ECB Policy Support
ECB Fears Populist Backlash After Trump's Win-Sources

Globalization
Global Competition to Cut Corporate Taxes Heats Up
Trump says will quit Pacific trade deal on day one of presidency
Trump Poised to Pressure Mexico on Trade
Don't Bet On a Crash From a Trump Trade War
APEC leaders vow to fight protectionism, look to China on trade

US
Why Investors Shouldn't Get Overly Excited About a Trump Fiscal Boom
There's a problem with the conventional wisdom you're hearing about a Trump stimulus
Trump’s Offshore Cash Plan Will Benefit Investors Not Jobseekers

Europe
Sarkozy bows out as Fillon trounces French centre-right rivals
Marine Le Pen looms over a Trumpian world
EU’s New Bomb Is Ticking in the Netherlands

US politics I
After Years of Turmoil, Republican Tax Overhaul Picks Up Speed
Trump Calls for Day-One Executive Actions
Trump Turns Staid Process Into Spectacle as Aspirants Parade to His Door
Inside Donald Trump’s Economic Team, Two Very Different Views
Why Trump's Washington Loves 'Mad Dog' Mattis

US politics II
Donald Trump’s media summit was a ‘f—ing firing squad’
Meet Breitbart News, the site run by Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon
Twitter's alt-right purge could backfire
Google Search Results Can Lean Liberal, Study Finds
Alt-Right Exults in Donald Trump’s Election With a Salute: ‘Heil Victory’
The last Democratic president?
The End of Identity Liberalism

Geopolitics & terrorism
Trump faces fight over new ‘war on terror’
Putin says Russia will respond to NATO expansion: RIA
Obama Seeks to Bolster Iran Deal
Iran's Guards using Trump victory to claw back power

Industries & companies
Financials: Citigroup heads Financial Stability Board’s systemic risk list
Financials: For Analysts, Trump Can Literally Make Everything Great Again
Tech: Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Sessions

Offbeat
The Climate Change Skeptics Are Taking Over
Affluenza Anonymous: Rehab for the Young, Rich, and Addicted
Japan Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Near Fukushima
Reckoning With ‘The Big One’ in California—and It Just Got Bigger

  Nov 21

Stocks
Small-Cap Rally Has Legs
As Bonds Fade, So Does Consumer Staples’ Allure
Tom Lee: This market rotation was already happening—the election just supercharged it

Bonds & currencies
Bonds Suddenly Look Like a Bargain
Is the Rush Out of Bonds Overdone?
Looking for a Haven? Try Junk Bonds
Taming Federal Debt: The Case for 100-Year Bonds
Dollar Parity Is in Sight for Euro

Oil
Iran Optimistic on OPEC Production Cuts After Barkindo Visit
U.S. Oil Drillers Roaring Back to Life

Industries & companies
Autos: Blindsided by Trump Tweet, UAW Meets With Ford on SUV Plan
Autos: Ford’s Kentucky Pivot Is an Olive Branch to Trump
Autos: Ford Move, Cited as Victory by Trump, Has No Effect on U.S. Jobs
Financials: Insurer AIG in mortgage lending push
Materials: Rio adviser’s links to Guinea president raise bribery questions
Tech: Do Tech Stars Under Obama Face Slump Under Trump?
Tech: Tech Stocks Sell Off, but Future Looks Brighter

Central banks
Fed's Powell says Asian economies should boost domestic demand | Speech

US
Mortgage Rates Hit 17-Month High

Europe
Next Markets Wild Card: Italy’s Referendum
Italy’s referendum holds the key to the future of the euro
Merkel to Stand for Fourth Term as German Chancellor

Emerging
China Says It Will Continue Working on Trade Pacts
Dollar’s Rapid Gain Triggers Angst in Emerging Markets

US politics I
Trump’s Latest Staff Choices Reflect Campaign’s Firebrand Theme
Here's who Trump has appointed to senior leadership positions
Trump Turns to His Right Flank to Fill National Security Posts
With National Security Choices, Trump Builds Team to Bulldoze Status Quo
Trump's CIA pick supports domestic surveillance, opposes Iran deal
Ex-General and Critic of Islam to Help Guide Trump in White House
Jeff Sessions, as Attorney General, Could Overhaul Department He’s Skewered
Sessions unlikely to go easy on corporate crime
Steve Bannon Says He Is an ‘Economic Nationalist’ Not ‘White Nationalist’

US politics II
Trump's honeymoon with Republicans could end as policy differences emerge
Republican Lawmakers Eye Freeze on Obama Regulations
Trump Climate Denial Catalyzes the World

Geopolitics
Iran to Ship Heavy Water Out of Country to Ease Nuclear Conflict
China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals
Pacific Rim nations are scrambling for new free-trade options in the Trump era
Pope decries 'epidemic of animosity' against immigrants, other faiths

Offbeat
The Bitter Feud Behind the Law That Could Keep Jared Kushner Out of the White House

  Nov 19

Markets
Ed Yardeni: The bond vigilantes are ‘back – as zombies!’
Trump's Made Equities Great Again, as Investors Flee Bonds
Why Surging Stocks May Not Mean the Economy Trusts Trump
Trump Is Making Bond Markets Nervous
OPEC moves closer to oil output deal as Iran gets new offer

Central banks
US Treasury yields hit new highs on Dudley remarks
Fed’s Bullard Says Trump Policies May Improve U.S. Productivity
FRB-NY: The Final Crisis Chronicle: The Panic of 1907 and the Birth of the Fed

US
U.S. Consumer Prices Rose in October
The Daily Shot: Inflation is Coming… And Here’s Why
Ritholtz: Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing Debt
A surge in U.S. deportations could swamp an overtaxed system

Europe
Next Wild Card for Markets: Italy’s Constitutional Referendum
Final Polls Show Renzi’s Referendum Heading for Defeat in Italy
French presidential primary vote turns into three-man battle
Rise of Populism Tops Anxiety List at Frankfurt Banking Meeting
Tweet: "Next big votes to watch?
German finance minister sees no room for euro zone fiscal stimulus

Emerging
Hot China house prices cool in October as curbs on speculation bite
China Presses Tech Firms to Police the Internet
The Emerging Markets' Dollar Problem

US politics I
Trump picks hardliners to head DoJ and CIA
Jeff Sessions Tapped as President-Elect Trump’s Attorney General
Donald Trump Offers Michael Flynn Role as National Security Adviser
Trump Said to Pick Kansas Lawmaker Pompeo as CIA Chief
In Jared Kushner, Trump finds a kindred spirit
Ivanka Trump sat in on landmark talks with Japan's prime minister

US politics II
Trump Says Ford Called to Say It's Keeping SUV Plant in Kentucky
Even Trump Is a Keynesian
Trump Can't Keep His Immigration Promises

US politics III
President-elect Trump nears settlement in Trump University lawsuit
Breitbart: National Public Radio Falsely Links Breitbart to White Separatists
California’s Democrats Are Ready for Political War
The Glory Days of Elizabeth Warren’s CFPB Are Numbered

Geopolitics
With Trump win, China looks to seize Asia free trade leadership
Abe Convinced Japan-Bashing Trump ‘Is a Leader We Can Trust’
Fear of Putin and a Baltic War Intensifies With Trump’s Victory

Industries & companies
Autos: Volkswagen cuts jobs closely after emissions-scandal settlement
Consumer: NIKE, Inc. Announces 13 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend
Tech: Salesforce soars on big earnings beat
Tech: Apple could make iPhones in US in future: sources

Offbeat
Romer, The Rebel Economist Who Blew Up Macroeconomics
Trump's attorney general pick is bad news for legal marijuana

  Nov 18

Markets
Why Bond Vigilantes Are Stirring in Age of Trump: QuickTake Q&A
Ten-Year Treasury Yield’s Surge to 2.3% Vindicates Bond Bears
China’s renminbi hits 8-year low

Central banks
Yellen Says Fed Interest Rate Hike Could Come ‘Relatively Soon’ | Testimony
YELLEN: I plan to serve out my term
In Surprise Move, Bank of Japan to Buy Unlimited Bonds at Fixed Rates

US
FRB-ATL GDP Now
US housing starts jump to a 9-year high
Confidence rebounds for wealthy investors after U.S. election: study
In Maine’s Tight Job Market, Businesses Look to Immigrants
Small Businesses Are Living Longer—But Also Staying Smaller
Divorce in U.S. Plunges to 35-Year Low

Europe
Europe at risk of collapse; France, Germany must lead - French PM
Populist Tide Puts Merkel on the Defensive
Italy Inc. Backs Premier Renzi’s Crucial Reform Vote
Goldman Sachs just presented its doomsday Brexit scenario

US politics I
Trump Flouts Traditions Heading Into an Office Defined by Them
Trump team toughens rules on White House lobbyists
Mike Pence to GOP Lawmakers: I’m Your Link to Donald Trump
Trump to Meet With Romney for Potential Secretary of State Pick
Pew: Behind Trump’s win in rural white America: Women joined men in backing him
Senate Democrats’ Surprising Strategy: Trying to Align With Trump
What Will Happen to H-1B Skilled-Worker Visas Under Donald Trump?

US politics II
'It was arrogance' — Clinton staffers explain how she lost key battleground states
Clinton urges renewed 'fight for values'
‘American Democracy Is Bigger Than Any One Person,’ Obama Says
The fact fake news 'outperformed' real news on Facebook proves it's wildly out of control

Geopolitics
Trump meeting with Japan's Abe shrouded in confusion
The Scary Reality of Trump's Promises to Israel
Obama Warns Trump Against Cutting Harmful Deals With Putin

Industries & companies
Airlines: A Trade War With China Would Be Bad News for Boeing
Financials: JPMorgan to pay $200m-plus fine for hiring ‘princelings’
Retail: Bezos Invests Billions to Make Amazon a Top e-Commerce Player in India
Retail: Walmart beats on earnings, thanks to the internet

Gig Economy
Dudley: Opening Remarks at the Evolution of Work Conference
Brainard: The "Gig" Economy: Implications of the Growth of Contingent Work
Pew: Gig Work, Online Selling and Home Sharing
Is Growth in the Gig Economy Stalling Out?

Offbeat
Stephen Hawking: Humans only have about 1,000 years left
Donald Trump Digs In at His Tower, Grinding Fifth Ave. to a Halt
How to talk to kids about President Trump
Bob Dylan Says He’ll Skip Nobel Ceremony (He’s Busy)

  Nov 17

Markets
Dow is outperforming S&P, Nasdaq in a year when all three are positive
Yardeni Video: Trump's Election Raises Stimulus Expectations
Yuan’s Slide Is Tied More to Economics Than to Trump Win
Unmoored From Reality: DryShips Halted After 1,500% Post-Election Rally
GOLDMAN: Trump is bad news for the world economy

Central banks
Fed Rate-Hike Odds Approach 100% in Anticipation of Trumponomics
Yellen in the hot seat for what's set to be 1st congressional debate on Trump stimulus
What a Trump-Branded Federal Reserve Might Look Like
Fed’s Kashkari Says Election Hasn’t Changed Economic Outlook Yet
America’s on Track to Export a Record Volume of Shale Gas

US
U.S. manufacturing sector stabilizing; producer prices tame
The $19.8 Trillion Hurdle Facing Higher U.S. Inflation
Trumpflation: Not Now, Maybe Later
US protectionist anti-globalization is similar to Great Depression

Europe
After Trump and Brexit, All Eyes Are on Italian Referendum

China
China Holdings of U.S. Treasuries Decline to Lowest Since 2012
In Trump’s China, Industrial Subsidies Loom Large

Japan
Abe calls for wage rises to boost Japanese economy

US politics
What Trump's chief adviser Steve Bannon believes
Trump’s Son-in-Law Could Get Key White House Role
Trump Team Takes Another Look at an ‘Infrastructure Bank’
Reversing Rule by Regulation
Hensarling: GOP Wants to End Rules on Retirement Advice, Payday Loans
Trump’s Team Makes Overtures to Democrats
Schumer, McConnell elected top leaders in U.S. Senate
Kerry Predicts Trump Won’t Slow Efforts to Fight Climate Change

Geopolitics
Abe meeting will give early hints of Trump’s Asia strategy
US urged to ban acquisitions by Chinese state-owned companies

Cyber-security
NSA CHIEF: Nation-state made 'conscious effort' to sway the election
German security head warns of election interference from Russia

Industries & companies
Financials: Investment banks’ profits driven by debt trading
Telecom: AT&T Deal to Test Business Climate Under Trump

Offbeat
Three Trump Buildings in NYC to Be Renamed in Nod to Residents
When Trump Went to 21 Club for a Burger, I Sat at the Next Table

  Nov 16

Markets
The World's Bond Vigilantes Are Back in the Saddle
Planes, Trains and Skepticism: Analysts Grow Cool on Infrastructure Rally
The head of the SEC will step down at the end of the Obama administration
OPEC, Russia Expand Diplomatic Push to Secure Oil-Cuts Deal
Soros Sells Off Gold ETF, Scoops Up Energy and Emerging Markets

Central banks
Here's how Trump could control the Federal Reserve
The Next Great Debate at the Fed Will Be All About the 'Monetary Offset'
Fed won't be easily swayed from December rate hike: Rosengren | Speech
Fed Governor Tarullo Sees Reasons for Caution in Lifting Interest Rates
Fischer: Is There a Liquidity Problem Post-Crisis?

Global
Populism Takes Over the World
Bridgewater’s Dalio sees "major reversal"for global economy
Climate change action 'unstoppable' despite Trump: U.N.'s Ban

US
U.S. October retail sales beat expectations, prior month revised up
Wage Growth Is Galloping Higher at Its Fastest Pace in Nearly Eight Years
U.S. Import Prices Firming
Trouble Brewing in Commercial Real Estate
FRB-SL: Auto Debt Continues to Soar
FRB-SF: Job-to-Job Transitions in an Evolving Labor Market

China
China Pumps the Brakes on U.S. Dealmaking After Trump Win

Trump I: Winners
With Priebus, Ryan’s Speakership Has Direct Channel to Trump
Trump’s Choice of Stephen Bannon Is Nod to Anti-Washington Base
Trump's team seeks top-secret clearance for his children: CBS News

Trump II: Losers
If Dems lose ONE more legislature, GOP could push Amendments unopposed!
The decimation of the Democratic Party, visualized
Pelosi leadership under threat from Democrats’ recriminations
Soros bands with donors to resist Trump, 'take back power'

Geopolitics
Obama will reassure Europe that Trump is on board with NATO
Germany is suddenly much more important to maintaining the current Western order
Asia Trade Focus Shifts From U.S. to China-Led Accord
U.S. Workers to Lose in China Trade War
Putin seeks improved US ties in call with Trump
Russia strikes Syria hours after Putin-Trump call
Saudi Arabia warns Trump on blocking oil imports

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford CEO Warns of Big Impact From Proposed 35% Tariff
Financials: A Radical New Thought: Banks Are Growth Stocks
Tech: Students solve Facebook's fake-news problem in 36 hours
Tech: Apple iPhones could be hit if Trump imposes a 45 percent tariff on China exports

  Nov 15

Markets
At Long Last: The Earnings Recession Is Finally Over
The Trump Trade Is Getting Out of Hand: Buy Bonds
Fidelity’s $100 Billion Manager Says Rate Spike May Be Overdone
Henry Kaufman says Trump will help kill 30-year bond rally
Era of Low Interest Rates Hammers Millions of Pensions Around World
Oil pinned near three-month lows as gloom grows over OPEC
Jim Rogers: Buy Russia after Trump win

Europe
EU Plans to Hold Firm on Global Issues in Wake of U.S. Election
EU Meets to Rethink Defense Options Under Trump Presidency
ECB warns on protectionism and political risk after Trump victory
PM May says to be 'unashamedly pro-business' as UK leaves EU

China
China plans early retirements to trim bloated state payrolls
China revives ‘comrade’ in drive for Communist party discipline
China data point to steadier economy for now, but Trump victory adds to risks
China will retaliate 'tit-for-tat' if Trump follows through with trade threats
China-U.S. Economic Ties Run Deeper Than Official Estimates, a New Report Says

Japan
Japan third-quarter GDP growth accelerates on exports, domestic outlook weak
BOJ's Kuroda warns of risks to hitting inflation goal | Speech

Trump I: Transition
Priebus Named Trump’s Chief of Staff, Bannon as Top Strategist
Ryan Expected to Keep His Speakership
Giuliani, Bolton Are Leading Picks for Secretary of State
Obama Ready to Speed Work With Trump’s Team
Trump’s Jacksonian Revolt

Trump II: Winners & losers
The Places That Made Donald Trump President
Why Hillary Clinton lost 2016 election
Silicon Valley's Secessionist Fever Dream
Actually, Democrats, You Don't Need Those White Men
How US voters swing between blue and red every 8 years
Stelter: Why it's 'soul searching' time for the media

Geopolitics
Iran warns it will not accept changes to nuclear deal
Israeli ministers advance law legalising outpost settlements
Once critical, Gulf executives want to do business with Trump
Obama’s final foreign trip a ‘group therapy’ session
Obama Says Trump Told Him He Supports U.S. Commitment to NATO
Trump team plays down fears of US trade war with China
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the art of a deal with Russia

Industries & companies
Consumer: San Francisco took a stand against soda — should terrify Coke and Pepsi
Manufacturing: How U.S. Manufacturing Is About to Get Smarter
Mining: Freeport-McMoRan chief vows to complete debt reduction plan
Mining: Mining Has Reasons for Optimism and They’re Not All Donald Trump
Pharma: Pharma's Not Off the Hook for High Drug Prices
Tech: Samsung to Buy Auto-Tech Supplier for $8 Billion

  Nov 14

Markets
Trump Victory Sparks a Sharp Rally. What's Next?
Investor repositioning under Trump — the big questions
Prominent investors adjust portfolios after US election

Stocks & bonds
Infrastructure Stocks Overheat
Top-Yielding Stocks Aren’t Top Bets Anymore
What Explains the Surge in Fannie/Freddie Shares?
Where to Research Trump-Era Stocks
Gundlach: Bond Yields Could Hit 6% in Five Years

Commodities
Copper has best week in five years
Trump’s Promises Fuel Volatility in Metals Markets

Trump I: Policies
Trump Nears Chief of Staff Selection
Dimon approach signals Trump is eager to reconnect Washington and Wall St
Trump Says He Is Willing to Keep Parts of Health Law
Full Repeal of Dodd-Frank Isn’t Main Focus of Trump Transition
Retirement Policy Under Trump? Unclear, but There Are Clues
Ryan Downplays Deportation in Trump-Era Congress Agenda
Trump softens promise of border wall, says parts could be fence
Trump's Tax Plan May Encourage Dynastic Wealth

Trump II: Opponents
Trump and the Fall of Liberalism
Trump Advisers Urge Obama to Call Off ‘Professional’ Protesters
Clinton Attributes FBI Letters as Factor in Election Loss
Bank Bailouts May Have Tipped the Election
California, as Clinton Territory, Finds Itself a Political Outlier
President-elect Trump's Sunday morning tweetstorm at the New York Times

Trump III: Globalization
Goodbye, globalization
Obama Administration Gives Up on Pacific Trade Deal
Obama Defends EU, NATO Ahead of Europe Visit
Trump and Mexico: The wall that appals
Marine Le Pen Says She And Donald Trump Are Building "A New World"
Turkey Turns Tables With Warning U.S. May Be Unsafe for Tourists

US economy
GDP, Inflation and Interest Rates Forecast to Rise Under Trump Presidency
Tenets of Trumponomics: The Good and the Bad
Cities, States Rush to Borrow Ahead of Trump’s Promised Building Boom

China
China Positioned to Gain Global Sway After Trump Win
China adopts a tough cyber-security law

Emerging
Emerging Markets Are Down Hard but Not yet Out
The world economy Coming up Trumps
How Emerging Markets Will Fare in the Trump Era

Industries & companies
Autos: Toyota in $3.4 Billion Corrosion Deal
Banks: High-tech heists highlight growing digital challenge banks face
Insurance: Insurers Hope Under Trump They Are Deemed Less Important
Tech: Will Trump Declare War on Technology Companies?
Tech: Silicon Valley frets over foreign worker crackdown

Offbeat
Donald Trump as Nixon’s Heir
Russia’s Trump fans: Our American cousin
What You’ll Tell Your Kids About The Election Results

  Nov 12

Trump I: Markets
Trump’s Win Fuels Bets on Inflation
Dow Record Comes in Market Radically Polarized by Trump Victory
Trump’s Victory Bodes Well for Investors — for Now
Donald Trump Win Has Investors Selling in Emerging Markets

Trump II: Industries & companies
Energy: Opec v Donald Trump: who is over a barrel?
Energy: Tesla’s Future in Trump’s World
Financials: U.S. consumer financial agency could be defanged under Trump
Pharma: Trump presidency could prove a salve for pharma merger deals
Pharma: What we know so far about what a Trump presidency means for the drug industry

Trump III: Policies
The Trump Administration Could Test Whether Deficits Help the Economy
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Faces Speed Bumps
Repealing Obamacare May Be Easy. Replacing It Won't Be.
The glaring flaw in Trump's health plan
Trump Shows Every Sign of Carrying Out Sweeping Immigration Crackdown
Trump Could Put Climate Change on Course for ‘Danger Zone’
The legacy of the 2011 debt ceiling fight is the biggest issue Trump will face on day one

Trump IV: The Fed
December Rate Hike on Track as ‘Nerdy’ Fed Avoids Politics
Trump May Play Unexpected Savior in Fed’s Escape from Zero Bound

Trump V: Geopolitics
Russia Cools ‘Excessive Optimism’ on U.S. Relations
Ukraine fears falling victim to Trump-Putin ‘grand bargain’
For China, Trump’s Style Brings Optimism Even as Rhetoric Bites
Trump’s Crackdown on China Set to Run Into Complex Reality
In China-U.S. Trade War, Trump Would Have Weapons
China Positioned to Gain Global Sway After Trump Win
Trump sees Japan's Abe as ally in push back against China
What Europe Hopes for, and Fears, From a Trump Presidency
Trump Faces Battle to Undo Iran Nuclear Deal

Trump VI: Transition
Official Website of President-Elect Donald J. Trump
Trump’s Transition Team Relies on a Mix of GOP Traditionalists and Outsiders
'Drain the swamp'? Trump's transition team is full of DC lobbyists and insiders
Trump Shuffles Transition Team, Making Mike Pence Chairman
Trump outreach to Dimon for Treasury job may fall on deaf ears

Trump VII: Democrats
Why is Trump making nice with Democrats? A theory
Chuck Schumer Prepares for His Next Challenge: Leading Senate Democrats
The Democratic Party is broken

Trump VIII: Winning
42 States Shifted to the Right in 2016
Sanders: Trump tapped into 'a simple truth' about Americans
7 charts show who propelled Trump to victory
The Women Who Helped Donald Trump to Victory
Trump’s voters were ‘hidden’ in plain sight

Trump IX: Les Mis
War Between Trump, Media Seen Escalating With Presidency’s Power
Anti-Trump protests continue for second day
Female Clinton Supporters Are Left Feeling Gutted
Judge tells Trump University litigants they would be wise to settle

Trump X: Offbeat
On Late Night, Comedians Grapple With Trump’s Victory
A woman in New York stumbled upon Hillary Clinton taking a hike

  Nov 11

Trump I: Transition
Trump’s Contract with the American Voter
Trump To Take Office with More Power Than Any Republican President Since 1928
Trump Victory Starts New Era for GOP
Fractured Republicans come together in face of Trump triumph
Trump’s Victory Is Met With Shock Across a Wide Political Divide
The Trump Opportunity
Mitch McConnell laid out five priorities for the new administration
Trump promised to repeal Obamacare. Now what?
Trump Outlines Health Plan, From Obamacare Repeal to Abortion
Trump Can Keep Immigration Promises Without Congress

Trump II: Team
Don't assume Trump will have a cabinet full of misfits
Trump’s Financial Advisory Team Stocked With Wall Streeters
Trump Team Considering Dimon for Treasury Secretary, CNBC Says
Trump Talks Unity With Ryan, McConnell After Rocky Campaign

Trump III: Deregulation
Investors exuberant as Trump signals shift from austerity era
Trump Expected to Seek Deep Cuts in Business Regulations
Donald Trump’s Transition Team: We Will ‘Dismantle’ Dodd-Frank
Trump’s Transition Team Pledges to Dismantle Dodd-Frank Act
Wall Street Bonus Rules Seen as Urgent Ahead of Trump Takeover
Donald Trump Victory Casts Clouds Over Fiduciary Rule
Regulation buster Trump takes aim at the EPA
Obama’s Environmental Legacy Is Up in Smoke
Trump victory breathes life into Keystone XL pipeline

Trump IV: The Fed
Donald Trump Not Seeking Janet Yellen’s Resignation, Economic Adviser Says
Era of Low Interest Rates More Likely to End With Trump
Trump Victory Could Prompt Fed to Raise Rates More Quickly

Trump V: Wall Street
US chief executives write open letter to Trump seeking reassurances
Blankfein Says Trump Infrastructure Commitment Good for Growth
Stan Druckenmiller is 'very optimistic' about the economy
RAY DALIO: 'There is much more that we don't know than we do know'
Dealmakers say Donald Trump will be good for domestic M&A

Trump VI: China, Russia, & Middle East
Donald Trump’s Win Underscores Divide in Global Economic Order
Trump Rides a Wave of Fury That May Damage Global Prosperity
Trump's Win May Be Asia's Loss
Trump’s Vow to Target China’s Currency Could Be First Step to Trade War
China state media warns Trump against isolationism, calls for status quo
China hawk or isolationist? Asia awaits the real Donald Trump
China shouldn't be too worried about a President Trump
Trump Could Forge New Ties With Russia
Russia Says It Was in Contact With Trump’s Team During Campaign
Trump election puts Iran nuclear deal on shaky ground
Victory Causes ‘Serious Concerns’ in Middle East

Trump VII: Europe & Mexico
After Trump and Brexit, populist tsunami threatens European mainstream
Analysis: Europe Braces for Shock Waves
Merkel's conservatives warn of Trump effect in Germany
After Trump victory, France braces for possible surprise in 2017
Hungary's PM thinks Trump's election marks the end of 'liberal non-democracy'
For Mexico, a Long List of Dangers Accompany Trump’s Presidency
Win Goes Down Hard in Mexico
Donald Trump’s Nafta Plan Would Confront Globalized Auto Industry

Trump VIII: Markets
Market panic attacks don’t last long
Investors think America may be the only winner under President Trump
The All-Powerful Bond Market Is Getting Rocked by Trump
‘Trumpflation’ risk rattles bond markets
Trump Victory Wipes $337 Billion Off Market as Global Bonds Drop
Donald Trump Is Actually Making Wall Street Strategists Look Smart
Icahn Left Trump Victory Party to Bet $1 Billion on Stocks

Trump IX: Industries & companies
Trump victory: corporate winners and losers
Why Bank Investors Are Predicting a Trump Windfall
Hillary Clinton’s defeat provides antidote for US drugmakers
State of the Art: Silicon Valley Reels After Trump’s Election
The Seattle Times: Trump impact: How will Amazon fare?

Trump X: Winning
Trump shredded Clinton's electoral firewall
Trump’s Data Team Saw a Different America
Pew: Behind Trump's victory: Divisions by race, gender and education
The Voters Who Gave Trump the White House
Donald Trump’s Victory Was Built on Unique Coalition of White Voters
How Trump’s Coalition Coalesced
A small town in Ohio holds clues to Trump's victory
Exit polls show Clinton underperformed with black and Hispanic voters
Americans may have just crushed a voter-turnout record
What This Election Taught Us About Millennial Voters
Some blame Facebook for Trump's surprising victory
Pew: Why Electoral College wins are bigger than popular vote ones

Trump XI: Democrats
At Times, Trump May Tap Unlikely Ally in Congress: Chuck Schumer
Bernie Sanders says he'll work with Trump on working class issues
Elizabeth Warren Urges Democrats to Hear Voters’ Call for Change in Washington
Warren Says She Would Work With Trump on Bank-Industry Policies
Summers Urges Trump to Shift Focus From ‘Ranting’ to Governing

Trump XII: Media
News Outlets Wonder Where the Predictions Went Wrong
New York Times public editor: Why we were wrong
Investors.com: The Real Reason the Media Got This Election All Wrong
'Hatred wins': Newspapers around the world are in shock over Trump upset
For Stephen Colbert, a Very Uncomfortable Election Night
Social media alone understood the Donald Trump story
Those Who Predicted Trump’s Win
Pew: Why 2016 election polls missed their mark

Trump XIII: Les Misérables
After Trump victory, ‘not my president’ becomes liberal rallying cry
America on Edge: MoveOn Organizes Anti-Trump Protests Around Country
Thousands Protest Trump Win Around U.S.
Colleges Try to Comfort Students After Trump Victory
'Anxious and fearful' students demand day off to cry about Trump
Celebrities react to Donald Trump's presidential victory with shock and horror
People in California are calling for a 'Calexit' from the US in the wake of Trump's win
What is 'Calexit' and how can California secede from the US?

Trump XIV: Offbeat
Canada's immigration website just crashed

  Nov 10

Trump I: US politics
Transcript: Donald Trump’s Victory Speech
The Next Showdown Is Trump the Brand vs Trump the President
Republican Leaders Target Sweeping Changes After Election Day Triumph
Trump Poised to Tilt Supreme Court
Trump’s Pledge to Repeal Health Law Carries Risks

Trump II: US economy
Donald Trump can be very good for the US economy
The economic consequences of Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s Win Gives GOP Fuel to Slash Taxes
Trump Election Upset Could Undo Regulation on Commerce
SEC Expected to Ease Postcrisis Rules in Donald Trump Administration
Silicon Valley Braces for Uncertainty After Trump’s Victory

Trump III: Geopolitics
Trump’s Victory Portends New Geopolitical Climate
Donald Trump Can Leverage U.S. Economy to Remake Global Trade
Donald Trump Win to Upend Trade Policy
Trump victory could spell defeat for EU-US trade deal
Putin Wonders If Trump Win Might Actually Be Too Good to Be True
In Trump Win, China Hopes for U.S. Retreat
Trump Victory Causes ‘Serious Concerns’ in Middle East
Europe’s Populists Hail Trump’s Win

Clinton
Clinton Concedes: ‘This Is Painful, And It Will Be For a Long Time’
White House Won’t Rule Out Pardon to Protect Clinton From Trump

Markets
Stocks Rally After Overnight Tumult
Flight to safety unwinds in wake of Trump victory
European markets actually had a great day despite Trump's shock victory
Trump Day-One Winners and Losers Pile Up Across the Globe
Drugmakers Jump, Hospitals Plunge in Aftermath of Trump Win
Bank Stocks Surge on Hope Trump Cuts Regulatory Load
Companies Weigh Impact of Donald Trump Win
Manufacturers: Weighing Infrastructure Boost Against Protectionist Pledges
Look for yield plays after Trump shock fades for markets

Central banks
Fed’s Path to Rate Hike Clouded by Volatility-Spurring Trump Win
Trump can quickly put his stamp on the Federal Reserve

Offbeat
These 23 Celebrities Said They'll Leave The Country If Trump Wins

  Nov 9

Trump I
PRESIDENT TRUMP
It Is Time for Us to Come Together, Says Victorious Trump
Donald Trump Is Elected President in Stunning Repudiation of the Establishment
Donald Trump’s Victory Promises to Upend the International Order
Donald Trump Rode to Power in the Role of the Common Man
Meet Trump's Cabinet-in-waiting
Seven Donald Trump policies that could change the US

Trump II
Why Trump won
How Trump won Florida
Rural Vote Fuels Trump; Clinton Loses Urban Grip
'This was a whitelash against a changing country'
Trump’s Unthinkable Victory Is a Tonic for Disaffected Americans
Rural Vote Fuels Trump; Clinton Loses Urban Grip
In Exit Polls, Voters Show a Deep Hunger for Change
Demography Slays the Democrats
Fed up with Washington, Trump's 'deplorables' shake up the elite
Capital Journal: ‘Deplorables’ Rise Up to Reshape America
5 takeaways from an unthinkable night

Trump III
Republicans defy predictions and keep control of Congress
Republicans, Buoyed by Trump’s Performance, Keep Control of Senate
GOP’s Senate Victory Sets Stage for Trump High Court, Agenda
Donald Trump’s victory is a mandate to blow up Washington
Ryan dismisses talk his speakership is in danger

Trump IV
How did everyone get it so wrong?
News Media Yet Again Misreads America’s Complex Pulse
Newspaper covers show shock of Trump's upset victory
French far-right leader Le Pen congratulates Donald Trump
IAN BREMMER: A Trump win makes the US a big loser internationally
FARAGE: 'I thought Brexit was big, but this is going to be even bigger'

Trump V
World reacts to Trump’s win: allies dismayed, populists delighted
Anxious World Confronts the Reality of President Trump
‘Brexit Plus’ Isn’t So Far-Fetched Now
Backs against the wall: Trump victory casts pall over Mexico
‘I Feel the Hatred.’ Mexicans Reel in Shock After Trump Victory
Russia's Putin congratulates Trump on election win

Clinton & friends
FOR CLINTON, A MONUMENTAL UPSET AND STUNNING END
Team Hillary lands on the wrong side of history
Inside the loss Clinton saw coming
Shock, anger consume women at Clinton headquarters
Obama suffers brutal rebuke as America votes Trump
REPORT: President Obama calls Trump to congratulate him on his win
'A TERRIFYING NIGHT': Paul Krugman goes on epic tweetstorm
Axelrod: Election a 'primal scream'
Plouffe: 'Never been as wrong on anything in my life'
Wall Street elite stunned at Trump triumph

Markets
Market Turmoil Starts Easing as Investors Weigh Trump Victory
Several Markets Are Having Their Biggest Moves Since Brexit
Trump's Victory Is Being Felt in the Most Far-Flung of Markets
The price of bitcoin is rocketing on Trump's shock win
U.S. Businesses Face Uncertainty
US chief executives write open letter to Trump seeking reassurances

Oil
OPEC Warns Oil Prices Will Stay Low for Longer
Oil demand might peak in just over a decade, says Opec
After Pledging Cuts, OPEC Countries Pump Record Amounts of Oil
Big Oil Slowly Adapts to a Warming World

Central banks
Trump win casts doubt on Fed's plans to hike interest rates
Donald Trump isn't crazy to attack the Fed
On election day, Fed official urges U.S. fiscal investment
Fed’s Evans Lacks Confidence That Inflation Will Reach 2% Target

US
The U.S. Layoff Rate Fell to a Record Low in September, But Hiring Also Declined
Office Pileup Gets Worse in Houston

Industries & companies
Autos: Hertz Stock Falls by Half After Guidance Gets Hacked
Financials: Leading US subprime lender’s shares plunge nearly 40%
Homebuilders: D.R. Horton Shares Slide as New Orders Disappoint
Industrials: Johnson Controls Swings to a Loss
Retail: CVS Warns of Prescriptions Shift, Shares Tumble

Technology
Latest Robots Lend a Helping Arm at Factories

Offbeat
Recreational marijuana is now legal in California
Earth Just Experienced the Hottest Five Years on Record

  Nov 8

Markets
Dow Jumps 371 Points After FBI Clears Clinton
Options Are Pricing In One of the Biggest Stock Moves on Record for the Election
Impact of Election Uncertainty Looks Set to Ease
Don’t Worry When the Stock Market Goes Crazy After Election
U.S. Election: Bonds Face Pain No Matter Who Wins

Oil
Opec risks handing US shale drillers a gift with cut
Iran Sets First Energy Deal With West Following Lifting of Sanctions

Central banks
Fed Isn’t Shifting the Goal Posts on Rates, Its Researchers Say
FRB-SL: How Do Central Banks Typically Control Inflation?
BOJ: Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting on September 20 and 21, 2016
BOJ: Supplementary Paper Series for the "Comprehensive Assessment" (3)

US
Consumer Credit Rose in September
Corporate Profits Perk Up but Caution Rules
US mortgage delinquencies fall to new post-crisis lows
Boeing’s Retiring Boomers Underscore Manufacturing Plight

Europe
Italy: Toxic Mix of Banks and Politics
May’s Indian Outreach Falters as Modi, Tata Play Hard to Get
French right calls for François Hollande’s impeachment

China
China is eating through its FX reserves at the fastest rate since January
China Ousts Finance Minister in Surprise Reshuffle
China Unveils Three Major Decisions Within Three Minutes
Commerce Department Launches Probes Into Chinese Steelmakers
China Doubles Down on Coal Despite Climate Pledge
China Weighs Giving Wall Street Banks More Access

US politics I
How Will Record Number of Early Voters Affect Results?
Fear of Donald Trump Helps Democrats Mobilize Hispanics
Jewish Voters, Prized in Swing State Florida, Tell What Drives Them
Could non-citizens decide the November election?
Republicans, Democrats vie for control of Congress on Tuesday
Control of the Senate Goes Down to the Wire
Schumer Sees Path to Senate Tax Deal With Clinton in White House

US politics II
Clinton's charity confirms Qatar's $1 million gift while she was at State Dept
Clinton directed her maid to print out classified materials
Inside Donald Trump’s Last Stand: An Anxious Nominee Seeks Assurance

Geopolitics &cyber-security
Washington Times: Inside the Ring: Russia holds large-scale nuclear war games
Under the Din of the Presidential Race Lies a Future Threat: Cyberwarfare
U.S. Govt. Hackers Ready to Hit Back If Russia Tries to Disrupt Election
FBI Warns Internet Online Attacks on Private Industry Will Continue
China’s New Cybersecurity Law Rattles Foreign Tech Firms

Technology
Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: Let a Robot Into Your Life
Samsung Tests Button for Improved AI Feature on Galaxy S8 Phone
Group Chat Emerges as the Hottest Thing in IT

Offbeat
Iran’s Latest Propaganda Tool: The Clinton-Trump Debates on Live TV

  Nov 7

Markets
Active Stockpickers Are Outpacing Passive Funds
Investor Angst Ratchets Up as Election Nears
Corporate Deal-Making Surges, for Good Reason
Bond Market at Epic Turning Point
Time to Buy REITs
Don’t Give Up on Junk Just Yet
Buffett’s Cash Soars to Record as Operating Profit Edges Higher

Oil
OPEC Needs Friends and a Miracle

Central banks
Fed’s Fischer says US nearing full employment
Another Reason for the Fed to Raise Rates

US
Economists React to the October Jobs Report: ‘A Big Positive for Income’
U.S. Trade Gap Shrank 9.9% in September

Europe
May Flies to India to Prepare for Trade Deal After Brexit

Emerging
Emerging Markets Roundtable
China’s Debt Bomb Is Ticking Louder
Even If Kremlin Doesn’t, Russian Stocks Win Fans

US politicsI
FBI says hasn't changed conclusion on Clinton's emails, ruling out investigation for now
FBI’s Comey faces formidable task restoring bureau’s standing
A New Movement in Liberal Economics That Could Shape Hillary Clinton’s Agenda
Hillary Clinton Appears to Gain Late Momentum on Surge of Latino Voters
Clinton Panic Over Deep-Blue Michigan
Two Words to End All Consideration of Voting for Trump
Thin Line Splits Donald Trump’s Politics and Businesses

US politicsII
Who Will Swing the Swing States?
What Happens If Nobody Wins the Presidency?
Election Day Is a Turning Point for Supreme Court
Trade’s Big Role in the Presidential Election

Geopolitics,terrorism, & cyber-security
U.S. Cuts North Korea Off From Banking System
Islamic State hits back in Mosul but faces new Raqqa front
Russia Aims to Disrupt Other Western Elections, U.S. Says

Offbeat
'Trump' locks lips with alleged conspirators and makes up with 'Clinton' on 'SNL'
How a Killer Opioid Moved From Lab to Scourge

  Nov 5 Markets
S&P 500 Falls for Ninth Session in Longest Losing Streak Since 1980
Bond Traders Aren’t Worried About the Election; Should We Listen to Them?
SEC to ETFs: Who Are Your Market Makers?

Central banks
Hilsenrath: Stage Set for December Rate Rise
Fed's Fischer says labor market strong, Fed could overshoot goals | Speech
Fed’s Lockhart Says Bar High for Not Hiking Rates Next Month | Speech
World Bank's Top Economist Urges Countries to Let Economies Run Hotter

US
Payrolls in U.S. Rose by 161,000 in October, Wages Accelerate
Strong Wage Growth Highlights Steady Labor-Market Gains
Special Report: U.S. manufacturing economy fails employers and workers
U.S. trade deficit hits one-and-a-half year low on rising exports
San Francisco to Turn Much Public Housing Over to Private Owners

Europe
May Tries to Assure European Leaders Over Brexit Plans
Europe's Housing Market Is Simmering, Not Bubbling

China
Chinese Investors Buying Up Bitcoin as Yuan Falls

US politics
This Election Will End. The Mental Damage May Not
Early Voting Data Shows Who’s Turning Out
GOP Lawmakers Voice Resistance to a Clinton Administration
Comey’s Legacy Bruised as FBI Chief Faces Fire Over Clinton Case
Comey has long history of cases ending favorable to Clintons
Mexico's Government Is Working on a Trump Contingency Plan

Geopolitics & terrorism
US election: The Russia factor

Globalization
Japan Lawmakers Ratify TPP
TPP’s Failure Would Hand U.S. Business in Japan to China, White House Says

Industries & companies
Coal: If Trump loses, the coal industry has a Plan B
Consumer: U.S. Announces Recall of Samsung Washing Machines

Technology
Three Top Smartphone Cameras in Real-World Tests: Which Is the Best?

Offbeat
How the Skimm Became a Must-Read for Millennials
Transcendental Meditation is taking over Wall Street

  Nov 4

Markets
Stocks Almost Always Rise Before an Election. Not This Year
Probability of a Trump victory remains underpriced on markets
Fears over US election spur investors’ dash for cash

Central banks
FRB-SL: A Survey of the Empirical Literature on U.S. Unconventional Monetary Policy

US
Measure of U.S. Service-Sector Activity Falls in October
Productivity Jumped in Third Quarter
Tech Jobs, Cheaper Housing: The New Silicon Cities
Americans are using a record-breaking amount of gasoline

Europe
U.K. High Court Deals Blow to Theresa May’s Brexit Plans

China
China May Be Set for a Shock Fall in Foreign-Exchange Reserves
China Slowdown Deepens Looming Pension Crisis
Is China Repeating Japan’s Missteps?
Shadowy margin lending fuels China commodity futures boom

US politics
Secret Recordings Fueled FBI Feud in Clinton Probe
Obama Says Trump’s Behavior Not ‘Normal’
New Poll Finds Close Race in Georgia
The Million-Dollar Donors Bankrolling the Election

Cyber-security
Why Light Bulbs May Be the Next Hacker Target
Five Possible Hacks to Worry About Before Election Day

Industries & companies
Energy: Can Fracking Bans Succeed in Oil and Gas Country? All Eyes Are on Monterey
Financials: Samuelson: Why Deutsche Bank’s troubles should worry us
Financials: Wells in Talks With Prosecutors Over Possible Mortgage Abuses
Home Builders: Builders Say Loan Limits Thwart Market
Pharma: Drug Industry Mounts Defense of Pricing
Pharma: Generic Drug Firms Face Possible Collusion Charges
Retail: Starbucks Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates as U.S. Sales Gain

Technology
Artificial intelligence moves from sci-fi to daily life
The Robots are Coming, With Cheetos

  Nov 3 Markets
Blockbuster Deals in a Race to Stay Ahead of the Competition
US election worries weigh on risk appetite
[Losing streak:] S&P May Do Something It's Only Done During Financial Crises
End of Dividend Payout Mania in Sight
Vanguard’s Inflows Pass Previous Annual Record in 10 Months
Eisman of ‘Big Short’ Sees Massive Changes for Hedge Funds

Oil
Oil Prices Tumble on ‘Most Bearish Report of All Time’
Energy Giant Shell Says Oil Demand Could Peak in Just Five Years

Central banks
Fed Sends New Signals on Possible December Rate Rise
Parsing the Fed: How the November Statement Changed from September
Fed Doesn’t Aim to Push Inflation Beyond 2%
BOJ’s Kuroda: The Bank's Semiannual Report on Currency and Monetary Control

Globalization
Can Globalization Be Salvaged?
Maersk calls a tentative bottom to container shipping woes

US
Relax! The U.S. Recovery Is Just Getting Started
U.S. mortgage application activity falls to five-month low
U.S. private sector adds 147,000 jobs in October: ADP
More Americans Leave Expensive Metro Areas

US politics
Almost All Last-Minute Bets Are for Trump, Paddy Power Says
Trump’s Foreign Business Entanglements Would Create Unparalleled Conflicts
Income Taxes Aside: Donald Trump’s Other Tax-Avoidance Moves
Obama Criticizes FBI Handling of Clinton Email Probe
Obama warns on African-American turnout as US election tightens
FBI Surprises With Files on Clinton ’01 Pardon of Marc Rich
Black Turnout Falls in Early Voting, Boding Ill for Hillary Clinton
Armed and ready for Nov. 9

Industries & companies
Financials: US banks ride high as executives make big M&A bets
Financials: Banks No Longer Make the Bulk of U.S. Mortgages
Pharma: Valeant Exploring Sale of Eye-Surgery Equipment Business
Retail: Starbucks Shares Ready to Perk Up
Shipping: Maersk’s Profit Tumbles on Weak Freight Rates, Low Oil Prices
Tech: Facebook warns growth will slow, shares dip
Tech: Alibaba Shrugs Off Slowing Chinese Economy as Revenue Balloons

Offbeat
The Mega Rich Have Found an Unlikely New Refuge

  Nov 2

Markets
Asian factories crank up output, but U.S. election, Fed make investors wary
Corporate bond market set for record year of debt issuance
Inflation Jitters Spark Retreat From Bond ETFs

Oil
OPEC Oil Output Hits New Record on Nigeria, Libya-Reuters Survey
U.S. Oil Output Set to Decline as OPEC Deal Up in Air, EIA Says

Central banks
Fed to hold rates steady, put December hike firmly in view
Most Fed Dissents Since Volcker Builds Pressure for Yellen Hike
Emerging Markets Look Ready for Janet Yellen
Bank of Japan Stands Pat, Trims Inflation Forecasts

US
U.S. ISM Manufacturing Gauge Rose in October to 51.9
Inflation, Long Quiet, Begins to Stir
Obama Makes a Long-Shot Bid for TPP Trade Deal
Red Eye Chicago: Weekend marks deadliest of year with 17 fatally shot

Canada
Canada Commits New Spending on Infrastructure Amid Slow-Growth Economy

Europe
Eurozone Economy Grows Steadily, Albeit Slowly. What Now?

China
China official manufacturing PMI at 51.2 in October, beating forecasts
Asset Bubbles From Stocks to Bonds to Iron Ore Threaten China
China Is Losing Its Emerging Markets Growth Engine
If China Stalls, Here’s Who Is Most Exposed

US politics
White House says FBI director not trying to influence election
Investors.com: Clinton Foundation Scandal: A Justice Department Cover-Up Exposed?
The U.S. Stock Market Isn’t Going Clinton’s Way
FT endorsement: For all her weaknesses, Clinton is the best hope
Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes
Election Offers Stark Choices on Supreme Court’s Future
Paul Ryan Says He Voted For Trump
MIT Media Lab Connects HRC’s Wikileaks

Geopolitics& cyber-security
Trump, Putin, Xi and the cult of the strongman leader
Australia and Indonesia consider joint South China Sea patrols
After U.S. Election, Expect Hardening on China
China-Malaysia Summit Marks New Test for U.S. Sway in Asia
Russian Hacks Show Cybersecurity Limits
UK spy chief sees growing threat from Russian cyber-attacks, espionage
Microsoft Says Russian Hackers Exploited Flaw in Windows

Industries & companies
Autos: Auto Sales Slow as U.S. Eases From Peak to ‘Pretty Good’ Market
Energy: Baker Hughes Offers GE Chance to Unlock Tech in Dusty Oil Fields
Energy: Shell and BP third-quarter earnings beat expectations
Pharma: Pfizer profit just misses; company scraps cholesterol drug
Pharma: Valeant, in Push for Cash, Looks to Sell Stomach-Drug Business
Tech: Sony Second-Quarter Profit Falls Nearly 86%

Offbeat
Paranoid Android: Erica May Be the Creepiest Robot Ever Built
Is High-Deductible Health Insurance Worth the Risk?

  Nov 1

Markets
October dealmaking volumes hit $500bn after GE acquisition
Oil Prices Fall as Doubts Grow Over OPEC Deal
More Countries Using Yuan for Trade with China and Hong Kong

Industries & companies
Consumer: P&G’s CEO Holds Fast to Company’s Historic Strengths
Energy: No One Saw Tesla’s Solar Roof Coming
Financials: Banks Are Hoarding $2.4 Trillion of Bonds
Financials: Fund industry assets fall for first time in five years
Industrials: GE Deal With B-H Creates $32 Billion Oil-Services Giant
Industrials: GE’s CEO Immelt Revamps Strategy With Oil Acquisition
Tech: Why Amazon, Microsoft and Google Are Likely to Keep Spending on Cloud
Tech: BlackBerry Earns ‘Tier One’ Supplier Status With Ford

Global
A Little-Noticed Fact About Trade: It’s No Longer Rising

US
U.S. Consumer Spending Rose 0.5% in September
While Services Sector Booms, Productivity Gains Remain Elusive
Inside the Affordable Care Act’s Arizona Meltdown

Europe
Eurozone inflation reaches 2-year high
Germany Cools to Chinese Investors
Mark Carney to stay as Bank of England governor until 2019

Emerging
Xi’s Dream Takes Shape in Shanghai to Challenge Airbus, Boeing
Russia prepares for deep budget cuts that may even hit defence
Brazilian Voters Oust Old Guard in Mayoral Elections

US politics
Q&A: What We Know About the Latest Clinton Email Developments
Justice Dept. Strongly Discouraged Comey on Move in Clinton Email Case
FBI in Internal Feud Over Hillary Clinton Probe
Abedin reportedly pleads ignorance (FOX)
The Clintons are a ‘crime family’: Ex-FBI big
FBI agents waited weeks to tell Comey about emails possibly relevant to Clinton probe
James Comey Broke with Loretta Lynch and Justice Department Tradition (NYer)
There Are More White Voters Than People Think. That’s Good News for Trump
Trump Stands to Benefit From High Number of Undecided Voters

Offbeat
Heart Attacks Are Linked to Patients’ Activity Level, Emotional State
Met Shaken Up by Odd Incident Involving Human Ashes

  Oct 31

Markets
Stock market braces for political jitters as Fed likely to stand pat
Big Week for U.S. IPOs, but Some Stumble

Oil
OPEC Splits Prevent Deal With Other Producers to Curb Supply
Oil Drillers Can’t Get Enough of West Texas Assets
Big Oil’s Shrinking Act Has More to Go in China

US
U.S. GDP Keeps Grinding Out Singles
Inflation, Long Quiescent, Begins to Stir

Europe
EU, Canada Sign Landmark Free-Trade Agreement

China
China’s Factory to the World Mulls the Unthinkable: Price Hikes
Chinese Banks’ ‘Scramble’ for Profit Sees Bad-Loan Buffers Slide
Xi’s New Power a Double-Edged Sword as Pressure Grows to Deliver
Project Syndicate: Roach: The World Economy Without China

Japan
For Japan’s Bonds, It’s All Quiet on the Trading Front

US politics
Emails in Anthony Weiner Inquiry Jolt Hillary Clinton’s Campaign
A Scandal Too Far? Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton, and a Test of Loyalty
Stranger Than Fiction: The FBI and Clinton’s Email
Clinton Urges FBI to Swiftly Explain Fresh Probe of E-Mails
Comey Is Mum on Clinton Probe as Race Tightens
FBI Shocker on Clinton Fuels Criticism of Comey’s Tactics
FBI in Internal Feud Over Clinton Probe
‘This Changes Everything’: Donald Trump Exults as Hillary Clinton’s Team Scrambles
Trump on Weiner email bombshell: 'Boy, did I call that' (PO)
Inside the Trump Bunker, With Days to Go
How Trump gave a voice to unheard America

Cyber-security
Profiting From the Rage for Cyberdefense
America Isn’t Ready for a Cyberattack
How Despots Use Twitter to Hunt Dissidents

Industries & companies
Financials: Big three US insurers set for earnings recovery
Financials: What to Like About Lazard
Financials: Goldman Sachs Has a New Model: Apple
Media: What's Next for Media Stocks
Pharma: Drugmakers Turn Cheap Generics Into Expensive Pills
Tech: Are Amazon and Alphabet the New Apple?
Tech: Amazon shares tumble as rising expenses weigh on online retailer
Transportation: Trucking Firms Pare Down Fleets

Offbeat
Millennials Aren't Cheap, They're Thrifty

  Oct 29

Markets
Stocks fall after FBI reopens probe of Clinton private email server
Tremor over Clinton emails gives glimpse of market view of Trump
Asset Managers Bleed $50 Billion as Industry Crisis Deepens
Dollar’s Climb Hits Stocks and Bonds As Correlations Go Negative
Bond World Bloodied by Biggest Losses Since 2013 in Global Rout
Investors Pile Into TIPS as Inflation Looms

Oil
OPEC Deadlocks Over Iran, Iraq Oil Production
Big Oil’s Recovery Is Still Some Way Off as Prices Stay Low
In Shift, Exxon Signals Energy Reserves at Risk

Central banks
BIS: Yves Mersch: Low interest rate environment - analysis

US
U.S. Economy Roars Back, Grew 2.9% in Third Quarter
Soybean exports power U.S. economy to best performance in two years
Good Quarter Signals Better Growth Next Year
The Economy Everyone's Alarmed About Is Utterly On Trend
R&D Spending Is a Rare Bright Spot in Business Investment
What ‘Expansions Don’t Die of Old Age’ Really Means
U.S. Consumer Confidence Slides in October

Europe
EU Reaches Agreement on Canada Trade Deal
Mariano Rajoy plays the long game as opponents burn out

US politics
FBI Discovered Emails Related to Clinton During Probe of Weiner’s Texts
Comey Letter
Hillary Clinton’s Forgotten Career: Corporate Lawyer
GDP report contradicts Donald Trump argument
Paul Ryan Faces Precarious Path to Remain House Speaker

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin Rejects Russian Military Request to Resume Aleppo Bombings

Industries & companies
Consumer: AB InBev Cuts Revenue Forecast
Energy: Exxon Warns on Reserves as it Posts Lower Profit
Financials: UBS third quarter: Profit beats forecasts and wealth management record
Industrials: Baker Hughes CEO Confirms Talks With GE
Pharma: Backlash Against Drug Prices Hits Manufacturers and Middlemen
Retail: Amazon Delivers Prime Program to China

Technology
MIT: Uber’s New Goal: Flying Cars in Less Than a Decade
IoT digitization transforming business models
Apple releases TV app

Offbeat
Bob Dylan now says will accept Nobel prize for literature
President Obama: Michelle 'will never run for office'

  Oct 28

Markets
The Global Selloff in Bonds Is Getting Worse
Inflation Fear Fuels Bond Rout
Volatility Has Traders Abandoning Stop-Loss Orders

Corporate finance
October Has Already Set a Record for U.S. M&A Deals
SEC Probes Whether Companies Are Misusing Adjusted Earnings Metrics

Central banks
BOJ loses bark and bite under humbled Kuroda
BOE: QE: the story so far

US
After Hitting a 51-Year Low, the Homeownership Rate’s on the Rise
U.S. Pending Home Sales Rebounded in September
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Declined in September
Growth Rebound in the U.S. Masks a Demand Picture That’s Not as Bright
NBER: Do Recessions Accelerate Routine-Biased Technological Change?

Europe
Belgium Agrees to Back EU-Canada Trade Pact
Belgium Breaks Deadlock Over EU-Canada Trade Deal

China
China’s ZTO Express: The biggest IPO of the year is off to a disappointing start
China’s Biggest Banks’ Earnings Slightly Higher
China’s Xi Jinping Tightens His Hold on Communist Party
FRB-SL: Did China's One-Child Policy Really Have an Effect?

US politics
Foundation Donors Were Pressed to Steer Business to Bill Clinton
Pollsters Scramble As Fewer People Take Their Phone Calls

Geopolitics & terrorism
Next U.S. President’s Toughest Assignment Will Be Putin
Russia Flexes Military Muscle With Deployments
Putin Says U.S. Isn’t Banana Republic, Must Get Over Itself
Sweden, NATO Draw Closer as Russia Tensions Rise
Putin says U.S. 'hysteria' over Russia is election ploy

Industries & companies
Financials: Deutsche Bank Posts Surprise Profit, Adds to Legal Reserves
Financials: Deutsche Bank Reviewing Asset Management Business, Cryan Says
Health Care: Aetna Tops Street 3Q Expectations, Narrows 2016 Forecast
Health Care: As healthcare costs rise and patients demand better care, hospitals turn to new technologies
Industrials: GE in discussion with Baker Hughes on potential partnerships
Retail: Grocers Feel Chill From Millennials
Telecom: Why a Media Merger That Should Go Through Might Not
Tech: Chip Makers Cut Deals as Cars Get Smarter
Tech: Qualcomm’s Bid for NXP Marks Big Bet on Car Technology
Tech: Apple adds touch screen keys to MacBook Pro, price jump startles some
Tech: Google Strength Drives Alphabet Profit Higher
Tech: Amazon Stock Falls as Earnings Rise Less Than Expected
Tech: Twitter Beats Revenue, User Estimates and Cuts 9% of Workforce
Telecom: CenturyLink in Deal Talks With Level 3 Communications

Offbeat
Anti-Aging Startup Backed by Fidelity, Bezos Raises $116 Million

  Oct 27

Markets
Stocks Deepen Losses; GM Slides On Outlook; Home Improvement Industry Shaken
Still Like Picking Stocks? Health Care, Financial Sector Multiples Could Expand
Oil price falls on October 26 amid Russian OPEC fears

US
Slowdown in State, Local Investment Dents U.S. Economy
US garbage indicator flashing positive sign
Recession Risk Is Rising, Deutsche’s Chief U.S. Economist Warns
Signs That American Workers Are Winning
Manufacturing's Productivity Myth

China
China Central Bank Seeks More Control Over Wealth-Management Products
China Can Resist a Crash But Can't Prevent One
China’s Corruption Campaign Likely to Fall Short of Communist Party Leadership
China’s ZTO could be biggest US listing this year
If China cannot beat Europe, it will acquire it

US politics
WikiLeaks reveals fears and frustrations inside Clinton world
Aide slams Hillary Clinton’s instincts in leaked email
Republicans Rode Waves of Populism Until They Crashed the Party
What Drives Donald Trump? Fear of Losing Status, Tapes Show
Why Obama Won’t Listen to Reason on Obamacare
Here's how much HHS says Obamacare premiums will rise in every state

Geopolitics &cyber-security
The Hawk on Russia Policy? Hillary Clinton, Not Donald Trump
Russia beefs up Baltic Fleet amid NATO tensions: reports
Russia scraps plan to refuel Syria-bound warships in Spanish enclave
U.K. to Send Formidable Force to Eastern Europe
US spy chief admits North Korea policy has failed
National Intelligence Director Says Data Suggests ‘Nonstate Actor’ Behind Cyberattack

Industries & companies
Energy: Oil Companies Shift Exploration Tactics, Curb Spending
Financials: Auto Lenders Have New Reason to Worry
Financials: State Street Profit Declines
Media: Comcast Stays Plugged In, But Feels Dis-Cord
Media: Comcast deal a prequel to AT&T-Time Warner
Media: Comcast strikes gold with Rio Olympics
Retail: Amazon.com Can’t Neglect Its Retail Roots
Restaurants: McDonald’s Turnaround Fails to Get More Customers in Door
Telecom: Verizon Executive Says Yahoo Deal ‘Absolutely’ Still Makes Sense
Telecom: AT&T-Time Warner: A Deal Hedge Funds Won’t Touch
Telecom: AT&T Cheerleading Squad for Merger: Nearly 100 Lobbyists
Tech: Google Curbs Expansion of Fiber Optic Network, Cutting Jobs
Tech: Apple slips as supply woes weigh on holiday sales forecast
Tech: Snapchat Seeks to Raise as Much as $4 Billion in IPO
Tech: Microsoft Introduces Surface Studio Desktop, Windows 10 Update

Technology
General Motors Brings IBM’s Watson Into Its Vehicles
IBM: A Billion People to Use Watson by 2018
Self-Driving Truck’s First Mission: A 120-Mile Beer Run
Hello World, Episode 8: Japan’s Obsessive Robot Inventors Are Creating the Future
The Pentagon’s ‘Terminator Conundrum’: Robots That Could Kill on Their Own

Offbeat
World Bank: Ranking of economies - Doing Business

  Oct 26

Markets
Jeremy Grantham says ‘presidential cycle’ investing is dead
EL-ERIAN: There are 2 election scenarios that'll cause the markets to go haywire
Ratings Inflation Is Back, Subprime Style

Central banks
Fed’s Task Next Week: Signal December Rate Rise
Fed Inclined to Lift Rates If New President Adds Budget Bump
Fed's Bullard says one rate increase is all that's needed for now
Draghi Defends ECB’s Easy-Money Policies
BIS: Thomas Jordan: Monetary policy using negative interest rates
Brookings: Interview with Kuroda

Global
Sluggish global trade growth is here to stay
As Europe and Asia Hoard Cash, Economists See Echoes of Crisis

US
Fed Study: U.S. can add as few as 50,000 jobs per month and still be healthy
Conference Board Consumer confidence falls more than expected
Bernanke: Are Americans better off than they were a decade or two ago?
U.S. Home-Price Growth Warmed Up in August
ACA Premiums Jump 25%; Administration Acknowledges Extended Enrollment

Europe
Ceta debacle heralds a period of disintegration for the EU
The Euro-Area Economy Is Beating Expectations
Germany Inc. Sits on $500 Billion in Cash Amid Weak Outlook
GM warns of more cuts in Europe as Brexit bites

US politics
Investors.com: The Wide Range Of Poll Results Between IBD/TIPP And Others?
Wired: Trump’s Campaign Is Launching a Nightly News Show on Facebook
The 282 People, Places and Things Donald Trump Has Insulted on Twitter
ABC: Clinton Email Highlights Study Finding US Dominated by 'Economic Elites'
Clinton Readies Post-Election Push on Highways, Corporate Taxes
The Rich Get Ready for Higher Taxes Under a President Clinton
Clinton Ally Aided Campaign of FBI Official’s Wife
Clinton’s Florida Secret Weapon: New Puerto Rican Arrivals

Cyber-security
Obama Says U.S. Has No Idea Who Carried Out Cyberattack
Chinese Firm Says Its Cameras Were Used to Take Down Internet
U.S. takes aim at cyber attacks from connected devices as recalls mount
Credit-Card Scammers Flock to Online Shopping
Amazon Executive: Cloud Computing Remains Secure
FRB: Federal Reserve's Secure Payments Task Force identifies key priorities

Industries & companies
Autos: How Wall Street is treating the US auto industry
Energy: Renewables overtake coal as world’s largest source of power capacity
Financials: Wall Street Banks to Face On-Site Reviews of Sales Practices
Financials: Why Goldman Sachs was not on AT&T-Time Warner
Financials: Greenwich Associates on Wall Street trading changes
FinTech: Startup offering a 'cafeteria-style menu' for health insurance
Industrials: Caterpillar Says Sales Woes Could Linger
Industrials: GM Third-Quarter Earnings More Than Double
Retail: Under Armour plunges after warning that future sales growth may stink
Telecom: T-Mobile seen as top target following AT&T-Time Warner deal
Telecom: AT&T’s Deal for Time Warner Faces Tough Climate
Telecom: Politicians Overreact to AT&T-Time Warner Deal
Tech: Apple Watch 3Q shipments down 71.6%
Tech: Tech Shares Give IPO Market Some Pep

Offbeat
'Siri, catch market cheats': Wall Street watchdogs turn to A.I.
New York City construction spending forecast to hit record: report
The 8 most reliable car brands according to Consumer Reports
50 best movies of all time, according to critics

  Oct 25 Markets
What Presidential Election? Deal Making Has Biggest Week Since 1999
Stocks Gain, Spurred by Corporate Deals, Earnings
Stock Bulls Look Past Lower Premiums and Stay Sold on Dealmaking
What will the AT&T-Time Warner deal mean for the US market?
JPMorgan Heralds M&A Bonanza as Companies Seek New Ways to Grow
US equity bulls are counting on profits to save the day
Goldman Sachs just got pessimistic about earnings for the biggest companies in the US
FRB-SL: Stock Market Is Up, but Mutual Fund Investors Have Left

Passive investing
99% of actively managed US equity funds underperform
Readers React: Low Fees Are Driving Us Into Passive Funds
Meet the New Corporate Power Brokers: Passive Investors

Treasuries
Treasuries Need Tough Rules Similar to Stocks, SEC Chair Says
US Treasury urges transparency for nation’s $13tn debt market
FRB: Speech--Powell, Opening Remarks on Government Securities Settlement

Oil
Iraq doesn't want to participate in an OPEC production cut

Industries & companies
Autos: Detroit Keeps Foot on the Gas When It Comes to Trucks
Energy: American Midstream Partners to buy JP Energy Partners
Financials: TD Ameritrade to Acquire Scottrade Financial
Financials: Wells Fargo Starts Nationwide TV Commercials Addressing Scandal
Financials: Visa Profit Rises 28% as Results Top Wall Street Views
Industrials: Rockwell Collins buying B/E Aerospace for $6.4
Tech: Berkshire Portfolio Manager Explains Apple Investment
Telecom: AT&T Promises Innovation in Advertising With Time Warner Deal
Telecom: What AT&T gets from Time Warner
Telecom: AT&T Faces Political Barrage Over Time Warner Deal
Telecom: AT&T, Time Warner Shares Drop Amid Wall Street Skepticism
Telecom: AT&T’s Time Warner Purchase Acknowledges TV Everywhere’s Failure
Telecom: AT&T bond investors rattled by Time Warner deal
Telecom: T-Mobile Profit Climbs as It Adds 2 Million Customers
Retail: Nine West Said to Seal Deal With Lenders to Survive Holidays

Global
Barclays Warns ‘Politics of Rage’ Will Slow Global Growth
How Paul Romer Is Already Stirring the Pot as the World Bank’s New Chief Economist

US
Retailers Rushed to Hire for Holidays, a Sign of Tight Labor Market

Europe
Get ready for Merkexit
EU, Canada Trade Deal Blocked by Belgian Opposition
Germany is driving the European economy again

China
China’s Global M&A Spree Shifts to Technology, Fashion and Sports
A Chinese company on a buying spree just took a 25% stake in Hilton

Japan
Japan's trade balance swung back to the black in September

US politics
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein on supporting Hillary Clinton
Warren Campaigns With Clinton With Eye on Curbing Wall Street
The Real Problem of This Election: Lack of a Mandate for the Winners
Hillary Clinton Looks to Nov. 8 and Beyond
Trump turns fire on ‘phoney’ opinion polls

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russians Conduct Nuclear-Bomb Survival Drills as Cold War Heats Up
Putin aide signals thaw in Russia’s ties with next US president
America’s grip on the Pacific is loosening
Singapore deputy PM warns on US retreat from Asia
Web Attack Stemmed From Game Tactics

Offbeat
Japan Has Birthed a New Life Form: The Drunk Android
Workaholic Koreans Are Taking More Time to Relax
  Oct 24

Markets
What Is the Listless Market Telling Us?
Trump triumph forecast to trigger market turmoil
How to Win as Passive Investing Goes Massive
Woebegone Stock Pickers Vow: We Shall Return!
Investors’ Search for Yield Prompts Record Saudi Deal
Moody’s Expects U.S. to Sue Over Its Precrisis Ratings

Currencies
Strategists Still See Scope for Gains in the Dollar
Strong dollar fears set tone for markets this week
Euro hits 7-month low against the dollar

Central banks
Fed's Williams wants rate hike this year as wages rise
Blackstone CEO: To revive America’s economy, raise interest rates

US
Sputtering Startups Weigh on U.S. Economic Growth
The Mystery of the Lost American Workers
Building the New Economy [with less government & more immigrants]

Europe
EU Sets Belgium an Ultimatum on CETA [trade deal with Canada]
Britain’s Weak Brexit Hand Points to Acrimonious Divorce
Spain Impasse Ends as Mariano Rajoy Is Assured Re-election

China
Xi Jinping Seeks Safety in Numbers—Or Else
Xi Jinping’s Trump Moment

US politics
Trump gains on Clinton
Trump's Vision for His First 100 Days
Trump Is a Lesson in Dignity and Democracy
Some at Facebook Pushed for Removal of Trump’s Posts
Clinton Attacks Trump for Threatening to Sue Accusers
Half of Republicans would reject election result if Clinton wins
Chris Wallace surprised by Clinton and Trump's 'distaste' for each other

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putinism: The threat from Russia
The Philippines Just Blew Up Obama's Asia Pivot
Beijing and Manila follow diplomatic thaw with economic embrace
U.N. Official Pushing for War-Crimes Inquiry of Aleppo Siege
Iraqi army drives Islamic State from Christian region near Mosul

Cyber-security
The massive cyberattack that crippled the internet
Chinese hackers targeted US aircraft carrier
Connected devices create millions of cyber security weak spots

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Rockwell Collins to Buy B/E Aerospace for $6.4 Billion
Media: AT&T Wants to Reinvent Itself With $86 Billion Time Warner Deal
Media: AT&T Turns Into Media Giant With Time Warner Deal
Tech: The Tech Bubble Didn’t Burst This Year. Just Wait
Tech: Faster, Smarter, Better: The Next Chip Revolution

Offbeat
Where to Find the Best Safari Deals in Africa
Europe's Mars probe destroyed after plunging to surface

  Oct 22

Markets
Positioning your portfolio for a post-election surge
10 companies totally blow away profit targets
Euro skids to lowest level since March
SEC preparing large-scale review of exchange traded fund industry
The $108 Billion Man Who Has Beaten the Market

Oil
Oil rig count rises for 8th straight week
RT: Rosneft boss Sechin says Russia could raise oil output

Industries & companies
Autos: The Only Thing on Autopilot at Tesla Is the Hype Machine
Consumer: BAT Offers to Buy Remaining Reynolds Stake for $47 Billion
Industrials: GE Cuts Sales Outlook as Oil Drop Hampers Industrial Growth
Media: AT&T in Advanced Talks to Acquire Time Warner
Media: AT&T Has 120 Billion Reasons to View Time Warner Cautiously
Media: Altice USA draws up plans for IPO
Media: The WSJ is asking a 'substantial number' of staff to take voluntary buyouts
Restaurants: McDonald's Roll Is Getting Stale
Retail: U.S. mall investors set to lose billions as retail gloom deepens
Tech: Qualcomm is reportedly nearing a massive deal to buy NXP Semiconductors
Tech: Microsoft shares hit record high as results top estimates
Tech: Microsoft's bet on the cloud appears to be paying off
Tech: Trivago is planning to go public by Thanksgiving

Central banks
ECB’s Mario Draghi Hints at Extension of Bond Purchases
There Are Still Warning Lights Flashing on Draghi's Economy Dashboard
Mario Draghi: ECB press conference - introductory statement
BOJ Kuroda Speech: New Challenges for Japan's Labor Market

US
Cass Freight Index collapsed at fastest rate since 2009
Why Corporate America’s Debt Is a ‘Major Risk’
Where the Next Crisis Will Come From
Cities get wise to Airbnb
Is the Federal Budget Deficit an Urgent Problem?

Europe
May Wants Britain, EU to Trade Freely After Brexit

China
China's red-hot housing market is still accelerating

US politics
Clinton's debate reference to nuclear response rekindles judgment questions
Hacked Emails Show Clinton Advisers Worried TPP Stand Would Be Seen as Flip-Flop
In Debate, Hillary Clinton’s Clarion Call for Women Thrills Many
Polling safeguards stepped up after Trump's 'rigged election' claim
Trump’s Jokes Strike a Sour Tone at New York’s Al Smith Dinner
Trump Says He Will Accept Election Outcome (‘if I Win’)

Geopolitics, cyber-security, & terrorism
Internet Service Restored in Eastern U.S. After Web-Hosting Hack
Russian Suspect Charged in San Francisco Over Hack of LinkedIn
U.S. warship challenges China's claims in South China Sea
London’s City Airport Evacuated After ‘Chemical Incident’
Canada-EU trade accord teeters on verge of collapse
Islamic State launches counter-attack in Iraq
Duterte, Back From China Trip, Says He’s Not Severing U.S. Ties

Offbeat
Baby Boomers Are Getting Too Old for Sports Cars
The first 11 Microsoft employees: Where are they now?

  Oct 21

Markets
This Is No Time to Be Trading Stocks, Apparently
Making Billions With One Belief: The Markets Can’t Be Beat

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla just revealed new cars and Model 3 will have fully self-driving hardware
Financials: Amex soaring despite lowest quarterly revenue in more than 5 years
Financials: Fifth Third Profit Tops Views
Financials: Bank of New York Mellon Earnings Rise on Lower Expenses
Financials: Wells Fargo is under criminal investigation in California
Pot: The Future of Cannabis Sales Is Tiny Brownies
Restaurants: People aren't buying doughnuts because they're worried about the election
Retail: EBay is getting crushed after announcing weak guidance for earnings
Retail: Walgreens is pushing back its merger deadline with Rite Aid
Telecom: Verizon revenue drops as subscriber additions disappoint
Tech: Microsoft’s Expensive Cloud Bet Is Paying Off

Central banks
ECB holds rates, seen charting course to more easing in December
Draghi Hints at Extension of ECB Bond Purchases
Draghi’s ‘Did Not Discuss’ Leaves Investors to Fill in the Gaps
Alan Greenspan’s Legacy to Central Banking: ‘The Guru Can Punch Back’
IMF: Negative Interest Rates : How Big a Challenge for Large Danish and Swedish Banks?

US
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rebounded in September
[Distressed sales] now at the lowest level since 2008
Pulte Group CEO on US Housing Market
Here’s Just How Much Building It Would Take to Boost Big-City Affordability
FRB-BOS: The Elusive "Great" Recovery: Conference Materials

Europe
London’s Mega-Mansion Owners Have a Tough Time Selling

China
The Frail Pillars of China’s Economy
China Holdings of U.S. Treasuries Drop to Almost Four-Year Low

Japan
Inflation Outlook Rises Everywhere But Japan

Emerging
Middle East now has more migrants than Spain has people

US politics
Trump Is Left With Only Himself to Blame
Trump Threatens Law, Order, Democracy
Will Trump accept election's outcome? 'I will keep you in suspense'
Trump Reserves Right to Contest Outcome
Trump’s stance on election result triggers Republican backlash
Clinton accuses Trump of being Putin's 'puppet'
Trump's 'bad hombres' and 'nasty woman' remarks stoke online outrage
People are raving about the Fox News anchor who moderated the last presidential debate
In Presidential Contest, Voters Say ‘Basic Facts,’ Not Just Policies, Are in Dispute

Geopolitics, cyber-security, & terrorism
EU to Warn Russia of Further Sanctions Over Aleppo Attacks
Turkey Strikes Syrian Kurds as Multifaceted Conflict Rages On
Iran steps up weapons supply to Yemen's Houthis via Oman
How ISIS Used Chat Apps to Direct Attacks in West
Trove of Stolen Data Is Said to Include Top-Secret U.S. Hacking Tools
Ex-NSA Worker Stole at Least 500 Million Pages of Records, U.S. Says

Offbeat
Morgan Stanley: World’s ageing population [devastating] for the global economy
HBR: Index Funds Are Fueling Out-of-Whack CEO Pay Packages
Goldman Sachs is now using Spotify to recruit millennials
Ex-Fox Chairman Roger Ailes to be Subject of TV Mini-Series

  Oct 20

Markets
US earnings boost hopes that profit recession is ending
‘Passive’ Investing: A Lot More Active Than You Think
Broken Indicators Make It Harder to Spot Troubles in the Market
Saudis Launch Sale of $17.5 Billion in Bonds Amid Oil Glut

Industries & companies
Financials: Morgan Stanley Gets Boost From Trading as Profit Rises
Financials: AmEx Profit Beats Estimates as Lender Raises Full-Year Forecast
Financials: BlackRock’s revenue dips as active investment weakens
Financials: Wall Street Is Doing Just Fine With Fewer Workers
Media: Netflix Is Taking Over Hollywood, and Hollywood Isn’t Thrilled
Media: Google Signs Up CBS for Planned Web TV Service
Pharma: J&J prepares for drug price war with Pfizer
Tech: Intel's results beat estimates; forecast disappoints

Central banks
Mario Draghi Faces Test at ECB Meeting Amid Investor Nerves
Crunch looms on QE as European Central Bank meets

US
Fed Beige Book Shows ‘Mostly Positive’ Outlook for U.S. Economy | Beige Book
Fed’s Beige Book: U.S. Economy Expands, Labor Market Tightens
U.S. Housing Starts Fell 9% in September
Look Who’s Driving the U.S. Housing Market [Millennials]
When Tech Bites Back: Innovation’s Dark Side
Social Security Taxes to Rise for Higher-Income Americans

Emerging
Economists Question China’s Consistent Growth Numbers
China GDP on target with 6.7% growth
Russia’s Incredible Vanishing Middle Class

US politics
Millennials Aren’t Fired Up by 2016 Campaign
Democrats Eye Big Gain in House Seats
ARIZONA turns blue
Trump Says He Would Push for Congressional Term Limits
Trump’s Call to Monitor Polls Raises Fears of Intimidation
Trump campaign walks back 'voter fraud' claims
Dirty money: Trump and the Kazakh connection
Yes, Ford Is Building Plants in Mexico. No, It’s Not Cutting U.S. Jobs.
Marco Rubio Warns GOP Against Discussing WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange’s Isolation Deepens
Federal Inquiry Into Mayor de Blasio Is Said to Focus on Whether Donors Got Favors

Geopolitics & terrorism
Expect ISIS to use chemical weapons in Mosul: officials
U.S. vows all-out defense against 'grave' North Korean threat

Offbeat
Japan considers regulating Pokémon Go virtual currency
Tramadol: The Opioid Crisis for the Rest of the World

  Oct 19

Markets
Investor Cash Levels Jump Toward Levels Not Seen Since 9/11
Are Fund Managers Doomed? Making the Case for Passive Investing’s Triumph
The Hidden Weaknesses of Index Funds
One Place Where Passive Investing Doesn’t Rule: Bonds
More Than One Worry Is Hitting Bond Markets
Most endowment funds feel dreaded pinch of negative returns

Oil
World Energy Council: World Energy Scenarios 2016
Oil groups ‘threatened’ by electric cars
As OPEC Waits on Russia, Naimi Memoir Offers Cautionary History

Central banks
Fed Officials Make Case to Hold Rate Rise Until December
Once jobless and uncounted, eager workers could slow Fed rate hike
Boston Fed’s Rosengren makes case for reverse Operation Twist
Fed’s Fischer Says Fiscal Policy Could Help Fight Low Growth
Bullard: What Is Needed for Higher Long-Run GDP Growth
Carney Steels for Inflation Test as Prices Jump Most Since 2014
BOJ: Supplementary Paper Series for the "Comprehensive Assessment"
Central Bankers Rejoice: There Are Signs That Inflation Is Actually Arriving

US
U.S. Consumer Prices Rose a Steady 0.3% in September
CPI inflation confirmed restaurant, car, and healthcare trends
We’re getting the wrong kind of inflation
The job juggle is real. Many Americans are balancing two, even three gigs

Europe
Suddenly everyone wants to be German
Can an Article 50 notification be revoked?

China
China Sept new yuan loans surge to 1.22 trillion yuan, well above forecasts
Chinese Debt Growth Surges Again
IMF: Resolving China’s Corporate Debt Problem
China to World: We Don’t Need Your Factories Anymore
China's Housing Market Isn't in a Bubble After All

Emerging
Saudi Arabia: Give Us Your Money and Stop Asking About Oil

US politics
Obama Calls Trump a Whiner Over ‘Rigged’ Election Complaints
President Obama Questions Donald Trump’s Approach Toward Russia
Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Would Boost Economy in Short Run but Not Long Term, Analysis Finds
The New Protesters Defying Donald Trump: His Customers
Sorry, Trump, Fed Policy Actually Favors You
Why Populists Lose Elections
New FBI release on Clinton email probe refers to 'Shadow Government'
Could a President Clinton Be Tough on Wall St.? Her Staff’s Emails Hint Yes
Goldman Sachs Paid Hillary $675,000 For This?
Big Labor Unions Step Up Presidential-Election Spending
Ecuador cuts Julian Assange's internet access: WikiLeaks

Geopolitics & terrorism
Battle for Mosul Tests Obama Strategy to Shift Fight’s Burden From U.S.
A distracted America in a dangerous world

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford to Idle Four Factories as Slowing Sales Bloat Inventory
Energy: Double Eagle Energy, a Texas unicorn, preps for a rare oil IPO
Financials: Goldman Should Share the Wealth
Financials: Goldman Sachs is down year-to-date in 2016
Financials: BlackRock Profit Jumps 3.8% to $875 Million on Expense Cuts
Health Care: UnitedHealth Tops Views, Boosts Outlook
Media: Disney chose not to buy Twitter because of trolls, abuse
Transportation: J.B. Hunt Earnings Fall Amid Weak Demand

Offbeat
Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds
Divorce Is Destroying Retirement

  Oct 18

Markets
Goldman: It's looking like a 'wave' for Democrats, and that could be bad for stocks
Investors really want Hillary Clinton to win now
Stock Prices Under Threat as Global Trade Becomes a Pariah
The Dying Business of Picking Stocks
Calstrs to pull $20bn from external fund managers
Government Bonds Pounded by Inflation Fears

Oil
What OPEC’s Oil U-Turn Missed: Peak Demand Keeps Getting Closer

Central banks
Boston Fed's Rosengren maps case for a dove's rate hike
BOJ’s Kuroda relaxes his tone on additional easing

US
Manufacturers Struggle to Woo Software Developers

Emerging
Emerging markets will prosper as ‘peak trade’ proves unfounded
In China, Property Frenzy, Fake Divorces and a Bloating Bubble

Clinton
U.S. State Dept official 'pressured' FBI to declassify Clinton email -FBI documents
Missing From Hacked Emails: Hillary Clinton Herself
Clinton Goldman Speech Transcripts Show Little to Match Fuss
Pelosi Says Election Could Give Democrats Control of U.S. House
As Voters Tune Out, Worries Grow About Turnout

Trump
Inside Donald Trump’s echo chamber of conspiracies, grievances and vitriol
Criticism of the News Media Takes On a More Sinister Tone
Trump son-in-law makes approach on post-election TV start-up
Why Trump TV will fail
Trump says election 'rigged,' Republican lawyers dispute allegations
Melania Trump Says Donald Was ‘Egged On’ in Making Lewd Comments
Trump alienates many wealthy donors in a most unusual US election
Trump's Russian connections span 30 years from Gorbachev to Putin
North Carolina GOP Office Is Firebombed, Vandalized

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia slams 'unprecedented' US threats over cyber attacks
CIA Prepping for Possible Cyber Strike Against Russia
Russian Television Warns of Nuclear War Amid US Tensions

Industries & companies
Consumer: PepsiCo launches multibillion-dollar health drive
Energy: Two Charts That Show How Renewable Energy Has Blown Away Expectations
Financials: Bank of America profit rises on bond trading, cost cuts
Financials: Big Winner From London’s Brexit Exodus Isn’t Even in Europe
Media: Netflix shares soar on subscriber growth
Media: Netflix's $6 billion content budget in 2017 makes it one of the top spenders
Restaurants: Restaurant Chains Get Burned by Overexpansion, New Rivals
Tech: Apple and Huawei primary beneficiaries of Samsung Note 7 recall, top analyst says
Tech: How Apple Scaled Back Its Titanic Plan to Take on Detroit
Tech: IBM third quarter revenue falls, but tops forecasts on cloud, analytics growth

Offbeat
China Sends Astronauts Into Space for Longest Mission Yet

  Oct 17 Markets
Punk Profit Growth Won’t Kill This Bull Market
The stock market is setting itself up for a possibly monster year-end rally

US
Why the Economy Doesn’t Roar Anymore
Fed’s Yellen sees benefits in letting inflation exceed central bank’s 2% target
U.S. Budget Deficit Rose in Fiscal Year 2016, First Time in Five Years
The Next Recession Is Coming. Big Deal.

Europe
UK looks at paying billions into EU budget after Brexit

Emerging
Chinese Property: When a bubble is not a bubble
Treasury Department Tones Down Criticism of China, Other Trading Partners
China’s ZTO Express Set for Biggest U.S. IPO This Year
Bangladesh: Tiger in the night

US politics
What Hillary Clinton's Leaked Goldman Sachs Speeches Tell Us
Transcripts of Clinton's Wall Street talks released in new Wikileaks dump
Hillary Clinton Picks Up Support From Women, Swing Voters to Build Lead
Trump says election being rigged 'at many polling places'
Fears mount on Trump's 'rigged election' rhetoric
Donald Trump Says Hillary Clinton Should Be Drug-Tested
Republican Congressional Candidates Seemingly Unaffected by Trump Unease
'SNL' spoofs the 'second and worst ever' presidential debate

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. and U.K. Consider New Sanctions on Russia Over Syria
U.S., Britain call for immediate ceasefire in Yemen
India's Modi, at summit, calls Pakistan 'mother-ship of terrorism'
Putin dismisses U.S. hacking allegations as campaign rhetoric

Industries & companies
Financials: J.P. Morgan, Citigroup Get a Rare Lift From Trading
Financials: Deutsche Bank Is Said to Explore Shrinking Its U.S. Operations
Financials: Goldman Sachs vindicated but bruised in court battle with Libyan fund
Financials: US investment banking makes a comeback
Industrials: How Caterpillar’s Big Bet Backfired
Steel: U.S. Steel Shares Could Rise 50% in a Year

Offbeat
Sugar, stress, red meat, and not sleeping shorten your life
Billionaire Richard Branson: The critical business lesson I learned from playing tennis
  Oct 15

Markets
Stocks, dollar rebound but Yellen rattles markets
There's an Ominous Divergence in the Market That We Haven't Seen Since Last Year
U.K. Bond Plunge Pushes 10-Year Yield to Highest Since Brexit
U.S. Dollar Rally Isn’t All It Seems
SoftBank and Saudi Arabia plan $100bn tech fund

Central banks
Yellen Cites Benefits to Running Economy Hot for Some Time
Yellen Sees ‘Plausible Ways’ Hot Economy Could Heal Growth
FRB: Speech--Yellen, Macroeconomic Research After the Crisis
FRB-SL Bullard: Higher GDP Growth in the Long Run Requires Higher Productivity Growth
FRB-SL: Q&A with President Bullard on New Approach to Projections
Fed’s Dudley Expects a Rate Increase This Year
Fed Officials Are Worried About Leverage. Investors Aren’t.
BOJ: Supplementary Paper Series for the "Comprehensive Assessment"
[Denmark:] Land With Longest Stretch of Negative Rates Finds Rich Are Getting Richer Faster

US
U.S. Retail Sales Rose 0.6%, Pointing to Confident Consumers
U.S. Deficit Up for First Time Since 2009 on Spending Surge
Goldman: Economic Uncertainty Has Been Tumbling Ahead of the U.S. Election
Why the Economy Doesn’t Roar Anymore
How Inequality Is Rising Among Identical Workers as Companies’ Fortunes Diverge
More Than 1 Million to Lose Obamacare Plans as Insurers Quit

Europe
Where in Europe Will Bankers Fleeing London Go After Brexit
Scotland to Consider New Independence Referendum Bill

China
China producer prices rise for first time in nearly five years, may ease debt woes
China No Currency Manipulator, Obama Treasury Says for Last Time
How to treat a family business [in China]: like a son or a pig?

Emerging
Russia’s Outlook Raised to Stable by Fitch on Policy Action

US politics
Elizabeth Warren urges Barack Obama to fire SEC chief Mary Jo White
White House Is Sticking With SEC Chief Mary Jo White
Trump crowds rain hate on the press
Donald Trump Fends Off New Sexual Misconduct Claims, Calling Allegations a Conspiracy
Donald Trump’s Use of Foreign Steel Undercuts a Major Campaign Theme
Ryan Advocates for GOP Future — Avoids Mention of Trump Altogether
Hacked Emails Show Hillary Clinton Team Trying to Navigate Bill Clinton

Geopolitics & terrorism
Bromance Between Xi and Putin Grows as U.S. Spats Escalate
RAF given green light to shoot down hostile Russian jets in Syria
Syria's Assad says taking Aleppo from rebels key to pushing 'terrorists' back to Turkey
Feds Charge 3 Kansas Men With Plotting to Bomb Muslims

Industries & companies
Financials: Citigroup Profit Beats Estimates on 35% Jump in Bond Trading
Financials: JPMorgan beats third quarter forecast as trading roars back to life
Financials: Wells Fargo Details Fallout at Branches
Retail: Amazon to partner VMware as it seeks to bridge cloud gap
Tech: IBM, Google, others to unveil new open interface to take on Intel

Technology
Market grows for ‘regtech’, or AI for regulation

Offbeat
A Nobel That Helps Explain Why a Bagel Always Has Hole
Algorithms Aren’t Biased, But the People Who Write Them May Be

  Oct 14

Markets
Global Policy Uncertainty, a Drag on Growth, Is Higher Than in Crisis Years
Economists Believe a Recession Is Likely Within Next Four Years
Another stock-market party wrecker? Shrinking profit margins
Inflation fears cast shadows over long-dated bonds
Fed Rate-Rise Plan Hits Snag in Stronger Dollar, Higher Long-Term Yields

Central banks
Federal Reserve members admitting low rates may hurt economy
ING research on helicopter money

US
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton: Obamacare no longer affordable
How to Fix the Tax Code and Close Donald Trump’s Loopholes

China
China exports fall as concerns over demand grow
China's trade data has delivered some unwanted news

Clinton
Donald Trump Finds Improbable Ally in WikiLeaks
Clinton Tax Plan Seen Costing 697,000 Jobs Amid Lower Wages
FBI, DOJ roiled by Comey, Lynch decision to let Clinton slide by on emails, says insider

Trump
Trump May Not Win, but He’s Not Going Away
Some in G.O.P. Who Deserted Donald Trump Over Lewd Tape Are Returning
Democrats hope Trump brings down the House
Trump Calls Sexual-Assault Claims Conspiracy to Defeat Him
Scarborough suggests Trump allegations could have been coordinated
TMZ.com: NBC Planned to Use Trump Audio to Influence Debate, Election
Michelle Obama Rebukes ‘Predatory’ Trump, Saying She’s Shaken to Core
Mark Burnett, ‘Apprentice’ Producer, Denounces Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
DailyMailUK: Russia orders all officials to fly home any relatives living abroad
Treat Russia Like the International Poison It Is
Trump adviser accuses U.S. of disregarding Russia's interests
Egypt Juggles Its Friendships as Russian Influence Surges
A New Weapon in Russia’s Arsenal, and It’s Inflatable
U.S. Strikes Yemeni Rebel Sites After Warships Are Targeted
Seoul Questions Own Defense Strategy as North Korea Nuclear Threat Grows

Industries & companies
Financials: Goldman’s Marcus loans hit Main Street
Financials: Deutsche Bank hiring freeze
Financials: Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf retires effective immediately; Tim Sloan to take over
Financials: Morgan Stanley Makes $100-Million Move on Fintech Startup Affirm Inc.
Tech: Samsung Slashes Profit Forecast Due to Galaxy Note 7 Recall
Tech: Galaxy Note 7 Is Not Samsung’s Only Problematic Product

Technology
Hyperloop One wins backing from DP World
Wireless tech in the next 10 years

Offbeat
Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
SEC Said to Demand That Cooperman Agree to Hedge Fund Suspension

  Oct 13

Earnings season
Earnings Season Arrives With Thud After Stock Investors Cut Risk
Earnings recession expected to extend to sixth straight quarter
End of the US earnings recession is no catalyst for bulls
Everyone Is Blaming the Dollar for a Rough Earnings Season

Markets
One Measure of Investor Worry [i.e., Cost of downside protection] Just Hit Its Highest Level Ever
Treasury market plumbing in focus as JPMorgan pulls back
Pound hits record trade-weighted low

Oil
OPEC Faces Half-Million-Barrel Dispute With Members on Cuts
OPEC points to larger 2017 oil surplus despite deal to cut

Central banks
Fed Minutes Show Officials Expect to Raise Rates ‘Relatively Soon’ | Minutes
Fed minutes show holding rates was close call
Inside the Fed’s September Minutes: The Annotated Meeting
Fed can be 'gentle' in hiking rates, Dudley says
Mario Draghi: IMFC Statement
BIS: Peter Praet: Monetary policy and the euro area banking system
BOJ: Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan
Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer: ‘Great Fear’ About Antiglobalization

US
U.S. job openings hit eight-month low, labor market still strong
America’s Dazzling Tech Boom Has a Downside: Not Enough Jobs
Texas, Once a Star, Becomes a Drag on the U.S. Economy

Europe
Can Britain's Parliament Tone Down Brexit? Q&A

China
China’s Central Bank Weakens Yuan Fixing for Sixth Straight Day
Why China's Efforts to Cool Its Property Market Won't Work

US politics
Trump Condemns Congress, FBI, Justice Department for Not Prosecuting Clinton
Trump Renews Warning About ‘Stolen’ Election
Trump’s New Attack Strategy: Curb Clinton Vote
Emails Show Hillary Clinton Campaign’s Response to Fallout
Clinton Camp Says Trump’s Tough Tactics Won’t Work
For or Against Trump, GOP Fears Intensifying Civil War If He Loses
Split Over Donald Trump Threatens to Tilt Republican States
Some of Donald Trump’s Economic Team Diverge From Candidate
Donald Trump Hints If He’s Elected, Paul Ryan Will Be Out of a Job
Henry Blodget: Sorry, Donald, rich people like you and me actually don't create the jobs
Federal Government Is Running Out of Funds to Detain Illegal Immigrants

Geopolitics & terrorism
Kerry and Lavrov to resume talks on Syria despite war crimes row
U.S. Navy destroyer again targeted by missiles from Yemen: U.S. officials
Europe’s Ties With Russia Fray in Face of Moscow’s Role in Aleppo Bombing
Top Russian Officials Shift Away From Denying Involvement in DNC Hack
White House Vows ‘Proportional’ Response for Russian DNC Hack

Industries & companies
Financials: Future of Banking Looks Dark—Why That’s a Problem
Financials: The New Plan to Bail Out ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks
Financials: Germany’s Banking Problem Is Bigger Than Deutsche Bank
Financials: Deutsche Bank Fined by SEC Over Failure to Guard Research
Tech: Amazon’s Music-Streaming Service Competes on Price and Robotic Assistance
Tech: Here’s how much Apple may profit from Samsung’s exploding phone disaster

Technology
Google’s DeepMind brings thinking computers a step closer
How Not to Strangle Your Unicorn

Offbeat
Mansion Global: New York City’s Five Priciest Neighborhoods: Not All of Them are in Manhattan
The Landlord’s Guide to Gentrifying NYC: Out With the Poor, In With the Rich

  Oct 12

Markets
Maybe Not Dangerous, But Stock Valuations Are Still Notably High
The S&P 500 looks eerily similar to right before the 1987 crash
Pound Selloff Accelerates as Flash Crash Lows Loom Ever Nearer

Oil
Rising OPEC Oil Output Shows Challenge of Curbing Production
Oil slides as Russia's Igor Sechin says no to production freeze
IEA Sees Oil Market Rebalancing Faster If OPEC Respects Deal
OPEC, key producers to discuss six-month oil deal

Central banks
Fed Minutes Could Show Strength of Hawkish Rebel Camp in FOMC
Evans Pushes Go-Slow Tightening Pace as Next Fed Hike Looms
Fed's Kashkari says U.S. economy has room to run
Lael Brainard, a Fed governor in the political glare
It would be wrong to abandon the policy of negative rates

US
America’s New Normal Will Look Pretty Slow, Fed Economist Says
FRB-SF: What Is the New Normal for U.S. Growth?

China
China banks may need $1.7 trillion injection as credit quality worsens: S&P
Goldman Warns China’s Outflows May Be Worse Than They Look
Foreigners buying China bonds faster than ever before
Speculation grows Xi Jinping will defy China rule on leadership retirement

Japan
Japan Passes $32 Billion in Extra Economic Stimulus, but Some Seek More

Emerging
Saudi Arabia Signals Risks to Investors Ahead of Bond Issue

US politics
Donald Trump Declares Himself Freed From Republican Party ‘Shackles’
GOP Feuds Over Support for Donald Trump
Ryan-Trump Split Foreshadows Bitter Battle for Soul of GOP
Toxin of association with the outrageous Donald Trump
Investors See New Risk in Trump Swoon: A Democratic Congress
Were He Seeking Any Other Job, Trump Would Be Flagged by H.R.
For Many Women, Trump’s ‘Locker Room Talk’ Brings Memories of Abuse
‘Apprentice’ Producer Says He Can’t Release Old Trump Footage
How Julian Assange Turned WikiLeaks Into Trump’s Best Friend
Hillary Clinton flying high after debate performance
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Strained to Hone Her Message, Hacked Emails Show

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia Says It’s Joining China to Counter U.S. Missile Defense
Russia’s Vladimir Putin Cancels Paris Trip Amid Differences Over Syria
Escalation in Syria means EU less likely to soften stance on Russia
Russia and Turkey agree gas pipeline deal
China berates visiting New Zealand defense minister over South China Sea stance

Industries & companies
Financials: Wells Fargo scandal not hurting business, doesn't want people to know
Industrials; Alcoa misses Q3 profit forecast ahead of split
Restaurants: Yum Looks to Be Leaner After China Spinoff
Retail: Amazon to Expand Grocery Business With New Convenience Stores

Technology
Zebra teaches algorithm to detect breast cancer
Facial Recognition Software Advances Trigger Worries

Offbeat
SEC Breaks Record for Number of Enforcement Cases
Brain Exercises Don’t Live Up to the Hype, Researchers Say
More millennials switch off social media

  Oct 11

Earnings
The profit recession on Wall Street is coming to an end
Earnings Preview: Better Now, But Weaker Next Year
Goldman Sachs Has a Warning For This Quarter's Corporate Earnings

Markets
Financial markets continue to price in Clinton win after debate
[Fear to Greed:] The Great Market Switcheroo of 2016
Is the Bond Market in a Bubble?
Goldman Sachs Sees Shock Potential for U.S., European Stocks
Pound plummet blamed on ‘liquidity holes’

Oil
Russians and Saudis Pledge Joint Effort to Limit Oil Production
Putin Again Promises OPEC an Oil Agreement

Central banks
Draghi Says ECB Ready to Provide Extra Stimulus if Needed

US
[Inventories:] One U.S. Recession Indicator Looks Less Scary On Closer Inspection

Europe
German exports post biggest rise in more than six years
Germany well-placed for post-Brexit migration of London business
Frankfurt vies for UK banking jobs post-Brexit
UK retreats on plans to make companies list foreign workers
Europe May Finally End Its Painful Embrace of Austerity

China
China unveils plans to cut corporate debt, to push debt-to-equity swaps
China anti-corruption campaign backfires

US politics
Trump Is Starting to Look Like an Independent Candidate
Trump Ends Nightmare Weekend With Over-the-Top Debate
Trump Unpacks Three Decades of Clinton Baggage in Debate
Trump Would Jail Clinton? There's a Name for That
Trump Talks at Debate, but Many Women Hear Only a 2005 Tape
Trump the Showman, Now Caught in the Klieg Lights
Buffett Just Released His Own Tax Data to Hammer Trump
Trump Acknowledges Not Paying Federal Income Taxes for Years

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin, Erdogan Boost Russian-Turkish Trade Ties
In Coastal Libya, Islamic State Prepared to Build a Nation
German Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged Terror Bomb Plot

Industries & companies
Financials: Deutsche Bank received special treatment in EU stress tests
Financials: RBS denies allegations of causing SMEs to fail
Financials: Wells Fargo Managers Pushed Overdraft Services
Financials: US banks ease off on corporate lending push
Pharma: Bristol-Myers shares tumble 10% on failed clinical trial
Pharma: Mylan Puts Its Troubles in the Past, at a Price of $465 Million
Retail: Whole Foods Sets Up Shop in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Tech: Samsung to Halt Galaxy Note 7 Production Temporarily

Offbeat
Harvard and MIT Economists Share Nobel for Contract Theory

  Oct 10 Global
This Was the Week the World Got Really Anxious About Globalization's Future
Global Elites Step Up Defense of Openness as Populism Rises
Global Political Uncertainty Weighs on Growth Outlook

Oil
OPEC's Miracle Might Just Be a Mirage
OPEC Deal Won’t Do Much for Oil Prices

Central banks
The Truly Scary Clowns: Central Bankers
Fischer Sees Little Risk of Fed Falling Behind the Curve
BOJ's Kuroda vows to cut rates, buy more assets to fight shocks
ECB could hit inflation target by late 2018, early 2019

US
Why Labor Nonparticipants May Be Unavailable
The life and death of Trumpian America
The Gray Gender Gap: Older Women Are Likelier to Go It Alone
US commercial bankruptcy filings have soared 38% from one year ago

Europe
Wall Street bosses warn on Brexit risks
Frankfurt vies for UK banking jobs post-Brexit
International banks highlight eurozone weakness
Italy Wags Finger at Germany Over Deutsche’s Woes

US politics
Trump assails Bill Clinton, vows to jail Hillary Clinton if he wins White House
Trump holds surprise pre-debate press conference with women who have accused Bill Clinton of misconduct
There are hints more damaging Trump tapes exist — and someone is already willing to pay millions for them
SNL' and Alec Baldwin take on Trump
Mexican Peso Soars to Month High
Trump Video Demolishes GOP Unity as Party Fears Easy Clinton Win
GOP Leaders Turn Their Backs on Trump After Lewd Comments
Donald Trump Says Campaign Not in Crisis, and There Is ‘Zero Chance I’ll Quit’
Sanders supporters seethe over Clinton's leaked remarks to Wall St.
WikiLeaks Claims Clinton Speech Text
Why Are Politicians So Obsessed With Manufacturing?

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia says U.S. actions threaten its national security
Germany Escapes Bomb Attack as Syrian Suspect Still at Large

Industries & companies
Defense: Defense Shares Look Tempting
Financials: Deutsche Bank CEO Hasn’t Reached Accord With U.S., Bild Reports
Financials: Deutsche Bank Talks With Justice Department Said to Continue
Financials: Deutsche Bank and the Nonstop Bleeding of Europe’s Lenders
Financials: Germany's Schaeuble says too much talk on Deutsche Bank
Financials: What Went Awry at Wells Fargo? The Beaten Path of a Toxic Culture
Media: Jack Ma, Spielberg Strike Deal to Bring Hollywood to China
Pharma: Study May Boost Use of Merck Lung-Cancer Drug
Tech: Google and Facebook are going to war

Corporate finance
Tech IPOs: A Lucrative, if Treacherous Game
The Key to Bigger Payouts: More Free Cash Flow

Technology
Your Next Friend Could Be a Robot
FRB: Brainard Speech, Distributed Ledger Technology

Offbeat
The $62bn secret of Warren Buffett’s success
Mark Cuban: There are three types of entrepreneurs

  Oct 8

Markets
A Market Oddity: ‘Growth’ and ‘Value’ Stocks are Marching to the Same Tune
Gold at a Crossroads After Metal’s Terrible Week

Currencies
Flash Crash of the Pound Baffles Traders With Algorithms Being Blamed
Rude Awakening in the U.K. Over Brexit Cost Sends Pound Down
Brexit Turns Ugly for Pound, Gilts
Yuan Buckles After Latest Drop in China’s Foreign-Exchange Reserves

Central banks
Wall Street sees Fed rate hike by year-end after jobs data: Reuters poll
Fed needs help to boost interest rates, vice chairman says
Central Banks on QE Highway Worry About Running Out of Road
Dimon, Cohn Say Global Monetary Policy Becoming Less Effective
Fed's Mester says U.S. economic data consistent with higher rates

US
Payrolls in U.S. Rise 156,000 as More Americans Seek Work
Why Are So Many Men Not Working? They’re in Pain
Consumer Borrowing in U.S. Rises by Most in Nearly a Year
Retailers Are Now Blaming the Election for Poor Sales
Goldman sees U.S. auto sales entering slow lane, downgrades sector
One of Jeffrey Gundlach's Favorite Recession Indicators Just Got Triggered

Europe
German industrial output beats expectations
Foreigners in London ‘Horrified’ by May’s Immigration Vision

China
EU Slaps Tariffs on Two Chinese Steel Products

Emerging
Russia Becomes a Grain Superpower as Wheat Exports Explode

US politics
This is what would happen if Donald Trump quit the presidential race
Trump Campaign Reels as Some Donors Explore Replacing Him
Donald Trump Says His Lewd Comments About Women in Unearthed Video Were ‘Locker Room Banter’
Trump defiantly apologizes after lewd remarks about women revealed
Republican Trump says 70 percent of federal regulations 'can go'
Donald Trump’s Ventures Began With a Lot of Hype. Here’s How They Turned Out
White House Coordinated on Clinton Email Issues, New Documents Show
FBI files reveal missing email 'boxes' in Clinton case, allegations of evidence tampering (FO)
Search Hillary Clinton's Emails
Hillary Clinton Targets Tax Hikes at the Very Top
Clinton Refuses to Disavow Hacked Excerpts From Paid Speeches

Geopolitics & cyber-security
U.S. Publicly Blames Russia for Hacking to Disrupt Elections
Kerry Says Russia and Syria Should Be Investigated for War Crimes
Russia Strongly Warns US Against Striking Syrian Army
Satellite images show activity at North Korea nuclear test site
Philippines Suspends Patrols With U.S. in South China Sea

Industries & companies
Autos: Pickup Price War Heating Up as Ram Knocks Off GM’s Chevy Truck
Financials: Deutsche Bank as Next Lehman Brothers: Far-Fetched but Not Unthinkable
Financials: Deutsche Bank gets top investor support, CEO in talks with banks
Financials: Deutsche Bank eyes asset management unit IPO
Pharma: Mylan to Pay $465 Million to Settle Medicaid Claims
Pharma: Insulin Prices Soar While Drugmakers’ Share Stays Flat
Tech: Samsung sees third quarter profit jump as chip surge eases smartphone recall blues

Technology
Will a Robot Take Your Job? How to Tackle ‘Fear and Anxiety’ in Today’s Economy
When McKinsey met Uber: The gig economy comes to consulting
A 19-Year-Old Just Built the First Fingerprint-Reading Smart Gun

Offbeat
Are you prone to obesity? The clues are in your gut bacteria
Colombia's Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize in boost for troubled talks

  Oct 7

Globalization
Slowing Globalization Threatens Economy, U.N. Warns
Globalization Hits the Skids
Jack Lew: Here's How to Address Americans' Concerns About Globalization
Isolation From Globalization Won’t Work, PBOC Deputy Yi Warns
Obama says protectionism no answer to inequalities of globalization
Poll says most in US back globalisation

Markets
China’s Housing Boom Looks a Lot Like Last Year’s Stocks Bubble
Why Fiscal Policy Is Unlikely to Come to the Market's Rescue Anytime Soon
How a Saudi Royal Sparked an OPEC Deal and Sent Oil Prices Past $50

Central banks
Fed's Fischer says low neutral rate a sign of potential economic trouble | Speech
ECB's Constancio denies QE taper rumors

US
The US job market hasn't looked this good since the 1970s
Pew: The State of American Jobs
A Good Truck Driver Is Hard to Find as U.S. Job Market Tightens
Over 94 Million Americans Are Outside the Labor Force and That’s Almost Certain to Rise
Jack Welch’s Debunked Jobs Conspiracy, Four Years Later
Who's worried about America's $19 trillion debt?

Europe
German Factory Orders Surge as Domestic Demand Rebounds
Merkel Pushes Tough Line on Brexit
Hollande demands tough Brexit negotiations

Japan
Japan Retailers Keep Lowering Prices to Sway Frugal Shoppers

Emerging
Why Investor Enthusiasm About Emerging Markets Could Be Fickle

US politics
Inside Trumponomics, Two Discordant Republican Philosophies
Trump Allies Want Him to Imitate Pence in Next Debate
Donald Trump: Past comments on women were 'entertainment'
Trump Urged Congress to Loosen Tax Rules in Early 1990s

Geopolitics & cyber-security
Assad offers rebels amnesty if they surrender Aleppo
In Syria Crisis, Russia Expands Alliance With Iran, Increases Missile Presence
A shaky trade pact that signals American decline: TPP
Next US president urged to curb Chinese investment in US media
NSA Hit by Fresh Theft Charge
Booz Allen Faces More Fallout After NSA Contractor’s Arrest

Industries & companies
Financials: Deutsche Bank Weighs Capital-Raising Options With Banks
Financials: Goldman Employees to Pull $300 Million From Omega Advisors
Pharma: Allergan steps out of Pfizer ashes with $7bn of deals
Media: NFL Ratings Fumble Surprises Networks, Advertisers
Retail: Amazon only needs a minute of human labor to ship your next package
Retail: Wal-Mart Expects Profit Pressures, Fewer New Stores
Retail: McDonald’s Knows It’s Losing the Burger Battle—Can It Come Back?
Tech: Snapchat Working on an IPO Valuing Firm at $25 Billion

Technology
Uber Slayer: How China’s Didi Beat the Ride-Hailing Superpower

Offbeat
Where the Economics Nobel Came From
The Rich Are Also Different From One Another
Fake Old Master Sold for $10 Million Rocks Art Market

  Oct 6

Markets
Shiller’s Powerful Market Indicator Is Sending a False Signal About Stocks This Time
ISM Services Report Alleviates Market’s Economic Anxiety
Possible Central Bank Rate Rises Put Pressure on Markets
Dividend Stocks Take a Hit
Are Higher Yields a False Alarm Again?
Markets eye the taper but fear the tantrum
Jamie Dimon Made One of the Year's Best Trades

Oil
U.S. Oil Stockpiles Decline to Lowest Level Since January
‘Wall of Supply’ to Block Oil Rally at $55, Goldman Sachs Says

Central banks
Lacker Warns Fed Governors Can Be Subject to Political Influence
This ‘bubble blind’ Fed is going to trigger another brutal recession
The Fed Talks Up a November Hike, But Bond Traders Aren’t Buying It
ECB Said to Build Taper Consensus as QE Decision Time Nears
May Says Unorthodox Monetary Policy Had Some ‘Bad Side Effects’

Global
Backlash to World Economic Order Clouds Outlook at IMF Talks
How Technology Is Disrupting the Global Economy: Q&A With the IMF’s Christine Lagarde
The IMF Is Worried About the World's $152 Trillion Debt Pile
Obama Hails Enforcement on Trade Deals to Win Support for T.P.P.
A shaky trade pact that signals American decline

US
U.S. private sector adds 154,000 jobs in September - ADP
U.S. Service-Sector Index Surges
U.S. Trade Gap Expanded in August
Inflation Is Showing Signs of Life, Sort of
Yes, this is the slowest U.S. recovery since WWII
Working-Class White Men Are Falling Further and Further Behind College Graduates
U.S. Government Spending on Research Hits a 60-Year Low
Savita Subramanian: US economy shows 'evidence for an imminent recession'

Europe
May sets out vision to build a fairer Britain
Theresa May takes swipe at capitalist elite

US politics
Is Trump As Crazy As Hillary Is Corrupt?
Trump Donated to Officials Reviewing His Businesses
It’s astonishing how little damage Trump has done to the Republican brand
Bill Clinton slams ObamaCare: 'It’s the craziest thing in the world'
Mike Pence 'won' the debate by pretending Donald Trump doesn't exist
Mike Pence sounded like he wasn't even on Trump's ticket
Pence Succeeds in Debate Without Really Trying to Defend Trump
Pence talks tougher than Trump on Putin
Vice-Presidential Debate Fails to Sway Undecided Voters

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama DOJ drops charges against alleged broker of Libyan weapons
Obama administration considering strikes on Assad, again
U.S. Election Cycle Offers Kremlin a Window of Opportunity in Syria
Baghdad warns of 'regional war' over Turkish military presence

Industries & companies
Energy: US oil and gas pipeline industry ripe for consolidation
Financials: Does Deutsche Bank Have a $47 Trillion Derivatives Problem?
Financials: BlackRock Cuts ETF Fees
Tech: Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for U.S. intelligence
Tech: Yahoo’s Mayer Suffers New Hit to Privacy Reputation With E-Mails
Tech: Salesforce Slumps on Concern About Potential Twitter Bid
Tech: Flight Evacuated After Samsung Device Emits Smoke

Technology
GE Drones Are Coming to Squeeze More Savings From the Oil Patch
The Little Drone Startup Beating Amazon and Google in the Home Delivery Race
The Best Way to Bring Virtual Reality Home

Offbeat
The Pill Makers Next Door

  Oct 5

Global
World Leaders at IMF Meeting Face Existential Threat to World Order
IMF Sees Woes in Wealthy Countries Offsetting Others’ Turnaround
IMF says global growth to stay weak, warns of populist fallout
IMF lowers growth forecasts for US
These Are the Winners and Losers in the IMF's New Global Growth Forecasts

Markets
Bill Gross: Central Banks Are Wrecking Capital Markets
U.S., European Bond Yields Rise on Worries Over ECB Tapering Bond Buying
Gross Says He Shortened Duration on Europe After Taper News
Gundlach Says Deutsche Bank Woes Show Harm of Negative Rates
Threat of 'hard Brexit' pulls down Wall Street
Gold Plunges Below $1,300

Central banks
QE purchases near post-crisis record
Fed’s Dudley Advises Caution in Raising Interest Rates
Fed's Lacker says rates might need to rise a lot, case for hike strong
BOJ head Kuroda says the bank still has a lot of room left to ease policy
Kuroda Ruined Chance of Second Term, Abe Aide Nakahara Says

US
Atlanta Fed downgrades U.S. third quarter GDP view to 2.2 percent
U.S. apartment vacancy rate stays flat in third quarter
Manhattan Apartment Sales Plunge 20%

Europe
European banks left out in the cold
Britain's new prime minister just made a huge strategic error
Matteo Renzi’s reforms are a constitutional bridge to nowhere
U.S. Tech Giants Are Investing Billions to Keep Data in Europe

US politics
WikiLeaks' Assange signals release of documents before U.S. election
Which States Can Johnson and Stein Spoil?
Donald Trump Trashes Nafta. But Unwinding It Would Come at a Huge Cost.
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Here’s How Protectionism Could Thwack the Global Economy
How a Simple Tax Rule Let Donald Trump Turn a $916 Million Loss Into a Plus
Trump Digs In Over Tax Disclosure
DealBook Column: When It Comes to Tax Avoidance, Donald Trump’s Just a Small Fry

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia deploys advanced anti-missile system to Syria for first time, US officials say
Kerry Faults Russia for Prolonging Syria Conflict
Putin's Ultimatum to the Next U.S. President

Industries & companies
Financials: A New Worry for Banks and the Economy
Financials: European Banks Cutting 20,000 Jobs as ING Joins Commerzbank
Financials: Henderson deal reflects sector squeeze
Media: Netflix Rises on Takeover Speculation Ahead of Earnings
Retail: Target Goes After Millennials With Small, Focused Stores
Tech: When Silicon Valley Says No, Washington Bureaucrats Say Yes
Tech: Google puts AI centre stage at Pixel launch
Tech: New Google products: Price, release date, features

Offbeat
The Breathing Trick That Can Make You More Productive

  Oct 4

Markets
Summers Floats Idea of Sustained Government Stock Purchases
New junk bond investors put safety first
These Are the Only Things That Can Stop the Hunt for Yield
Don’t bet on Russia capping oil output

Central banks
Fed’s Mester Says Case for November Hike Will Likely Be Strong
Fed’s Dudley Advises Caution in Raising Interest Rates

US
U.S. factories rebound, resisting global downward pull
Manufacturing PMI Shifted Back Into Expansion
U.S. Auto Sales Slipped in September

Europe
Eurozone inflation highest for over two years

Japan
Corporate Japan maintains steady mood

US Politics
Trump Foundation Told to Halt N.Y. Fundraising
Trump's tax writeoff shows his 'genius' at business, advisers say
The Tax Benefit That Trump May Have Used
Trump Tax Data Sharpen Focus on Treatment of Losses
The New York Times risked legal trouble to publish Donald Trump’s tax return
Clinton Accuses Trump of Taking ‘With Both Hands’
Why Trump Gets Pulled Off Course
How Hillary Clinton Grappled With Bill Clinton’s Infidelity, and His Accusers
Ailing Obama Health Care Act May Have to Change to Survive
Supreme Court Rejects Request to Reconsider Obama Immigration Case

Geopolitics
U.S. Suspends Talks With Russia Over Syria Cease-Fire
Putin suspends nuclear pact, raising stakes in row with Washington

Industries & Companies
Airlines: Boeing’s Unique Accounting Method Helps Improve Profit Picture
Autos: Toyota launches $400 robot companion
Financials: US banks avoid plight of European peers
Financials: A New Worry for Banks and the Economy
Financials: There’s a Little Bit of Deutsche in Every Bank
Financials: Dimon Says ‘No Reason’ Deutsche Bank Can’t Overcome Its Problems
Financials: Deutsche Bank’s Appetite for Risk Throws Off Its Balance
Financials: Illinois suspends $30bn of Wells business
Financials: Henderson ties up with Janus to form $6 billion fund firm
Media: Disney’s Hot Streak Stalls, Prompting Rumors That It’s Looking to Grow
Media: Netflix Rises on Takeover Speculation Ahead of Earnings
Pharma: Drugmakers Point Finger at Middlemen for Rising Drug Prices
Pharma: Mylan Tapped for More Information on EpiPen Price Figures
Retail: McDonald’s China Franchise Deal Could Fetch Up to $2 Billion Up Front
Tech: Salesforce Agrees to Buy Marketing-Data Startup Krux
Tech: Facebook Seeks Partner Countries for Drone Trials

Offbeat
Where Does Alec Baldwin Stand in the Trump-Impression Rankings?
Canada Takes Measures to Cool Housing Markets

  Oct 3

Deutsche Bank
The Danger From Deutsche Bank
Systemic fears over Deutsche Bank do not add up
Deutsche Bank Takes a Lashing From the Public
Germany's Merkel cannot afford to bail out Deutsche Bank: media
Deutsche Bank Charged Over Paschi Accounts
Senior officials rally behind Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank Said Poised to Advance on 1,000 Planned Job Cuts
US accused of waging ‘economic war’ over Deutsche

Markets
Why the Bond Bulls Will Keep Running in the Fourth Quarter
Global Bond Markets Shackled to Japan by Kuroda Zero-Yield Quest
Global M&A drops in third quarter, companies wary of overpaying
Global economic growth ‘sliding back into the morass’

Oil
OPEC Cut Not Likely to Alter Oil Imbalance
Asian Firms Muscle In on Region’s Oil Patch as Western Companies Retreat

US
America’s Middle-class Meltdown: Core shrinks to half of US homes
Silicon Valley risks a worrying debt bender

Europe
May to Pull Brexit Trigger by March in Clearest Exit Signal
Theresa May has chosen the right time for Article 50
Britain has no regrets about Brexit. But Theresa May might
Italy government won't resign whatever outcome of referendum: minister
Germany Sees Surge in Number of Refugees Receiving Benefits
Leader of Spain’s Socialist Party Steps Down

China
China Factory Gauge at 2-Year High Eases Pressure for Stimulus
Three Chinese cities restrict property purchases

US politics
Trump Tax Records Obtained by The Times Reveal He Could Have Avoided Paying Taxes for Nearly Two Decades
Donald Trump Is Seen as Helping Push Asian-Americans Into Democratic Arms
Trump ramps up attacks on Clinton to bounce back
Trump imitates Clinton's health scare and says she 'should be in prison' in wild rally
Trump goes on offensive against former beauty queen, Clinton calls him 'unhinged'
Clinton Raises $154 Million in September, Nears $1 Billion
Among Seniors, Clinton Grows More Appealing
Republicans Slam Clinton for Deutsche Bank Speeches as Firm Slumps
No Debating Candidates’ Economic Illiteracy
YouTube: New Saturday Night Live Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump Vs Hilary debate
Gary Johnson Keeps Picking Up Newspaper Endorsements

Geopolitics & terrorism
Anti-globalists: Why they’re wrong
9/11 Families May Not Be Able to Sue Saudis After All

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla should be worried
Health Care: Health-Care Stocks: Less Defensive Than Before
Media: Liberty Media: Better Than Berkshire
Tech: Broadcom Could Rise 20%
Tech: Google Said to Tap Lazard to Review Potential Bid for Twitter

Technology
US gives up its remaining control over the internet to Icann
What you should know about the ending of a US contract some say amounts to 'giving away the internet'
Salesforce.com Imbues Dreamforce With Artificial Intelligence, Mindfulness

Offbeat
Heightened Earthquake Alert for Southern California
The Doubts of Alan Greenspan
Jamaica, Long Opposed to Marijuana, Now Wants to Cash In on It

  Oct 1

Markets
Stocks Climb With Euro; Deutsche Bank Soars on DOJ Speculation
Oil Slips as Doubts Grow Over OPEC Deal

Banksters
Why Fear of a Deutsche Bank Bailout Is Wide of the Mark
Deutsche Bank is not Europe's Lehman moment: Austrian finance minister
Deutsche’s Lehman Dilemma
Deutsche Bank: 5 Things You Should Know
Lawmaker calls for Wells Fargo break-up
Illinois to Suspend Wells Fargo From Bond, Investing Work

Central banks
Yellen says Fed purchases of stocks, corporate bonds could help in a downturn
Summers Floats Idea of Sustained Government Stock Purchases
Yellen can’t hide the struggle inside the Fed
Fed's Lockhart wants to see more improvement before hiking U.S. rates
Fed's Kaplan scours for signs of economy overheating, finds nothing
BOJ Seen Seeking to Place a Floor Under Long-Term Rates

US
U.S. Consumer Spending Flat in August
Consumer Sentiment Climbs in September
Atlanta Fed trims U.S. third-quarter growth forecast to 2.4 percent
Engine of U.S. Economy Down But Far From Out as Spending Slows
As Heavy-Truck Sales Go, So Goes the Economy
Near ‘Collapse,’ Minnesota Insurers Up Obamacare Rates by Half
Obama administration may use obscure fund to pay billions to ACA insurers

Europe
German Inflation Accelerates to 16-Month High After Oil Rebound

China
The return of Mao: a new threat to China’s politics
China’s New Silk Road Hinges on a Small Pakistan Port
China’s Richest Man Makes His Move on Hollywood
Here's the Smoking Gun That China Has a Huge Housing Bubble

Japan
Japan suffers setback in war on deflation

US politics
Hillary Clinton traps Trump with Alicia Machado
Trump unleashes tweetstorm on 'disgusting' Miss Universe
New York attorney general is reportedly widening probe into Trump foundation
USA Today says Trump ‘unfit for the presidency’
Ohio, Long a Bellwether, Is Fading on the Electoral Map
Sorry, Hillary, You And Bill — Not Tax Cuts — Caused The Financial Crisis
American Thinker: Uh, Hillary, Your Hubby Caused the 2008 Recession

Geopolitics & terrorism
It’s No Cold War, but Vladimir Putin Relishes His Role as Disrupter
Syria Rebels Draw Closer to al Qaeda-Linked Group
Congress’s Retreat on 9/11 Saudi Bill Shows Fear of Backlash
U.S. Signed Secret Document to Lift Iran Bank Sanctions
India’s Army on Alert at Border in Wake of Kashmir Strikes

Corporate finance
Taste remains for big cross-border deals
Death of the Stock Split: It’s Value, Not Price, That Matters

Technology
Microsoft Reorganizes Its Research Efforts Around A.I.
Genome editing needs ‘urgent ethical scrutiny’

Offbeat
This Chart Predicts Trump Will Win, Unless the S&P Rallies in October
Secret Alpine Gold Vaults Are the New Swiss Bank Accounts

  Sep 30

Banks
Fines, Withdrawals, Job Cuts. It Was an Ugly Day for Global Banks
U.S. Stocks Retreat as Deutsche Bank Woes Hit Financial Shares
Who’s the Systemic Risk Now?
Deutsche Bank Clients Take Steps to Cut Exposure
Hedge funds pull business from Deutsche Bank
Draghi and Berlin drawn into Deutsche Bank troubles
Commerzbank to Cut 9,600 Jobs and Suspend Dividend
Lawmakers Won’t Let Wells Fargo Forget Its Scandal
Bankers fear Saudi pullout over 9/11 law

Oil
Iraq Quarrel on Production Number Could Sink OPEC Deal
OPEC ‘Capitulation’ Still Leaves Hurdles for U.S. Shale Drillers
Opec agreement to cut oil production faces array of hurdles

Central banks
Fed Divide Sharpens Between Washington and Regional Chiefs

US
Pending Home Sales Fall in August
U.S. Second Quarter GDP Revised Up To 1.4% Gain
How the IRS Helps the Rich Get Richer

China
When Xi Jinping Buys Something, Sales Tend to Spike
Chinese Consumers Hate That New-Car Smell

Emerging
Murders of Brazilian Election Candidates Raise Security Concerns

US politics I
More FBI-Recovered Clinton Emails to Be Released Before Election Day
Hillary Clinton’s awkward history on trade policy
Cosy ties mar Clinton foundation’s message
Clinton enlists former foe Sanders in appeal for youth votes in U.S. presidential race
Key Clinton Aide Is Lightning Rod for Attacks
James Comey’s Clinton Immunity

US politics II
Trump Should Cheer Not Criticize Ford Motor, Bill Ford Says
Trump Casinos Lost Jobs at Greater Rate than Rivals, Study Finds
Donald Trump Changes His Tune on Debate Moderator

Geopolitics & terrorism
Lawmakers worry about 9/11 law they enacted over veto
Overturning Obama, Congress Puts the U.S. in Danger
Spies move to master digital intelligence
Hackers Infect Army of Cameras, DVRs for Massive Internet Attacks
U.S. puts military options back on the table in Syria
Russia says U.S. statement on Syria amounts to supporting terrorism: agencies
After Islamic State, Fears of a ‘Shiite Crescent’ in Mideast
China armed forces warn Japan against South China sea patrols
In escalation, India says launches strikes on militants in Pakistan
Philippines Leader to End Military Exercises, Naval Patrols With U.S.

Industries & companies
Media: A CBS-Viacom Merger? It Depends on the Redstone-Moonves Dance
Pharma: Specialty Pharma Stocks Tumble in Fear of California's Drug Price Referendum
Restaurants: McDonald's raises quarterly dividend, plans further shareholder returns by year end
Retail: How Adidas Got Its Game Back
Retail: Costco Tops Earnings Estimates in Sign It’s Weathering Price War
Tech: Salesforce.com to Press Regulators to Block Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal
Tech: Qualcomm in Talks to Acquire NXP Semiconductors
Tech: Apple pushes deeper into corporate IT with Deloitte agreement

Offbeat
Package-Delivery Drones Likely Years Away From Federal Approval
Former BlackRock Manager Charged With Insider Trading

  Sep 29

Markets
Stock Market Acts as if Clinton Will Be President
Citi Warns on Gold as Bank Boosts Odds of Trump Win to 40%
Hedge Fund Legend Says the Industry Is Facing the Most Difficult Era Ever
Major Japanese Investors Look Far Afield in a Search for Yield

Oil
OPEC Agrees to First Oil Output Cut in Eight Years
Russia Smashes Post-Soviet Oil Supply Record
How Actual Nuts and Bolts Are Bringing Down Oil Prices

Central banks
Fed’s Yellen Says ‘No Fixed Timetable’ on U.S. Rate Increase
Fed's Kashkari, echoing Yellen, says U.S. economy has room to run
Traders Doubt Yellen’s December Resolve as Credibility Attacked
Fed's primal divide: Is economy overheating or stuck in a rut?
Yellen Cornered by Lawmaker in Heated Exchange Over Fed Politics
Yellen Says Fed Grilling Biggest Banks Amid Wells Fargo Furor
Yellen Pressed to Scrutinize Big Banks in Wake of Wells Fargo Scandal
Fed may change stress tests, capital buffers for U.S. banks: Yellen
Here’s how bad the Fed is at predicting rate hikes

US
U.S. core capital goods orders rise for third straight month
Some of America's Hottest Housing Markets Are Cooling Off
FRB-NY: U.S. Real Wage Growth: Slowing Down With Age

Europe
Draghi Lays Blame for European Banks’ Woes on Industry Behavior
Germany Reaps Upside to ECB’s Easy Money

China
The Chinese Banks Eating Wall Street’s Lunch (in Asia)
China's Red-Hot Property Market Risks Missing Lessons From Japan's Crash

US politics
Congress Easily Overrides Obama Veto of Saudi 9/11 Lawsuit Bill
USA Today: Clinton confidant's immunity deal looms over debate
The Secrets of Cheryl Mills
Suburban Women Find Little to Like in Donald Trump’s Debate Performance
Taliban leaders watched U.S. presidential debate, blast 'non-serious' Trump
Breitbart: Lester Holt Asked Trump 15 Questions, Clinton 2 Questions
Washington Examiner: In debate, Clinton gets no follow-up questions, Trump gets 6

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Thinks Russia Shields Hackers to Hide Kremlin’s Role
Inside Clinton and Putin’s Mutual Mistrust

Industries & companies
Financials: Deutsche Bank Lifted by $1.2 Billion Abbey Life Sale
Financials: Wells Fargo’s CEO Forfeits $41 Million in Fight to Keep Job
Financials: Wells Fargo CEO Still Faces Risks, Despite $41 Million Clawback
Financials: Putting Wells Fargo’s ‘Historic’ Clawback in Context
Financials: California Suspends ‘Business Relationships’ With Wells Fargo
Financials: Wells Fargo scandal reignites debate about big bank culture
Tech: Apple is quietly developing 'iPhone 8' hardware in Israel

Offbeat
Billionaire Elon Musk outlines plans for humans to colonize Mars
You Do Not Want to Be On the Radar of the IRS Wealth Squad
The death of the 40-hour week is killing us

  Sep 28

Markets
Wall Street doesn’t see Donald Trump's ‘big, fat, ugly’ market bubble
Bond Market in Deepest Central Bank-Induced Slumber Since 2014
Senators Said to Propose Bill to Include Munis as Liquid Assets
UBS Claims Low Rates Have Created Housing Bubble
Vancouver, London Top List of Cities at Risk of Housing Bubble

Oil
OPEC set for no deal as Iran rejects Saudi oil output offer

Central banks
Fed on ropes as Yellen seeks to fend off Trump blows
If Donald Trump wins, Janet 'Yellen would resign fairly quickly', economist Paul Ashworth says
Fed’s Fischer Says Wages Beginning to Respond to Labor Market
Fed’s Fischer: Having Ultralow Rates ‘Really Bothers Me’

US
Presidential Debate: An Economy About to Take Off or a Bubble About to Burst?
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rose in September
Americans Love This Job Market But Aren’t as Keen on Spending
U.S. Home Prices Continued Brisk Growth in July, Case-Shiller Says
BLS: Labor force participation: what has happened since the peak?
Larry Summers: Men Without Work

China
China Debt Big Short Trade
As Donald Trump Attacks China as an Economic Threat, Here’s the Real Risk

US politics
Fact-checking Clinton, Trump claims on taxes, economy
Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton on Tax Cuts for the Rich
Donald Trump fumbles his primetime moment
Trump’s Blunt Defense of Business Record Poses Political Risks
Ford Fights Back on Trump Claims

Geopolitics & terrorism
World Trade Set for Slowest Yearly Growth Since Financial Crisis
IMF: Trade Protectionism Risks Deeper Global-Growth Funk
EU Defense Ministers Discuss Deeper Military Cooperation

Industries & companies
Consumer: Nike Orders Miss Estimates, Renewing Concerns About Slowdown
Energy: U.S. Shale Firms Survive Oil Slump
Financials: Deutsche Bank denies seeking help from Berlin over DoJ
Financials: Romance is dead for Deutsche Bank in London
Financials: Wells Fargo Board Considering Executive-Pay Clawbacks
Financials: Italy’s Banks Look to an Unlikely Savior: James Dimon
Logistics: Amazon’s Newest Ambition: Competing With UPS, FedEx
Pharma: Mylan’s EpiPen Pretax Profits 60% Higher Than Number Told to Congress
Pharma: A Drug Cartel at the FDA

Corporate finance
Blackstone’s Top Dealmaker Says Now Is The Most Difficult Period He's Ever Experienced

Technology
Everything we know about Snapchat's new camera glasses, Spectacles

Offbeat
Corporate Pilots Found to Skip Safety Check on 17.7% of Flights
Speech by Vice Chairman Fischer on studying economics

  Sep 27

The debate
Who won the debate, Hillary or Trump? It was won in a landslide
5 pieces of evidence that Hillary Clinton won the big presidential debate
CNN INSTANT POLL: Hillary Clinton won in a landslide
FOCUS GROUPS: Hillary Clinton was the clear winner of first presidential debate
Clinton gains in online betting markets after U.S. presidential debate
What Topics Were Covered?
Fact-Checking the Presidential Debate
DEBATE OF THE CENTURY: A full recap of the titanic clash
Trump and Clinton Drop Gentility for Hostility
Trump's Strengths Didn't Help Him This Time
Trump Takes the Bait and Hooks Himself
Trump: Paying No Income Taxes ‘Makes Me Smart’
Debate sees Clinton get under Trump’s skin
In first face-off with Clinton, Trump struggles to be 'change' candidate
Clinton hits at ‘trumped-up trickle-down’ plan
How Hillary Clinton Went From Hesitant to Scorching
Clinton Excels by Laying Traps on Trump's Temperament
Takeaways From First Presidential Debate
KRAUTHAMMER: Clinton failed to issue Trump knockout punch to 'stop his momentum'
This is the story of Alicia Machado — the woman who said Trump called her 'Miss Housekeeping'

Markets
Stocks Rise After Trump, Clinton Debate
Forex markets hand debate to Clinton
Profit Slump for S&P 500 Heads for a Sixth Straight Quarter
Citi Warns on Gold as It Boosts Odds of Trump Win to 40%
Hedge Funds Take Another Punch to Gut
WTO cuts 2016 world trade growth forecast to 1.7 percent

Central banks
Trump Slams Yellen’s Fed Again, This Time on a Much Bigger Stage
Statement of Eric S. Rosengren, Commenting on Dissenting Vote at FOMC
BOJ's Kuroda sees no big rise or fall in bond buying for now
Bank of Japan Tries Another Way to Generate Inflation
Bank of Japan Confesses: Even We Don’t Trust the Bank of Japan
Mario Draghi Goes on a Political Tour
ECB's Coeure Says QE Less Effective Than Hoped Due to External Shocks

US
Fiscal Constraints Await the Next President
U.S. new home sales fall in August but trend still positive
Millions in U.S. Climb Out of Poverty, at Long Last
Sheila Bair Called the Financial Crisis. Here’s Her New Nightmare
The risk of a US recession, according to Deutsche Bank

Europe
Renzi sets December 4 for pivotal referendum
Merkel Rules out Assistance for Deutsche Bank, Focus Reports
Deutsche Bank's Pain Is Germany's Too
Deutsche Bank Returns to Haunt Merkel
Draghi Urges Eurozone Governments to Help ECB Boost Economy
Draghi Says U.K. Shouldn’t Get Any Favors in Brexit Deal

China
China industrial profits rise most in three years as economy shows signs of stabilizing
Homebuyers Stampede to Snap Up Real Estate in China
Contagion Risks Rise as China Banks Fund Each Others’ Loans

Emerging
Colombia, Marxist rebels sign accord ending 52-year war

US politics
Trump is headed for a win, says professor who has predicted 30 years of presidential outcomes correctly
Most of Clinton’s Recovered Emails Will Be Released After Election Day
Obama Says He Didn’t Know Hillary Clinton Was Using Private Email Address
2008 Crisis Deepened the Ties Between Clintons and Goldman Sachs
No CEOs at Fortune 100 Companies Are Backing Donald Trump
Overthrow the Debate Commission

Geopolitics
Kerry defends diplomacy as Russian-backed forces pound Aleppo
China air force holds drills in Western Pacific for second time this month
Japan Scrambles Jets After China Makes Show of Force in Key Strait
Squeezing North Korea: old friends take steps to isolate regime
Philippines' Duterte wants to 'open alliances' with Russia, China
Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Border Fence, Status of Jerusalem
Trump tells Netanyahu he would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Besieged Globalists Ponder What Went Wrong

Industries & companies
Banks: Deutsche Bank Slumps as Investors Question Lender’s Health
Banks: Deutsche Bank Stress Seen in Rising Cost of Credit Insurance
Banks: Tarullo raises prospect of bank break-ups
Banks: Wells Fargo Workers Claim Retaliation for Playing by the Rules
Energy: Expectations low for Opec output deal
Pharma: Pfizer Won’t Split, Ending Years of Speculation About Drug Giant
Tech: Apple to Expand HealthKit From Tracker to Diagnosis Tool

Technology
What if ‘One Click’ Buying Were Internetwide?
Amazon's Echo and Alexa could add $11 billion in revenue by 2020
Amazon.com Help: About Placing Orders with Alexa

Offbeat
Trump's sniffles a social media sensation
In Greenwich, That $250,000 Mercedes Isn’t the Hit It Used to Be

  Sep 26

Markets
Where to Find a 5% Yield
Deutsche Bank’s Woes: Will Germany’s Sick Man Infect Global Markets?
Infrastructure Stocks Could Rally on Election
Fed Seeks Aggressive Limit on Wall Street Commodity Holdings
How One Investment Pro Is Betting on an Aging Bull
MIG Capital’s Winning Recipe for Gains
How Stocks Can Predict the Presidential Election
Steer Clear of Japanese Banking Shares
The Professor Who Was Right About Index Funds All Along

Oil
OPEC Deal Still Elusive Even After Saudis Offer Oil Cuts to Iran
Oil Firms Tap Demand From China

Central banks
Fed's internal split tied to dueling views on jobs outlook

US
Jobs Recovery Reaches Plateau, Posing Challenge for Investors
A Simple Solution for Infrastructure Spending
Spotify is causing a major problem for economists
America Is Not the Greatest Country on Earth. It’s No. 28

Europe
City of London fears shift towards ‘hard’ Brexit

US politics
U.S. Voters to Watch Debates Mulling ‘Risky’ and ‘Scary’ Choices
FBI Releases Interview Reports From Clinton E-Mail Probe
Trump Campaign Says It Didn’t Invite Gennifer Flowers to Debate
Graphic: A Week of Whoppers From Donald Trump

Geopolitics
Obama vetoes Sept. 11 Saudi bill, sets up showdown with Congress
U.S. slams Russian 'barbarism' in Syria, Moscow says peace almost impossible
China air force holds drills in Western Pacific for second time this month
Big Spending on Warplanes Spurs Aerial Arms Race

Industries & companies
Financials: Merkel Rules out Assistance for Deutsche Bank, Focus Reports
Financials: Chase Made the Perfect High for Credit Card Junkies
Media: Will CBS Buy Viacom?
Pharma: Pharma Shares Slump, but Payout Yields Tempt
Tech: Apple Slides on Speculation of Lower iPhone 7 Sales Outside U.S.

Offbeat
Double Trouble for Hedge-Fund Chief Leon Cooperman
Edward Snowden talks to Alan Rusbridger
In Australia, China’s Appetite Shifts From Rocks to Real Estate

  Sep 24 Markets
More hedge fund firms seeing a decline in assets
ETF providers face uphill battle with target-date funds
Gold's on a Roll, Courtesy of the Federal Reserve
OECD warns weak trade and financial distortions damage global growth prospects

Central banks
Fed’s Rosengren Highlights Growing Tensions Inside FOMC
The Fed is causing long-term harm, JPMorgan strategist says
BoJ experiment risks the worst of all worlds
Mario Draghi: Europe has too many banks

US
The White House Says Its Policies Slashed the Income Gap
It’s no longer safe for the city’s senior citizens to go outside

Emerging
Erdogan Doesn’t Care at All If Turkey Is Downgraded to Junk
Turkey’s Erdogan Says Central Bank Must Be Cleansed of Gulenists
Kingdom Comedown: Falling Oil Prices Jolt Average Saudis

US politics
Trump vs. Clinton: Debate will mark biggest moment of election
Markets yet to price in President Trump possibility
Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump for President
Washington Times: Why neoconservatives don't like Donald Trump
Trump says he would push universities to reduce tuition
Clinton Has Lopsided Lead Over Trump With Hispanic Voters
Most of Clinton’s Recovered Emails Made Public After Election Day
The National: Why the rise of populism may be Obama’s legacy
Email shows federal immigration bosses in push to swear in new citizens 'due to election'

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Abandons Syria Truce Efforts and Lays The Blame With Russia
Euractiv: Austria, France propose restarting TTIP under new name
Chinese Businesswoman Suspected of Aiding North Korea Tied to Criminal Investigation

Industries & companies
Financials: Wells Fargo Employees Allege Firings for Reporting Wrongdoing
Financials: The Man Who May Inherit the Mess at Wells Fargo
Shipping: Shipping Giant Maersk to Split
Tech: Mayer knew of Yahoo breach probe in July
Tech: Facebook Inflated How Long Users Watched Video Ads
Tech: iOS 10 Lock Screen: Battling Apple’s Frustrating Change
Tech: Salesforce Considers Buying Twitter

Offbeat
Bloomberg’s 50 Most Influential People 2016
Leon Cooperman, a Billionaire Charged With Insider Trading, Prepares to Fight
Leon Cooperman's 2012 Letter To President Obama
FBI Says It's Evaluating Abuse Allegations Against Brad Pitt
  Sep 23

Markets
Mutual funds are underperforming their benchmarks
Larry Fink Sees Markets Falling 15% Without Fiscal Action
Argentina: a great buying opportunity?

Oil
New drilling in Soviet-era brownfields makes it unlikely that Russia will help ease the global glut

Central banks
Mighty Doves see off the Hawks over rates
Yellen Rebuffs Pressure to Hike as Fed Gives Economy Room to Run
Here's What Janet Yellen Has Wrong About the Job Market
Latest performance from Bank of Japan fails to shock and awe analysts
Bank of Japan Raises Target Despite Limited Progress
Japan's Central Bank Experiments at the Wrong Time
ECB fears legal action will constrain QE
Draghi turns blame on bankers for their weak profits
Central Bank Tools Are Losing Their Edge

US
Existing-Home Sales Fall for Second Straight Month
Senate splits over bill to avoid government shutdown

China
China Steadies Economy With Risk-Laden Tactics

US politics
Who Hates Free Trade Treaties? Surprisingly, Not Voters
Donald Trump surges to leads over Hillary Clinton in 3 of his must-win battleground states
Trump Vows Deregulation of Energy Production
U.S. presidential candidate Trump praises 'stop-and-frisk' police tactic
Trump opposes plan for U.S. to cede internet oversight
Yellen helps Clinton dodge a bullet
Clinton Proposes 65% Top Estate-Tax Rate
Bill Clinton delivers defense of his foundation's 'profound' work
A Deadpan Hillary Clinton Visits ‘Between Two Ferns’
Rioting May Tip Presidential Scales in Crucial North Carolina

Geopolitics & terrorism
Japan, China Leaders Take Diverging Stances on North Korea Threat
Britain's MI6 intelligence agency to get 40 percent more spies: BBC says
US general in ‘no doubt’ Russia hit convoy
Don't Pardon Edward Snowden

Industries & companies
Aerospace: WTO gives Boeing lift with Airbus ruling
Financials: Wall Street’s IPO Business: The Worst in 20 Years
Financials: Greenspan Says He Would Like to See Dodd-Frank Bank Law Repealed
Financials: Deutsche Bank Woes Sparks Concern Among German Lawmakers
Financials: Wells Fargo Would Owe Deceived Customers Less Than $50 Million: Goldman
Financials: Liability in Wells Fargo Case Could Reach Boardroom
Financials: Warren Seeks Labor Department Probe Over Wells Fargo Tactics
Pharma: U.S. lawmakers blast Mylan CEO over 'sickening' EpiPen price hikes
Tech: Yahoo Says Breach Affected at Least 500 Million Users
Tech: Airbnb’s Funding Round Led by Google Capital

Technology
Apple Buys Tuplejump to Expand Machine-Learning Capabilities

Offbeat
Cohen’s Point72 Goes on Biggest Ever Hiring Spree in Asia
Leon Cooperman defends himself in phone call with investors

  Sep 22

Markets
BOJ rate surprise lifts world stocks ahead of Fed
Japanese Banks Jump as BOJ Targets Yields
A rare beast is taking over the bond market
Calling time on high-yield bond rally
Commodity bulls dare to exude optimism

Global
OECD warns governments of ‘low-growth trap’

Fed
Divided Fed Holds Fire, Signals 2016 Rate Increase Still Likely
Three Fed Officials Wanted Increase Now
Fed Sees Stronger Case for Rate Rise
Fed Trims Interest-Rate, Growth Forecasts
‘Dot Plot’ Suggests Slower Rate Rise Path Ahead
Yellen Says Fed Isn’t Playing Politics With Rates
FRB: Statement I FRB: Summary of Economic Projections

BOJ
The BOJ Attempts Another Monetary Boost
Analysis: Bank of Japan Fires in Two Directions at Once
BOJ reboots policy to target interest rates, steps up inflation drive
Bank of Japan’s Inflation Overshoot Deepens Policy Innovation
What the BOJ Did, in Six Questions
BOJ: Comprehensive Assessment I BOJ: New Framework for Strengthening Monetary Easing

US
Is the U.S. election killing the economy?

Emerging
China revives off-budget fiscal stimulus
Emerging markets key to gold renaissance
EMs urged to embrace digital finance

US politics
Few Voters See Clinton’s Health, Trump’s Taxes as Top Concerns
French President Calls Possibility of Trump Election a ‘Threat’
If Trump wins, blame Obamacare
GOP Super PAC to Take Aim at Battleground States
Hillary Clinton Widens Financial Edge Over Donald Trump
Bill Clinton’s Speaking Fee Overlaps With Foundation Business

Geopolitics & terrorism
Tensions High as War of Words Escalates Between India and Pakistan
As Obama's term wanes, so does focus on Israeli-Palestinian issue
Hostile Neighbors: China vs. Japan
U.S. bombers fly over South Korea for second time since North's nuclear test
Kerry demands Russia, Syria ground warplanes to salvage ceasefire
U.S. Officials Say Russia Probably Attacked U.N. Humanitarian Convoy
Russia Suggests U.S. Drone May Have Hit Aid Convoy in Syria

Industries & companies
Airlines: Airbus and Boeing win US license for Iran sales
Financials: Deutsche Bank’s Low Capital Makes It No. 1 for Risk in Study
Financials: Buffett Says He’ll Wait Until November to Comment on Wells Fargo
Financials: Wells Fargo's CEO just got grilled by the Senate
Health Care: Anthem and Cigna Have Accused One Another of Merger Breach
Logistics: FedEx beats on earnings, shares rise
Pharma: Mylan Criticized on Profits and Pay at Oversight Hearing
Pharma: Price of acne cream hits $10,000 a tube
Retail: Target to buy back $5 billion of their own shares
Tech: Microsoft is planning to buy back almost 10% of itself
Tech: Apple in talks on McLaren takeover

Offbeat
Illumina, Secret Giant Of DNA Sequencing, Is Bringing Its Tech To The Masses

  Sep 21

Markets
Cheap money points to more taper tantrums
Bats seeks to counter ETF stability fears
Debt buybacks boom as borrowing costs cut

Central banks
Fed faces a credibility problem
How Fed talk can be too cheap
Fed again poised to cut longer-run interest rate forecast
Gundlach says Fed to include 'hawkish no-hike' language
BOJ may rattle global bond markets as Fed seen on hold
Signs Are Building That the BOJ Is Reaching Its 'Endgame'
Draghi’s Yield Troubles May Ease With Some Help From Yellen
How Low Interest Rates Became the New Normal
Bernanke: Does a higher inflation target beat negative interest rates?

US
U.S. Housing Permits, Starts Fell in August
US building up to pension crisis
5 ways the census income report misleads us about the real state of the economy
Census report of big jump in income is a little too good to be true
Number of Illegal Immigrants in U.S. Steady at 11 Million

Europe
U.K. Told It Has Zero Chance of Having Brexit Cake and Eating It

Emerging
Big Data Lens on China's Economy (Mostly) Affirms Official Stats
Is China Building a Road to Ruin?
Michel Temer Vows to Spend Political Capital on Reforming Brazil

US politics
Despite flaws, paperless voting machines remain widespread in the U.S.
Suburban Women May Be Clinton’s Lifeline
George H.W. Bush to vote for Clinton, report says
Trump used foundation money to pay legal fees, report says
Donald Trump Jr. Compared Syrian Refugees to Poisoned Skittles
Illegal immigration from Mexico falls

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Believes Russia Bombed Aid Convoy in Northern Syria
How Police Tracked Down Bombing Suspect

Industries & companies
Autos: Canadian Auto Workers Reach Contract Deal With GM
Energy: SEC Investigating Exxon on Valuing of Assets, Accounting
Financials: Warren to Wells Fargo CEO: ‘You should be criminally investigated’
Financials: Let's Think Again About Dodd-Frank
Tech: Microsoft Plans Another $40 Billion Buyback, Boosts Dividend

Technology
Fully Autonomous Robots: The Warehouse Workers of the Near Future
Apple’s Siri: A Lot Smarter, But Still Kind of Dumb

Offbeat
The Real Ed Snowden Is a Patsy, a Fraud and a Kremlin-Controlled Pawn
US schools hit by weaker MBA demand

  Sep 20 Markets
Fed plays poker with tempestuous markets
Global bond issuance highest since 2007
Star Names Struggle as Smaller Funds Make Hay
When a benchmark can be an illusion
Hedge Funds Are Dumping Gold at Fastest Pace Since May
The Contrarian Signal in the REIT Breakout

Central banks
Fed Hits Crossroads on Unemployment
Healthcare policy changes mean an inflation problem for the Fed

US
October Surprise? U.S. Economic Growth May Accelerate Just Before Election Day
U.S. Home-Builder Gauge Matches Highest Level Since 2005
Imports Decline at Southern California Ports
Collapsing US new-business numbers is disastrous news for the economy
Coming Soon, Economists Hope: Big Spending on Roads, Bridges and Ports

Europe
Merkel Dealt Worst Regional Defeat Since World War II
Merkel: Germany Won’t Stop Accepting Refugees, Muslims
It's looking more likely than ever that the UK will lose its financial passport
Slovakia says Europe will make Brexit ‘very painful’ for UK

China
Warning Indicator for China Banking Stress Climbs to Record
China debt stress indicator at record high
Why China’s Property Bubble Keeps Getting Bigger

Emerging
Slump in US imports threatens EM growth
Singapore embraces robots for service jobs

US politics
Stiglitz Grades Donald Trump an F on Economics
Trump's 'sweeping economic plan'
Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Would Reduce Taxes by $4.4 Trillion to $5.9 Trillion, Group Says
White, Working Class Voters Vex Clinton
Missing From 2016 Race: Budget-Deficit Hawks
Clinton Calls for Vigilance, Trump for Tightening Immigration

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S., China Target Company Suspected of Aiding North Korea
What We Know About the Bombs, Suspect
Pro-Putin party wins landslide victory in Russian election
Russia’s ruling party tightens grip

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford Fires Back at Trump, Citing Boom in U.S. Truck Output
Chemicals: Heroin, Nazis, and Agent Orange: Inside the $66 Billion Merger of the Year
Consumer: Unilever to Buy U.S. Home and Personal Care Firm Seventh Generation
Financials: Banks Are Now too Scared to Even Make Money
Retail: How EBay's CEO Plans to Take On Amazon
Retail: Kmart to Close Another 64 Locations
Tech: Blame a Dull iPhone for Samsung's Battery Crisis

Corporate finance
US companies are 'hoarding' a record $2.5 trillion in cash overseas

Offbeat
The state of macroeconomics is not good | Paper
It's Time to Kill the 9-to-5
  Sep 19 Markets
SEC is gearing up for next smackdown on bogus earnings numbers
A Bullish Sign: Investors Are Stockpiling Cash
Markets Have Become More Dependent on Central Banks, Says BIS
Wall Street’s 0.01%: The Guru Who Only Talks to Hedge-Fund Elite
At BlackRock, a Wall Street Rock Star’s $5 Trillion Comeback

Central banks
Fed's Rosengren Warns of the Risk of Low Rates
Stay Focused on the Fed
Fed Hits Crossroads on Inflation Policy
How a ‘twist’ by the Bank of Japan could upstage the Fed

US
With fewer people buying homes, millennials are redefining the American dream

Europe
Merkel faces setback in Berlin vote due to migrant fears
German Center-Left Party Wins Berlin State Election
Hundreds of Thousands in Germany March Against Trade Deals
Bayer Deal Could Offset Europe Regulatory Environment

China
China Expected to Keep Its Deep Pockets Open to Boost Its Economy
Rush of Chinese Investment in Europe’s High-Tech Firms Is Raising Eyebrows
China’s Holdings of U.S. Treasuries Fall to Lowest Since 2013

US politics
Donald Trump Faces Pressure on Debt, Deficit
Trump would undo Obama's Cuba moves unless religious freedom allowed
A Trump Empire Built on Inside Connections and $885 Million in Tax Breaks
Trump finally backs off Obama birth claim, falsely says Clinton started it
In passionate rebuke, Michelle Obama rips Trump for years of birtherism
Trump proposes disarming Clinton bodyguards
Trump walks onstage to theme of 'Les Miserables,' greets 'deplorables' at his Miami rally

Geopolitics
Putin Laments Revival of Russia’s Evil Image in U.S. Campaign
NATO’s Baltic Deterrent Force to Be in Place by May 2017
‘Withered’ forces not fit to defend UK
Coalition Misfire Threatens to Upend Syria Truce
His Grip Still Secure, Bashar al-Assad Smiles as Syria Burns
Turks See Purge as Witch Hunt of ‘Medieval’ Darkness

Terrorism
Islamic State Claims Minnesota Mall Attacker as ‘Soldier’
New York Explosion Caused by Bomb
Pipe Bomb Explodes in Jersey Shore Town Ahead of Charity Run

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Breakup With Mobileye Turns Ugly
Energy: Tesla Wins Massive Contract for California Grid
Financials: Deutsche Bank Investors Fret Its Legal Reserves Won’t Be Enough
Financials: Prepaid Cards’ Growing Popularity Catches Regulator’s Eye
Financials: Wells Fargo Warned Workers Against Sham, but ‘They Needed a Paycheck’
Home Builders: Home Builder’s Shares Have Room to Grow
Industrials: Heavy-Equipment Glut Weighs on Machine Makers
Technology: The Apple Store Line Is Dying

Technology
Amazon Echo will bring artificial intelligence into our lives much sooner than expected

Offbeat
Marc Faber: 'Extreme Money Printing' Will Inflate Dow to 100,000
Truth about financial crisis a mystery
  Sep 17

Markets
One Sign the Market Selloff Could Be Short-Lived
This Is Why Mutual Funds Have Seen $422 Billion Fly out the Door
Illinois State Pension Board Stops Trying to Beat the Market
Rising Global Imbalances Should Be Ringing Alarm Bells, Says HSBC

Oil
Oil drillers are adding rigs at the fastest pace since before the oil crash
Oil hits multi-week lows as growing supplies stoke glut concern

Central banks
Draghi: working together for an effective and inclusive Union
Brookings: Fed was—and still is—intellectually trapped by adherence to rules
Has Fed Policy Ruined Your Life Insurance Strategy?

US
Why the Stimulus from Low Oil Prices Never Really Boosted the Economy
Rising rents, healthcare costs boost U.S. consumer prices
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Unchanged in September
Home Prices Help Lift U.S. Household Wealth to Record
Number of people on food stamps plummeting
Business owners have never been this nervous about a presidential election
Number of new businesses in the US is collapsing
Want to Fix the U.S. Economy? Start With the Broken Political System

Europe
Berlin urges fair treatment of Deutsche
Corporate America rallies to Apple’s cause
EU-bashing spreads across European politics
Merkel Admits She’s Worried About the Future of the EU
If European Banks Have So Much Cash, Why Are They Loading Up on Debt?

US politics
Voters’ View of a Donald Trump Presidency: Big Risks and Rewards
Trump details tax cuts to boost US economy
In Trump Tax Plan, a Question About 15% Rate
For the First Time, Trump Says Obama Was Born in U.S.
Millennials Have Cooled on Clinton, Prompting Campaign Outreach
Obama enlists Republican Kasich to press for TPP passage
Milo Yiannopoulos Is the Pretty, Monstrous Face of the Alt-Right
Gary Johnson, Jill Stein Fail to Qualify for First Presidential Debate

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Special Forces to Aid Turkish Troops in Syria
Japan to boost South China Sea role with training patrols with U.S.: minister

Industries & companies
Energy: Exxon Investigated Over How the Firm Values Its Oil Wells
Financials: Bridgewater says its bloated
Financials: Deutsche Bank Has ‘No Intent’ to Pay $14 Billion U.S. Mortgage Claim
Financials: Deutsche Bank Settlement Could Strain Capital
Financials: Deutsche Bank – 2Q2016 results
Financials: Pressure Intensifies on Wells Fargo’s Stumpf to Claw Back Pay
Financials: Inside Wells Fargo’s High-Pressure Sales Culture
Health Care: J&J to Buy Abbott’s Eye-Surgery Unit for $4.325 billion
Shipping: Hanjin Aims to Sell More Than Half Its Ships
Tech: Intel Raises Third Quarter Revenue Forecast, Shares Surge
Tech: Intel climbs on pick-up in PC demand
Tech: Apple Hasn't Made Enough iPhone 7s
Tech: Oracle Earnings Rise on Cloud Computing Growth
Tech: How Samsung Botched Its Galaxy Note 7 Recall

Offbeat
This is everything Edward Snowden revealed in just one year of unprecedented top-secret leaks
Gallup: Americans' Trust in Mass Media Sinks to New Low
What we now pay to have done for us
Robots are invading big box stores and want to help you shop

  Sep 16

Markets
Almost all US equity funds lag behind benchmark
Apple’s 21% Rally Is Tough Pill for 295 Funds That Bailed
Zombies May Be Prowling The Stock Market
Today’s Bond Market: A Bad Price for 30 Years of Wretched Existence
Investment binge threatens oil hangover
Real estate gains independence in US

Central banks
Fed, BoJ and intense market twitchery
As Markets Slide, Chance Of Fed Rate Hike Fades
Japan’s Central Bank Splits Over Easing Program
Japan’s Biggest Bank Urges BOJ to Weigh Side Effects of Policy

US
Politics threatens US growth, says study
The Upshot: The Economic Expansion Is Helping the Middle Class, Finally
U.S. Households Make Long-Awaited Gains in Housing Recovery
Optimism Fades for Economic Boost By Year-End
U.S. Retail Sales Fell in August
U.S. Producer Prices Unchanged in August
FRB-SL: Aging Populations May Mean Lower Economic Growth

Europe
Germany Falters in Effort to Integrate Migrants Into Workforce
Wall St urges Brexit ‘transition period’

China
China’s Bank Lending Rises on Home-Buyer Borrowing

US politics
Trump Lays Out Economic Vision for an ‘Unbridled’ Decade of Job Growth
Trump’s 25 Million Job Promise Is a Demographic Challenge: Chart
Paul Ryan Says Donald Trump Should Release Tax Returns
A bombshell report is raising questions about Trump's business ties to Russia and Iran
A Political Backlash Rises Where Social Fabric Frays
Hillary Clinton’s Doctor Says She Is Fit to Serve
Libertarian Party’s Gary Johnson to Appear on Ballots in All 50 States

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S., Israel sign $38 billion military aid package

Industries & companies
Autos: Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles Globally
Chemicals: Scepticism swirls around Bayer’s megadeal
Chemicals: Bayer Monsanto deal requires jumbo financing
Chemicals: Bayer CEO Sets Course With Monsanto Deal
Energy: Lawmakers Probe Tax Incentives Received by Solar-Energy Firms
Financials: New Laws Haven’t Made Big Banks Safer, Summers Says
Financials: Stumpf, Mr. Clean of Banking, Finds Himself Mired in Scandal
Financials: Wells Fargo CEO Blames Employees for Scandal
Financials: Warren: Next President Needs to Investigate, Maybe Jail, Bankers
Financials: Warren Questions Whether Wells Fargo Heads Should Keep Jobs
Financials: What the Wells Fargo Cross-Selling Mess Means for Banks
Financials: Fed Proposes Ban on Merchant Banking, a Practice With Little Risk
Technology: Apple: Why Early iPhone Data Spells Relief
Technology: Oracle Sales Miss Estimates as Demand Wanes for Older Products

Offbeat
Russian hackers leak more athletes’ files
George Soros is going after 'America's toughest sheriff'

  Sep 15

Markets
Stocks Selling Again; This Is What Volatility Looks Like
Fund managers: bonds and equities overvalued
A Trump win — currency markets ask ‘what if?’

Bonds
The Bond Market Is Flashing a Signal That Traders Haven’t Seen Since 2012
Why Good Times Are Over for Global Bonds
Yield Hunters Become the Hunted as Japan Long Debt Loses 9%
JGBs suffer worst sell-off in two decades
Rock-Bottom Yields Dig Hole for Pensions
There’s a $300 Billion Exodus From Money Markets Ahead

Oil
Oil is setting up for a monster rally
U.S. Crude Oil Imports Rise by Most Since December 2014

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford warns technology push will hit profits
Chemicals: Bayer-Monsanto Deal Would Forge New Agricultural Force
Chemicals: Behind Bayer-Monsanto, an Odd Couple Out to Rule the World
Chemicals: Behind the Monsanto Deal, Doubts About the GMO Revolution
Chemicals: Deal Faces Strict Regulatory Scrutiny
Energy: Renewables short of targets, says IEA
Financials: Wall Street banks require major surgery
Financials: Federal Prosecutors Investigating Wells Fargo Over Sales Tactics
Financials: Buffett Loses $1.4 Billion as Wells Fargo Tumbles on Scandal
Financials: Buffett's Deafening Silence on Wells Fargo
Industrials: GE Continues Shopping Spree With $495 Million Software Purchase
Pharma: Takeda earmarks $15bn for US pharmaceutical deals
Retail: Mall Owners to Department Stores: See Ya!
Retail: Target CEO Says Retailer Won’t Become Full-Service Grocer
Shipping: Maersk grabs clients after Hanjin sinks
Tech: Apple Watch Series 2: Still Not a ‘Need,’ Finally a ‘Want’

Central banks
Divided Fed Inclined to Stand Pat
Donald Trump right in saying the Fed is biased?

US
Household Incomes Leapt 5.2% in 2015; Poverty Rate Drops
Three Reasons Why U.S. Productivity May Be on the Verge of Taking Off
Average Cost of Employer Health Coverage Tops $18,000 for Family
Out of pocket healthcare payments skyrocketing
People are spending less at restaurants

Japan
Japan opens door to temporary foreign workers

US politics: Trump
How Donald Trump Could Wipe $420 Billion Off China's Exports
Trump's Deportation Plan Rattles an Industry Desperate for Workers
New York attorney general opens 'inquiry' into Trump Foundation
Trump Team Works to Recast Image as Presidential, Caring
Donald Trump Shows Dr. Oz His Health Documents
Powell Calls Trump ‘National Disgrace’ in Leaked Email

US politics: Clinton
Hillary Clinton to resume campaigning Thursday
Clinton Releases Details From Her Medical Exam, Test Results
Hillary Clinton may not recover from her pneumonia until late October
Colin Powell Urged Hillary Clinton’s Team Not to Scapegoat Him for Her Private Server, Leaked Emails Reveal
Schneiderman’s a hypocrite for letting the Clinton Foundation slide

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama to Increase Refugees Admitted to U.S. by 30%

Technology
Inside Uber’s Self-Driving Cars in Pittsburgh
Ford Expands Plans for Robo-Taxi Fleets
A Cadillac Takes the Wheel When Drivers Fall Asleep
New NEFCU branch has no tellers on site

Offbeat
Greenspan Worries That ‘Crazies’ Will Undermine the U.S. System

  Sep 14 Markets
Traders Bemoaning Lack of Shock and Awe in Markets Finally Get Some
Value concerns extend market turbulence

Oil
The Crazy, Mixed-Up Global Oil Market
Oil falls after IEA report adds to outlook gloom
Oil prices are on the brink of another big crash
Saudi Arabia Ousts U.S. as Biggest Oil Producer, IEA Says
Oil market braces for Kashagan debut

Industries & companies
Buffett: Berkshire is accused in New York lawsuit of workers' compensation 'siphoning'
Financials: Wells Fargo Drops Product Sales Goals for Retail Bankers
Financials: DealBook: Pervasive Sham Deals at Wells Fargo, and No One Noticed?
Financials: Exclusive: Goldman team uses retail deposits for Wall Street-style profits

Central banks
Doubts Grow Over Fed Rate Hike
Central Banks Seen Keeping Devil They Know: Inflation Targeting
Negative Rates May Do More Harm Than Good, Expert Says
Fed's Brainard Tells Trump to Back Off After Criticism of Yellen

US
Rising US incomes defy election narrative
U.S. Households’ Income Shows Biggest Jump Since Recession
Surge in Household Incomes Fueled by Gains in Bottom Tier
U.S. Poverty and Income Inequality in 9 Charts

China
China's 'data dump' beats across the board
Chinese Debt Soars Into Space

US politics
Clinton discloses previous dizziness
Clinton team avoided ER to conceal details of her medical treatment
Clinton server technicians decline questions from Congress
With Clinton out sick, Obama pummels Trump
How Donald Trump Can Win
North Carolina loses college sports championships over 'bathroom' law
The Internet thinks Hillary Clinton has a body double

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin Promotes the Next Generation of Ideological Cronies
Record new U.S. military aid deal for Israel to be signed in days: sources
Assad defiant as Syria ceasefire starts

Offbeat
Trade ‘not to blame’ for income woes
How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat
  Sep 13

Stocks
Fed risks markets shock with September move
‘Buy-the-Dip’ Mentality Is in Full Effect
In Market Tumult, Fear for the ‘Safest’ Investments [Dividend-Paying Stocks]

Bonds
Jump in Yields Raises Fear of Return to Bond Market ‘Tantrum’
Goldman Has Three Reasons Why the Bond Rout Is Going to Get Worse
Fed Rate Hike May Cut Foreign Demand for U.S. Company Bonds
There's a Simple Reason JPMorgan Is Warning Investors to Take Care With U.S. Treasuries
This Isn't The Steeper Curve the Fed's Looking For
World’s Most Elite Bond-Trading Club Isn’t What It Used to Be

Commodities
OPEC Says Non-OPEC Output Stronger Than Expected
Oil Markets Brace As U.S. Looks To Sell 100 Million Barrels From SPR
Copper, the Global economic bellwether at 2-month low

Industries & companies
Chemicals: Canadian Fertilizer Giants Agrium and Potash to Merge
Financials: Oil and gas bankruptcies hit lenders hard
Financials: Wells Fargo aftermath: People, not just banks, should be fined, Tarullo says (C)
Financials: Wells Fargo urged to clawback bonuses
Financials: Wells Fargo Exec Who Headed Phony Accounts Unit Collected $125 Million
FinTech: Bitcoin technology offers hacker protection
FinTech: Banks find blockchain adoption difficult
Materials: Praxair and Linde Call Off $60 Billion Merger Talks
Shipping: Hanjin Shipping Unloads Cargo at U.S. Port
Technology: HP to Acquire Samsung Printer Business in $1 Billion Deal
Technology: Open Text to Buy Dell EMC Enterprise Content Division
Technology: As Samsung Shares Sink, Heir Apparent Is Nominated to Board

Central banks
Brainard’s Argument for No September Hike Likely to Sway Fed | Speech
Divided Fed Inclined to Stand Pat
Three Fed Officials Say No Hurry to Raise Short-Term Rates
Fed's Lockhart: 'Serious discussion' over rate rise warranted
Fed has few tools to fight too-low inflation, Kashkari says
Jamie Dimon Says It’s Time for Fed to Raise Interest Rates

US
Rental renewals at record high
Brookings: Why is US Productivity Growth so slow?

China
Marriage Falls in China, Transforming Finances and Families
PBOC’s Ma Says China Must Act to Contain Housing Market ‘Bubble’
China steel industrial output, a clue on the true health of Chinese industry

US politics
Commentary: Why so many red states are turning blue
Hillary Clinton’s health just became a real issue in the presidential campaign
Clinton to Release More Health Data
Clinton’s Larger Dilemma: Play Trump’s Game, or Not?
Honesty and Presidential Health
Trump Claims Yellen Is Holding Rates Low to Aid Obama
Trump wants apology for Clinton 'deplorables' remark
Trump: Clinton Could Shoot Someone and Not Get Prosecuted

Geopolitics & terrorism
China and Russia in South China Sea drill
China Rethinks Its Alliance With Reeling Venezuela
Duterte Calls on U.S. to Withdraw Its Military Advisers From Philippines
Syria Cease-Fire Begins After Assad Vows to Keep Fighting ‘Terrorists’
Franco-German push for tighter defence co-operation
Anti-India Sentiment Hardens in Kashmir’s Summer of Unrest
ISIS Using Encrypted Apps, Written Notes to Avoid Tracking

Offbeat
Cannabis Industry Expected to Be Worth $50 Billion by 2026
Top Goldman Sachs hire sparks EU staff revolt

  Sep 12

Markets
Clinton Health Another Landmine for Suddenly Vulnerable Markets
The Bull Is Still Running. So Why Are Investors Tiptoeing?
The stock-market rout just drove the S&P 500, Dow below a key level
Bank rally on shaky legs as traders assess rate hike odds
Passive funds take third of US market
Vanguard's Jack Bogle Says Indexing Critics Are 'Idiotic'
New Reality for Oil: Steadier Prices

Industries & companies
Airlines: Boeing is making a major change to its planes that could end jet lag as we know it
Financials: Self-Driving Cars to Cut U.S. Insurance Premiums 40%, Aon Says
Financials: Next Test for Wells Fargo: Its Reputation
Shipping: Hanjin to Pay to Unload Stranded U.S.-Bound Ships

Central banks
Fed risks markets shock with September move
Fed governors differ on interest rate rise
The Last Word on Fed Policy Goes to Brainard
Fed’s Tarullo: Global Talks Shouldn’t Boost Bank Capital Requirements
Central Banks’ Prized Independence May Be a Hindrance in Managing Inflation
BoJ looks to clarify policy confusion

US
Economists See Tougher Road for Labor-Market Improvement

Europe
Woes at Italy’s Biggest Bank Reverberate in Europe
Establishment Politician Plots Rebel Run for French Presidency

China
China infrastructure investment criticised

US politics
Battling pneumonia, Clinton falls ill at 9/11 memorial
Clinton Apologizes for ‘Deplorables’ Remark on Trump Voters
Clinton ‘Felt Overheated’ And Left 9/11 Ceremony
Putin, Admired by Donald Trump, Emphasizes Strength as Virtue

Geopolitics
Despite Tough Talk, Further Isolating North Korea Looks Difficult
North Korea says sanctions push 'laughable'
Bridge to nowhere shows China's failed efforts to engage North Korea
China, Russia naval drill in South China Sea to begin Monday
Iran welcomes Syria deal, urges political solution

Terrorism
France's premier warns of new attacks, 15,000 people on police radar
9/11 families could sue Saudi Arabia — unless Obama stops them
New Tricks Make ISIS a Sophisticated Opponent

Technology
Is This the Tipping Point For Electric Cars?
Alphabet Drones to Test Burrito Delivery at Virginia Tech

Offbeat
This Harvard Economist Is Trying to Kill Cash
VIDEO: Central Michigan upsets Oklahoma State with Hail Mary on final play

  Sep 10

Markets
Central Banks Jolt Markets
Markets Tumble on Fears of Higher Rates
Worried the Market Is Too Calm? Bring On the Noise
US share buyback boom fades
Is Apple a Growth Stock or a Value Stock?

Bonds
A watershed moment may be near for bonds
Yield Turns Positive on Germany’s 10-Year Bond
Cracks Are Appearing in Bond Market That Led Record Global Rally
Treasury Yield Curve Steepest in a Month on ECB Policy Inaction
Gundlach's Bond-Market Inflection Point
Gundlach Says It’s Time to Get Defensive as Rates May Rise
Deutsche Bank: Bond Investors Are About to Get Crushed as a New Global Cycle Kicks Off

Industries & companies
Autos: Electric Cars Will Power BorgWarner Higher
Consumer Staples: The Allure and Risk of Consumer-Staples Stocks
Energy:Iranian oil output stagnates for third month amid OPEC bargaining
Energy: Coal Rises From Grave to Become One of Hottest Commodities
Financials: Fed looks to clip banks’ investment wings
Financials: Next Test for Wells Fargo: Its Reputation
Financials: There's a Simple Reason Why UBS is Hiring So Many Quants
Financials: Deutsche Bank nearing mortgages settlement with U.S. authorities
Shipping: Hanjin Shipping collapse: How it could impact what you buy
Shipping: Hanjin Shipping to Pay to Unload Cargo Stranded
Shipping: Hanjin Wins U.S. Bankruptcy Shield, Allowing Cargo Off Ships
Shipping: The 'ghost fleet' of cargo ships is causing freight costs to spike
Tech: Intel chief fights to end PC dependence
Tech: Upside for Analog-Chip Makers as Focus Shifts to Tech
Telecom: Vodafone’s Charms: 33% Upside and a 5.3% Yield

Central banks
Split Among Fed Speakers Leaves September Rate Outlook Murky
Fed’s Rosengren Says ‘Gradual Tightening’ Will Prolong Recovery
Fed’s Tarullo Not Ruling Out Rate Increases This Year
Why Lower, Longer Is Still a Good Bet

US
The Economy’s Growth Mystery Isn’t Going Away
China’s Reviving the American Heartland — One Low Wage at a Time

Europe
Draghi Asset Buying Deepens the Hole in Europe’s Pension Funds
EU Officials Confident of Completing Turkey Deal

China
China's Aug inflation trends point to stabilizing economy

US politics
Donald Trump’s Campaign Stands By Embrace of Putin
Donald Trump, on Russian TV Network, Criticizes U.S. Foreign Policy
Trump says he was against Iraq war despite Howard Stern interview
Florida newspaper calls for federal investigation into the Trump Foundation
Trump faces scrutiny over Florida donation
Clinton Attacks Trump on National Security
Clinton, Trump Turn the Politics of Social Security on Its Head
Donors in Most Industries Back Clinton
Generals caught in US election crossfire
Matt Lauer Loses the War in a Battle Between the Candidates

Geopolitics & terrorism
North Korea conducts fifth and largest nuclear test
North Korea Says Tested Nuclear Bomb, Can Miniaturize Arms
North Korea Nuclear Test Highlights Rising Threat
U.S.-China Tensions Hinder Response to North Korea Threat
China slams North Korea's nuclear test but unlikely to do much

9/11
9/11’s Lingering Toll on the U.S. Economy
9/11: What happened on Air Force One that day

Technology
Google's DeepMind artificial intelligence has figured out how to talk
Your New Financial Adviser: Part Human, Part Computer

Offbeat
The World Has a Sex Problem. It's Hurting Growth
Finally, It’s Spitzer v. Greenberg

  Sep 9

Markets
Companies Get Paid to Be Junk in Europe
Food prices climb to a 15-month high

Industries & companies
Financials: Wells Fargo to Pay $185 Million, Fires 5,300 Over Sales Tactics
Financials: Fed Urges U.S. Ban on Wall Street Buying Stakes in Companies
Financials: Fed: Congress Should Make Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Curtail Commodities Businesses
Retail: Barnes & Noble Founder Says Retail Environment Is Worst in Years
Retail: The one-percenters are now destroying dollar stores
Shipping: Shipping Giant’s Woes Set Billions in Cargo Adrift at Sea
Tech: iPhone 7 First Look: Practical, but Not Jaw-Dropping
Tech: Micro Focus Enters Tech’s Big Leagues With HP Deal
Tech: Google to Buy Software Company Apigee for $625 Million

Corporate finance
Cash Piles at American Companies Are Shrinking

Central banks
ECB hints at stimulus but keeps markets guessing
ECB Will Boost Bond Purchases Just Not Yet
DRAGHI: It isn't our fault banks aren't making money
When will the ECB run out of bonds?
Bank of Japan Risk: Running Out of Bonds to Buy

US
Few Economists Prepared to Say Recession Risks Are Fading
WSJ Survey of Economists Sees Slowing Labor-Market Progress
U.S. job openings at record high, skills mismatch emerging
Wages Expected to Rise Amid Competition for Holiday Workers
Rise in U.S. Consumer Credit Reflects Steady Household Spending
Loan Stress: Missed Home-Equity Payments Spell Trouble for Mortgages, Credit Cards

US politics
Obama defends Kaepernick's national anthem protest
Health Law Faces Critical Year
Senate GOP Protests Obama’s Planned Nuclear Test Ban Push
The FBI’s Blind Clinton Trust
Bill Clinton compares himself, foundation to Robin Hood
Big Banks Don’t Follow Goldman on Trump Donation Ban
The Way Trump Talks

Geopolitics & terrorism
Our World: Soros’s campaign of global chaos
Russian Fighter Jet Flies Within 10 Feet of Navy Aircraft
U.S. Warns Russia Over Alleged Hacks
Soviet Document Suggests Mahmoud Abbas Was a K.G.B. Spy in the 1980s

Demography
Pew: U.S. Latino Population Growth and Dispersion Has Slowed
Millennials are way more confident than older Americans
Census: What Does it Mean to be in Poverty in the U.S., Statistically Speaking?
Census What is the Supplemental Poverty Measure and How Does It Differ From the Official Measure?
Census: How the Census Bureau Measures Income and Poverty
Japan's 'demographic time bomb'

Offbeat
Chicago Moves to Increase Utility Taxes to Bolster Pension
Climate Change Isn’t Just Making Us Hot: We’re Angrier and More Violent
Commentary: ‘Franken-bugs’ may be our best weapon against Zika
It’s Tough Being Over 40 in Silicon Valley

  Sep 8

Markets
Active managers must get down to basics
Italy Begins Pitching 50-Year Bond
OPEC Risks ‘Crying Wolf’ as Oil Trader Gunvor Doubts Accord

Industries & companies
Autos: VW explores Chinese electric car venture
Energy: Apache Has High Hopes for New Oil-Field Discovery in Texas
Energy: Will ExxonMobil Have to Pay for Misleading the Public on Climate Change?
Energy: US carbon price falls as gas replaces coal
Financials: Goldman Sachs Now Gives Away Its Most Valuable Software
Financials: Wall St turns to machines to find bankers
Health Care: Percentage of Uninsured at Historic Low
Shipping: Shipping Giant’s Woes Set Billions in Cargo Adrift at Sea
Shipping: Hanjin’s Ghost Ships Are Running Out of Food
Tech: Apple Ditches iPhone Headphone Jack, Focuses on Wireless Future
Tech: Apple to Bring Mobile Payments to Japan 12 Years After Docomo
Tech: Micro Focus $8bn coup for HP Enterprise arm

Central banks I
Fed’s Beige Book Shows Rising Wages, but Muted Inflation Pressure | Beige Book
Fed's Williams says U.S. economy in good shape, wants rate hike
Fed’s Williams Says He Isn’t Jumping to Conclusions on Data

Central banks II
Negative Rates Are Working (a Bit)
Why negative rates sometimes succeed
Negative-yielding bonds: an explainer
QE extension risks reopening ECB rifts
BIS: Helicopter money - reality bites

US
U.S. job openings at record high, skills mismatch emerging
A New Record for Job Openings Deepens Mystery Over Lack of Hiring
Americans Drive to a New Record in Gasoline Consumption
Asian Immigration Outpaces Arrivals From Mexico
Fading College Dream Sapping the U.S. Economy
Manhattan's Luxury Real Estate Slowdown Is Spreading to Other Price Tiers

Europe
After the beach, heavy-hearted France goes back to work

Japan
Japan second-quarter GDP growth revised up slightly, momentum weak

US politics
Matt Lauer mercilessly grills Hillary Clinton on her use of a private email server
Trump Backs End to Defense-Outlay Cap, Boosting Military
Trump says Putin has been a leader 'far more than our president has'

Geopolitics & terrorism
Top Saudi cleric says Iran leaders not Muslims as haj row mounts
U.S. Authority Is Tested During Obama’s Trip to Asia
Obama's Pivot to Asia Fails to Deter China
Philippine Leader Throws a Grenade Onto Washington’s China Strategy
Tokyo moves to help Manila counter China
Tensions over South China Sea belie summit cordiality
Russian Fighter Jet Flies Within 10 Feet of Navy Aircraft
Ash Carter Warns Russia Against Interfering in ‘Democratic Process’
Mexico minister resigns over Trump visit

Offbeat
The Minivan Is Back, and It’s Kind of Cool - Bloomberg
William Randolph Hearst Mansion in Beverly Hills Seeks $195 Million

  Sep 7

Markets
September checklist for investors
Low-yield world buoys covenant-lite loans
There's Been a 'Quiet Riot' in Japanese Government Bonds

Oil
The Russia-Saudi oil cooperation is actually a sign of 'extreme economic duress'
OPEC Likely to Be Cautious on Output Cuts

Industries & companies
Autos: Icahn to Buy Federal-Mogul, Take Auto-Parts Supplier Private
Energy: Enbridge to Buy Spectra Energy in $28 Billion Deal
Financials: Wall Street Revenues Dour
Industrials: GE speeds up 3D printing push
Materials: Glencore launches €1bn bond to refinance debt
Tech: Intel to Buy Semiconductor Startup Movidius
Tech: Everything we expect Apple to announce Wednesday

Central banks
September Fed-Hike Window Is Starting to Close for Bond Traders
Clinton slams Trump for commenting on Fed policies
Summers: The Fed’s complacency about its current toolbox is unwarranted
Central bank market influence wanes
Now Companies Are Getting Paid to Borrow
Cash in a Box Catches On as Swiss Negative Rates Bite

US
First Factories, Now Services Signal Cracks in U.S. Economy
Here's why healthcare costs seem as if they're skyrocketing

Europe
Eurozone Investment Spending Stalls in Second Quarter
EU banks turning Japanese, analysts warn
CITI: Italy's potentially disastrous referendum is 'much ado about nothing'

Emerging
Fund managers find summer rewards in EM
EM bonds risk supply squeeze
China's Export Machine Is Grabbing More of the Global Market
Saudi Arabia Said to Weigh Canceling $20 Billion of Projects

Geopolitics & terrorism
China’s Subtle War Against U.S. Dignity
Iranian vessel 'harasses', sails close to U.S. Navy ship in Gulf: U.S. officials
Turkey seeks to set up Syria ‘safe zone’
Putin Loathed Abroad, Loved at Home

Offbeat
The New Short: Find Industries Exposed to Exotic Hacking Attacks
How to Get a Human Customer-Service Rep Every Time

  Sep 6

Markets
Investors See Danger as Global Assets Get Pricey
Investors switch into tech and financials
Time to Worry: Stocks and Bonds Are Moving Together
Boom in Junk Debt Draws Concern
Markets Could Get a Boost if Central Banks Started Buying

Industries & companies
Chemicals: Bayer Raises Offer to Buy Monsanto
Energy: Saudi, Russia pact roils oil market
Energy: Saudi, Russia Pledge Oil Cooperation Without Agreeing Freeze
Financials: Revenue stress builds for investment banks
Tech: Apple’s New iPhones Arrive as Glow Fades
Tech: Samsung investors look beyond $1bn recall

Central banks
U.S. economy may need much higher interest rates: Fed's Lacker [non-voter]
BoJ vows to keep easing monetary policy
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda Sees Other Side of Negative Rates
Kuroda Speech: "Comprehensive Assessment" of the Monetary Easing
Eurozone QE bond buying passes €1tn mark
Any ECB move into stocks unlikely to be plain sailing
Why negative rates sometimes succeed

Global
G20 promises to coordinate on economy, but little in way of concrete steps
G20 leaders urged to ‘civilise capitalism’
G-20 Reaches Consensus on Economy, China’s Xi Says
IMF: Lagarde Urges Action to Deliver on G20’s Hangzhou Commitments
Obama seeks to convince Asian partners that Washington will approve TPP
After EU’s Apple Decision, Obama Says Tax Coordination Needed

US
Four ‘Upside Risks’ That Could Make the Economy Look Better Than Expected
America’s car ownership dream is not over
US productivity puzzle: policy priorities
Brookings: The productivity slump—fact or fiction: The measurement debate

Eurozone
Populists’ Advance in Germany Jolts Europe
Merkel vows to regain trust after defeat
No Government, No Problem: Firms Embrace Spain’s Policy Void

UK
Sterling Gains as U.K. Services Data Allay Brexit Fears

China
Chinese capital controls deterring outflows
China's Productivity Growth is the Worst Since the Asia Crisis

Emerging
Debt issuance by EM corporates falls
India: When Growth Isn't Good

US politics
FBI — Hillary R. Clinton Part 01 of 02
FBI — Hillary R. Clinton Part 02 of 02
The FBI’s Clinton File
The Many Paradoxes of the Presidential Front-Runner, Hillary Clinton
Clinton Suggests Russia Using Cyberattacks to Influence Election
Hillary Clinton Starts Speech with Massive Coughing Fit
Trump raises possibility of eventual legal status for illegal immigrants
Trump: US has 'a very false economy,' interest rates must change
Donald Trump Says He Wouldn’t Stand for China’s Lack of Respect

Geopolitics & terrorism
Missed the Interview With Putin? Here Are the Key Takeaways
North Korea Fires Three Ballistic Missiles, Seoul Says
Iran Urges Muslims to Challenge Saudi Arabia’s Oversight of Holy Sites
Obama Unlikely to Vow No First Use of Nuclear Weapons
Air Force, Running Low on Drone Pilots, Turns to Contractors in Terror Fight
Mexico considers bill to revoke US treaties

Offbeat
Quantum Computers Are Coming. The World Might Not Be Ready
Divorces highlight China’s property puzzle

  Sep 5

Markets
Barron's Survey: Strategists Say Beware the Bear
The No-Growth Stock Rally
What Fed Hike? Bond Investors See Yields Barely Budging This Year
Deutsche Bank: America's 'energy shock' is over

Industries & companies
Autos: Daimler plans at least six electric car models: source
Autos: Car Makers Scrutinized on Self-Driving Claims
Shipping: South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Files for U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
Tech: Samsung recall hands Apple a timely gift

Central banks
Soft Jobs Data Cools Market Expectations on Fed Rate Increase
ECB’s Draghi to Address German Lawmakers Amid Mounting Criticism
ECB’s Mersch Warns on Using ‘Extreme’ Tools to Lift Economy

Global
G-20 Leaders Strive for Plan to Reignite World Growth
G20 takes up global inequality challenge
China's Xi at G20 says world economy at risk, warns against protectionism
China, U.S. commit to refrain from competitive currency devaluations
Rare Harmony as China and U.S. Commit to Climate Deal

US
The Federal Deficit Is Set to Explode

Europe
German anti-immigrant party beats Merkel in her home district
May Expresses Doubts About Brexit Campaign’s Key Promises
Obama warns US-UK trade ties could unravel
Eurozone Finance Chief Criticizes Apple’s Response to Tax Ruling

China
Here's what was puzzling about China's surprisingly strong data this week
China Is About to Get Serious With Bad Debt
Venture Communism: How China Is Building a Start-Up Boom

US politics
Where Has Hillary Clinton Been? Ask the Ultrarich
Hillary Clinton adopts encryption app
Clinton's email errors due to 'improper labeling:' Kaine
Seeking Support and Invoking Faith, Donald Trump Visits a Black Church for the First Time
Amid Immigration Debate, a Case for the Economic Benefits Emerges

Geopolitics & terrorism
Philippines worried, says more Chinese boats spotted at disputed shoal
Turkey Ejects Islamic State Forces From Segment of Syrian Border

Technology
Using Technology to Protect From Mass Shootings

Offbeat
Flooding of Coast, Caused by Global Warming, Has Already Begun
Oklahoma Quake Shakes Region Where Wells Have Drawn Scrutiny
Israel’s Space Plan Exploded With SpaceX Rocket. Now What?

  Sep 3

Markets
Oil Is on Another Steep Slide, but Stocks Don’t Care
A Sign That the Oil Bust Might Be Ending. Might.
Putin Pushes for Oil Freeze Deal With OPEC, Exemption for Iran
Shilling: The Coming Storm for Global Financial Markets

Central banks
Softer Job Growth Fuels Debate on Rates Ahead of Fed Meeting
Think You Know the Natural Rate of Interest? Think Again
The ECB Responds on Jefferies’ Research on ECB QE

US
Pace of US jobs growth slows
Big Decline in U.S. Auto Sales May Signal End of Six-Year Boom
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed Sharply in July
Another Sign Manhattan Real Estate Is Feeling the Pain
Conditions Are Ripe for a Big-City Exodus

Europe
State Election Could Signal Big Changes in German Politics
Rajoy fails again to form government
Caterpillar to close Belgium plant

China
China Takes Actions on Trade and Markets Ahead of G-20 Summit
Chinese antitrust begins Didi-Uber probe

Emerging
A post-China world for EM investors
Early Challenges Hit Brazil’s New President

US politics
Clinton Left Politically Exposed by FBI Report on E-Mail Habits
Clinton told FBI she couldn't recall all briefings
FBI Records Show Clinton Used Many Email Devices
Emails Raise New Questions About Clinton Foundation Ties to State Dept.
Trump’s Immigration Plan Aims for Far More and Faster Deportations
As Donald Trump Calls for Wall on Mexican Border, Smugglers Dig Tunnels

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin Says Russia and U.S. Are Close to Breakthrough Deal on Syria
Putin Says DNC Hack Was a Public Service, Russia Didn’t Do It
EU Ministers Seek to Steady Ties With Turkey
A Chinese Mystery: Who Owns a Firm on a Global Shopping Spree?
Kurds Fear the U.S. Will Again Betray Them, in Syria

Offbeat
African Elephant Population Dropped 30 Percent in 7 Years
Aimed at Zika Mosquitoes, Spray Kills Millions of Honeybees
U.S. Open Roof Brings the Noise on Tournament’s First Rainy Day

  Sep 2

Stocks
Stock pessimism does not make good advice
The calm before the US election
Vanguard attracts nearly $200bn this year
Fed Odds Take Bank Stocks for a Ride
Casino shares defy softness in US stocks
Cash Keeps Pouring Out of European Stocks

Credit
Corporate America rushes to borrow before Fed
Europe’s debt market bounces back
Falling bond yields save taxpayers $500bn
‘Massive demand’ greets Saudi bond sale
Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Is Muscling Into Credit Derivatives

Global
Manufacturing falters as global demand weakens
IMF Signals Another Downgrade to Growth
IMF urges ‘forceful’ G20 action on growth
US declares victory in G20 austerity debate
Global economy turning Japanese?
Productivity: Return on humans declining

US
‘Ugly’ manufacturing data add to Fed dilemma
Manufacturing Jobs Go Unfilled Due to Skills Gap
How Shrinking Occupations Could Explain Rising Economic Anxiety
ALBERT EDWARDS: The crutch holding up the US economy is about to be 'kicked away'
UBS: The US economy may not be as strong as it looks

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford says US auto sales have peaked
Energy: BP strikes new shale deal in China
Financials: Why Old Life Insurance Policies Are Getting a Surprising Price Increase
Restaurants: McDonald’s Is Pushing Out the Small Fries
Retail: Wal-Mart to Cut 7,000 Back-Office Store Jobs
Shipping: Hanjin bankruptcy brings chaos
Tech: Apple Squeezes Suppliers to Protect Margins
Tech: Apple Expects to Send Cash Back to U.S.
Tech: Samsung mobile recovery suffers blow as Galaxy Notes 'catch fire'

Technology
Self-Driving Tractor Steals Farm Show
Baidu to go driverless on US roads
Shields Up! New Device Promises to Ward Off Unwanted Drones
Your Kitchen Appliances Are Watching You, Security Expert Warns
Explosion destroys rocket at SpaceX launch

US politics
Trump's Surprise Visit Sparks Outrage in Mexico
Trump Vows Deportations and Stands by Wall Plan
From the Speech: Donald Trump’s 10-Part Immigration Plan
Trump Dealt With People Who Had Mob Ties
Donald Trump Affirms Nativist Immigration Vision in Fiery Speech
U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid to reinstate North Carolina voting limits

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama Seeks to Cement Asia Pivot
Exclusive: U.S., others agreed to 'secret' exemptions for Iran after nuclear deal - report
U.S. tax code may allow dramatic retaliation in EU Apple case

Offbeat
Manhattan Luxury-Condo Builders Fight Glut With Sweetened Deals
Chicago Shooting Deaths Top 2015 Total

  Sep 1

Markets
Why September Could Be Huge for Markets All Around the World
America’s Corporate Bond Party Goes on as Sales Near $1 Trillion
Birth of the Index Mutual Fund: ‘Bogle’s Folly’ Turns 40
Here are the 3 reasons why gold isn't $2,000 an ounce

Industries & companies
Air Freight: Will Amazon Kill FedEx?
Biotech: Biogen predicts preventive Alzheimer’s drug
Energy: Tanker Stocks Plunge on Declining West African Crude Production
Financials: Cryan Shoots Down Merger Report as Deutsche Bank Shrinks
Financials: SWIFT discloses more cyber thefts, pressures banks on security
Financials: UBS hires psychologists to revamp research
Financials: Insurers Move to Limit Options in Health-Care Exchange Plans
Pharma: A Cure for Swelling Drug Prices: Competition
Tech: Michael Dell takes long view on EMC deal

Central banks I
Fed Harmony Hides the Dangers of Groupthink
Fed's Fischer: I Don’t Think You Can Say 'One and Done'
Fed's Fischer: US Econ Has Withstood Appreciation of USD
Fed's Evans, citing slow growth, says low U.S. rates are here to stay

Central banks II
Weak inflation figures put pressure on ECB
BoJ is the big whale in Japanese stocks
China Engages in 'Backdoor QE' as Monetary Policy Shifts, Says Jefferies
Swiss central bank steps up stock buying spree
German Savers Lose Faith in Banks, Stash Cash at Home

US
U.S. Pending Home Sales Index Rose 1.3% in July
Generation Z Will Out-Earn (and Outwork) the Rest of Us
Economists Discuss the Predictions That Divide Them

Europe I
EU Looks to Rein In Tech Giants
After Apple Ruling, Amazon and McDonald’s Are EU’s Next Targets
Apple’s €13bn bill swamps its EU filings
Treasury’s Lew Criticizes Decision to Issue Apple $14.5 Billion Tax Bill
Apple tax deal and what ruling means
Brexit Bulletin: How Britain Could Benefit from the Apple Ruling
Irish cabinet split on Apple tax ruling
Ireland defends economy from Apple fallout
Eurosceptics are salivating at the idea of 'Irexit' after Apple's shock $14.5 billion EU-Ireland tax bill

Europe II
Eurozone economic confidence falls sharply
U.K. Prime Minister Discusses an EU Exit Strategy With Cabinet
Rajoy Loses Confidence Vote as Spain’s Political Impasse Endures
France urges Brussels to halt TTIP talks
New Surge in Migrant Arrivals Strains Greece
EU outlaws network-wide ad blocking

China
Copper flashing red signals on China
We've just received a warning about the great hope for China's economy
China Will Try to Deflect G-20 Complaints at Summit

Emerging
Brazil’s Economy Shrinks Again
Enthusiastic Investors May Be Overlooking Brazil’s Problems
Rousseff Ousted as Brazil President in Impeachment Vote
Africa's biggest economy [Nigeria] has crashed into recession

US politics
Trump Meets With Mexican President After Five Days of Negotiating Agenda
Trump to reveal ‘disruptive’ economic plan
Trump calls Democrats 'party of slavery' in minority outreach effort
Trump’s Top Fundraiser Eyes the Deal of a Lifetime
Pence's Parallel Campaign
Courting Republicans, Clinton to tout 'American exceptionalism'
Some Democrats Press Clinton to End Ties to Foundation
Politico: George Soros' quiet overhaul of the U.S. justice system

Geopolitics & terrorism
China's 'Little Green Boats' Have Japan on Alert
Saudi Arabia says Houthis will not be allowed to take over Yemen

Technology
Ship Operators Explore Autonomous Sailing

Offbeat
CIA’s Venture-Capital Firm, Like Its Sponsor, Operates in Shadows
US declares victory in G20 austerity debate

  Aug 31

Stocks
At 90 months old, this bull still has lots of kick
This Is the Quietest Stock Market in Decades
Templeton’s $130 Billion Man Finds Haven in Emerging Markets
World’s Top Performing Fund Is Running Out of Good [Indian Small-Cap] Stocks to Buy

Bonds
US corporate bond issuance rallies in August
Chicago Outlook Lifted to Stable by Fitch on Pension Improvement
Goldman pushes US bond market algo

Oil
Iraq talks up oil production freeze
Oil Discoveries at 70-Year Low Signal Supply Shortfall Ahead

Apple
EU Demands Apple Repay $14.5 Billion in Irish Tax Breaks
Why Ireland Doesn’t Want Apple’s $14.5 Billion in Back Taxes
European Commission Press release: Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to Apple worth up to €13 billion
EU Apple Tax Ruling Stirs Fears of Revenue Loss in U.S.
EU ruling on Apple stirs calls for U.S. tax reform

Industries & companies
Energy: U.S. Oil Firms Continue Tussle Over Taxes
Financials: U.S. Banks’ Growth Boosts Fund to Insure Deposits
Health Care: Obamacare Marketplaces Are in Trouble. What Can Be Done?
Industrials: GE Buys Software Company to Bolster Rail-Industry Supply Chain
Retail: Shopping Malls’ New Product: Fun
Retail: Abercrombie & Fitch Can’t Get the Grown-Ups Into the Kids’ Clothes
Tech: Dell, EMC Set to Complete Merger on Sept. 7 in Biggest Tech Deal
Tech: Google Takes on Uber With New Ride-Share Service

Central banks
Is Fischer 'Stan the Man' or the 'Odd Stan Out' on Rate Hikes?
Fed’s Fischer Says Negative Rates Seem to Work in Today’s World
A Call to Keep The Fed's Balance Sheet Big
BOJ's Kuroda vows 'no hesitation' on more QE, lower negative rates
Helicopter Money Predictions Are Still Flying High in Japan
Draghi Silence Puts Numbers in Spotlight Before ECB Meeting

US
U.S. Home Prices Continued Strong Gains in June
U.S. Consumer Confidence Climbs to Highest Level in Nearly a Year
‘Soft Skills’ Like Critical Thinking Are in Short Supply, Employers Say
EU-U.S. trade deal in doubt as France urges end to talks

Emerging
Emerging Markets: Fed will trump emerging fundamentals
Chinese Cash Pours Into U.S. Real Estate
Saudi Arabia GDP forecasts and foreign reserves
Argentine enthusiasm for new leader wanes

US politics
The alt-right’s take on Clinton’s speech: Botched, but legitimizing
Obama shortens prison sentences of 111 convicts: White House

Geopolitics & terrorism
Kim Has Officials Killed by Anti-Aircraft Gun, Paper Says

Offbeat
Roller Coasters Ride Into Dizzying Realm of Virtual Reality

  Aug 30

Markets
U.S. Rate Prospects Strengthen Financial Stocks
Traders Bet Dollar Will Keep Climbing
Virtually No Institutional Investors Are Happy With Activist Hedge Funds Right Now
When Economic Doomsayers Stumble: Cautionary Tales From Brexit, Grexit and U.S. Budget Battles When Economic Doomsayers Stumble: Cautionary Tales From Brexit, Grexit and U.S. Budget Battles

Industries & companies
Food: Mondelez abandons pursuit for U.S. chocolate maker Hershey
Food: As Food Prices Fall, Economic Pain Hits More Businesses
Health Care: Mylan, Feeling Heat on EpiPen, to Offer Cheaper Generic
Health Care: EpiPen brings out the worst in government and healthcare system
Health Care: Health Insurers’ Pullback Threatens to Create Monopoly Zones
Retail: J. Crew Will Sell Through Nordstrom as Brand Seeks a Revival
Tech: Apple's Irish Tax Bill May Run Into Billions of Euros

Corporate finance
Firms Say Goodbye to Prettied-Up Financial Reports

Central banks
Fed Officials Say No Thanks to Negative Rates
Mester outlines ‘compelling’ rate rise case
Fed Is Headed for Shallow Rate Path This Decade, Study Shows I FRB-SF Study
Bazookas! Hammers! Sinks! Nobody Loves Metaphors More Than Central Bankers
Pimco at Odds With Goldman on Yellen as September Rate Bets Rise
Kuroda: Re-anchoring Inflation Expectations

US
U.S. Consumer Spending Rose in July
Housing Market: Why Millennials Are Getting Priced Out

Japan
Japan puts its seniors to work

China
China’s Credit Party Winds Down in Headwind for Economic Growth

US politics
Clinton Economist Trusts Government Too Much
Clinton aide dumps husband Anthony Weiner
Obama’s healthcare problems turn critical
Trump speaks at a seventh-grade level
FBI detects breaches against two state voter systems

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russian air power's limits exposed in Syria fight
Iran deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site
It sounds like ISIS is in dire financial straits

Offbeat
The Sinister Side of Cash
Equity Research Analysts Face Uncertain Future
Why They Did It: Madoff and Enron’s Fastow Explain the Biggest Frauds in U.S. History

  Aug 29

Markets
Some Good News for Investors: The Bull May Still Have Spring in Its Step
What's With Those Earnings Squiggles and Hooks?
Will Today’s Dividend Rock Stars Stay on Top?
The 10 Best Dividend Stocks
A Good Time for REITs
Anemic IPO Market Poised for Rebound
Where Have All the Small Investors Gone?

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford Feels Pressure of China Rivals’ Pursuit
Financials: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Reinvent Themselves
Financials: JPMorgan Courts Millennials by Putting Car-Buying Online
Industrials: Farm-Equipment Makers Face Challenge at Industry Show
Industrials: G.E., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-Up
Tech: Apple CEO Tim Cook Sells $36 Million From Block of Compensation Stock
Tech: Brussels set to scupper Apple ‘state aid’

Central banks
Central bankers fear low-growth rut
Central bankers to persist with brave new world
Global central bankers, stuck at zero, unite in plea for help from governments
Yellen Sides With Fed Camp Professing Faith in Price Forecasts
Yellen Lays Out Tools for Next Recession
Negative Rates Not on Table at the Fed
Yellen Says Fed Could Expand Its Use of Bond Purchases
Regional Fed Chiefs Doubt Multiple Rate Increases Ahead

Europe
Refugee Policy Weighs on Merkel’s Popularity
Brexit Is May’s Top Priority as U.K. Cabinet Meets at Chequers
Germany Warns U.K. That Brexit Talks Will Be Very Difficult

China
Beneath a Quieter Yuan, Fears Over China Are Rising
Digging Into China’s Growing Mountain of Debt
China’s middle class is exploding

Emerging
Pressure Mounts on South Africa’s President Zuma After Twin Shocks

US politics
Trump Says He Would Deport ‘Criminal Illegal Immigrants’
‘No Vacancies’ for Blacks: How Donald Trump Got His Start, and Was First Accused of Bias
Clinton slams Trump's pitch to black voters in new ad
Gary Johnson: ‘Not Impossible’ to Win if Debate Hurdle Cleared

Geopolitics & terrorism
Fighting Escalates on Turkey-Syria Border, Endangering U.S. Forces
German Vice Chancellor Warns on Trans-Atlantic Trade Talks
N Korean defectors step up propaganda war

Technology
Maglev Train Project to Link Baltimore and Washington Gets a Boost
Why Electric Cars Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think

Offbeat
Adam Smith Takes on Critics of Free Trade
Exclusive: FBI raids home of ex-College Board official in probe of SAT leak
As La Guardia Is Overhauled, the Check-In Line Starts at the Highway

  Aug 27

Markets
Stock, Bond Rally Fizzles as Fischer Remarks Bolster Rate Wagers
For Janet Yellen, This Market Reaction May Be Mission Accomplished
Some Good News for Investors: The Bull May Still Have Spring in Its Step
Even Yellen Couldn’t Shake German Bonds Out of Their Summer Lull
Are Index Funds Eating the World?

Industries & companies
Autos: Get ready to say goodbye to a lot of electric cars
Autos: Morgan Stanley says Amazon could eventually sell cars on its site
Financials: Rithholtz: Maybe We Clamped Down Too Hard on Finance
Health Care: Mylan Reacts to EpiPen Backlash
Retail: Amazon to build three more bookstores
Tech: Rackspace to Go Private in $4.3 Billion Deal
Tech: Spotify Is Burying Musicians for Their Apple Deals
Tech: The Transatlantic Squabble Over Apple's Taxes

Fed I
Fed’s Yellen Sees Stronger Case for Interest-Rate Rise
Yellen Finds A Way To Describe Her Doubts in One Handy Fan Chart
Yellen Imagines a Future Where Fed Tinkers With Inflation Target
Janet Yellen’s Jackson Hole Speech, Annotated
Jackson Hole Agenda & Materials | Yellen Speech

Fed II
Warsh: The Federal Reserve Needs New Thinking
El-Erian Says Hard to Resist Rate Hike If Jobs Report Is Strong
Gross Says Yellen’s Economy ‘May Never Walk Normally Again’
Central Banks May Need to Start Thinking About Losing Weight
Negative Rates Advocate Spells Out the Obstacles at Jackson Hole
Fed faces its critics at Jackson Hole

Pensions & retirement
US pensions walk trillion-dollar tightrope
Pensions’ shift into private equity ignores risks
Covering Up the Pension Crisis
Pensions and ageing populations: the problem explained
The pensions crisis script can be changed
U.S. Pushes States to Help Private-Sector Workers Save for Retirement

US
U.S. Corporate Profits Climbed as GDP Ticks Down to 1.1%
What Changed in the GDP Report
Corporate Profits Cloud U.S. Investment, Hiring Outlook
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Eases Slightly in August
Manhattan’s high-end property prices fall

Europe
Brexit means ‘deep break’ in EU history
Web Firms May Have to Pay Publishers for News Under EU Rules

Japan
Japan remains entrenched in deflation | Release

US politics
The U.S. Department of Clinton
Mixed Signals on Immigration Roil Trump Campaign
Donald Trump breaks the conservative media
Inside Facebook’s Political-Media Machine
Obamacare’s 'slow-motion death spiral'

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S., Russia Discuss Syria Cooperation Plan

Offbeat
How data became a new religion
Carl Icahn on Bill Ackman, Herbalife statement liar

  Aug 26

Markets
Washout Worsens for U.S. Defensive Stocks as Sentiment Shifts
There's Basically No Alternative to U.S. Corporate Bonds Right Now
Pru warns on negative rates ‘systemic risk’

Industries & companies
Energy: Iranian Oil Production Stalls Ahead of OPEC Talks
Financials: Banks Have Had Enough of Oil’s Wild Ride
Health Care: Mylan cuts EpiPen costs after Clinton criticism
Health Care: Mylan’s EpiPen Price Increases Highlight Its Grip on the Market
Retail: J.C. Penney Aims to Be King of the Mall as Rivals Retreat
Tech: HP Reports Lower Earnings, Revenue

Corporate finance
Oil Slide Lifts Corporate Defaults to Seven Year High
SEC Takes Aim at Performance That’s Just Too Good to Be True
What to tell clients about stock buybacks | BenefitsPro

Central banks
As central bankers gather, some at Fed make interest rate rise case
A Peek at More Than Three Decades of Jackson Hole Economic Gabfests
Bond Traders Are Desperate for Direction From Yellen in Jackson Hole
Hilsenrath: Fed Missteps Fueled 2016 Populist Revolt
PBOC Moves to Clamp Down on Speculation
ECB bond buying drives gap for European fixed-income investors

US
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rebounded in July, Jumping 4.4%
Burden of Health-Care Costs Moves to the Middle Class
Laid-Off American Workers Are Having Better Luck Finding New Jobs
Land Buyers Stampede Into Texas Oil Patch

China
Chinese Takeovers Trigger Global Backlash Ahead of G-20 Summit
China Sets New Tone in Drafting Cybersecurity Rules

US politics
Clinton: Trump Built Campaign on ‘Prejudice and Paranoia’
Citigroup: A Trump Victory in November Could Cause a Global Recession
Economists Who’ve Advised Presidents Aren’t Trump Fans
‘Alt-Right’ Enters the Political Limelight
Chicago's detective force dwindles as murder rate soars

Geopolitics & terrorism
Iran vessels make 'high speed intercept' of U.S. ship: U.S. official

Technology
Blockchain as ‘Technological Genie’
This Is Your Company on Blockchain
Suits join the hoodies with blockchain push
First driverless taxi hits the streets of Singapore
The Robot Surgeon of Your Nightmares Can Wiggle Its Way Inside You
The Sad State of Mics Is Holding Back Siri and Alexa

Offbeat
Data Geeks Are Taking Over Economics
The Fed's Disastrous Facebook Page Launch | American Banker

  Aug 25

Markets
A Year After Stocks Armageddon, It’s Smooth Sailing for Markets
These Nine Charts Show Just How Quiet the Market Is Right Now
Fears over US market plumbing remain
EM rally may be long-lived despite the Fed
Pensions and bonds: the problem explained
Record heat fans commodity markets
Hedge Funds Suffer Biggest Redemptions Since 2009

Industries & companies

Energy: Largest Oil Companies’ Debts Hit Record High
Energy: The Solar Industry Is Bracing for a Supply Glut
Financials: J.P. Morgan Creates Executive Role to Lead Cloud Services
Financials: Blockchain Is Banks' Secret Sauce
Financials: Big banks plan new digital currency
Materials: Glencore Reports Narrower Loss, Cuts Debt
Pharma: Pfizer Buys Part of AstraZeneca’s Antibiotics Business
Tech: Tech Startups Struggle to Close Deals With IT Buyers

Central banks
Central Bankers’ Main Challenge: Staying Relevant
Congressional Budget Wonks to Fed: You Probably Aren't Going to Raise Rates as Fast as You Say

US
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fall for First Time Since February
U.S. Home Prices Rose 5.6% in Second Quarter From Prior Year
Housing Boom to Keep Going Even If Rates Rise, Hovnanian Says
U.S. CBO says budget deficit to reach $590 billion for fiscal 2016

Europe
Eurozone recovery weathers Brexit shock

China
China’s Moment in the G-20 Sun Overshadowed by Problems
China provinces fall short on capacity cuts
China Gears Up in Artificial Intelligence

US politics
Donald Trump hints at immigration 'softening' specifics
Path to White House Narrows for Trump
Clinton Is Making Her Trust Problem Worse
Chorus grows for Clintons to shutter charitable foundation
Chelsea Clinton to Stay on Foundation Board if Hillary Becomes President
Why Obama Let Iran's Green Revolution Fail

Geopolitics & terrorism
North Korea fires missile from submarine
Kabul attack: Students at American university trapped

Offbeat
A Planet Like Earth Discovered Near Solar System
Here’s How the New Teslas Stack Up Against Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Ferrari

  Aug 24

Stocks
In Market Going Nowhere, Traders Renew Love Affair With Momentum
Why BofA Thinks U.S. Stocks Have an 'Elevated Risk of Correction'
Earnings were boosted by buybacks
Bernstein: Passive Investing Is Worse for Society Than Marxism

Bonds
World’s Most Important Bond Market Is Stuck in a Fed-Induced Rut
Pensions: Low yields, high stress

Industries & companies
Financials: Big banks plan to coin new digital currency
Autos: Tesla Unveils Longer Range Car Battery
Financials: Big banks plan to coin new digital currency
Health Care: The Real Reason Drugs Cost Too Much
Media: Disney and Vice, a Storybook Romance
Retail: Amazon working on music subscription service for $5 a month: Recode
Tech: Apple Purchases Medical Startup Gliimpse
Tech: IBM, AMD Plan Assault on Intel’s Chip Dominance
Tech: Renesas in Talks to Buy U.S. Chip Maker for $3 Billion

Central banks
The neutral rate debate at Jackson Hole
Here's Why Fed Doves and Hawks Could Both Be Right
Fed’s Regional Bank Boards Increase Pressure for Rate Hike
Bernanke: Fed’s shifting perspective on the economy and its implications for monetary policy
Why the Federal Reserve is rethinking everything
Former Fed Staffer, Activists Detail Plan to Overhaul Central Bank
BoE’s corporate QE faces challenges

US
U.S. New Home Sales Rise to Highest Level Since 2007
US business investment falls for third quarter

Europe
Merkel Says Brexit Is U.K.’s Loss While Pledging EU Results
Merkel tells Turks in Germany to be loyal

China
China’s Growing Debt Problem Isn’t Quite What It Seems

US politics
Clinton dogged by ties to charity’s donors
Clinton Fundraisers: No Press Allowed
Trump Floats Obama-Like Deportation Plan, and Fans Don’t Mind
Trump Courts Black Vote but Avoids African-American Communities
Energy Adviser Says Trump Is Solidly Behind Fracking
Reliably Republican Texas Shows Signs of Cracking Under Trump
The Slow Fade of the Angry White Male

Geopolitics & terrorism
Biden tells Baltic states: Don't take Trump seriously
Russian-Brokered Cease-Fire Begins in Syrian City
U.S. Eyes Backing Turkey in Islamic State Offensive

Offbeat
A Tiny Power Plant You Could Swallow to Fight Cancer

  Aug 23

Markets
It’s Getting Scarily Quiet in the Market
Yardeni: It's Official. The Earnings Recession is Over
Mike Santoli: Passive investing takeover accelerates in 2016
James Grant: «The Fed is now hostage to Wall Street» | International Selection
Everyone Wants Emerging-Market Bonds, But There Aren’t Enough to Go Around

Oil
Is Oil in a Bull or Bear Market? Depends on the Day
Oil prices fall as analysts say market still oversupplied

Industries & companies
Airlines: Delta Offers Pilots 27% Raise in Contract Negotiations
Autos: Auto-Parts Makers Unite to Develop Self-Driving System
Energy: Some Shale Drillers Return to Oil Patch
Health Care: Pfizer boosts cancer drug roster with $14 billion Medivation deal
Homebuilders: Toll Brothers revenue beats estimates on higher home sales
Retailers: Home Depot and Walmart use stores as fulfillment centers
Retailers: Best Buy’s Mounting Troubles

Central banks
Fed firepower in focus at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve under growing pressure to reform system, goals
Urging a Fed Rethink Doesn’t Require Ditching 2016 Hiking Bias

US
Yet More Proof Things Keep Getting Better for the Top 10%
Pay Rises for Workers at the Bottom of the Ladder

Europe
Euro-Area Economy Shrugs Off Brexit as Key Index Edges Up
Eurozone PMI reaches seven-month high
EU leaders pledge Brexit will not hit bloc
U.K. Said to See Brexit Most Likely Triggered by April 2017
Joseph Stiglitz interview: Italy and the end of the euro
Sarkozy declares French presidential bid

Japan
Japan sinking deeper into de-facto helicopter money
Japan, Seeking to Regain Manufacturing Might, Bets on Aerospace

Emerging
China Is Grappling With Hidden Unemployment
China's Best Bank Called 'Mirage' of Shadow Lending
China poised for credit default swap market
Politics to set pace for Brazil’s markets
Brazil’s stock market wins gold – seriously. | Edmonton Journal
Mexican Economic Output Shrinks

US politics
Trump campaign signals possible shift on immigration stance
Mediator: Sean Hannity Turns Adviser in the Service of Donald Trump
What Is Breitbart News?
Silicon Valley Keeps Its Distance From Trump
New Batch of E-Mails Add to Clinton Woes Over Server, Foundation
Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate Clinton Foundation
Clinton Rejects Trump’s Speculation That She’s in Poor Health
In Clinton vs. Trump, Impact of Asian-Americans Overlooked
U.S. judge grants nationwide injunction to halt Obama transgender policy

Geopolitics
Obama Readies One Last Push for Trans-Pacific Partnership
U.S. Faces Setback in Asia if TPP Trade Deal Doesn’t Pass
Trump puts US Asian pivot in a spin
The Pentagon Takes Aim at Bomb-Carrying Consumer Drones
Our World: Soros’s campaign of global chaos - Opinion - Jerusalem Post

Offbeat
These Charts Show Pokemon Go Is Already in Decline
Pokémon Go just got an update that adds a lot more strategy to collecting Pokémon

  Aug 22

Markets
Stock rotation to continue as Fed seen open to 2016 hike
Two Strategies, One Crowded Trade
Why Oil Stocks Will Continue to Gush
A Stockpickers’ Manifesto
Wilbur Ross’s Next Big Bet: Oil and Gas
Stephanie Pomboy: Grim on Economy, Stocks
Strategies: The Obama Years: The Best of Times to Be a Stock Investor

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla is at risk of being steamrolled by the next disruption
Autos: Massachusetts to tax ride-hailing apps, give the money to taxis
Financials: Citigroup Is Cheap
Retail: TJ Maxx should terrify Macy's
Tech: Cisco’s Latest Layoffs: Dark Clouds Over Tech
Tech: Facebook Can Climb More Than 20%
Tech: Apple is losing its lead in smartphones

Central banks
Fed Officials Brace for New Normal
Fischer Signals 2016 Rate Hike With Economy Nearing Fed Goals
Fed’s Fischer Says Better Fiscal Policies Could Improve Productivity
FRB: Speech--Fischer, Remarks on the U.S. Economy--August 21, 2016
Fed guessing game moves up a gear as Yellen takes stage
BOJ's Kuroda says won't rule out deepening negative rate cut-Sankei
India's new central bank chief likely to please markets with continuity

US
Obamacare has gone from the President's greatest achievement to a 'slow motion death spiral'
Obamacare's Public Option Is No Longer Defensible
Some Small Businesses Restore Group Health Coverage
Generation Z Believes Savings Are a Priority

Europe
U.K. Economic Stamina Not Assured After Early Brexit Resilience

US politics
Donald Trump Bets Big on Online Advertising
Trump Campaign Sharply Increases Spending on Consultants
Trump faces deep black voter distrust
Trump Meets With Hispanic Council in Bid to Broaden Support
Trump’s Empire: A Maze of Debts and Opaque Ties
Foundation Ties Bedevil Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign
Clinton attacks ‘Kremlin puppet’ Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
More of Kremlin’s Opponents Are Ending Up Dead
Child suicide bomber kills 51 at wedding: Turkey
Ex-U.S. Navy SEAL author agrees to pay $6.8 million to government: NY Times

Etc.
Clinton, Trump Are Both Wrong About Free Trade
The Trouble With Adam Smith

  Aug 20

Markets
Investors pour money into EM equity funds
Emerging Markets’ Bills Coming Due
All the Fun Is Going Out of Hedge Funds

Commodities
OPEC Freeze Wouldn’t Be So Potent as Gulf Rivals Pump More
A Commodities Rebound Is Accelerating at China’s Doorstop

Industries & companies
Autos: VW Halts German Production After Unprecedented Move by Supplier
Financials: Goldman’s New Name to Beckon Consumers: Marcus
Retailers: Retailers’ insight into weak US earnings
Retailers: Gap Faces a World That Doesn’t Want to Be Normal Anymore

Central banks
All eyes on Janet Yellen at Jackson Hole
The Case for Raising the Fed’s Inflation Target
Summers: A Thought Provoking Essay from Fed President Williams
Williams: Longview: The Economic Outlook
RBS to charge UK companies to hold cash

US
Middle-Income Jobs Finally Show Signs of a Rebound
Where Median Incomes Have Fallen the Most
Another Good Reason Not to Get Married, Courtesy of the IRS
Zika Virus Travel Caution Extends to All of Miami-Dade County

Europe
Pro-Brexit Economists Sense Vindication as U.K. Shows Resilience
Banks Still Aiming for Full EU Single Market Access Post-Brexit
Call to lure London banking to Frankfurt

China
China provinces fall short on capacity cuts
The Gold Medal for Buying Up Brazilian Assets Goes to China Inc.

US politics
What Are Donald Trump, Roger Ailes, and Steve Bannon Really Up To? - The New Yorker
Trump: I Regret Not Choosing the Right Words
Republicans Worry a Falling Donald Trump Tide Will Lower All Boats
Hillary Clinton’s Fundraising Pace Accelerates

Geopolitics & terrorism
China’s First Overseas Military Outpost Shows Its Global Ambitions
Why the Ayatollah Thinks He Won
Germans Reconsider Tough Privacy Laws in Wake of Attacks
Burkini ban splits opinion in France

Technology
Uber to Put Self-Driving Volvo Taxis on Road in Pittsburgh
Aging Danes Hope Robots Will Save Their Welfare State
AT&T, Apple, Google to work on 'robocall' crackdown
Pokemon Go spurs lifestyle changes, business boom as it rolls out in Asia
In Bitcoin Era, Hackers Hold Personal Computers for Ransom

Offbeat
Extreme Weather Events Hit Global Economy
Zika May Cause Brain Damage in Adults, Too

  Aug 19

Markets
Dividends Eat Up Bigger Slice of Company Profits
Global Yield Hunters Push S&P 500 Dividend Payouts Towards 2009 Peak
Average US 30-year mortgage rate slips to 3.43 percent
Paul Singer is calling this ‘the biggest bond bubble’ ever
Greenspan Sees U.S. Interest Rates Rising Soon, Perhaps Rapidly

Industries & companies
Industrials: Emerson Electric to buy Pentair's valves business for $3.15 billion
Retail: Wal-Mart Pushes Up Profit
Retail: Ross Stores Stock Gains in After-Hours Trading on Q2 Beat
Retail: Home Depot Touts Use of Stores for Online Fulfillment

Central banks
ECB hints at further action next month
Fed’s Williams: Waiting too long to hike rates could be costly
No Fed Hike if Trump Beats Hillary Clinton?
U.S. Federal Reserve launches Facebook page

US
Labor market firming; factories still struggling
Six myths about the U.S. economy that are just plain wrong
Why It’s So Hard to Get Rid of Tax ‘Loopholes’

US politics
Trump Regret Marks New Phase of Campaign
Trump to take 'optimistic' message to voters, new manager says
Trump challenges old truths in US media
Trump Shake-Up Reflects Hedge-Fund Manager’s Growing Influence
Clinton Foundation to bar foreign, corporate funding if Hillary Clinton elected president

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia Builds Up Army Near Ukraine Border
Hezbollah’s Conundrum: Fighting Other Jihadists, Not Israel
Twitter suspended 360,000 accounts for 'promotion of terrorism'

Offbeat
Relax — robots are not coming for your job
At the Anarchists’ Convention, There’s Not Much Structure

  Aug 18

Markets
Vanguard Asks SEC to Approve an Active ETF for U.S.
Blackrock Says Choppy Ride Ahead
David Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group is psyched about the US economy
UBS: Don’t be Fooled by Emerging Markets' Winning Streak

Oil
Exclusive: Saudi signals it may hit new oil output record ahead of freeze talks - sources
Here’s Who’s Buying Up U.S. Oil Exports

Industries & companies
Financials: Is Bank of America the Next Activist Target?
Financials: Deutsche Bank retail boss tips bonus ban
Health Care: Aetna Warned It Would Pull Out of Exchanges if Humana Deal Blocked
Health Care: The Unstable Economics in Obama’s Health Law
Industrials: GE Wants to Bring More Life to Coal
Retail: Target tumbles as sales miss their mark
Retail: Macy’s Pullback Imperils $30 Billion of Debt, Morningstar Says
Retail: Staples Swings to Loss, to Close 50 Stores This Year
Retail: Anthropologie's Plan to Super-Size Its Stores While Others Shrink Is Working
Tech: Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs in shift from switches to software

Central banks
Fed Officials Split in July on Whether Rate Hike Needed Soon
Fed in hard-fought debate on rate rise
Fed Minutes Suggest Rate Rise Possible as Soon as Next Month
People Are Getting Emotional About Fed’s ‘Schizophrenic’ Debate
Fed Is Searching for a New Framework. New Minutes Show It Doesn’t Have One Yet.
Widening Fed Consensus on Inflation Overshadows Rate-Hike Debate
FOMC Minutes: July 26-27

US
Consumers Prefer Saving Over Spending
New Millennial Trend: Working During the Summer

Europe
UK could win 'special status' but must get on with Brexit - Germany
Reform deal in sight to break Spain's political deadlock

US politics
Trump Reshapes Campaign in His Own Image
Trump Goes All In With Risky Base Strategy
Trump shakes off more ties to the establishment
New Trump Aide Stephen Bannon: A ‘Win At All Costs’ Anti-Establishment Conservative
Trump's Atlantic City casinos reportedly owed $30 million in taxes — and settled for $5 million after Christie took office

Geopolitics & terrorism
Japan missile to test China’s strategy
Russia Keeps Up Syria Airstrikes From Iran
Germany says Turkey supports terrorist groups
U.S. Held Cash Payment Until Iran Released Prisoners

Offbeat
The 23 best business books to read before the end of summer

  Aug 17

Markets
Legends of finance have big bets on the stock market going down
Here’s how you know the stock market is hugely overvalued
US stocks can’t just run on fumes

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford Developing Fully Driverless Car
Energy: Too Big to Frack? Oil Giants Try Again to Master Tech That Changed Drilling
Energy: America's First Offshore Wind Farm Is Nearly Ready
Financials: Morgan Stanley Is Dealt a Challenge
Health Care: Aetna's Retreat From Obamacare Is More Than It Seems
Materials: Linde, Praxair Hold Talks on Possible Industrial-Gas Megamerger
Materials: BHP Billiton Reports Worst-Ever Annual Loss
Retail: Home Depot, TJX Buck Retail Trends
Tech: Tim Cook Pledges More Apple Investment in China
Tech: Cisco Plans to Cut Up to 14,000 Jobs Within Weeks, CRN Says

Central banks
Dudley Says September Hike Possible, Markets Too Complacent
Fed’s Lockhart Says At Least One Rate Hike May Be Needed in 2016
Dollar’s Drop Signals Doubts Over Fed Rate Rise
Monetary Policy Makers Rethink the Rules, and Other Economic Must-Reads
BOJ: Iwata: Japan’s economy and monetary policy
Banks eye cash as euro rates go negative

US
Industrial Production Rose 0.7% in July
Housing Starts in U.S. Climbed to a Five-Month High in July
U.S. Building Permits Fell 0.1% in July
U.S. Consumer Prices Unchanged as Inflation Remains Muted

Emerging
Offshore Yuan Declines as Goldman Warns Capital Outflows Rising
China Crackdown on Illegal Money Flows Sees 450 People Arrested
The Soft Pinch of Austerity in Saudi Arabia Could Backfire

US politics
House Republicans have a plan to nail Clinton for perjury
FBI delivers documents on Clinton email probe to U.S. Congress
Donald Trump shakes up campaign staff
How Economic Anxieties Explain Donald Trump’s Appeal—And Where They Fall Short

Geopolitics & terrorism
The Specter of an Accidental China-U.S. War
Modi Sends Warning Shot to China, Pakistan on Territory Spat
Russia's air campaign in Syria is about to get much deadlier
How ISIS was really founded

Technology
China Factories Turn to Robots as Wages Rise, Culture Shifts
Intel Shows Off ‘Project Alloy’ Virtual-Reality Headset
Census: Number of IT Workers Has Increased Tenfold Since 1970

Offbeat
Biden Points Out His Military Aide Who Holds Nuclear Launch Codes
Eric Trump Says He Helped Make Florida Golf Course Great Again

  Aug 16

Markets
The Reluctant Melt-Up - MoneyBeat
Risk seeking investors could rush into stocks in 'final melt-up'
Central Banks: This Market’s Pets.com?
China approves Shenzhen-HK market link
Bond Traders, Your New Government Is Apple
Dollar’s Decline Reverberates as Emerging Markets Rise With Gold
Commodity Prices Boost Miners’ Efforts to Unload Debt
Berkshire buys more Apple, sells Walmart

Oil
The real reason Russia wants to talk to Saudi Arabia about oil
Iran Hasn’t Decided on Joining OPEC Meeting
Carl Icahn Calls on EPA to Fix ‘Mother of All Short Squeezes’

Industries & companies
Autos: Musk Sets Lofty Goals at Tesla, Often Falls Short
Financials: AIG Nears Deal to Sell Mortgage-Insurance Unit to Arch Capital
Health Care: Aetna deals latest blow to Obamacare, pulls out of most markets
Industrials: Honeywell Nears $3 Billion Deal to Buy JDA Software
Materials: Commodity Prices Boost Miners’ Efforts to Unload Debt
Retail: Home Depot raises full-year profit forecast

Central banks
Fed Officials Challenge Decades of Accepted Wisdom on Inflation
Williams Calls for Rethink of Fed Orthodoxy in New Economic Era
FRB-SF: Monetary Policy in a Low R-star World
FRB-NY: What Drives Forecaster Disagreement about Monetary Policy?
Weak Japan growth raises pressure on BoJ
How the BOE's Stimulus Measures Up to the ECB's
BoE bond-buying needs fiscal helping hand

US
Home Builders’ Confidence Rises
Barrack: U.S. Real Estate Market Is Getting ‘Bubblicious’
Americans are starting to get worried about the 'new housing crisis'
Retirees Need $130,000 Just to Cover Health Care, Study Finds
Millennials Are Freaking Over Retirement—and Not Doing Much About It

Europe
The Times: Brexit ‘will be delayed until end of 2019’
Bundesbank tells Germans to work till 69

China
China Data Points to Weakness
World watches as China’s deflation wanes
China’s Factories Count on Robots as Workforce Shrinks

Emerging
Everyone Has Jobs, But Russia’s In a Mysterious Recession
Egypt's Failing Economy Is Sisi's Fault

US politics
Message to Trump: Fix it in three weeks, or get out
Trump’s Self-Reckoning
Trump’s Taste for Business Hardball May Sour U.S. Foreign Policy
Trump Calls for Ideological Test for Entry Into U.S.
Trump and the Media Play the Blame Game
Lake: 'A Lot of People Are Saying' Trump Is a Democratic Party Plant
Top Trump aide faces $12.7m Ukraine probe
BIDEN: 'No candidate has known less or been less prepared than Donald Trump'
FBI to Hand Over to Congress Notes From Hillary Clinton Email Probe
Clinton’s Conundrum: Keeping Left Happy, Pursuing Opening on Right
Clinton’s Free College-Tuition Plan Short on Specifics
Obama warns Democrats against overconfidence about Clinton victory
We're not 'going to have to wait until October' for an election-changing surprise
Project Syndicate: Understanding America’s Electoral College

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russia bombs Syrian militants from Iran base for first time
Largest ever transfer of Guantanamo inmates
Trump Calls for a New War on Terror

Technology
China launches 'hack-proof' communications satellite
China’s Latest Leap Forward Isn’t Just Great—It’s Quantum
Hyperloop Technology to Be Studied as Shipping Tool

Offbeat
Buffett: Despite the threat of nuclear weapons, the luckiest person in history is an American child right now
Deutsche Bank: The only way to fix the economy might be for the stock market to 'collapse'
FP: Here Come the Young

  Aug 15

Markets
Stock Valuations Flash Warning Sign
There's a Lot to Like in a Market as Hated as the S&P 500
Bond Funds Turn to Emerging Markets
How far can the carry trade run?
Oil Rises to Three-Week High on OPEC Supply Freeze Speculation
Gold Losing Appeal for Investors Retreating From Rally Bet

Industries & companies
Logistics: Big Ships Pile Up on Scrap Heaps
Retail: Where We Spend Is Upending Traditional Retail Patterns
Retail: The Retail Oasis Unaffected in Amazon’s World
Retail: Can Target Fix Its Grocery Business?
Tech: Google’s Alphabet Shift Still Clicks
Tech: Google’s High-Speed Internet Plans Hit Snags

Europe
A tiny bank in Italy could decide the future of Europe

Japan
Japan’s Economic Growth Nearly Stalls
Japan's economy stalls in April-June, casts doubts on Abe's policies
The Bank of Japan's Unstoppable Rise to Shareholder No. 1

Emerging
Why China’s Plan to Build a New Silk Road Runs Through Singapore
India and China reset links at key time
Mexico’s Car-Production Boom Is Driving Up Labor Costs

US politics
Once Skeptical of Executive Power, Obama Has Come to Embrace It
Trump loses his shine in Pennsylvania
Inside the Failing Mission to Tame Trump’s Tongue
Trump rails against press in response to reports of chaos
Donald Trump is 'totally nuts,' says Robert de Niro
Clinton happily yields national spotlight to Trump, avoids its glare
Hillary Clinton's 2015 tax return shows $10.6 million in income, 31% rate
Democrats Brace for More Election Leaks
Pelosi Received ‘Obscene’ Calls After House Cybersecurity Breach
National Guard activated after rioting in Milwaukee over suspect's death

Geopolitics & terrorism
Hezbollah Echoes Trump, Accusing Obama of Creating Islamic State
How Global Elites Forsake Their Countrymen

Technology
Tim Cook just admitted Apple is working on a new computing platform
Tiny Satellites: The Latest Innovation Hedge Funds Are Using to Get a Leg Up
Cheating death: Science is getting to grips with ways to slow ageing

Offbeat
U.S. Swimmers Including Ryan Lochte Robbed in Rio de Janeiro
Bolt wins 100m gold

  Aug 13

Stocks
Bond bull run lifts stocks to new records
Stocks Keep It Slow and Steady
Some Traders Betting Wall Street’s ‘Fear Gauge’ Will Double in a Month
Are Tech and Health Care Ready to Revive?
Emerging Markets Are Hot—Except for China
Preferred Stock: This Crazy Market Warps Another Asset
Stock Pickers’ Very Bad Year, Relief on the Way?
Record $33 Billion Pulled From Active U.S. Stock Funds in July
Hillary Rising
Winners and Losers in a Trump Market

Bonds
Value of negative-yielding bonds swells
Time looks ripe for ultra-long US bonds
US bond ETFs eye record year
Asset-Backed Short Term Debt Rates Jump To Highest Levels Since 2009

Commodities
Copper’s Dive Isn’t Over
US set for record corn and soyabean crops
Goldman up against JPMorgan in gold battle
Oil Drillers Bring Back Rigs in Longest Streak Since 2014

Central banks
Fed Officials Challenge Decades of Accepted Wisdom on Inflation

US
A Longer Recovery Than Most
Autos, E-Commerce Offer Only Bright Spots in July Retail
Stagnant Sales Mean U.S. Retailers May Lack Pricing Power
Consumer Optimism Up Slightly in August
A Number of Companies Are Warning About High Consumer Uncertainty

Europe
German GDP Beats Expectations but Remains Subdued
Italian Economy Unexpectedly Stagnates in Threat to Renzi

China
IMF Warns China of Reliance on Credit, Other Imbalances
Trillions in Murky Investments Could Rock China’s Economy
China Car Sales Accelerate
How China’s Trade Concessions Made It Stronger
Meet China's New Currency Regime; It Looks a Lot Like the Old One

US politics
Trump Again Claims ‘Sarcasm’ After Controversial Remarks
Republican Officials Ask RNC to Stop Funding Trump Campaign
Pence Tries to Smooth Over Doubts About Trump
Fred Trump Taught His Son the Essentials of Showboating Self-Promotion
Clintons Made $10.6 Million in 2015, Paid Tax of $3.6 Million
Progressive Groups Urge Clinton to End Wall Street ‘Revolving Door’
Hacked Democratic Congressional Campaign Documents Released
Return of the Keynesians
Clinton and Trump Bring Back Keynes

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama Administration Presses Ahead With Pacific Trade Deal
‘No First Use’ Nuclear Policy Proposal Stifled by Opponents
U.S. Considers Sanctions Against Russia in Response to Hacks of Democratic Groups
Putin drops long-time ally from key post

Technology
Envisioning Bitcoin’s Technology at the Heart of Global Finance
Bitcoin Traders Made 700% Returns Before Losing Millions in Hack Attack

Offbeat
Ledecky smashes record to claim freestyle treble
In the Hudson River Valley, a Family Legacy in Riverfront Mansions

  Aug 12

Markets
Stocks Hit New Highs, and That Could Be Just the Start
Investor Demand for Bond Funds Relative to Stocks Highest on Record
Citi: There Are Three Signs That Investor Sentiment Is Turning Bullish
The Titanic Risks of the Retirement System
August delivers historic bond rally
Legg Mason veteran Bill Miller to leave

Oil
U.S. Drillers Need $60 Oil to Stage Real Comeback, IEA Say
Saudis hint at effort to balance crude

Industries & companies
Airlines: Delta Says Small Fire Was Partly to Blame for Computer Failure
Pharma: Valeant Under Criminal Investigation
Retail: Macy’s to Close About 15% of Stores, Cut Jobs
Retail: Kohl’s Beats Expectations, Helps Lift Retail Stocks
Retail: Healthy Consumer Spending Is No Comfort for Retailers
Shipping: Maersk profits plunge on weak trade

Central banks
Fed should raise interest rates this year, Williams says
Why Rate Cuts Have Stopped Working on Currencies
Negative Rates for the People Arrive as German Bank Gives In

US
The Great Productivity Puzzle
U.S. Import Prices Rise Despite Lower Fuel Costs
Home Equity Loans Come Back to Haunt Borrowers, Banks
'Bad news' for millions of American borrowers
Economists See Election-Induced Uncertainty Harming U.S. Economy
To Switch or Not to Switch? How Workers’ Career Choices Could Help the Economy

Europe
German GDP growth beats estimates
Italian Economy Unexpectedly Stagnates in Threat to Renzi
Brexit Hits U.K. Housing as Sales Decline Most Since 2008
European Bank Stress Tests Get More Stressful When You Make Them American

China
China's economic slowdown deepens
A Look at China's Stimulus Efforts Shows 'Malinvestment Is Still Hard at Work'

Emerging
Why India's Markets Beat China's

US politics
Inside the debate over probing the Clinton Foundation
Clinton Has a Plan for That
Clinton Lays Out Economic Plan, While Criticizing Trump’s
Hillary Clinton vows to slap tariffs on countries that cheat on trade
Hillary Clinton: I Oppose TPP Now, I’ll Oppose It as President
Clinton pledges bridge building blitz
Is Trump Wrecking Both Parties?
Text analysis of Trump's tweets confirms he writes only the (angrier) Android half
Donald Trump Signals No Pivot, Will Stick With ‘Truth Telling’
Trump Repeatedly Labels Obama as ‘Founder’ of Islamic State
'Donald Trump's chances of being elected president are evaporating by the day'
Donald Trump Laments Sliding Polls While Maintaining His Provocative Approach
How the China Shock Spurred the Rise of Trump
FBI Has High Confidence Russia Is Behind Democratic Hacks
Congress briefed a year ago on Democrat hacking

Geopolitics & terrorism
Germany Outlines New Security Measures After Recent Attacks
Series of blasts hit resort towns in southern Thailand
Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot

Demographics
Pew: A record 60.6 million Americans live in multigenerational households
Why a Record Number of Americans Are Living With Their Parents
FRB-SL: How Are Populations Shifting within Developed Countries?

Technology
Half of US jobs could be taken by robots in the next 20 years
Robotics and VR help heal spinal injuries
Bitcoin isn't happening

Offbeat
The Olympics has never seen anyone like Michael Phelps
Super Simone! Biles Soars to Olympic All-Around Title
Fed Up Says Members Unfairly Targeted at Jackson Hole Conference
U.S. DEA denies petition to reclassify marijuana

  Aug 11

Stocks
Four themes from the US earnings season
Passive investing owes stock pickers a debt
Stock Mutual-Fund Outflows Accelerate

Bonds
Britain’s QE sends bond yields tumbling
Fiscal Spending Talk Isn’t Moving Bonds
Bond Markets: Ever More Bizarre
Negative Yields Have Turned Bond Trading Into a Commodity Market

Oil
Saudi-Iran Oil Rivalry Heats Up as OPEC Seeks to Stabilize Price
OPEC Says Weak Oil Demand Is Here to Stay
Saudi Oil Output Sets Record Amid Global Glut
IEA Sees Oil Glut Easing on Record Refinery Demand
Oil demand growth to weaken next year: IEA

Industries & companies
Airlines: Delta’s Efforts to Restore Normal Service Stumble
Autos: Tesla China crash adds to Autopilot fears
Financials: Banks and tech firms apply blockchain to trade finance
Media: Yelp Rises After Earnings Beat Estimates, Analysts Back Stock
Pharma: Drugmakers hooked on $10bn opioid habit
Retail: Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren Battle Discounting, Fewer Shopper Visits
Restaurants: Shake Shack Falls After Fast-Food Slump Weighs on Sales Growth
Retail: Ralph Lauren tops low sales expectations
Tech: Intel, Apple Add to Artificial-Intelligence Deal Wave

Central banks
Doubts raised over BoE’s ‘sledgehammer’
Explainer: Trouble for BoE bond buying
China’s Central Bank Plans Push to Increase Yuan’s Global Usage

US
U.S. Job Openings Rose in June
The Pace of Layoffs Matched a Record Low in June, But Hiring Still Hasn’t Recovered
Shock: Americans' Wages Dropping Fast in 2016
One in seven U.S. households has a negative net worth
Lopsided Housing Rebound Leaves Millions of People Out in the Cold
There Are All Kinds of Signs of a High-End Real Estate Slowdown
The Typical Home in San Jose Now Costs More Than $1 Million

Europe
Now We Know Why Germany Inc. Won't Invest
BOE Warnings About Jobs, Investment Coming True
Spain nears deal to end political deadlock

China
China Bad-Loan Gauge Holds Steady After Almost 3 Years of Gains
When China's Good News on Bad Loans Isn't
In China, Regional Economic Data Highlights Growing Divide
For China’s Hottest Phone Maker, the Old Ways Work

Emerging
Investors see India bad-debt opportunity
Brazil’s Senate indicts President Rousseff
Turkey scrambles to defend credit rating

US politics
Trump falls in polls despite reboot pitch
19% of Republicans Want Trump to Drop Out: Reuters/Ipsos
What Trump’s Economic Advisers Have in Common
Donald Trump calls Obama the 'founder of ISIS'
New Emails Highlight Clinton Foundation’s Ties to State Department
Newly released Clinton emails shed light on relationship between State Dept. and Clinton Foundation (NN)
Hack of Democrats’ Accounts Was Wider Than Believed, Officials Say
Bernie Sanders Buys $600K Lakefront Summer House in Vermont

Geopolitics & terrorism
Sea dispute stokes China-Vietnam tensions
Putin accuses Kiev of armed Crimea incursion
Ties with Turkey intact, says Nato
Germany considers tough response to terror

Demography
A Population Plague Spreads Around the Globe
Hot Franchising Trend: Services for Seniors

Offbeat
Katie Ledecky stuns teammates with comeback to win gold in 200-meter relay

  Aug 10

Markets
U.S. Profit Recession Means Debt Fuels Most Buybacks Since 2001
Soaring Debt Has U.S. Companies as Vulnerable to Default as 2008
UK and eurozone yields hit record lows
Pimco Total Return Boosts Government Stake to Most in 25 Months
The World’s Energy Engine Is Slowing
Oil Falls as Supply Glut Seen Shrinking Slower Than Expected
Dollar drops as Fed rate rise prospects reassessed
Get used to modest global growth — Amundi

Industries & companies
Airlines: Delta’s Stranded Passengers Face Fewer Options
Autos: Ford Starts Shipping Super Duty Pickups From Kentucky Factory
Consumer: P&G to Scale Back on Targeted Facebook Ads
Energy: Investors Are Cozying Up to MLPs Despite Oil’s Bearish Streak
Financials: Big Banks Team Up to Fight Cyber Crime
Health Care: New In-Office Doctor Tests Propel Medicare Spending
Media: Disney Reshapes TV With $1 Billion Streaming Deal, ESPN Online
Restaurants: Shake Shack Is Priced for Steak, Not Burgers
Tech: The Greatest Tech Businesses Aren't Really Tech
Tech: Amazon and Google Change the R&D Race
Tech: Intel acquires AI start-up Nervana

US
U.S. Productivity Fell for Third Straight Quarter
U.S. Suffering From the Same Old Problem: Strong Payrolls, Weak Productivity
FRB-NY: Credit-Card Use Increasing Among People with Low Credit Scores I Report
You Ask, We Answer: Didn’t the U.S. Lose 1 Million Jobs in July?
US foreclosures fall to record lows
States Vie to Shield the Wealth of the 1 Percent

Europe
How Spain is Benefiting from Central Banks and Troubled Neighbors
Spain’s 10 year yields break record
Milan warns of tent solution for migrants
Turkey rejects EU terror law demands

Japan
Japan’s Plunging Jobless Rate Is All About Aging, not Abenomics

China
China producer deflation lowest in two years
China’s Money Outflow Goes Quiet, for Now, as Stability Reigns
China’s Overseas Buying Spree Comes With Lowest Costs Since 2012
The Private Pain of China’s Economy

Emerging
Breathing space in EM deflation fight
Brazil's Senate Breaks From Olympics to Focus on Impeachment

US politics
Clinton Widens Lead Over Trump in Battleground States
‘Second Amendment People’ Can Stop Clinton on Guns, Trump Says
It doesn't matter what Trump meant — it matters what he said
Donald Trump Adopts G.O.P. Tax Cuts, but Balks at Trade Pacts
A staggering number of Trump supporters buying into one of his most unsettling theories
50 G.O.P. Officials Warn Donald Trump Would Put Nation’s Security ‘at Risk’
Trump flops with Silicon Valley donors; Clinton falls short, too
Many Obama donors have yet to join Clinton

Geopolitics & terrorism
New images show Chinese hangars in South China Sea
China’s South China Sea Moves Draw Ire of U.S. Fleet Chief
Putin and Erdogan vow to restore links
Rouhani Support Sinking Across Iran
US tourists shun cruises on terror fears

Offbeat
The US women's gymnastics team just obliterated the competition like never before

  Aug 9

Markets
No Summer Slowdown in Bond Market as August Sales Set Record
OPEC Still Faces the Same Obstacles to Agreeing Oil-Output Limit
Opec to hold informal September meeting
The Yuan’s Wild Year: Devaluation Panic Gives Way to Steady Drop

Industries & companies
Airlines: Delta Meltdown Reflects Problems With Aging Technology
Financials: TIAA to Buy EverBank for $2.5 Billion
Financials: Deutsche Bank fined over hoots and squawks
Pharma: Allergan setback prompts healthcare slide
Retail: Wal-Mart to Acquire Jet for $3.3 Billion
Retail: Gap Shares Drop as Dismal Store Traffic Drags Down July Sales
Tech: New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone Jack

Corporate finance
JPMorgan Has More Than 20 IPOs Lined Up in September, Myers Says
Startups Cash Out Before IPOs as Venture Capitalists Turn Pickier

Central banks
China's slowing wholesale deflation takes pressure off central bank
BOJ Minutes: Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting
BOJ Paper: Coordination in Price Setting and the Zero Lower Bound
FRB-Dallas Kaplan Speech: Key Secular Trends and Implications for Monetary Policy
Emerging Markets Aren't Really in Charge of Their Own Interest Rates Anymore
Are Negative Rates Backfiring? Here’s Some Early Evidence
Everything You Need to Know About Negative Rates

US
In Labor vs. Capital, Labor Is Now Winning
Here Are the Signs That American Workers Are Gaining Power and Higher Pay
Paul Krugman: Time to Borrow

Europe
La Stampa: Renzi eyes November 27 as possible date for constitutional referendum
These Are the Red Lines Europe Won't Cross in Brexit Talks
‘Safe’ Spain enjoys tourism boom

US politics
Trump, Clinton Spar on Economic Plans
Trump Touts Old-School Tax Cuts to Return Economy to Glory Days
Trump pledges business ‘tax revolution’
Trump Pledges to Roll Back Energy Regulations
Trump Has a Posture, Not a Plan, on Economics
How Trump's Economic Vision Measures Up
Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Say They’ll Ease the Burden of Child-Care Costs
Clinton goes after Trump for having 'six guys named Steve' on his economic advisory council
GOP National-Security Veterans: Trump Would Be ‘Dangerous President’
John Fund Explains Why Barack Obama Wants Control of the U.S. Census
Trump, Clinton and the $15bn tweet

Geopolitics & terrorism
China Backlash Over U.S. Missile Shield Puts North Asia on Edge
Chinese vessels raise tension with Japan
China Isn't a Threat to World Order
Japan orders military to be ready for North Korea missile launch at any time
Jihadists Kill Dozens in Pakistan Hospital Attack
India Tackles Drug Smugglers Trafficking a New Product: Jihadists

Technology
Amazon Has Big Plans for Alexa: Running the ‘Star Trek’ Home
Delta Meltdown Reflects Problems With Aging Tech

Offbeat
Researchers or Corporate Allies? Think Tanks Blur the Line

  Aug 8

Markets
We’re in a Low-Growth World. How Did We Get Here?
Waiting Forever for Fed Model Bull Case on Stocks to Come True
Bond Market’s Big Illusion Revealed as U.S. Yields Turn Negative
Oil’s Drop Stokes Worries About a Slippery Slope in Stocks, Junk Bonds

Industries & companies
Financials: Terror attacks prompt changes in insurance
Financials: Online Lenders Have a Tough Job Ahead
Tech: Alphabet’s shift is more complex than ABC
Tech: Apple wilts in hot China smartphone market
Tech: 'SUPER-CYCLE': The evidence that iPhone 7 is going to be massive
Tech: Once Taunted by Steve Jobs, Companies Are Now Big Customers of Apple
Tech: IBM’s Cloud Position: Two Different Assessments

Central banks
Fed's Powell urges patience on U.S. rates, citing growth risks
BOJ’s Policy Review Means Stimulus Boost Coming, Survey Shows
BOJ board divided on whether monetary easing has limits: July meeting summary
Draghi Jumps Brexit Hurdle to Find Oil Damping Price Outlook
Quantitative Easing: Central Banks’ Old Faithful

US
The jobs report is definitive proof that America is running out of people to hire

Europe
Roubini: Europe's Brexit Hangover
Worst EU stress test banks paid out €20bn

China
Disappointing China July imports suggest cooling domestic demand
China's July forex reserves fall to $3.20 trillion

Emerging
Vietnam’s economy: The other Asian tiger
Election Shows Many South Africans Losing Faith in ‘Pompous’ A.N.C.
Turkey's Erdogan stages mass rally in show of strength after coup attempt
Retail brings relief to Indonesia economy

US politics
Voter Discord Isn’t Over Wages
Trump to focus on economy, Clinton in bid to move beyond feuds
Donald Trump's electoral map is shrinking
As Donald Trump Incites Feuds, Other G.O.P. Candidates Flee His Shadow
Clinton Plans Economic Speech Thursday to Counter Trump’s
Kaine, in Split with Clinton, Says Airstrikes Lack Legal Authority

Geopolitics I
Commentary: Here’s how a U.S.-China war could play out
China is falling into a nightmare of a US-Japan-South Korea military alliance
Japan Protests to China’s Ambassador as Island Tensions Flare
Japan Pings Beijing Over Radar in East China Sea
Beijing Flies Bombers Over Disputed South China Sea

Geopolitics II
West uneasy as Ankara woos Moscow
Erdogan, Putin Work to Patch Ties
Iran Hangs Nuclear Scientist for Giving U.S. Secret Information
Belgium Launches Terror Probe as ISIS Claims Machete Attack
Saudis pledge help on German attacks probe

Technology
Amazon Has Big Plans for Alexa: Running the ‘Star Trek’ Home
Robo Advisers Expand into New Areas
Pew: U.S. Public Wary of Biomedical Technologies to ‘Enhance’ Human Abilities
Narrowing the gap between biological brains and electronic ones
Japanese Biometric Startup Feels Future at Its Fingertips
Password Hacking Forces Big Tech Firms to Act
Legal tussle looms for bitcoin holders

Offbeat
More records fall as Phelps collects 19th gold
Katie Ledecky Beats Her Own World Record in 400 Freestyle

  Aug 6

Markets
Payrolls power Wall Street to record high
Vix fear index at lowest level in 2 years
Infrastructure Stocks Look Overheated
Stock Buybacks Driving Companies Into Debt
Safe Yields of Up to 5%: Fixed-Income Panel
Commodities attract biggest bets since 2009
Billionaire Bears: Gross, Gundlach Fear a Rout

Industries & companies
Financials: Geico lifts Berkshire Hathaway’s earnings
Pharma: Bristol-Myers Stock Sinks as Cancer Drug Misses Goal
Retail: First in a Fleet: Amazon Reveals ‘Prime Air’ Cargo Jet
Tech: Google’s Self-Driving Car Leader Exits
Tech: Airbnb Files to Raise $850 Million at $30 Billion Valuation
Tech: Apple Said to Buy AI Startup Turi for About $200 Million

Central banks
Full Employment Not Enough to Make Fed Start Lifting
Robust Jobs Report Spurs Fed Watch

US
Robust Jobs Report Eases Worry Over U.S. Economy
July Jobs Report Shows the Recovery Broadening Out to Those Left Behind
U.S. Companies Have Enough Confidence to Hire, If Not Invest
U.S. Consumer Credit Increased at Slowest Pace in 4 Years in June
Low Supply Lifts Housing Lot Prices To a Record

Europe
Merkel’s Popularity Plunges After July Attacks
European Banks Back Away From Targets Again

US politics
The Upshot: This Is a Jobs Report That Democrats Can Boast About
Clinton’s Lead Over Trump Widens
Democrats Gain in Congressional Preference, Poll Finds
Clinton Seeks Again to Allay Email Concerns
Trump’s US election starts to unravel
Trump Endorses Ryan, McCain and Ayotte in Push to Show Party Unity
Trump to Deliver One of Biggest Tax Cuts Since Reagan, Aide Says
Trump's economic advisory group clashes with populist image

Geopolitics & terrorism
Japan Says Chinese Vessels Near Disputed Islands Should Leave
China conducts 'combat patrols' over contested islands
As Turkey's coup strains ties with West, detente with Russia gathers pace

Technology
Technology Startups Target In-Home Care Market for Elderly
Fidelity Launches Robo-Advisor
Should You Put Your Bitcoin in...a Bank?

Offbeat
‘No Empirical Evidence’ for Thomas Piketty’s Inequality Theory, IMF Economist Argues
Careful Planning Can Cut Medicare Surcharges for the Rich
Zika Creates a Pandemic Pandemonium

  Aug 5

Markets
BoE stimulus sledgehammer lifts world stocks, UK shares hit 1-year high
Firms Routinely Steer Analysts, in Efforts to Deliver Earnings Surprises
Small-Cap Stocks Are on a Roll
High yield bond funds suffer redemptions
Why a brewing global economic storm is turning gold into the perfect trade
Goldman Says ‘Supply Storm’ to Hit Copper Market

Industries & companies
Media: Disney Looks to ‘Pokémon Go’ Tech as Toy Sales Disappoint
Retail: Jet.com's potential $3 billion sale to Walmart shows a new trend shaking up the e-commerce space
Retail: Jeff Bezos just sold a boatload of Amazon stock
Tech: LinkedIn’s Quarterly Loss Worsens, Though Revenue Grows
Tech: Square Finds Profitable Niche Between Food Trucks and Starbucks
Tech: Rackspace Hosting Nears Sale to Private-Equity Firm
Tech: Apple offers big cash rewards for help finding security bugs

Central banks
BOE Adopts Central Banks’ Favorite New Tool: Buying Corporate Bonds
China's Central Bank Plans to Keep Policy 'Prudent'
ECB’s Weidmann Cautions on Expanding Bond-Purchase Program for High-Debt Countries
Pressing times for central banks

US
ISM non-manufacturing index dips slightly in July
Cheap oil has killed nearly 200,000 U.S. jobs
Service sector created most of the jobs in July: ADP
U.S. jobless claims rise marginally, factory orders decline
U.S. Gallup Good Jobs Rate Climbs to New High Again in July

Emerging
Brazil Runs Rings Around Other Markets
Chinese regulator acts to curb bogus banks

US politics
The Week They Decided He Was Crazy
'Trump Is Cratering': New Polls Signal Deep Trouble for Republican Nominee
Giuliani says there’s no need for Trump ‘intervention’
Investor Wilbur Ross urges Trump not to let his behavior become the issue
Trump's Meaningless Vow on the Supreme Court
Obama warns Trump not to spread details of security briefings
Obama rebuffs Trump rigged election claim
Clinton’s Lead Over Trump Widens to 9 Points, Poll Shows
Ryan Stands by Trump but Says Endorsement No ‘Blank Check’

Geopolitics & terrorism
Some Terror Suspects in Europe Collected Welfare

Technology
Xiaomi launches virtually free VR headset
Bitcoin Bitfinex exchange hacked: a Q&A
Wal-Mart Rolls Out a New Worker Scheduling System

Offbeat
Zika Vaccine Works in Monkeys, Set for Human Trials

  Aug 4

Markets
Dead Calm: Global Market Turbulence Gives Way to an Uneasy Quiet
A $500 Billion Stampede in Money Markets
Europe bank shares up on better earnings
Not a time for switching to emerging markets
Gross: ‘I Don’t Like Bonds, Most Stocks,’ Favors Real Assets

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Loss Widens as Deliveries Fall Short, Expenses Rise
Autos: Tesla claims output problems are easing
Energy: What Oil in the $40s Means for Oil Majors
Financials: TIAA in talks to buy EverBank for $2.5bn
Financials: HSBC second-quarter profit slides 45%
Media: Hulu valued at $5.8bn on Time Warner stake
Restaurants: China Starts to Lose Its Taste for McDonald’s and KFC
Retail: Wal-Mart in Talks to Buy Jet.com in Bid to Boost Web Sales
Retail: Kate Spade Lowers Outlook
Tech: Uber’s Rival in Southeast Asia Adding $1 Billion to War Chest
Tech: Square’s Revenue Climbs 41%

Corporate finance
Economic Anxiety Weighs on Corporate Earnings
Beware ‘Earnings Before Bad Stuff’

Central banks
Markets Await BOE Moves Amid Signals of Policy Easing
Output plunge piles pressure on BoE
Evans Says One Fed Rate Hike This Year ‘Perhaps’ Appropriate
Why the Rise of the One Percent Makes Janet Yellen’s Job Harder
Fed’s Kashkari to Spend Day in Life of Struggling Black Family

US
ISM Nonmanufacturing Index Fell to 55.5 in July
Two economists discuss the reasons behind the productivity slowdown
U.S.’s Aging Workforce Poses Economic Double Whammy
The First, Forgotten Conspiracy Theory About the Unemployment Rate

Europe
Eurozone resilient after Brexit vote
‘Evens’ chance of UK recession by end of 2017
Bank CEOs in No Rush to Move Staff From U.K. After Brexit Vote
Pension funds fret over more QE

Japan
Japan's New Stimulus Is Just the Same Old Thing

China
China PMIs: a tale of two surveys
China’s IPO Market Is the Hottest It's Ever Been
China’s elevated bus finally hits the road

Emerging
India Passes Landmark Tax Reform in Modi’s Biggest Win Yet
A New Start for India's Economy
India Inc celebrates tax reform milestone
The New and Improved Argentina Is Still a Tricky Place to Invest

US politics
Donald Trump allegedly very interested in the U.S. nuke arsenal
Donald Trump Calls Campaign ‘United,’ Says Media Biggest Hurdle to Victory
Trump campaign in turmoil
Trump Campaign Does Damage Control After Infuriating Priebus
Pence Endorses Ryan After Trump’s Refusal
Why Trump Is Not Like Other Draft Dodgers
Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman, a Republican, Backs Hillary Clinton
In slap at Trump, some wealthy Republicans campaign for Clinton
U.S. Supreme Court blocks transgender bathroom choice for now

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama administration denies Iran cash payment was a ransom
U.S. Has Taught Iran a Lesson: Hostage-Taking Pays
Justice Officials Raised Objections to Iran Cash Payment
How a Secretive Branch of ISIS Built a Global Network of Killers
Germany Debates Using Its Military at Home
Abe appoints hawkish defence minister

Technology
Scientists Harness Quantum Physics to Build a Programmable Computer
This Time, 3D Printer Makers Think They’ve Found a Sweet Spot

Offbeat
Now Is the Time to Visit Burgundy, and Not Just for the Wine
You Can Now Hire a Hollywood Filmmaker to Shoot Your Next Vacation
Inside the Most Tricked-Out Jumbo Jets

  Aug 3

Markets
Japan’s Bond Yields Jump—Almost Up to Zero
Analysis: Why Investors Everywhere Should Watch Japan’s Bond Market
EM bonds lure investors seeking yield
Bill Gross Says Record-Low Bond Yields ‘Aren’t Worth the Risk’
Investors Muscle Into Big Loans Too Risky for Banks
Crude Oil May Rebound to $57 Next Year, Analysts Say

Industries & companies
Airlines: U.S. Airlines Tumble After Delta Issues Weak July Revenue Report
Autos: Ford, GM U.S. Sales Miss Estimates With Honda Rare Bright Spot
Autos: Mercedes’s Record July U.S. Sales Widen Its Lead in Luxury Race
Biotech: Biogen Attracts Takeover Interest From Two Rivals
Consumer: P&G Gives Tepid Outlook for New Fiscal Year
Consumer: P&G chief says calls for split have eased
Financials: Big Banks Asked to Give More Details About Trading Activity
Financials: AIG Announces $3 Billion Buyback as Asset Sales Boost Profit
Health Care: Aetna Joins Rivals in Projecting Loss on ACA Plans for 2016

Monetary & fiscal policies
Kuroda Sees No Slowdown in Stimulus After Policy BOJ Review
Draghi’s Liquidity Drowns Out European Companies’ Brexit Woes
Now We Have Two Answers to the ECB Corporate Liquidity Question
Government Spending Makes a Comeback While Austerity Starts to Fade

US
July Auto Sales Stoke Fears of Market Plateau
U.S. Consumer Spending Increased Solidly in June
How Low-Skilled Workers Could Rescue the U.S. Economy
4 stats about the US economy that will make anyone worried

Europe
Euro-Area Output Unexpectedly Picks Up as Brexit Qualms Fade
Spain joblessness falls as tourism surges
Europe’s Tumbling Lenders Lose Almost Half Their Value in a Year
Investors temper Renzi optimism on banks

Japan
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Fires Stimulus Gun, Again
Abenomics Goes Into a Three-Year Rewind
Japan’s stimulus package: will it work?

China
China July service sector growth eases, employment falls for first time in four months: Caixin PMI
China's Trouble With Bubbles
China's robotics rush shows how its debt can get out of control
China Inc. Has $1 Trillion in Cash That It’s Too Scared to Spend
The Canadian Housing Boom Fueled by China’s Billionaires

US politics
New Transition Process Gives Candidates a Head Start
Trump Says He’ll Spend More Than $500 Billion on Infrastructure
Trump refuses to endorse Paul Ryan in GOP primary: ‘I’m just not quite there yet’
Trump Economic Advisers Denounce Trade Deals in Theory, Practice
Trump ally Christie calls criticisms of slain soldier's family 'inappropriate'
Obama Calls Trump Unfit for Office, Says GOP Should End Support
Hollande Labels Trump’s Excesses in Election Race as ‘Sickening’
Three More DNC Officials Resign in Wake of Email Leak

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Sent Cash to Iran as Americans Were Freed
Odds Worsen for TPP Trade Deal
Obama, Singapore’s Lee Vow to Push Trade Pact
China court warns against illegal fishing in riposte to South China Sea ruling
FBI employee pleads guilty to acting as agent of China
Commentary: The real reason Washington calls Putin a thug
Latest North Korea missile launch lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo
Obama Says Airstrikes on Islamic State Came at Libya’s Request

Offbeat
U.S. Aims to Clamp Down on Tactic to Avoid Estate Tax
Bitcoin Sinks After Hackers Steal $65 Million From Exchange
Rising Sea Levels Could Cost U.S. Homeowners Close to $1 Trillion

  Aug 2

Markets
Goldman Downgrades Equities for the Next Three Months
Citigroup Sees ‘Significant Uncertainties’ After Brexit Vote
HSBC: Wave Goodbye to the Widowmaker — Japanese Yields Are Technically Poised To Explode
U.S. Oil Prices Enter Bear-Market Territory
China’s growth bolsters metal prices

Industries & companies
Energy: Elon Musk’s Tesla, SolarCity to Merge in $2.6 Billion Deal
Media: Inside Verizon’s Gamble on Digital Media
Tech: Microsoft sells $20bn of debt
Telecom: Verizon Agrees to Buy Fleetmatics

Monetary & fiscal policies
Fed's Kaplan: September Hike 'Very Much On the Table'
Japan Set to Give Details of $273 Billion Stimulus Package
QE-forever cycle won’t end well
It’s Called Financial Repression, and Governments Around the World Are Doing It
Warning From Tokyo: Don’t Let Bank Regulators Create Another Japan

US
U.S. factory activity slips; construction spending hits one-year low
America’s Booming Auto Market Is Showing Its Age
Here's where Americans are spending all the money they've saved on cheap gas
Men at Work: Are We Seeing a Turnaround in Male Labor Force Participation? (FRB-ATL)
Which Households Have Negative Wealth? (FRB-NY)

Europe
Hardest Hit, Weakest Capital: European Stress Tests in Charts
Banks seek clarification on ringfencing
Brexit Hit U.K. Factories Harder Than Initially Estimated
U.K.’s May Wants ‘Economy Firing’ in Post-Brexit Industrial Plan

Emerging
Uber’s Retreat Shows Limits U.S. Companies Face in China
Rio’s Olympics Woes Sour IOC on Developing World as Games Site
Gridlock Grips Rio’s Streets as Olympics Approach

US politics
Demographics Turned Pennsylvania Blue, and Democrats Keep Gaining
Trump: ‘I’m Afraid the Election Is Going to Be Rigged’
Buffett Rips Trump on Tax Returns, Bankruptcies at Rally
Trump ‘Different,’ Ryan Says, Warning of ‘Vague’ Election
Trump’s Attacks on Khan Family Roil Race But May Not Alter It
Trump's fights with fire marshals show why he's dangerous
Powerful Koch brothers rebuff big donors' calls to back Trump for White House

Geopolitics & terrorism
Germany hits at Turkish ‘blackmail’ on visas
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS in Libya
FBI Employee Pleads Guilty to Feeding Information to China

Technology
One in three surgeries will use robots within the next five years

Offbeat
Arianna Huffington bedtime ritual experiment
The Surreal Life Aboard the World's Biggest Cruise Ship

  Aug 1

Markets
Asian shares hit one-year peak as chances of U.S. rate hike recede
Global Earnings Tumble as Companies Dig Deeper for Savings
Mobile, Cloud Fuel Tech Profits
Dividends Boost Tech-Stock Allure
Growing Oil Glut Shows Investors There’s Nowhere to Go But Down

Industries & companies
Energy: Exxon caps torrid week for oil majors
Materials: Rio Tinto Has Bounced Back on Stronger Prices for Minerals
Tech: For Oracle, Money’s Not the Problem. It’s Coping With the Cloud
Tech: Uber surrenders to Didi in China in $35 billion deal
Telecom: Telecoms Reconsider Fees as Price War Fades

Central banks & global economy
Fed's Dudley urges caution on rate hikes, cites risks to U.S. I Speech
Asian factories face fitful activity as world sputters
Manufacturing in China and Japan Can’t Find Its Mojo

US
El-Erian: Reconciling the Contradictions of U.S. GDP Data
US $18bn credit card spree sparks fears

Europe
Europe in Crisis: The Elections to Watch for Political Risk
Europe's Stress Tests Fail Again
Familiar faces struggle in EU stress tests
Brexit effect adds to pension problems

Emerging
India’s Go-Slow Reform Efforts Hamstring Economic Transformation
China July factory activity unexpectedly dips on softer orders, flooding
China Doubles Down on Natural Gas
China Gives Soldiers Big Buyouts Amid Stability Concerns
GM 'bullish' on China, sees market reaching 30 million cars by 2020: executive
Putin’s Economy Is Stuck

US politics
Now, Get Ready for an Unpredictable General Election
Clinton? Trump? Either Way, Count on Deficit Spending to Rise
Clinton, Trump Spar Over Putin
Trump Denies Putin Ties Amid Questions About Embrace of U.S. Foe
How Paul Manafort Wielded Power in Ukraine Before Advising Donald Trump
Donald Trump Gives Questionable Explanation of Events in Ukraine
Backlash Grows Over Trump Comments on Muslim Soldier's Parents
Republicans are starting to embrace Donald Trump's fierce trade rhetoric
Kochs’ Network of Donors Gathers Without Trump
Charles Koch: ‘Blood Libel’ to Suggest I Would Back Clinton
Clinton accuses Trump of targeting soldier's parents
Campaigns Eye Pennsylvania Prize
Pennsylvania Voters Barely Swayed After National Conventions
North Carolina Voter ID Law Struck on Appeal in Obama Win

Geopolitics & terrorism
'Give them a bloody nose': Xi pressed for stronger South China Sea response
Pope Francis Says Global Economy’s Ills, Not Islam, Inspire Terror
European Prisons Fueling Spread of Islamic Radicalism
Russia has motive, capability and form for U.S. email hack
Why Russia Keeps Getting Away With Hacking America

Technology
Artificial Intelligence’s Long-Term Impact on Jobs: Some Lessons From History
IBM Set to Launch One of the Largest Blockchain Implementations to Date
At Black Hat, the ‘Internet of Things’ Gets Put Through Its Paces
GlaxoSmithKline and Alphabet create $715 million bioelectronics firm
Uber pours $500m into global map project

Offbeat
Why Economists Are Better Than Markets at Telling You How the Economy Is Doing
How this Japanese town produces 'zero waste'
HBO Gives ‘Game of Thrones’ an End Date

  Jul 30

Markets
'Sell everything,' DoubleLine's Gundlach says
Glenmede Likes Stock-Picking
JPMorgan’s Jeff Geller: Bullish on High-Yield Bonds
Yield-Hungry Investors Buy Emerging Market Bonds
Ruchir Sharma: Wall Street’s New Global Thinker
Jim Grant Is Bullish on Gold, Bearish on Kraft
The Glut Strikes Back as Oil Returns to Brink of Bear Market

Industries & companies
Banks: How Wells Fargo Dresses Up Its Earnings
Consumer: Under Armour Stock at a 10% Discount
Energy: Low Crude Prices Hammer Big Oil Companies
Energy: Gloomy Days in the Oil Patch, but Some See a Glimmer of Light
Energy: NextEra to Buy Energy Future’s Oncor in $18.4 Billion Deal
Health Care: Cigna Slashes Forecast as Fight for Anthem Deal Looms
Industrials: General Dynamics Shares Look Too Cheap
Logistics: UPS Profits Rise on E-Commerce
Media: Amazon, Alphabet, and Facebook: Buy Them Now
Media: Four days that shook the digital ad world

Central banks
Two Fed Officials Say Weak GDP Doesn’t Rule Out 2016 Rate Move
Bond World Sees ‘Live’ September for Fed, But It’s September ’17
The Fed Cries Wolf
Modest Move Signals Possible Retreat at Bank of Japan
BoJ plays for time with weak stimulus

US
GDP Expands at Disappointing 1.2%
U.S. in Weakest Recovery Since 1949
Struggling U.S. Economy Propped Up by Consumer-Spending Gain
Heard: The Divide Between GDP and Jobs
Ignore the headlines: US consumers are loving life right now
Inventory reduction curbs U.S. economic growth; rebound expected
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Fell in July
U.S. Employment Costs Up 0.6% in Second Quarter

Europe
Eurozone Economy Slowed in Quarter
Europe’s bank sector survives stress tests
Italy's oldest bank gets 5 billion euro rescue

Emerging
Brazil’s Lula da Silva Charged in Corruption Probe

US politics
Clinton Speech Draws 27.8 Million to Big Networks, Behind Trump
Hillary Clinton’s Policies Would Boost Growth and Budget Deficits, New Analysis Says
Clinton Campaign Says Hackers Breached One of Its Data Programs
Hedge-Fund Money: $48.5 Million for Clinton, $19,000 for Trump
Clinton’s Portrayal of Trump as Dictator Aims at the Left and Right
Trump to Clinton: 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'
Donald Trump Lashes Out at Michael Bloomberg
This is why Donald Trump is mad at Michael Bloomberg
Is America Facing a Policing Crisis?

Geopolitics & terrorism
Turkey's Erdogan slams West for failure to show solidarity over coup attempt
Germany: Welcome wears thin
Germany’s Asylum Conundrum: Even Those It Rejects Don’t Go

Offbeat
Matt Damon returns to 'Jason Bourne,' the role that made him a box office star

  Jul 29

Markets
Yen Jumps as BOJ Disappointment Sinks Bonds; Europe Stocks Gain
Investors’ Thirst for Yield Pushes Vanguard to Turn Off the Tap
Sinking Oil Prices Mean Fragile Unity for OPEC’s New Boss

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford warns of $1bn Brexit blow
Consumer: Amazon’s Profits Grow More Than 800 Percent, Lifted by Cloud Services
Consumer: Colgate-Palmolive Revenue Declines
Energy: Aramco Buyer Beware: The Risky Track Record of Government Oil
Energy: Here's Why It's All Downhill for Oil Refiners
Financials: Credit Suisse Posts Surprise Profit
Financials: MasterCard and PayPal in alliance talks
Tech: Facebook evolution fuels Wall St euphoria
Tech: Alphabet Shares Rise After Earnings Beat
Tech: Apple’s Hard-Charging Tactics Backfire in TV
Tech: Apple Taking Another Bite At Bond Market
Tech: How Mobile Games Rake In Billions

Corporate finance
Oracle to Buy Cloud-Software Provider for $9.3 Billion
The Strategy Behind Verizon’s Buying Spree

Central banks
Bank of Japan Takes Modest Action, Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
BoE to consider corporate bond buying
ECB official allays cash hoarding fears

US
GDPNow: Latest forecast: 1.8 percent — July 28, 2016
Homeownership Rate in the U.S. Drops to Lowest Since 1965

Europe
French Economic Growth Stalls
Bank stress tests highlight lending fears

Japan
Japanese Prices Fall at Fastest Pace Since 2013

Emerging
China struggles to stem outflow of wealth
With Army in Disarray, a Pillar of Modern Turkey Lies Broken
Erdogan’s purge extends to stock analyst

US politics
Two Conventions, Two Distinct World Views
Trump vs. Clinton on Foreign Policy
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to Get Intelligence Briefings
Clinton's Sprawling, Historic Speech
Clinton Starts Building a Coalition Against Trump
Trump responds to Hillary Clinton's DNC speech
Trump on Russian Hacking Remark: ‘I’m Being Sarcastic’
‘A Family Reunion’: Lobbyists Enjoy Their Return to Democratic Convention
Campaign against Clinton moves to Moscow

Geopolitics & terrorism
Killing TPP would hand China 'keys to the castle': U.S. trade representative
Global Turmoil Becomes a Putin Power Play
Attempt at U.S.-Russia cooperation in Syria suffers major setbacks
A Barrage of Violence in Europe
Islamic State Threat in Europe Shifts
Merkel Defends Migrant Policy in Wake of Terror
Leading Syrian Rebel Group Says It Severs Al Qaeda Ties
ISIS may have created a new type of bomb

Technology
Once More, With Feeling: AIs Are Composing Soundtracks but Are Stuck on Creativity
Tweaking the Sales Pitch for Drones

Offbeat
Behind Harvard Shakeup, a Star Trading Desk That Unraveled Fast
Stiglitz Calls Apple’s Profit Reporting in Ireland ‘a Fraud’

  Jul 28

Markets
‘Safe’ assets deconstructed in new world
Treasuries Traders Bypass Fed, Look to Tokyo for Bond Guidance
Buying Longer Bonds Holds Danger
Oil on cusp of bear market
Gasoline Glut Drowns Hopes of Oil Market Recovery
Brexit casts long shadow over UK stocks

Industries & companies
Airlines: Boeing Considers Ending Production Of Iconic 747
Airlines: Boeing cuts forecast after $2bn charges
Consumer: Coke’s Revenue Slides as Soda Volume Declines
Consumer: Mondelez Reports Higher Profit, Plans to Expand in China
Financials: Deutsche Bank Profit Plunges Amid Turnaround Effort
Media: Facebook Quarterly Profit Surges Thanks to Mobile, Tops $2 Billion
Media: Comcast Revenue Tops Estimates
Tech: In China, Local Rivals Takes Bite Out of Apple’s Revenue

Central banks
Fed Leaves Door Open to Move as Soon as September
Fed Says Risks Have Diminished as It Leaves Rate Unchanged
Investors Are Responding to a Single Line from the Fed
Parsing the Fed: How the July Statement Changed from June

US
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Tumble 4.0% on Overseas Turmoil
The Economy Is Again Under the Sway of Asset Prices

Europe
Italy's banking system is an epic mess
How do you solve a problem like Italy’s non-performing loans?
Why Italy’s bad loans are such a headache
German Unemployment Falls as Companies Shrug Off Brexit Woes
Germany Ramps Up Internship Programs for Refugees
U.K. Economy Grew Faster Than Forecast Before Brexit Vote

Emerging
India Achieved in Two Years What China Didn't in a Decade
Erdogan Putsch Purge Widens Into Media, Energy, Finance Sectors
Egypt close to $7bn IMF support deal

US politics
Trump Invites Russia to Find Missing Clinton Emails
The Democrats just fell for Trump's Russian email-hack bait
Democrats Ignored Cybersecurity Warnings Before Theft
Mike Pence warns of 'consequences' if Russia hacked DNC emails
New White House Metric Will Guide Cyberattack Response
Obama Passes Baton of Optimism to Clinton
Joe Biden unleashes fiery takedown of Trump: 'He has no clue — period'
Bloomberg assails Trump’s business record
Michael Bloomberg just summed up the election in one sentence
Trump Calls for $10 Hourly Minimum Wage
Trump's Putin Flirtation Gets Serious
Prosecutors Drop All Charges in Freddie Gray Death Case

Geopolitics & terrorism
Pope Says ‘World Is at War,’ Decries French Terror Attack
US-led globalism is dying with the TPP
China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea
U.S. diplomatic strategy on South China Sea appears to founder

Technology
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Bring Virtual Reality to 1.7 Billion Facebook Users
Aviation Experts Urge Caution on Releasing Self-Driving Cars

Offbeat
The Newest Antibiotic Is Right Under Your Nose. Well, Inside It, Actually

  Jul 27

Markets
U.S. emerges as safe haven in today's chaotic world
Appetite for U.S. Debt Is Weakest Since 2009 in Lead-Up to Fed
Treasury Yield Curve Near Flattest Since 2007
Pimco, Prudential Say Next Big Buy in Junk Is the U.S. Consumer
Fed policy losing power for the dollar
New Hope for Bank Stocks
Mainland China stocks end trading down after sharp tumble

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Opens Gigafactory to Expand Battery Production, Sales
Autos: Elon Musk: Tesla Master Plan Will Cost Tens of Billions
Autos: Tesla's Musk sees 'modest' capital raise for next strategic turn
Autos: Tesla and Mobileye cut ties after fatality
Financials: Driverless Cars Threaten to Crash Insurers’ Earnings
Financials: Deutsche Bank Flags Deeper Cuts as Trading Drop Hits Profit
Financials: Goldman Sachs Is Sued Over Ties to Malaysia’s Prime Minister
Industrials: Caterpillar Profit Tops Estimate as Cuts Mute Slump; Shares Rise
Media: Facebook’s Rally Is Too Much of a Good Thing
Media: Twitter Revenue Growth Dwindles; Outlook Disappoints
Restaurants: Analyst Warns of a Restaurant Downturn and Sees Harbinger of U.S. Recession
Tech: Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump after hours
Tech: Apple does it again: Stock climbs 6% as bet on iPhone SE pays off
Tech: Apple passes ‘low point’ on iPhone sales
Tech: Analog Devices to Acquire Linear Technology for $14.8 Billion
Telecom: Verizon Revenue, Subscriber Growth Decline

Central banks
Forget Helicopter Money, Helicopter Coupons May Work, OECD Says

US
The Latest Housing Data Is Bad News for People Predicting Recession
New-Home Sales Posted Solid Gain in First Half
U.S. Home-Price Increases Maintained Strong Pace in May
U.S. Consumer Confidence Virtually Unchanged for July
Trump Campaign Revives Debate: Is the Unemployment Rate ‘Artificial’?

Europe
Italy seeks private Monte Paschi bailout
UniCredit shakes up senior management
German terror wave puts heat on Merkel

Japan
Abe Plans Stimulus of More Than $265 Billion, Kyodo Says
Abe's plan for $265 billion in stimulus puts pressure on BOJ to ease
Fearful Japanese thwart Abe on equities
Yen rallies on stimulus size worries

Emerging
South Korea GDP growth quickens pace

US politics
With Clinton Nomination, Democrats Aim to Put Divisions Behind Them
Democrats Try to Make Hillary Likable Again
Bill Clinton portrays Hillary as 'change-maker' in speech to Democrats
‘First Dude’ Bill Clinton Would Reshape Historic Role
A Worry if Hillary Clinton Wins: What to Do With Bill
Hillary Clinton Committed to ‘New Approach’ on Trade Deal, Not Tweaks, Aide Podesta Says
How the Democratic Platform Has Changed
Airbnb and Uber to Democrats: You Need Us

Geopolitics & terrorism
Isis terror spreads to Normandy
Turkish Premier Demands U.S. Help With Extradition of Imam
U.S. Seeks to Steer South China Sea Dispute Into Calmer Waters
Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C.

Offbeat
Colleges Nudge Students to Graduate Within Four Years
The Short List of Jobs With High and Rising Pay
At World’s Largest Hedge Fund, Sex, Fear and Video Surveillance

  Jul 26

Markets
BlackRock: Expect Lower Returns For Pretty Much Everything
Trading volumes soar as S&P breaks record
Things are Great...Buy Stocks! Things are Terrible...Buy Stocks!
Passive investing march to accelerate
It's Not a Search for Yield but a Scramble for Safety
Bonds investors wary of ‘fallen angels’
US groups hoard cash as uncertainty grows
Has Wall Street Been Tamed?

Commodities
Oil falls on oversupply, demand concerns; U.S. crude hits three-month low
Crude Slump, Pipeline Expansion Mark End of U.S. Oil-Train Boom
An ugly year to be a coal bear

Industries & companies
Media: Nintendo shares dive as company plays down Pokemon GO's earnings impact
Media: Verizon Agrees to Buy Yahoo’s Web Assets for $4.83 Billion
Media Verizon Doubles Down on Media With Yahoo Deal
Media: Yahoo and AOL unite as digital ‘third force’
Media: As It Ends, Yahoo’s Tale Is One of Missed Chances
Media: What is Yahoo? Riddle Plagued CEOs for Two Decades
Tech: Apple Taps Highly Regarded Executive to Oversee Car Project
Tech: Analyst Downgrades Apple and Says It Has 'Peaked'

Central banks
Fed Doves Won't Be Able to Rule the Roost Forever
Lael Brainard, Donning a Global Lens, Champions Low Rates at Fed
Central banks store up pain for investors

US
Debate Over U.S. Debt Changes Tone
Entry-level candidates cannot read or follow instructions. Most cannot do simple math problems.

Europe
Turkey's failed coup signals the end of the European Union
Italy finance minister rejects banks bail-in
May positions herself against ‘hard Brexit’
The Beginners’ Guide to Brexit: What Have We Learned So Far?
Hammerson reports British property value drop

Japan
What’s Wrong With Japan’s Economy?

China
As China Lets Yuan Depreciate, Other Nations Take Note
Based On This Measure, China May Be Caught in a Liquidity Trap
China Wrestles With Wage Dilemma

US politics
Bernie Sanders Is Booed When He Tells Supporters to ‘Elect Hillary Clinton’
Democrats Seek Unity With Ouster of Party Official
FBI Investigating DNC Hack Some Democrats Blame on Russia
Cybersecurity Experts Say Russia Hacked the Democrats
Kaine's $160,000 in Gifts Was Legal, Unfortunately
Michelle Obama Finds Common Cause With Clinton in Campaign
Trump targets Sanders’ voters after email leak

Geopolitics & terrorism
Wave of Violence Renews Migrant Debate in Germany
Germany Suicide Bomber Pledged Allegiance to ISIS
Asian Bloc Finds Unity on South China Sea Dispute
Diplomatic win for China as ASEAN drops reference to maritime court ruling
U.S. praises confidence-building measures with Chinese military
Cold War ghosts haunt Latvia amid renewed NATO-Russia tensions
Turkey detains 42 journalists in crackdown as Europe sounds alarm

Offbeat
The Mall of the Future Will Offer Dinner, Movies, and a Colonoscopy
This Brain Exercise Puts Off Dementia
Ritholtz: CEOs Are Paid Fortunes Just to Be Average

  Jul 25

Markets
Stock Investors Pay Up for Peace of Mind
Beware the $10 Trillion Glut of Treasuries as Big Deficits Loom

Oil
Oil Bulls Are Headed Over Demand Cliff
How Much Oil Is in Storage?

Industries & companies
Autos: Mobileye Bears Folding as Tighter Grip Seen on Driverless Future
Energy: Continuing Fuel Glut Likely to Keep a Lid on Refiners’ Profit
Financials: Deutsche Bank Set for Investor Scrutiny as Short Sellers Circle
Tech: Apple Is Ripe for a Rally
Tech: Apple’s China Problem Is That Local Phones are Good -- and Cheap
Tech: China's Huawei says first-half sales revenue rose 40 percent year-on-year
Tech: Google Races to Catch Up in Cloud Computing
Telecom: Verizon to Announce $4.8 Billion Deal to Buy Yahoo Tomorrow

Central banks & G20
Watch the Dollar, Not Rates, as Fed Meets
Yellen Waiting for Overwhelming Evidence to Warrant Hike
Draghi Keeps Composed on Brexit as Aftershock Data Awaited
G20 will use 'all policy tools' to lift growth as Brexit weighs
Cash-Strapped Governments Enjoy a Windfall in Low Borrowing Costs

Europe
European banks brace for downturn with more cost cuts
Italian finance minister rejects need for banks bail-in
Brexit puts third of commercial property deals in doubt

Japan
What’s Wrong With Japan’s Economy?
Japan June exports fall less than expected, offer some hope of recovery
Japan monthly economy assessment unchanged, but business sentiment worsens

Emerging
Brazil’s Economic Gloom Lightens
Turkey in no position to become EU member any time soon: Juncker
Turkey Open For Business With Purges Nearly Over, PM Says
Turkey ruling, opposition parties rally together after coup

US politics
Clinton to Take Command of a Changed Democratic Party
Democrats in turmoil over leaking of 20,000 emails
DNC Chief Wasserman Schultz to Resign After Bias Complaints
Michael Bloomberg to Endorse Hillary Clinton in Speech This Week
As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue
Trump suggests US could pull out of WTO
Why Silicon Valley is so terrified of Donald Trump
Obama Says Trump Unprepared; Republican Threatens WTO Pullout
The GOP battle for 2020 is already shaping up

Geopolitics & terrorism
Europeans Ask if Violence Is the New Normal
Germany Put on Edge After Unprecedented String of Four Attacks
Bomb-carrying Syrian dies outside German music festival; 12 wounded
The Crisis of Political Islam

Offbeat
Russia escapes IOC blanket ban for Rio
Pokemon GO blamed for illegal border crossing from Canada to U.S.
Kerry: Air conditioners as big a threat as ISIS
The Long, Final Goodbye of the VCR

  Jul 23

Markets
S&P 500 Rally Streak Hits Fourth Week
The last four times this happened, stocks soared – and it’s happening again
'Stampede' of cash rushing to emerging markets
Pound hit hard as UK data signals more weakness

Industries & companies
Energy: MLPs: Is It Safe to Dive Back Into the Pool Yet?
Energy: Despite Optimism, Oil Firms Keep Cutting Jobs
Financials: Goldman Sachs has invested in an Uber for trucks
Financials: Costco just handed American Express a huge quarter
Financials: Big Financials Take On FinTech; PayPal Caves
Health Care: Pharmacy-Benefit Managers Under Pressure
Industrials: GE Orders Drop Amid Weakness for Locomotives, Oil-Field Gear
Industrials: Honeywell Cuts 2016 Forecast in Bow to Weaker Global Economy
Tech: Intel's most important business is slowing down
Tech: Apple is about to take a huge risk with its new iPhone strategy
Telecom: Verizon Nears $5 Billion Deal to Acquire Yahoo
Transportation: Airline Woes Hit Stocks in Worst Year Since 2008 Crisis
Transportation: Truckers Swift, Werner See Profits Slide on Pricing Pressure
Transportation: Union Pacific Profit Falls 19% as Demand Remains Under Pressure
Tech: Microsoft Can’t Shield User Data From Government, U.S. Says
Utilities: Time to Dump Utilities

Central banks
Kuroda Says BOJ to Add Stimulus If Needed, Cites Heli-Money Ban
BIS: Monetary policy, the financial cycle and ultralow interest rates
BOE: The macroeconomics of central bank issued digital currencies
Lagarde Likely to Avoid Jail Time, Keep IMF Job Amid Trial

US
The Evidence Against Armageddon—For Now
Chinese Buyers Plant a Flag in the U.S. Suburbs
FRB-SL: How Is Income Inequality Measured?
NBER: Unemployment Insurance Duration and Labor Supply

Europe
Eurozone economy shows resilience despite Brexit
Capx: Why the Italian Constitutional Referendum affects the future of the EU
Open Europe: EU’s ‘four freedoms’ indivisible but ‘preparation’ necessary before Article 50 invoked by UK
Brexit Aftermath

Emerging
The ‘biggest turnaround story’ in emerging markets
Turkey’s Troubles Could Be Just Starting

US politics
Clinton Picks Kaine as VP in Move Toward Center for Election
Trump's Opponents Are Helping Him Win
Trump University Judge Says He Plans to Let Suit Go to Trial
Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, is a major player in the Trump campaign
Obama: dark Trump vision 'doesn't really jibe' with facts
Unemployment is Low in Three Key Swing States
Black Officers Are Caught in the Middle of Rising Tensions

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama, after meeting Mexican leader, praises Mexico as critical partner
Russia Bombed Base in Syria Used by U.S.
Turkey's Erdogan orders closure of more schools, extends detention period
German-Iranian gunman kills nine in Munich mall
Attack in Nice Exposes Strains in Policing a Constant Threat

Offbeat
U.S. asks phone companies to provide 'robocall' blocking technology

  Jul 22

Markets
Here’s why a new bull market might just be getting started
Show me the money! Dividends are all the rage
How Sub-Zero Government Bonds Turned the Hunt For Yield Upside Down
Japanese Splurge on Foreign Bonds as U.S. Yields Near Record Low

Industries & companies
Airlines: Terror, Brexit weigh on airlines’ profits
Autos: GM Raises 2016 Profit Guidance as 2Q Earnings Beat Estimates
Consumer: Amazon is crushing it, and these are the stocks it is killing
Consumer: Amazon Tiptoes Into Banking
Consumer: Starbucks Adjusts Sales Targets After Third Straight Miss
Consumer: Japan McDonald’s Shares Hit 15-Year High on Pokémon Tie-Up
Energy: Schlumberger says worst is over for oil industry
Energy: Halliburton predicts US oil turnround
Energy: Fracklog in the Biggest U.S. Oil Field May All But Disappear
Health Care: U.S. Regulators Sue to Block Two Health-Insurance Megamergers
Industrials: GE profit beats estimates as power business revenue rises
Industrials: Boeing warns of more than $2 billion in charges, shares drop
Materials: Komatsu Signals Mining Optimism With $2.9 Billion Joy Takeover
Media: Facebook hails first test flight of Aquila internet drone
Telecom: AT&T slips as quarterly sales miss views

Central banks
Draghi backs public bailout of Italy’s ailing banks
Draghi Signals ECB May Boost Stimulus Later This Year
Draghi Stops Short of Pledging Fresh Stimulus
ECB delivers punch with corporate buying
The Fed Missed Its Chance. Now What?
IMF Calls for ‘Urgent’ G-20 Action to Shore Up Global Economy

US
It Looks Like the U.S. Consumer Just Had Its Best Quarter in a Decade
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Climb to Strongest Rate in Nearly a Decade
Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Decline to Three-Month Low
What if There Just Aren’t Enough Jobs to Go Around?
Americans' Satisfaction With U.S. Drops Sharply

Europe
Brexit Wreaks Havoc on U.K. Economy as Recession Risk Increases
Why Britain’s Path to Free Trade Won’t Be Smooth
U.K.’s May, France’s Hollande Discuss Brexit Differences
Europe’s non-euro 8 fear Brexit fallout
Canada urges EU members to back trade deal

Emerging
Discord Between China’s Top Two Leaders Spills Into the Open
Turkey Enters Emergency-Rule Era; Erdogan Hints at Extension
Two Months In, Brazil’s Temer Emerges as a Big Market Favorite

US politics
Full text: Donald Trump 2016 RNC draft speech transcript
Donald Trump’s Convention speech dissected
Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s Remarks on Taxes, Debt and Crime
Trump promises security and prosperity as US president
Trump's America Vision Grows More Ominous
Escape His Caricature? Donald Trump Passes Up the Chance
Trump's Still Wooing His Own Party Faithful
Trump Puts America's Allies on Notice
Cleveland: Where the Trump Campaign Went to Die
Cruz defends RNC speech in epic tirade
Hillary Clinton: the star of the Republican convention
A divided Republican party: Donald or Ivanka for president?
Mobbed by Fans, New Celebrities Emerge: Trump’s Kids
Ivanka Offers Tender Portrait
US Justice Dept. Warns Law Enforcement: Street Gangs Actively Targeting Officers (ABC)

Geopolitics & terrorism
NATO Takes Issue With Trump’s Comment on Defending Allies
Brazil Arrests 10 Suspected of Attack Timed for Olympics
Attacker in Nice Conspired for Months

Offbeat
Chasing Pokémon, a Baby Step Toward Virtual Reality
Edward Snowden to Help Develop a Safer Phone for Journalists

  Jul 21

Markets
‘Nifty Fifty’ dents US stock bubble fear
Shock-proof markets carry big dangers
Record move into emerging market bonds
Less Than 1% Chance U.S. Yields Reach 1.1%
The Global Economy Is Slow... But Steadier Than Ever

Industries & companies
Consumer: AB InBev, SABMiller deal wins U.S. approval, adds craft beer protections
Energy: Halliburton Sees North American Slump Turning Around This Year
Energy: Kinder’s Belt-Tightening Pays Off as Returns Beat Pipeline Peers
Financials: Morgan Stanley Profit Beats Estimates
Tech: Musk 'master plan' expands Tesla into trucks, buses and car sharing

Central banks
Kuroda: ‘No need, no possibility’ for helicopter money in Japan

US
It's going to take 'at least 7 years' to fix the job market's biggest problem
Housing markets are starting to look like they did before the 2008 crisis

Europe
Italy eyes private deal to bail out bank
Bank of England Brexit might not kill us after all
Four scenarios: how Brexit process could unfold
US makes case for Greek debt relief

Emerging
Pipeline Avengers Are Crippling Africa’s Largest Economy
Stronger Chinese Patent Laws Also Help U.S. Companies

US politics
Pence Offers Upbeat Outlook on Rocky Night
Commentary: Trump kind of, sort of, not at all, endorses Pence as VP
Trump Chooses War With Cruz at Convention Aimed at Unification
The latest Republican convention disaster shows Trump is a terrible dealmaker
Republicans Can't Praise Trump, So They Bash Clinton
Campaign aims to register a million U.S. Muslims voters in anti-Trump move
Trump Camp Says Melania Convention Speechwriter Made a Mistake
Melania Trump’s speechwriter is a registered Democrat
Kansas Police Captain Killed Responding to Shooting Call
Police Ramp Up Scrutiny of Online Threats
How the 1990s Became Donald Trump’s Personal Crucible
How Roger Ailes was Republican party’s wizard behind the curtain
Internal Inquiry Sealed the Fate of Roger Ailes at Fox

Geopolitics & terrorism
Chinese nationalists are taking their anger out on anything American they can touch
Erdogan Set to Launch New Measures as Part of Crackdown
European Terrorism Arrests Rise
Erdogan declares emergency rule
Ban on Russian track and field athletes upheld

Technology
Updated Brain Map Identifies Nearly 100 New Regions
There could be a wild, sci-fi reason that SoftBank is spending $32 billion to buy mobile chip designer ARM Holdings
Google is using its highly intelligent computer brain to slash its enormous electricity bill

Offbeat
Avoid the Mykonos Crowds at These Stunning, Lesser-Known Greek Isles

  Jul 20

Markets
Economic Recovery? Stocks Say No
What the New GOP Means for Wall Street
Cash Is King and That’s Good for the Rally
Bond investors need to focus on the fallout of a Trump presidency
Dollar index at four-month high on strong U.S. data, Fed hike hopes
With Yuan in a Nosedive, Chinese Investors Are Looking Overseas

Industries & companies
Energy: Private-Equity Buyers Return to the Oil Patch
Energy: The Future of Big Oil? At Shell, It’s Not Oil
Financials: Goldman blames Brexit for returns squeeze
Financials: Goldman Sachs Starts to Look More Ordinary
Financials: Justice Department to Challenge Two Health-Insurance Mergers
Tech: Cloud business boosts Microsoft's quarterly revenue, shares rise
Tech: The Pokémon GO hype is over and Nintendo shares are getting destroyed
Tech: EMC shareholders overwhelmingly back Dell’s $62bn bid

Central banks
IMF Scraps Forecast for Global-Growth Pickup on Brexit Fallout
Fed Officials Gain Confidence They Can Raise Rates This Year
Why the Fed Can't and Shouldn't Raise Interest Rates
ECB Precision Stimulus Can’t Duck Doubt on How Economy Works
The Bank of Japan has a 'stealth weapon' at its disposal
The Central Bankers’ Bold New Idea: Print Bitcoins

US
U.S. Housing Starts Rose 4.8% in June
By This Measure, Homeownership in the U.S. Has Never Been More Valuable
Roughly Half of Workers Are Satisfied on the Job
Student Debt Helps, Not Harms, the U.S. Economy, White House Says
Washington’s trade deal doors remain open

Europe
Kerry Says No U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Until Brexit Talks Concluded
London brokers’ brave face on Brexit
Brexit takes toll on German confidence
Stakes high for Merkel over migrant deal
Spain Has No Government But it Still Wants Brexit Refugees

China
Asian outbound deals hit record $201.4bn

US politics
GOP Formally Nominates Donald Trump
How the GOP Platform Has Changed in the Trump Era
Trump Keeps It All in the Family
Donald Trump Jr. plagiarism in speech?
How Melania Trump’s Speech Veered Off Course and Caused an Uproar
Black Republicans See a White Convention, Heavy on Lectures
Obama Praises Police in Open Letter
In a first, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce endorses Clinton for president

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea
Erdogan targets more than 50,000 in purge after failed Turkish coup
Turkey blocks access to WikiLeaks after ruling party email dump
German attack puts focus on child migrants

Offbeat
Summer-on-Steroids Kicks Off With Record Global Temperatures

  Jul 19

Markets
Investors Pull Most Money From U.S. Stock Pickers Since 2008
European stocks can salvage 2016

Commodities
Oil prices fall on oversupply concerns despite output cuts
Saudi Arabia Seeks to Create Biggest Tanker Fleet With New Fund
US exports gas to the Middle East

Industries & companies
Energy: Exxon makes bid for InterOil in PNG push
Financials: Bank of America beats!
Financials: Bank of America squeezed by low rates
Health Care: Old pharma sees new profit cure in cancer drugs
Materials: Rio Second-Quarter Iron Ore Output Rises 7% as Prices Gain
Media: Netflix price increases causing subscribers to sign off
Media: Yahoo’s losses deepen as revenues fall 20%
Tech: IBM Results Decline Amid Pockets of Growth
Telecom: Sprint Falls as SoftBank’s ARM Bid Seen Diverting Resources

Central banks
Unconventional monetary policies: a re-appraisal
Drop in Rates Swells Pension Burden for U.S. Companies
Lockhart speech: Letting the Waters Clear

US
How Good Is The Employment Trend?
Wage Growth Tracker Uptick
It’s Not a Housing Bubble, It’s Just Expensive
Why Is Childcare Getting Even More Expensive?

Europe
Sicilian Mortgages Show How Hard It Is to Rescue Italy's Banks
Brexit Fuels Italian Package to Lure Foreign Business, Investors

UK
UK inflation rises to 0.5% in June
Wells Fargo Said to Pay $397 Million for City of London Office
London Home Values May Fall More Than 30% on Brexit, SocGen Says
Why is Article 50 so important for Brexit?

Emerging
Wealth products power Anbang and rivals
Map: Key projects on the new Silk Road
Russian Consumers Still in Shock as They Cut Back on Food and Medicine
Petrobras corruption claims persist

US politics
Donald Trump uses first night of GOP convention to stir his base into a frenzy
It’s Donald Trump’s Convention. But the Inspiration? Nixon.
Melania Trump Echoes Michelle Obama in Convention Speech
Republicans Beat Back Efforts to Free Up Delegates
Ryan: Trump Not ‘My Kind of Conservative’

Geopolitics & terrorism
What the West Doesn't Get About Terror
Germany train attacker shot dead
Islamic State flag found in room of German train attacker
Moment of Silence Turns Into Outcry Against Government After Nice Attack
Vietnam Rebukes China For ‘Untruthful’ Reports on Sea Ruling
North Korea fires three ballistic missiles in new show of force
Turkey Broadens Post-Coup Purge

Technology
Pokemon Go: Irritating Harbinger of Something Great
CIO Explainer: What is Artificial Intelligence?

  Jul 18

Markets
The Stock Market’s Enduring Record of Calling Presidential Races
Resilience Has Been Markets’ Answer to Terror Since 9/11 Attack
Investors flood back into US equities
Corporate Profits Set to Shrink for Fourth Consecutive Quarter
Can stocks stay at highs? That depends on earnings
Oil Producers Prepare for Second-Half Slump as Rally Sputters

Industries & Companies
Financials: Rate-starved U.S. banks happily gobble mortgage business
Health Care: Non-GAAP Accounting Lifts Adjusted Earnings by 38% in Pharmaceuticals
Tech: Artificial Intelligence Swarms Silicon Valley on Wings and Wheels
Tech: SoftBank to acquire UK’s Arm for £24.3bn
Tech: Saudi Push for Tech Deals Stirs Silicon Valley Debate

Central banks
Japan and Helicopter Money
Draghi to ask governments to chip in to counter Brexit fallout

US
Building Permit Delays Choke U.S. Housing Supply, Study Shows
As Rates Sink, Housing Bubbles Rise
Strong Retail Sales? Where?
Largest U.S. Ports Enter a Peak Season Expected to Be Weak

Europe
EU Mulls Nuclear Option to Force May’s Hand Over Brexit
Europe's eyes on Merkel to rebuild EU after Brexit vote
U.K. May Seek to Curb Immigration Before Exit
U.K.’s Big Brexit Test: Keeping London’s Financial Crown
Scotland's Sturgeon says would not rule out staying in EU and UK
Canada Focusing on EU Trade Pact Before U.K. Deal, Minister Says
Pension liabilities climb after Brexit
Ireland Pins Growth Plan on U.S. Companies

Emerging markets
A Warning Sign for Emerging Markets
China will struggle to maintain growth pace for wages: statistics bureau

US politics
Pence Brings Conservative Bona Fides to Trump Ticket
Law and Order Will Be a Big Convention Theme
Republican Convention to Kick Off With Many Party Stalwarts Absent
Trump Sends Dire Warnings to Nervous Nation as Convention Begins
Cleveland Police Union Asking Kasich to Suspend Open-Carry Law

Geopolitics
Turkey's last hope dies
What We Know About the Failed Coup
Chaos Plays Into Erdogan’s Hands After Career Shaped by Coups
Further repression will worsen Turkey’s situation
Payback Time in Turkey as Coup Survivor Erdogan Cracks Down
How Erdogan turned to social media to help foil coup in Turkey
For Europe, Erdogan’s Value Trumps Its Own Values
Kerry Calls Coup Accusations Irresponsible
Multinationals Watching Turkey, But Few Disruptions to Business
Coup Plotters Targeted Turkish President With Helicopter Raid
It's a 'mystery' why two rebel jets that could have attacked the president of Turkey's plane didn't
Iran receives the missile part of S-300 defense system from Russia: Tasnim

Terrorism
In the Age of ISIS, Who’s a Terrorist, and Who’s Simply Deranged?
Terror fiend tricked police to get death truck onto busy Nice promenade, kill 84
French PM says clear that Nice truck driver was radicalized quickly
Yes, the Saudi government helped the 9/11 terrorists
Saudis stonewalled US terror probes before, after 9/11: report
Flight recorder on EgyptAir MS804 indicates fire before crash
Baton Rouge Attack Deepens Anguish for Police: ‘We’ve Seen Nothing Like This’
Baton Rouge shooter was ex-Marine

Offbeat
Poorer than their parents? A new perspective on income inequality
World Bank set to name Paul Romer chief economist
How Pokémon Go is changing transport

  Jul 16

Industries & companies
Energy: Refiners Seen Killing Market’s Golden Goose in Shift to Gasoline
Energy: No rush back to big oil projects
Energy: Shell: The World's Best Oil Stock
Financials: Citigroup Profit Beats Estimates on Fixed-Income Rebound
Financials: Wells Fargo Profit Falls as Energy Loans Sour, Costs Climb
Financials: Wells Fargo battles to remain biggest

Central banks
Monetary Policy Is Doing ‘Serious Damage,’ Folkerts-Laundau Says
Needed: A Contingency Plan for Secular Stagnation

US
U.S. retail sales, industrial output data suggest strong Q2 GDP growth
Consumer Prices in U.S. Increased in June as Fuel, Rents Climbed
UPS Tests Saturday Delivery as Web Shoppers’ Clout Increases
Analysis That Falls Through the Generation Gaps

Europe
Exploiting fine print to save Italy’s banks
The UK ‘has no trade negotiators’

China
China’s Economy Gets Boost From Property, Construction Sectors
As China’s Economy Slows, Beijing’s Growth Push Loses Punch
China Proves Doubters Wrong For Now as Credit Boom Stokes Growth
China Growth Sends Troubling Signal on Reform

US politics
Trump’s Rise Pressures Both Parties to Change
Trump is dancing on the grave of the 'Never Trump' movement
If Trump Builds a Wall, a Mexican Cement Maker Would Profit Most
Obama Warns of Growing Mistrust Between Minorities and Police

Geopolitics I: Turkey
Turkey’s Leaders Say Coup Attempt Foiled as Clashes Rock Nation
Turkey holds crucial place on oil routes
Turkey has seen several military coups over the last 50 years, but this one is different
Turkey’s Power Struggles Stem From Erdogan's Grip
Obama delivers a clear signal of support for Turkey's 'democratically elected government'

Geopolitics II: S. China Sea
South China Sea: Building up trouble
EU Issues Statement on South China Sea Ruling

Terrorism
9/11 Attackers May Have Had Saudi Help, Classified Pages Say
Turkish Instability Threatens Battle on Terror
How a Tunisian Immigrant Staged the Simple, Deadly Attack in Nice
French Unity Cracks as Opposition Slams Nice Security Response
Bershidsky: Why Terrorists Keep Succeeding in France
French Killer Not on Terror List, Used Islamic State Tactics
Trump Wants War Declared on ISIS and ‘Extreme Vetting’ of Immigrants

Technology
Will the Internet of Things be bigger than the Industrial Revolution?
Virtual Reality Hits Its Stride With Zwift Cycling

Offbeat
Jeremy Grantham Warns On Immigration, Brexit
Patriots quarterback Brady ends 'Deflategate' legal fight

  Jul 15

Central banks
Federal Reserve policymakers signal no rush to raise U.S. rates
Fed’s Lockhart Says ‘Very Unusual’ Election May Affect Spending
Bank of England Points to Fresh Stimulus Next Month
Japan’s Banks Turn Noses Up at Idea of BOJ Paying Them to Borrow
Bernanke Floated Japan Perpetual Debt Idea to Abe Aide Honda
No chance Japan will adopt 'helicopter money' soon: sources
China’s Latest Plan for Market Control Involves the Central Bank
Slow suffocation: The financial system isn’t designed to cope with low or negative rates

Global
Is cheap oil good for the global economy?

US
U.S. Exporters’ Gains From Chinese Economic Growth Shrink Further
U.S. Producer Prices Climb 0.5%
U.S. Jobless Claims Hold Steady at Low Level
The Housing Market Is Waving a Red Flag
How a Surprise Upturn in U.S. Growth Could Trigger the Next Recession
Where the Old Will Soon Outnumber the Young
How Income Inequality Is Fueling the Rise of Unmarried Parents

Europe
European banks face €30bn-€40bn capital bill after Brexit
World’s Newest Banking Crisis Centers on World’s Oldest Bank

UK
Washington trade official reveals early talks on UK trade deal
Fink warns of Brexit recession in UK
U.K.’s May Signals Desire for Swift Brexit With Appointments
Brexit Demands Delicate Sense of Timing
For Boris Johnson, a Surprising Spot on International Stage
Brexit puts brakes on house buys

Japan
Abe constitution dream clashes with allies
The number of Japanese living in Japan just collapsed

China
China GDP grows 6.7% in second quarter on boost from infrastructure
China's economy is growing faster than people thought
Government spending steadies China's economy in second-quarter but risks grow

Emerging
Saudi non-oil sector slips into recession

US politics
GOP Panel Rejects Move to Allow Trump Delegates to Vote for Others
Trump Delays VP Announcement After Nice as Pence Deadline Looms
Pence Will Be Trump Running Mate, GOP Official Says, but Planned Event Delayed
Picking Mike Pence Would Create Trade Split in Trump Ticket
Mike Pence Tweets Highlighted Policy Differences With Donald Trump
A Trump Economy Beats Clinton’s
Ginsburg Says She Regrets Remarks Critical of Trump
What Is Black Lives Matter?

Geopolitics
South China Sea Ruling Increases Uncertainty for Shipping, Trade
China media again touts plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea
Kerry, Putin Aim to Preserve Syria Cease-Fire, Coordinate Efforts
Kremlin: Putin, Kerry did not discuss military cooperation in Syria

Offbeat
Tour de France Becomes a Footrace. Really.

  Jul 14

Bonds & currencies
Why Ultralow Interest Rates Are Here to Stay
Investors Now Pay Germany to Borrow for 10 Years
35-Year-Old Bond Bull Is on Its Last Legs
Pimco Loads Up on Treasuries; Gundlach, Gross Voice Caution
Sterling Soars as BOE Holds Rates

Stocks
Stocks Rise as Talk of Helicopter Money Sinks Yen; Pound Jumps
Brexit Speeds Flight From European Stocks
What Can the U.K. Stock Market Tell You About Brexit?
SEC in transparency push on stock trading

Industries & companies
Energy: Shell braced for North Sea strike
Financials: JPMorgan Profit Beats Estimates on Bond Trading, Loan Growth
Retail: Amazon hails Prime sale as ‘biggest ever’

Central banks
Bank of England Holds Key Rate at 0.5%, Signals August Stimulus
The Fed’s New Froth Problem
Fed's Kaplan urges 'slow, gradual, careful' approach on rates
Sorry, You’re Just Going to Have to Save More Money

Global
Brexit Won’t Stop Globalization
Global trade slowdown worse than thought
In Advanced Economies, Two-Thirds of Population Have Seen Incomes Stagnate

US
Fed Beige Book: Brexit Weighs on Outlook in Some Regions

Europe
Merkel upbeat on Italy bank talks
New U.K. Chancellor Pledges ‘Whatever Measures’ to Shore Up Economy
New U.K. Leader Theresa May Readies Brexit Team
May Draws Line Under Cameron Era as Johnson Named to Brexit Team
May needs to quieten the Brexit squall
Brexit barometer: retail makes recovery

China
China on Pace to Meet Economic Targets This Year, Premier Says
China agrees steel ‘platform’ with EU
China’s Refiners Flooding Markets With Products

US politics
Clinton Aims Party’s ‘Wall Street’ Tax at Flash Boys, Not Banks
White House candidate Trump calls Justice Ginsburg mentally unfit

Geopolitics
China vows to protect sovereignty
Turkey's foreign policy reset
Low oil price and austerity weigh on Saudis

Technology
Ex-Google engineer launches blockchain-based system for banks
Amazon Turns Alexa Into Prime Day Personal Shopper
Security Robot Suspended After Colliding With a Toddler

Offbeat
New York City's 'Billionaire's Row' is dead
Hollande's Hairdresser Paid $10,958 a Month by the French State

  Jul 13

Markets
Dow Average Joins S&P 500 at Record as Energy Shares, Alcoa Jump
Rocky Road or Rocky Balboa? Dow Industrials Trade New High
U.S. Stocks Hit All-Time Highs, Which Might Be The 'Mother Of All Buy Signals'
'Big money' to be made if stocks fail to stay near current highs: Gundlach
The Bright Spot in Bank Earnings
U.S. Airlines Jump Most Since 2014 as Deutsche Bank Says Buy

Oil
Oil drops as investors lock in gains; surprise U.S. stockpile build
IEA Says High Oil Stocks Pose Threat to Price Stability
No balance: oil markets still oversupplied, now growth is stuttering

Central banks
Fed’s Bullard Says Brexit to Have ‘Close to Zero’ U.S. Impact
Fed's Mester heartened by U.S. job rebound in June
Back in the Spotlight: The Central Banker Who Is Running Britain

US
Job Openings in U.S. Declined in May to Lowest Level of the Year
IMF sees 'negligible' Brexit impact on U.S. growth
The Richest Generation in U.S. History Just Keeps Getting Richer
Dimon Wades Into Inequality Debate With a Raise for the Little Guy
Amazon Says ‘Prime Day’ Sales Up 30 Percent for Merchants

Europe
EU Diplomats Get Ready for Tough British Leader
Eurozone Ministers Consider Brexit Dangers
German leaders demand Brexit clarity from new British PM
Ireland’s Economists Left Speechless by 26% Growth Figure

China
China June exports, imports both fall more than forecast
Despite Defaults, China’s Zombie Companies Stay Alive

US politics
Sanders Endorses Clinton, Joining Rest of Party in Move Toward Unity
Ginsburg Abandons Supreme Court Neutrality in Calling Out Trump
New Black Panthers to carry arms to Cleveland: chairman

Geopolitics
Tribunal Rejects Beijing’s Claims to South China Sea
South China Sea Ruling Puts Beijing in a Corner
Five Ways China Lost in Tribunal’s Ruling on South China Sea
Beijing warns neighbours after South China Sea ruling
China vows to protect South China Sea sovereignty
South China Sea ruling will 'intensify conflict': Chinese envoy
U.S. Presses China to Be Responsible After Ruling
China Tries to Refocus South China Sea Dispute on Rocks and Reefs

Technology
Robots Eye Jobs in Food Service, Manufacturing

Offbeat
‘Pokémon Go’ Craze Raises Safety Issues

  Jul 12

Markets
S&P 500 Rises to All-Time High on Growth Optimism, Stimulus Bets
The Most Hated Bull Market Keeps Chugging Along
The US bond market is getting 'overrun'
Investors Are at Their Most Negative on European ABS Since 2009
Morgan Stanley Has Some Theories for Why Hedge Funds Are Doing So Poorly
Citigroup Backs Commodities for ‘17 in ‘Especially Bullish’ Call
Britain’s FTSE 100 Defies Brexit Blues to Enter Bull Territory
In New York, a Falling Market for Trophy Homes in the Sky

Industries & companies
Autos: Daimler Results Top Analysts’ Estimates
Financials: One Big Small Bank Reason to Worry About U.S. Commercial Real Estate
Financials: New alert on banks’ property lending
Financials: How Plummeting Yields Will Drag Down Bank Earnings
Leisure: Airbnb Faces Growing Pains as It Passes 100 Million Guests
Materials: Alcoa offsets weak prices with cost cuts

Central banks
Fed’s George Resumes Her Rate-Hike Push After Strong Jobs Report
Carney Defends Bank of England After Attacks Over Brexit Warning

US
Youth Optimism Powers U.S. Economy
Starbucks to raise wages for U.S. workers in October

Europe
Europeans Still Want to Stick Together
Rome told to follow EU bank rescue rules
IMF Urges Action on Italy’s Bank Bail-In
Spain, Portugal closer to prospect of EU sanctions

UK
Is an Act of Parliament required for Brexit?
Theresa May to Become U.K. Prime Minister
May Starts Work to Steady U.K. for Brexit After Promotion
May promises to make Brexit ‘a success’
Europe looks forward to dealing with pragmatist
Next U.K. Leader Best Known to U.S. in Fight Against Terrorism
Expect Theresa May to favour social order over freedom

Japan
Abe plans stimulus before constitution push
Tightening Workforce Could Compel Healthy Japanese to Toil to 80

China
China’s Control Freaks are Becoming a Drag
China car sales buck fears of slowdown

Emerging
EM companies ‘going backwards’ on transparency
How the Megarich Soak Brazil

US Politics
Clinton Crushing Trump Among College-Educated in Bloomberg Poll
Sanders to join Clinton on campaign trail in show of party unity
House GOP Requests New Probe of Hillary Clinton’s Email Use
Trump Said Clinton Would ‘Make a Good President’ in 2008
Trump, in response to Dallas, says he would be law-and-order president
At Unconventional Convention, Ryan Has Tricky Role of Unifier
Obama Calls for ‘Public Option’ in Affordable Care Act
Surprising New Evidence Shows Bias in Police Use of Force but Not in Shootings

Geopolitics
North Korea Cuts Rare Diplomatic Channel With U.S.
China Has No Historic Rights to South China Sea Resources, Court Says
Obama forced Xi to back down over South China Sea dispute

Offbeat
Doctors Treat First Patient With Newly Approved Heart Stent
Your Car’s Been Studying You and Everyone Wants the Data
Dozens of people gathering in Central Park to play Pokemon Go

  Jul 11

Markets: Bonds
Soaring global debt since 2008 raises risk as world economy sputters
Long dated US Treasury yields close at record lows
Black Hole of Negative Rates Is Dragging Down Yields Everywhere
The unusual appeal of ‘unsafe havens’

Markets: Commodities & currencies
Gold set to top two-year winning streak
Saudi energy minister says oil market is balancing
Pound’s sudden run ‘Back to the Future’

Markets: Stocks
Wall Street analysts cut big banks’ profit forecasts

Technology
Amazon Turns Alexa Into Prime Day Personal Shopper
Flying Cars Try to Take Wing
Meet the Robots Changing Agriculture

Central banks
Jobs Number to Reassure Fed 2016 Rate Hike Is Still Possible
Fed held US jobs worries ahead of Brexit
Gross Says Fed Won’t Raise Rate Based on Strong Jobs Report

US
School's Out for Summer, and the Timing Messed With May's Jobs Data
Malls Push Out Department Stores

Europe
ECB warned of Brexit shock for eurozone

The Brexit vote has sideswiped Italy’s banks
Merkel Sees Brexit as Unavoidable Once Next U.K. Leader in Place
Call for quick decision over EU citizens in UK

UK
U.K. Leadership Contest Sets Stage for Bitter Battle
U.K. Leadership Race Opens With Motherhood Spat
US buyer to spend £1bn on UK property
Investors watching property redemptions
El-Erian Recommends U.K. Real Estate Wager, With Patience

Japan
Japan Election Boosts Abe’s Bid to Revise Constitution

China
China Factory-Gate Deflation Eases in New Signal Rebound Endures
225m reasons for China’s leaders to worry

US Politics
Voters Add to Election Turmoil by Threatening to Jump Party Lines
Oldest and Youngest May Determine Presidential Election
Legal experts explain why the FBI didn't urge charges against Clinton
Hollande Says U.S. Election Risks Becoming Brexit Vote II
Protests rack major cities across the United States

Geopolitics
G-20 Says Industrial Overcapacity Has Put Dent in Global Trade
NATO to Tread Fine Line on Russia Following Summit
South China Sea ruling: what is at stake?
South China Sea: What to look out for in the UN tribunal ruling
China carries out naval drills on eve of UN territorial waters ruling
Japan-China tensions after warplanes come close to dogfight
Egypt’s Foreign Minister to Visit Israel for First Time in Almost a Decade

Offbeat
Portugal stuns France with late Eder strike in Euro final

  Jul 9

Markets
US stocks and bond yields in record territory due to uncertainty
Financials jump ahead of earnings updates
Don’t Get Too Comfortable With Stocks
Stock of QE-Eligible Bunds Keeps Shrinking as Rally Gathers Pace
Bonds Signaling a Fed on Permanent Hold, Fleming Says
Why Investors Should be Wary of Corporate Yields
Silver Set to Outpace Gold
The Future of Mutual Funds
Jeffrey Gundlach on Stocks, Trump, and Gold

Central banks
Hilsenrath: June Jobs Report Raises Chances of Fed Rate Increase in September
Jobs Number to Reassure Fed 2016 Rate Hike Is Still Possible
U.S. labor market nearing full strength, but Fed seen wanting more

US
US labour market bounces back
Wild Gyrations Mask a U.S. Job Market That’s Solid, Yet Cooling
The Jobs Report: Not Quite as Good as It Looks
School's Out for Summer, and the Timing Messed With May's Jobs Data
Truckers, Railroads Slashed Jobs in June
Cooling wages for U.S. healthcare workers dim inflation outlook
Election 2016 Is Propelled by the American Economy’s Failed Promises

Europe
IMF downgrades eurozone growth post-Brexit
Italy State Intervention on Banks May Be Needed, Visco Says
‘Ordinary Guy’ Files Suit to Force Brexit Vote in Parliament
Carney steps into the Brexit breach again
U.K.’s May Warns of Tough Brexit, Leadsom Flaunts Motherhood
Would-be British PM sparks row with remarks on rival's childlessness
Netherlands joins negative bond yield club

US politics
Faced with Trump and Clinton, Americans yearn for third choice
Trump Finds Hidden Prize in FBI Clinton Report
Clinton says she relied on State staff for classification decisions

US race relations
Shootings Further Divide a Nation Torn Over Race
Obama’s Delicate Balance on Issue of Race and Policing
Dallas Force Hit by Tragedy Had Embraced Obama Policing Approach
Some Want a Race War, But Dallas Won't Deliver
'Black Lives Matter': a movement that defies definition
Dallas shooter identified as an Army reservist
Dallas Suspect Amassed Personal Arsenal at Suburban Home
'Well-planned, well-thought-out, evil tragedy': Dallas police chief
When Police Use Robots to Kill People
Use of Dallas 'bomb robot' to kill revives police militarization issue

Geopolitics
NATO agrees to reinforce eastern Poland, Baltic states against Russia
NATO takes over U.S.-built missile shield, amid Russian suspicion
Putin Seen as Both Partner and Adversary by NATO Leaders
China Blasts U.S., South Korea Missile Defense Deployment
China holds combat drill in the South China Sea
North Korea Tests Missile Amid South-U.S. Defense Agreement
Global economy 'grim' and G20 must step up to fix it: China
Berlin Says Iran Kept Trying to Get Nuclear Equipment After Deal

Offbeat
Best US cities to live in if you love spending time outdoors

  Jul 8

Markets
Beneath a Placid Surface, Stock Market Is In Danger
Bulls set to be disappointed by US earnings
Investors shift into corporate bonds with eye on higher returns
Sovereign downgrades hit new record
Oil down 5 percent to two-month lows as U.S. crude draw disappoints
Brexit Is Helping China Push Down the Yuan

US
U.S. private sector adds 172,000 jobs in June: ADP
Top White House Economist Dismisses the Idea of a Universal Basic Income

Europe
German exports plunge in May, steepest drop in nine months
ECB’s Constâncio Calls for Considering Public Support of Banks
EU Officials Chide Spain, Portugal for Weak Action on Deficits
A British model for a post-referendum European future

UK
For British exporters, weak pound may not offset Brexit turbulence
U.K. Consumer Confidence Dives After Brexit Vote
Pitfalls of the Brexit Revolution

Japan
Japan's service-sector sentiment weakens in June on post-Brexit yen gain

Emerging
Brazil’s China Obsession Creates Painful Food Shortage at Home
Xi Boosts Party in China’s $18 Trillion State Company Sector

US politics
Unkept Promises of America’s Economy Drive Turbulent Election
Lagarde warns Trump-style protectionism would hit world economy
Comey Fends Off Republican Attacks on His Clinton Decision
State Dept Reopens Probe of Clinton, Aides Use of E-mail
FBI chief says his employees would face discipline if they handled emails like Clinton
House GOP Pushes for New Clinton Investigation
Peacemaking Goes Awry as Trump Lashes Out at G.O.P. Senators
Trump stars and spars with Republican lawmakers
Republican Show of Unity With Trump Laced With Discord
Trump entertains idea he might not actually serve as president if he wins election

US race relations
HORROR IN DALLAS: 11 COPS SHOT, AT LEAST 5 KILLED BY 'SNIPERS'
Three People in Custody After Snipers Kill Five Police Officers in Dallas
After Philando Castile’s Killing, Obama Calls Police Shootings ‘an American Issue’
Don't Compare Police Shootings and Black-on-Black Crime
New York City Mayor’s Comments on Police Shootings Stir Criticism
Justice Department opens criminal probe into black Louisiana man's death
For Fourth Time, Baltimore Opens a Trial in the Death of Freddie Gray
Minnesota Governor Says Race Played a Role in Police Shooting
'Respect existence or expect resistance': 1,000 protest police killings in New York City

Geopolitics & terrorism
North Korea warns of tough response after U.S. blacklisted leader
North Korea Calls U.S. Sanctions on Kim a ‘Declaration of War’
South Korea, U.S. agree to deploy THAAD missile defense to counter North Korea threat
Death Toll From Baghdad Bombing Nears 300
Turkey's Erdogan calls on NATO to do more on fighting militant attacks
Angela Merkel says Russia damaging Europe’s security
Obama, NATO Leaders Gather as Europe Frays and Russia Blusters
China’s Defiance of Court Has Precedent

Offbeat
Eight U.S. Airlines Win Tentative Approval to Fly to Havana

  Jul 7

Markets: Stocks
Goldman Expects the S&P 500 to Fall as Much as 10% Before Ending the Year at 2,100
GOLDMAN: These 13 stocks have the biggest chance to skyrocket
The Big-Bank Bloodbath: Losses Near Half a Trillion Dollars
Utility Stocks Are More Dangerous Than They Look
Bill Gross: Weak Credit Growth Will Hurt Stocks

Markets: Bonds & currencies
A $3 Trillion Money Pool Is Set to Keep Treasuries Surging
Global Negative-Yielding Bond Pile Nears $10 Trillion
Central Bank Buying Puts the Squeeze on Bond Market
Investors’ Thirst for Yield Is a Bubbly Bet
Goldman, Deutsche: Pound Plunge Just Getting Started

Markets: Oil
Revving Up Oil Fields Won’t Be So Easily Done
Cruel summer for U.S. refiners as margins tank
IEA: Oil market will not find sustained balance until 2017
IEA warns of ever-growing reliance on Middle Eastern oil supplies

Central banks
The Fed’s June Minutes, Annotated
Fed held its fire over concern about weak jobs report and Brexit vote
Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on hold until Brexit impact clearer
Fed Minutes Show Rate-Path Divisions
Fed’s Urgency to Hike Fades Away After Jobs and Brexit Dim Outlook
Fed’s Tarullo Wants More Evidence of Inflation Before Raising Rates

US
U.S. ISM services index hits 7-month high in June
U.S. home refinancing hits highest in one-and-a-half years as rates drop
S&P Cuts U.S. Auto Sales View on Slowing Demand, Brexit Effect
As Growth in Apartment Rents Slows, U.S. Developers Press Pause
Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Fall to Lowest Since 2010
U.S. trade deficit widens in May on higher oil prices

Europe
German Output in May Unexpectedly Drops in Sign of Slowdown
EU Leaders Brace for More Brexit Shocks
Populist Politicians Take On Italy’s Massive Debt Pile
Italy’s Plan for Banks Could Roil Europe
Italy-EU Bank Talks Said Stuck Over Investor Burden Sharing
Europe Banks Close to Breaching Crisis Lows on Italy Woes: Chart

UK
UK companies reveal Brexit impact on earnings outlook
Property stocks jump after heavy declines
‘Panic’ Withdrawals Halt Three More U.K. Property Funds
Gartner warns of Brexit blow to UK tech spending
JPMorgan’s Dimon Says Not Too Late to ‘Go Back on Brexit’
JPMorgan could move thousands of staff out of UK
The economic factors behind the vote for Brexit
I am young and I voted Leave — and there are no regrets

China
China’s forex reserves return to (slight) growth

US politics
Statement by FBI Director Comey on the Investigation of Secretary Clinton
FBI Chief Called to Testify Before House Cmte July 7
Ryan Calls for Barring Clinton From Classified Briefings
Anti-Trump Forces See Convention Coup Within Reach
Jared Kushner [Trump’s son-in-law]: The Donald Trump I Know
Trump rejects criticism, vents at news media
Trump Says Deleting Allegedly Anti-Semitic Tweet Was Mistake
Donald Trump blasts 'liars' in the media for coverage of his Saddam Hussein praise

Geopolitics
Putin’s Military Buildup in the Baltic Stokes Invasion Fears
Merkel Defends NATO Plan to Counter Russia
Beijing warns U.S. on sovereignty ahead of South China Sea ruling
U.S. sanctions North Korean leader for first time over human rights

Offbeat
Starship technologies invent self-driving robot for home deliveries
Putin Jumps Into the Race to Build a Hyperloop

  Jul 6

Markets
Financial Strain Grows From ‘Brexit’ Vote
Italy Could Spark Systemic Bank Crisis, SocGen Chairman Says
Bank shares slide; Deutsche at record lows
Gold Jumps to Two-Year High as Bullish Wagers Surge on Turmoil
Stocks and bond yields sink as growth fears set in
Treasuries Rally to Record as Global Negative-Yield Pool Deepens
Low-Yield Blues? Corporate Bonds Are the Last Ones Paying
Japan’s 20-Year Government Bond Yield Goes Negative
Pound touches 31-year low below $1.28

Oil
Record Heat Wiping Out U.S. Gas Glut Fuels Best Rally Since ’08
Big Oil Finding Money for Biggest Projects
Chevron approves $37bn Kazakhstan oilfield expansion
World’s Top Oil Trader Says Prices Won’t Rise Much Further

Technology
Autonomous Robots to Begin Delivering Food and Parcels in Europe
Bitcoin and Prepaid Cards Face Tighter Controls Under EU Proposals
Tesla’s Problem: Pushing Boundaries Too Far

Central banks
Fed's Williams says Brexit effect as expected, no big deal
Bank of England Frees Banks to Lend More After Brexit Vote
Letting Central Banks Manage the Economy Might Not Be So Bad

US
U.S. factory orders fall, but rising backlogs hint at stabilization
Apartment Rents Rise at Slower Pace
Whitehouse: Brexit Might Have Cost Banks $165 Billion
Jumbo Mortgages Play Larger Role at U.S. Banks
How exposed is the US to Brexit fallout?

EU
Brexit Is in Limbo, If Britannia Waives the Rules
Anxiety rises over Italian bank debt
Matteo Renzi is right — Europe has a banking sector problem
The EU's Inflexible Bank Rules Risk an Italian Brexit
Austria and Hungary votes pose EU test
French government forces labor law through parliament, shrugs off protests
Brussels set to fine Spain and Portugal
In a Post-Brexit World, Will Ireland’s Real-Estate Rush Fizzle?
EU-Canada setback foreshadows Brexit hurdles

UK
May takes strong lead in race to be next UK PM
Carney’s Crisis Management Gives U.K. its Only Plan to Work With
Brexit Aftershocks Start to Rattle Fearful Britain
Three U.K. Property Funds Halt Investor Redemptions Amid Brexit Turmoil
Brexit Erodes U.K. Economic Pillars as Property Investors Flee
British Airways misses pension deadline
Brexit ‘Disaster’ Has Poles Thinking About a Return Home

Japan
Abenomics is facing its voters once again

Emerging
China's $5 Trillion Opportunity
How Brexit Is Likely to Keep Beating Up Emerging Markets

US politics
FBI’s Comey Calls Clinton Email Use ‘Extremely Careless’
F.B.I.’s Critique of Hillary Clinton Is a Ready-Made Attack Ad
FBI Findings Undercut Hillary Clinton’s Claims on E-Mail System
FACT CHECK: Hillary Clinton's claims about her emails collapsed under the FBI investigation
This paragraph from FBI's statement explains why the agency isn't recommending charges against Clinton
Obama Joins Hillary Clinton on Stump, Saying She ‘Has Been Tested’
Lagging in Fundraising, Donald Trump Has Aired Zero TV Ads in Last Month

Geopolitics & terrorism
Japan and China come close to dogfight
China says wants peace after paper warns on South China Sea clash
Militants Raise Stakes in Saudi Arabia With Back-to-Back Attacks
Saudi King Speaks Against Extremism After Attacks
ISIS' global suicide-bombing campaign is only just beginning
Russians delight at Brexit vote

Offbeat
BlackBerry to Stop Manufacturing Its Classic Smartphone Model

  Jul 5

Oil
US surpasses Saudi Arabia in oil reserves
OPEC Crude Production Rises in June Led by Gains in Nigeria

Markets
Stock Market to Bond Market: ‘La-La-La I Can’t Hear You’
Bond Markets Have a Message Stock Investors Might Not Want to Hear
Needed: Fuel for a Stock Rally
Punch-Drunk U.S. Stocks Keep Dodging as Strategists See Records
Wall Street Strategists Are Surprisingly Subdued on Stocks
Bond vigilantes expect eurozone fireworks
Treasury 30-Year Yield Falls to Record as Payrolls Test Looms

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Motors Reports Rise in Global Sales
Energy: The Shale Boom’s New Winner: Propane
Materials: New Rio Tinto CEO Lays Out Plan to Grow
Media: Instagram’s Kevin Systrom, Unfiltered
Tech: Amazon Gets Back in the Phone Business
Tech: Amazon’s Alexa Now Lets You Order Tens of Millions of Products With Your Voice

Central banks
Brexit—A New Phase in the Global Central Bank Experiment
Brexit Means Draghi’s ECB Seen as Euro-Area Rescuer Again
Osborne Says U.K. Ready to Support More BOE Funding for Lending
Bank of Japan Paints Itself Into a Negative Rate Corner

US
Soaring Child-Care Costs Squeeze Families
Rising Death Rates for Middle-Aged White Americans Are Forcing a Policy Rethink
The 99% Got a Raise Last Year, But Not Enough to Dent Rising Inequality
Seasonal Fluctuations Complicate Quest to Capture Economic Growth
Slowdown in Shadow Lending Tightens Credit on Main Street

Europe I: Banks
Brexit Is a Lehman Moment for European Banks
Bad Debt Piled in Italian Banks Looms as Next Crisis
Brexit Exposes Eurozone’s Weak Spot: Italy’s Banks
ECB warning sparks fresh Italy bank fears
Monte dei Paschi Shares Tank on ECB Bad Loans Request
Brexit: 9 hurdles facing foreign banks

Europe II: EU
CITI: Italian Referendum Bigger Risk to Europe Than Brexit
Renzi ready to defy Brussels and bail out Italy’s troubled banks
Brexit poses budget challenge for EU
Merkel Says Post-Brexit EU Must Remain Open to Balkan Nations
Brexit Rattles Companies Across Europe

Europe III: UK
U.K. Business Expectations Fall ‘Off a Cliff’ After Brexit Vote
No Brexit Without Vote in Parliament, London Law Firm Warns
A soft or hard Brexit?
Osborne to Cut U.K. Corporate Taxes
The 2.8 Million Non-Voters Who Delivered Brexit
Anti-EU Nigel Farage Resigns as UKIP Leader
Britain turns to private sector for complex Brexit talks
U.K. Pension Fund Deficit Likely to Hit Record as Brexit Turmoil Squashes Bond Yields

China
China has more room to fine tune monetary policy in second half: state media
China service sector activity jumps to 11-month high: Caixin PMI
China looks to add sharing economy to GDP

US Politics
Clinton sought secret info on EU bailout plans as son-in-law's doomed hedge fund gambled on Greece
Hillary Clinton Interviewed by FBI in Email Probe
Trump defends 'star' tweet; Clinton says it's anti-Semitic
The Quiet Fixer in Donald Trump’s Campaign? His Son-in-Law, Jared Kushner

Geopolitics & terrorism
Islamic State Extends Reach as It Suffers Defeats
Suicide bombers hit three Saudi cities
Turkey Signals Cooperation With Russia Against Islamic State
Iraqis want crackdown on 'sleeper cells' after huge Baghdad bomb
Turkish Leader Erdogan Making New Enemies and Frustrating Old Friends
Chinese paper says should prepare for South China Sea armed clash

Offbeat
NASA's Juno loops into orbit around Jupiter

  Jul 2 Markets: Stocks
Everyone’s a Winner in Brexit Aftermath After Doves Rescue Market
After market spasm, Wall Street looks past Brexit
Is a Growth-to-Value Leadership Change Underway?
Bessemer’s Case For U.S. Equities
Byron Wien: How Rising Populism Hurts Markets
 
Markets: Bonds
U.S. Bond Yields Set Historic Lows
Japanese bond yields fall to record lows
You Could Have Made a Fortune This Year Buying Government Bonds That Yield Almost Nothing
Puerto Rico Defaults on Debt as Obama Approves Restructuring
 
Industries & companies
Consumer Stocks With Attractive Payouts, Yields
Bargain Banks: Goldman Sachs, Citi, JPMorgan
Tech M&A Is Rising. Will Yelp, Shopify Be Next?
 
Central banks
Fed’s Stanley Fischer Says Brexit Implications Still Being Evaluated
Bundesbank chief opposes additional, post-Brexit ECB stimulus
 
US
ISM Manufacturing Index Climbed to Highest Level in 16 Months
U.S. factory activity improves, construction spending slips
Good News for U.S. Economy: Consumers Spending Big Again
Auto Industry on Watch for Headwinds After U.S. Sales Mixed
U.S. growth seen at 2.6 pct in second quarter: Atlanta Fed
Push on wages squeezes corporate profits
A Mid-Year Burst of Minimum Wage Increases Starts on July 1
 
Europe
Spain Has Almost 5 Million Unemployed – And It’s Running Out of Workers
New EU Clash Looms With May, Gove in No Rush to Trigger Brexit
May Leads U.K. Tory Race as Would-Be Premiers Seek Support
U.K. Labour Party Descends Into ‘Civil War’
Blame the Brexit Liars, Not the Duped Voters
Germany Puts Migration Costs at Over $86 Billion
 
US politics
Will the Republicans Lose Control of Congress?
Gingrich, Christie lead Trump list of vice presidential options
Clinton Spends $500,000 a Day on TV, Trump Zero
A meeting between Hillary Clinton and the FBI may be happening soon
U.S. attorney general to accept FBI findings in Clinton email probe
From Whitewater to Benghazi: A Primer on Bill and Hillary Clinton Scandals
Democrats Back a Trading Tax, Say Speediest Traders a Threat
 
Geopolitics & Terrorism
Putin hints Russia will react if Finland joins NATO
Xi Jinping pledges return to Marxist roots for China’s Communists
Commandos Storm Dhaka Restaurant; 6 Attackers Dead, 13 Hostages Safe
Trump floats idea of using NATO in fight against Islamic State
 
Offbeat    
The Fully Self-Driving Car Is Still Years Away
10 beach towns for real estate bargains
 
  Jul 1 Markets
Global Bond Market Surges Most Since 2008 as Growth Outlook Dims
Oil Bulls Beware Because China’s Almost Done Amassing Crude
UK stocks march on as stimulus hopes grow
Some Traders See Emerging Markets Coming Back
 
Industries & companies
Consumer: Hershey Board Rejects $23 Billion Takeover Bid From Mondelez
Financials: US banks to dish out $96bn after stress tests
Financials: Visa, MasterCard Drop as Appeal Upends $5.7 Billion Accord
Financials: Deutsche Bank Shares at 30-Year Low on Fed, IMF Rebukes
Media: Film studio Lionsgate to buy Starz for $4.4 billion
 
Central banks I
Kiss Your Domestic Bias Goodbye, Central Bankers of the World
Brexit Forces Stretched Central Banks to Do More with Less
Japan's Consumer Prices Fall for Third Month Despite BOJ Efforts
Let's Talk It Over, Says BOJ, as Banks Lead Japanese Bond Revolt
Fed's Kaplan says Brexit to reduce growth
Carney Says Brexit Fallout Makes BOE Summer Stimulus Likely
Carney prepares for ‘economic post-traumatic stress’
Mexico raises rates by 50bps to 4.25%
 
Central banks II (ECB)
ECB Said to Weigh Looser QE Rules as Brexit Cuts Asset Pool
The ECB Admits: "We Are Concerned About The Shrinking Pool Of Eligible Debt"
ECB No Closer to Inflation Target After Series of Stimulus Measures
ECB's Constancio Says Tools Available to Handle Brexit Hit
 
US
U.S. data offers hope for manufacturing; jobs market steady
 
Europe
Eurozone manufacturing growth at six-month high despite wide disparity between Germany and France
S&P cuts rating on EU to 'AA' after Brexit
European Commission Authorized Italian Government to Support Banks
Soros Post-Brexit Backtrack: Merkel’s Open Borders Policy 'Not Properly Thought Out'
European Cities Battle for London’s Finance Crown
 
UK
Brexit Means Brexit: Johnson’s Fall Reduces Room for EU-Turn
How Michael Gove forced Boris Johnson’s surrender  
Brexiters at war as Boris Johnson pulls PM bid
Brexit Vote Casts Shadow Over London Building Boom
 
Japan
Japan M-PMI: Operating conditions continue to worsen
Japan big manufacturers' mood flat in Q2 - BOJ tankan
 
China
China’s Manufacturing Treads Water in June as Services Perk Up
Caixin China M-PMI sinks to four-month low at end of second quarter
 
US politics
Trump Adjusts Some of His Positions
Trump Amps Up Trade War With Clinton
A Trump White House Is Just as Likely as Brexit
Attorney General Met Privately With Bill Clinton
 
Geopolitics & terrorism
Turkey Says Istanbul Bombers Were Uzbek, Kyrgyz and Russian
Former Soviet Republics Are Fertile Ground for ISIS Recruiting
U.S. sailors divulged sensitive information while held by Iran: Navy
 
Offbeat
How Chinese Students Saved America's Colleges
This Game-Changing Cancer Treatment Could Change the Global Economy
 
  Jun 30 Markets
Deutsche Bank Poses Greatest Risk to Financial System, IMF Says
Soros: Brexit Has ‘Unleashed’ a Financial-Markets Crisis
The Best Brexit Trade: Government Bonds
Negative-yield government debt surges $1.3tn to $11.7tn
Brelief Rally! More About Low Yields Than Britain
It Took Just Four Days for British Megacaps to Shake Off Brexit
For Pound, Worst Quarter Since Lehman Was a One-Day Event
Exclusive: China to tolerate weaker yuan, wary of trade partners' reaction
Puerto Rico Says It Will Default Even With Congressional Aid
 
Industries & companies
Autos: GM’s U.S. Market Share Shrinks as Auto Sales Peak
Autos: BMW Is Said to Team Up With Intel, Mobileye on Self-Driving Cars
Autos: The Merging Worlds of Technology and Cars
Financials: Morgan Stanley Aims to Boost Dividend, Buyback; Gets Conditional Fed Approval
Financials: Fed Clears 31 of 33 Big Banks to Boost Returns to Investors
Financials: U.S. Banks Beat Fed’s Test as Deutsche Bank, Santander Fail Again
Financials: Big US banks unveil new capital plans – breakdown
Financials: Battered European banks face US hurdle
Financials: Deutsche Börse insists LSE merger is on
Health Care: Why Do Drugs Cost So Much? Because Drugmakers Keep Raising the Prices
Health Care: This Gene-Editing Technology Will Change the World. But Who Gets the Credit?
Industrials: GE Says Too-Big-to-Fail Exit Puts Stamp of Approval on Overhaul
Media: Facebook is a media company, not a journalism company
Utilities: ‘Tesla Solar’ Wants to Be the Apple Store for Electricity
 
Corporate finance
Rising Number of Failed Deals May Discourage M&A, Goldman Says
M&A hit by Brexit and Trump uncertainty
Elizabeth Warren Says Competition ‘Dying,’ More Merger Scrutiny Needed
Every Banker in the World Is Chasing the Saudi Aramco Deal
 
Central banks
Forget December. Forget Next Year. The Fed's Done Hiking Until 2018
The Fed Is in an Epic Battle With Itself
Fink Says Fed on Hold in 2016 as Brexit Hurts Global Growth
Eurozone can weather storm, says ECB
Brexit just put Japan in an awkward spot
 
US
Consumer Spending in U.S. Rose 0.4% in May
U.S. Pending Home Sales Fell 3.7% in May
Today’s Renters Really Are Worse Off Than Their Parents
What's Up with U.S. Wage Growth and Job Mobility?
Income Polarization in the United States
What Millennials Are Doing Right—and Wrong—About Retirement
Young people haven't loved the economy this much since the tech boom
 
Europe
Eurozone climbs out of deflation in June
The chances of a downturn gain momentum
 
Brexit I: EU-UK split
EU Leaders Meet Without Britain
EU Leaders Warn U.K. of Exit Costs
Merkel Says No Way Back From Brexit as Cameron Regrets Loss
Vote Brings Germany-U.K. Trade Into Question
After Brexit, Here’s What’s Next for Europe
The E.U. Is Democratic. It Just Doesn’t Feel That Way
 
Brexit II: Fallout
Bring On the Other EU Referendums
Victims of Brexit’s Real-Time Recession Already Feel the Pain
City jobs market faces prolonged slowdown after Brexit vote
Brexit business tracker: jobs, profits and investment watch
U.K. Tax Code Could Entice Companies
Banks Get Ready to Move Staff from London
Ireland Says It’s Ready If Companies Want to Relocate
Rajoy opposes EU talks with Scotland
Brexit Could Boost Drug Costs for Britain’s National Health Service
UK’s ERM crisis a template after Brexit
 
Emerging
Problems mount for emerging market groups
Turkey bombs increase risks to economy
 
US politics    
Trump Rejects GOP Orthodoxy on Trade
Trump Hires Senior Campaign Advisor
Trump Offers Magic, Not Answers, in Rust Belt
Mitch McConnell: Donald Trump a ‘Great Entertainer’ but Not Yet ‘Credible Candidate’
Obama: Trump's rhetoric is xenophobic
Trump Campaign Allegedly Broke Law by Soliciting Foreign Donations
 
Geopolitics & terrorism
As Europe drifts apart, North American 'amigos' huddle up
Turkey, a Conduit for Fighters Joining ISIS, Begins to Feel Its Wrath
Russia will countenance an Assad exit in Syria, but not yet
Beijing slams South China Sea case as court ruling nears
 
Offbeat
Biden Gives a Peek at What’s to Come for Cancer Moonshot
Who Got Brexit Right? Machines
 
  Jun 29

Brexit I: UK-EU split
Merkel Warns U.K. It Can’t ‘Cherry-Pick’
Merkel Tells Cameron Before EU Summit: Don’t Delude Yourself
David Cameron blames Brexit on EU immigration failure
Hollande heightens City Brexit fallout fears
Non-Euro Nations Fear Loss of Ally

Brexit II: UK
Can the U.K. Stay in the Single Market? More Questions Answered
Brexit: The Norway option is the best available for the UK
Brexit Without Tears, Norway-Style
Scots Seek Support to Avoid Brexit
I do not believe that Brexit will happen

Brexit III: UK Politics
U.K. Vote Sets Up Contest to Replace Cameron
More Turmoil in U.K. as Labour Leader Loses Vote
Let the Leavers govern as best they can
Brexit proponent Farage: Fears of market pain, British decline are 'rubbish'

Brexit IV: Ripple effect
Far right fuels German political violence
Spain’s Podemos mourns election losses
Brexit sparks US fears on EU regulation

Markets
How the U.S. Bull Market Could Survive Brexit
Moody’s Lowers Outlook on Barclays, HSBC and U.K. Banking System
Soros Wagered Deutsche Bank Would Drop in Brexit Turmoil

Central banks
Fed's Powell: Brexit has shifted global risks to the downside
Forget December. Forget Next Year. Fed Done Hiking Until 2018
Central Bankers Face Conflicting Pressures From Brexit Vote
Are negative rates a "calamitous misadventure"? ECB economists say no
Draghi Shuns Brexit Debate in Call for Global Policy Alignment
Draghi Wishes for a World Order Populists Will Love to Hate

Global
The Upshot: ‘Brexit’ Is Locking In the Forces That Already Haunt the Global Economy
BIS: When the future becomes today

US
U.S. GDP Growth in First Quarter Is Revised Up
U.S. Consumer Confidence Improves in June
U.S. Home Prices Continued Strong Growth in April
The IMF’s Grim Long-Term U.S. Outlook in Six Charts
71% of Americans believe economy is 'rigged'

Japan
Japanese retail sales tumble in May

US
Trump Speech Recants 30 Years of Republican Trade Thinking
Trump Compares TPP Trade Deal to Rape
Bernie Sanders: Democrats Need to Wake Up
Panel's report reignites debate over Clinton and Benghazi
Clinton tech agenda would forgive student debt, expand broadband
Clinton tech plan reads like Silicon Valley wish list

Geopolitics & terrorism
China’s Great Wall of Confrontation
Suspected IS militants kill 36 at Istanbul airport

Offbeat
Google is reportedly working on its own line of smartphones
Chinese Tourists Flock to London to ‘Buy, Buy, Buy’ After Brexit Vote
Medicare Plan on Expensive Drugs May Undergo Changes

  Jun 28

Brexit I: Markets
British Banks Extend Plunge After Mass Downgrades
Banks Among Worst-Hit
Brexit tremors send sterling tumbling further in historic sell-off
German Property Stocks Prove Magnet for Investors Seeking Haven
BofAML: Three Ways to Invest for the Coming Age of Populism
Credit Markets Were Much Less Prepared for Brexit Than Stocks
Brexit Adds $380 Billion to Global Negative-Yielding Bond Pile
China's reaction to Brexit has already put the entire world at risk
Oil Bulls Face Specter of Market Turmoil on Brexit Aftershocks

Brexit II: UK-EU split
U.K. Prepares Brexit Groundwork
Brexit plan should reflect narrow victory
US warns against vengeful UK-EU split

Brexit III: UK
U.K. Rating Cut Two Levels by S&P, One by Fitch After Brexit
City economists slash UK growth forecasts
Brexit Vote Casts Pall Over U.K. Businesses
Brexit: employers freeze jobs and investment
Britons swamp Ireland with passport applications
Brexit: The facts, laws and politics of the Leave vote
Brexit Aftermath: First Thing We Do, Hire All the Lawyers
UK Labour Crisis Widens as More Lawmakers Desert Corbyn
'Leave' voters were not stupid

Brexit IV: Ripple effects
Brexit’s Impact on Global Economy Depends on Leaders
U.S. Economy Likely to Weather ‘Brexit’ Storm
Worst of Brexit Pain Yet to Be Felt in U.S. Credit, Banks Warn
Brexit Is the Sum of China's Fears
Brexit Threatens Earnings in Japan’s Tech Sector
Glimmers of hope for EM in Brexit fallout
Brexit Effect Ripples Through Emerging Markets
Brexit to Complicate Trans-Atlantic Cooperation

Central Banks
Central banks won’t fix Brexit
Are central banks 'powerless' to handle Brexit fallout?
Carney and Yellen pull out of ECB conference to focus on markets
Investors Expect BOE to Cut Rates
Draghi Says Sadness Best Describes Sentiment on U.K.’s Brexit
Currency Woes Rack Central Banks
Fed Should Ease After U.K.'s Vote
SCHIFF: Brexit will give the Fed 'all the cover it could possibly want to hold off
The Fed’s Market Mover [Bullard] Keeps Changing His Mind
Greenspan Calls Brexit a ‘Terrible Outcome’

Industries & companies
Autos: VW agrees $14.7bn US deal over rigged cars
Autos: ‘Brexit’ Vote Rattles Japanese Auto Makers
Consumer: New Pepsi, Old Problem: U.S. Soda Sales Have Lost Their Fizz
Financials: Brexit is going to decimate Wall Street
Retail: Online Shopping Forces Retailers to Rethink Inventory Strategy
Retail: Dining Out Falls Victim to Economy

Corporate finance
Everybody is totally missing the point of the Tesla-SolarCity deal
Buffett-Backed BYD Targets $450 Billion Monorail Market in China
Lyft Hires M&A Banker Qatalyst Partners

US
Service sector growth remains subdued in June
Americans are paying more to live in the very places they once abandoned
A Tricky Task: Government Tries to Define the Gig Economy

Europe
EU referendum: German and French to unveil European superstate blueprint post-Brexit
German, French ministers urge deeper EU 'political union'
Rajoy’s First Appeal for Support Stonewalled by Spanish Rivals
Brexit Could Be a Boon for European Cities Poaching From London
EU defence strategy to push for closer integration

US politics
Donald Trump Back-Pedals on Banning Muslims From U.S.
In campaign trail debut with Clinton, Warren says Trump driven by greed
Obama lauds Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion law

Geopolitics & terrorism
The world’s losers are revolting, and Brexit is only the beginning
Turkish President Expresses Regret for Downing Russian Plane
How the 1930s Echo in Today’s Politics

Technology
A Robot With Personality: Anki’s Cozmo Mixes Humor, Animation and AI

Offbeat
Chili Peppers Could Free Us From Opioids
Michael Moore begs EU after U.K Brexit vote: 'Take us! We want what Europe has'

  Jun 27

Markets
Here are the 10 US companies with the most to lose from the Brexit vote
Treasuries’ Brexit Rally Has Bill Gross Eyeing Record-Low Yields
Jim Rogers Picks Dollar Over Gold as Haven in Brexit Tumult
George Soros didn't bet against the pound this time

Brexit: UK
The British are frantically Googling what the E.U. is, hours after voting to leave it
Can Brexit Be Overturned? What Brits Are Asking
German Official Says U.K. Might Reconsider Brexit
To leave or not to leave: Still the question
Brexit tax hit spurs multinationals to look at moving HQ
Banks begin moving some operations out of Britain
Hobbled by Imbalances, UK Gets Kicked Again by Brexit
After ‘Brexit,’ a Splitting Hangover for the City of London
London Lawyers Try to Ease Brexit Fears, and Wait for Windfall
EU Referendum: Final Results

Brexit: EU
Ten ways to leave EU lover; scenarios for Brexit
U.K. Must Leave EU as Soon as Possible, EU Foreign Ministers Say
Picking Through Brexit Rubble, Leaders Try to Plot Future
Investor George Soros calls for reconstruction of EU after 'Brexit' vote
Steady on, now: Merkel to Europe on Britain

Brexit: Political contagion
Brexit aftermath: European countries that want own EU and independence referendums
Italy may be the next domino to fall
Scots against second independence referendum despite Brexit vote: poll
Rajoy Wins as Spain Cleaves to Establishment Amid Brexit Mayhem
Support for Spain's conservative party surges days after Brexit
Austria’s Hofer Calls for Referendum Unless EU Changes Course
British EU vote causes alarm abroad as ripples spread

Brexit: UK politics
British Politics in Turmoil as Brexit Fallout Begins
Uh-oh. Brexit Fallout Roils U.K. Opposition
Fractures From ‘Brexit’ Vote Spread Into Opposition Labour Party
Labour at war as Corbyn faces front bench rebellion
Britain Rattles Postwar Order and Its Place as Pillar of Stability
Britain faces up to waning influence on global stage

Central banks
Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After ‘Brexit’
Christine Lagarde urges quick action on Brexit
In the Face of Turmoil, BIS Warns of Overreacting to Brexit

US
‘Brexit’ Casts Shadow Over Economy
‘Brexit’ in America: A Warning Shot Against Globalization
UK-US special relationship shaky following Brexit vote
US seeks role of mediator in EU’s political crisis
With ‘Brexit,’ Washington’s Direct Line to the Continent Suddenly Frays
U.S. banks' stress tests may offer comfort in Brexit tumult
Goldman Is Gloomy on Prospect of Major CapEx Rebound Post-Brexit

Europe
New Risks for European Lenders
Italy Weighs $44 Billion Injection in Banks After Brexit

Emerging
Brexit Burns Mexico as Peso Plunge Spurs Wagers on Rate Increase

Industries
Financials: Dealmakers wrestle with Brexit's fallout
Hotels: Classic Waldorf Hotel to Be Gutted, Up to 1,100 Rooms Turned Into Condos
Retailers: Dealmakers wrestle with Brexit's fallout
Tech: Amazon to Add Dozens of Brands to Dash Buttons, But Do Shoppers Want Them?

US politics
Clinton campaign hits Trump for seeing Brexit as boon to his business
No, Brexit isn’t a good sign for Trump
Republican ex-Treasury chief Paulson slams Trump, to vote for Clinton
George Will to Leave Republican Party Over Donald Trump’s Impending Nomination
Obama tries to limit fallout from British EU exit vote
Sanders will vote for Clinton to stop Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
Even Beijing isn't sure what it is trying to achieve in the South China Sea
Exclusive: Google, Facebook quietly move toward automatic blocking of extremist videos
Israel, Turkey Set to End Six-Year Rift Today, Official Says
Iraqi Forces Take Full Control of Fallujah From Islamic State

Technology
Europe's robots to become 'electronic persons' under draft plan
Collaborative robots open new fronts in automation
YouTube Will Soon Let You Stream Live Video From Your Phone

Offbeat
Global doping agency suspends Rio lab weeks before Olympics
Dilbar superyacht delivered to Alisher Usmanov

  Jun 25

Brexit: Globalization crisis
Brexit Casts Dark Shadow on World’s Great Move to Openness
Brexit and the making of a global crisis
Britain Fires a Shot Heard ’Round the World
Big Trade Deals Face Another Hurdle With Brexit Vote
BREMMER: Brexit is the world's most significant political risk since the Cuban Missile Crisis

Brexit: Financial crisis
Brexit: Is this like the 2008 financial crisis?
Ratings agency Moody's says Britain at risk of credit downgrade

Greenspan: "This Is The Worst Period I Recall; There's Nothing Like It"
Alan Greenspan says British break from EU 'is just the tip of the iceberg'
Steve Forbes: Maybe Brexit Won't Be So Bad? Don't Believe It

Brexit: Political contagion crisis
U.K. Exit Raises Fears of Disintegration of Europe
Brexit: Is It the Beginning of the End for the EU?

‘Brexit’ Sends Shockwaves Across Europe
Brexit's existential threat to Europe
Vote Bolsters Calls for Separation From EU
Nexit, Frexit or Italeave? British vote fires up EU's 'Outers'
Germany, France Struggle to Hold EU Center Amid Brexit Storm

Rajoy Tackles Podemos in Spain Vote as Brexit Deepens EU Crisis
Italy’s Northern League To Launch EU Campaign
New Scotland independence referendum 'highly likely': Sturgeon
Brexit means Ireland’s worst nightmare just came true

Brexit Jolts EU’s Eastern Members as Polish Zloty Leads Plunge
Turkey warns of rising European xenophobia after Brexit vote

Brexit: Markets
Nightmare Coming True for Stock Bulls Blindsided in Brexit Shock

Brexecuted: Dow Tumbles 600 Points, Nasdaq Slides Most Since 2011 as Brexit Shakes Stocks
Global markets take $2tn Brexit hit
Investors’ Brexit Rollercoaster Ride, as Seen in Three Charts
Brexit Shock Waves Ripple Through Credit Markets
European Periphery Stocks Tumble Most in World After Brexit Vote
Oil prices plunge 5 percent as Britain votes to leave EU
Brexit Pounds Some Technology Companies

Brexit: Winners
Wall Street banks are having a trading bonanza
Brexit, shmexit! These stocks are up today
Why gold may hit $1,500 by year’s end—and it’s not just about Brexit
Brexit Selloff Highlights Strength of U.S. Market
The Giant Hedge Fund That Got ‘Brexit’ Right
Amid 'Brexit' selloff, some fund managers are bargain shopping

Brexit: EU
Six founding EU states meet in Berlin to discuss Brexit
What Now? Brexit Win Sets Stage for Two Years of Bitter Talks
Clash Looms on Brexit as EU Leaders Spurn Cameron’s Go-Slow
Britain under pressure for quick EU split
EU's Tusk says 27 EU leaders determined to keep unity after Brexit
What next for EU after Brexit bombshell? The usual..
Five consequences of the UK’s exit from the EU
Factbox: Five questions for Britain and Europe
Economic Chill Depends on Three Unknowns

Brexit: Referendum
Britain turns its back on Europe
A Quick Guide to Brexit and Beyond
EU Referendum: Final Results
Giving London a ‘Bloody Nose’ Cheers Northerners
Divided Britons in shock after EU vote
Divided Britons in shock after EU vote
Seven Lessons From the U.K.'s Departure
Can the U.K. Become More Like Switzerland?

Commentary: Post Brexit, Britain still torn between nationalism and global leadership
George Orwell on Brexit

Brexit: UK politics
Brexit Vote Throws U.K. Politics Into Disarray
As Cameron loses biggest gamble, Johnson looks biggest winner
Johnson: From Court Jester to Crown Prince
The absurd life of Boris Johnson, the man who could be Britain's next Conservative prime minister


Brexit: US politics
Obama tries to limit fallout from British EU exit vote

Trump Says He Sees ‘Big Parallel’ in Brexit Vote and US Race
Could Brexit vote mirror result in U.S. presidential race?

Brexit: Business
CEOs Reassess UK Investment After ‘Lose-Lose’ Brexit Vote
Logistics Executives Say Brexit Will Rattle European Supply Chains
Doom, Gloom and Unease: London's Tech Scene Reacts to Brexit
Brexit Vote Threatens Deutsche Boerse Plan to Take Over LSE

Brexit: Central banks
Global Central Banks Raise Cash Offer to Quell Brexit Panic
Fed on alert for US economic recoil
Brexit a knockout punch to Fed's interest rate divergence mantra
Carney Says UK Banks Have Capital to Withstand Brexit
Carney Pledges £250 Billion to Fund First Line of Brexit Defense
What will the Bank of England now do after Leave vote?
Buy a Net to Catch Helicopter Money

Brexit: US
‘Brexit’ Expected to Rattle U.S. Economy, Shake Its Influence
How Brexit impacts the U.S. economy
For U.S. Exporters Who Profited From One Europe, New Uncertainty

U.S. business spending weak in May, Brexit seen adding more pressure
How Economic Officials in Washington Are Responding to ‘Brexit’
After Brexit, U.S. secessionists hankering for 'Texit'

Brexit: Offbeat
Volumes 700% Higher Than Normal Test Dark Pools, Exchanges

They Got It Wrong: Swarms of Global Chatterers Misread Brexit

  Jun 24

Brexit I
What Now? Brexit Win Sets Stage for Two Years of Bitter Talks
Brexit: the world’s most complex divorce begins
Brexit: a vote that changes everything
What will Brexit mean for the City of London?
‘Big Bang’ to Brexit: The City of London Fears End to Golden Age
The big issues still to be settled about Britain’s post-EU existence
Bank of England says will take all necessary steps to ensure stability
After Brexit results, all bets are off

Brexit II
Brexit victorious, global markets in turmoil
‘Panic Is Palpable’ as Markets Swoon
Europe Stocks Set for Worst Drop Since 1987 as UK Votes Leave
Gold Sees Biggest Gain Since 2008 in Rush for Havens From Brexit
European Banks Plunge as Brexit Sparks Global Financial Turmoil
Sterling plunges to 31-year low, biggest ever fall, as UK votes for Brexit
Currencies in AAA Scandinavia Torn Apart by Brexit

Brexit III
The dominoes are starting to fall in Europe post-Brexit
Scottish leader says future in EU as Britain votes to leave
Sinn Fein Seeks Irish Reunification Vote as UK Opts For Brexit
Hungary’s Orban Says UK Vote Means EU Must Hear People’s Voice
Italy PM Renzi says after Brexit EU must become 'more just and human'
Carney: BoE to use extra 250 billion pounds to help markets, consider more action
Jamie Dimon’s Brexit Memo to All JP Morgan Staff on What Happens Now

Oil
U.S. Oil Firms Crank Up Output in Gulf of Mexico
Saudi Arabia Declares Cease-Fire in Oil War

Markets
Protectionism may bark but it still has no bite
Uh-oh. Is the stock market a bubble again?

Central banks
Fed's Kaplan drops call for near-term U.S. rate hike
Here’s a Rare Look Inside the ECB’s QE Gearbox

US
U.S. jobless claims near 43-year low; new home sales decline
Pace of U.S. New Home Sales Slows
New warning lights for rising home prices
Weak US flash June manufacturing PMI rounds off worst quarter since 2009
Nation’s Biggest Banks Would All Withstand Recession, Fed Says
In the U.S., the Younger Generations Are Less White

China
China bankruptcies surge as government targets zombie enterprises
China's Early Data Show Smaller Firms Hurting
China defends banks’ debt-pile strategy
China told policy shift will generate $5.6tn
China has to make a decision

US politics
Obama Immigration Plan Blocked by Deadlocked Supreme Court
Obama's Immigration Problem Will Become Someone Else's
Affirmative Action Is Here to Stay
Several GOP Business Leaders Are Backing Clinton
Democrats End Marathon Sit-In as Ryan Rejects Calls for Gun Vote

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin’s Trade Pivot to China Isn’t All Smooth as Silk for Russia
Boeing Offers Details on Iran Deal, Saying All Was Done Legally

Technology
March of the machines
Some Tips on Job Security in the Robot Age

Offbeat
Understanding the Anti-Immigrant Mindset

  Jun 23 Energy
US petrol inventories at decades high
Solar Power to Grow Sixfold as Sun Becoming Cheapest Resource
Musk’s SolarCity Bid a Rare Time Investors Don’t Buy His Vision
Behind Tesla carnage, signs of support for Musk's SolarCity deal
SolarCity bid sucks cash from Tesla at sensitive time
Musk Says SolarCity Deal About Synergy But It May Be About Debt

Corporate finance
Why Record Buybacks Are a Troubling Signal
Tech Company Twilio Raises More Than Expected in IPO

Technology
Industrial robot sales hit record
Banks use blockchain for money transfer

Central banks
House Republicans Grill Janet Yellen
Yellen Productivity Concern Shows Slump’s Theory-to-Policy Shift
Don’t look now! Helicopter money is already being deployed

US
US risks future of low growth, says IMF
U.S. existing home sales rise to more than nine-year high
Middle-Income Families Are Increasingly Losing Ground on Affordability
Workers with Disabilities See Long-Delayed Improvement as Job Market Tightens
The Grim State of the US Consumer
Millions of U.S. Consumers Escaping Subprime Credit

Brexit
Brexit Vote Count: What to Watch for as the Night Unfolds
Brexit’s Real Impact Would Be Gradual and Global
The Real Reason ‘Brexit’ Has World on Edge
Britain Separated From Rest of Europe by Politics, History and Sea
Morgan Stanley Eyes Dublin, Frankfurt for Post-Brexit HQ
Italy’s 5 Star Movement Calls for Euro Referendum

Europe
Eurozone activity falls to lowest since Dec ’14
German factories enjoy best month since early 2014
French Output Declined for First Time in Four Months in June

China
China promotes ‘zombie’ bankruptcies
China's Xi lauds new Silk Road, says $15 billion invested last year

Emerging
Looters Run Amok After Protests Rock South Africa’s Capital

US politics
No One to Trust: the Anger That Connects Brexit, Trump, Le Pen
Trump stumbles in pivot to prime time
Nearly Half of Sanders Supporters Won't Support Clinton

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. warns China against provocations once court rules on sea claims
Kim Jong Un: Missile Allows Attack on Americans in the Pacific
Obama Wants to Stop Subsidizing Israel's Defense Industry

Offbeat
How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child?
Lending to Poor People Didn't Cause the Financial Crisis

  Jun 22

Markets
Nervy global investors revisit 1930s playbook
Fed warns U.S. equity valuations 'well above' median

Industries & companies
Financials: SEC Readies Case Against Merrill Over Notes That Lost 95%
Logistics: FedEx manages to defy sluggish economy
Media: Facebook Paying Media Firms to Create Video for Streaming Service
Retail: Bed Bath & Beyond: A Good Example of a Bad Situation
Tech: Samsung to Invest $1.2 Billion in ‘Internet of Things’ Startups
Tech: For Apple’s Next iPhone, Don’t Expect Big Changes

Corporate finance
Alphabet, Facebook Seen Acquiring More as Startup Valuations Sag
Tesla Offers to Acquire SolarCity

Technology
Robots on Track to Bump Humans From Call-Center Jobs
Elon Musk's $1 billion nonprofit wants to build a robot to do housework
Google Tackles Challenge of How to Build an Honest Robot
Bitcoin Rival Ethereum Gains Traction
Hyperloop One Explores Building High-Speed Transport System in Moscow
Space Race Heats Up as India Sends 20 Satellites on One Rocket
Secret Israeli Drone Maker Has Funds, Clients, Autonomous Robots

Central Banks
Yellen makes 'uncertainty' new mantra as market doubts Fed view I Yellen Testimony
Fed’s Yellen Faces Grilling Over Policy
Highlights: Fed Chair Yellen's Q&A testimony before Senate committee
Yellen Leads Fed in Retreat as Reasons for Rate Hikes Fade
Yellen: Recession Unlikely, but Growth Could Be Slow
Yellen Offers Subtle Change to Inflation, Job-Market Outlook
German Court Rejects Legal Challenge to ECB Bond-Buying
ECB’s Draghi Exhorts EU Lawmakers to Enact Reforms to Help Recovery
Draghi Speech
Draghi Says ECB Is Ready to Respond to Any Brexit Turmoil

US
Economic Gauges Raise Specter of Recession
Not Just the 1%: The Upper Middle Class Is Larger and Richer Than Ever
As Low-Skilled Jobs Disappear, Men Drop Out of the Workforce

Europe
Bloomberg Brexit Tracker
Brexit Vote Too Close to Call With Polls Diverging
Bookies Say It’s Almost All Over as Gamblers See No Brexit
Here is what will happen on Friday if Britain votes to remain in the EU
Pound Approaches 5-Month High as Odds Show UK to Remain in EU
Brexit: what happens if the UK remains
Schaeuble Critiques EU as Self-Referential in Nod to U.K. Voters
‘Brexit’ Vote Will Change Europe, No Matter the Outcome
Europe Hurts if Britain Goes. It's Worse if Britain Stays.

China
China Money Rate Increases Most Since March as Banks Hoard Cash
Wall Street changed its China story again
China’s One-Way Deals Grate on Germany
The Lonely Aftermath of China's One Child Policy

US politics
Trump would bankrupt US, says Clinton
Trumponomics Gets Scarier When You Actually Study It
Clinton Has Huge Fundraising Advantage Over Trump
Trump's fundraising disaster
Autistic British man tried to kill Donald Trump in Las Vegas
House Speaker Ryan unveils Republican alternative to Obamacare
How an Improbable Trump Victory Could Happen

Geopolitics & terrorism
North Korea missile test reaches new heights, threat to Japan intensifies
Gains against Islamic State not yet enough, could backfire: U.S. officials

Offbeat
The End of Accounting

  Jun 21

Oil
With oil price near $50, resilient U.S. shale producers eye new chapter
Ebbing Brexit fears give oil a boost

Markets
Dollar tumbles as polls show Brexit risk subsiding
Gold Heads for Biggest Decline in Month as Brexit Fears Ease
Pimco Says ‘Storm Is Brewing’ in U.S. Commercial Real Estate
Apple to lose weighting in Russell index, shares could fall

Technology
Emails Reveal Silicon Valley Fight
China beats US in world supercomputer ranking
Australian 'bitcoin founder' quietly bidding for patent empire

US
Economic Gauges Raise Specter of Recession

Brexit
The simplest way to understand how a Brexit would affect the US
Untangling Britain from Europe would cause constitutional ‘havoc’
A Brexit Would Be Bad for Europe and Disastrous for Britain
That Brexit Is Even a Possibility Undercuts Globalization
An E.U. Exit Will Strengthen the British Economy

Europe
Italy's Renzi faces fight for political life after vote setback

Emerging
Why Wall Street Is Worried About the End of Rajan's Reign
India Relaxes Foreign Direct Investment Rules
Rio State Must Get Federal Aid to Avoid Olympic Shame: Official

US politics
Trump Removes Corey Lewandowski as Campaign Manager
When Trump Meets Clinton, No TV Record in America Will Be Safe
Supreme Court rejects assault weapon challenge

Offbeat
A Record 65.3 Million People Displaced in 2015

  Jun 20

Oil
Oil Rig Count Rose by 9 Last Week, Hedge Funds Pile Up Short Contracts
In the Saudi-Iran Oil Clash, Riyadh Gains an Edge

Markets
Winning Portfolio In 2016 — Gold, Treasuries and… Bitcoin
Brexit Alarms Propel Gold Investors to Near Record Rally Wagers
Here’s what the Brexit vote could mean for the US stock market
Mrs Watanabe bets on robots to rule

Industries
Aerospace: Iran says has finalised the deal to buy 100 Boeing airliners
Financials: FASB to Require Banks to Record Projected Loan Losses Up Front

US
Everybody calm down about a recession
DAVID ROSENBERG: Risks are rising

Brexit
The UK's EU referendum: All you need to know
Tracing the global market thread that could be unraveled by Brexit
First Brexit Poll Since Jo Cox Killing Has ‘Remain’ in Lead
Regardless of ‘Brexit’ Vote, Experts Say, E.U. Must Rethink Status Quo
David Cameron warns Brexit is ‘irreversible’

Emerging
Raghuram Rajan’s departure from RBI unnerves India investors
China May Home Prices Rise in Fewer Cities Amid Slower Sales
China’s ‘Land Kings’ Return as Housing Prices Rise

US politics
Trump Girds for ‘Illegal’ Republican Pushback at Convention
Trump says Britain should leave EU
Belgium Charges Three Amid Reports of Plot to Attack Soccer Fans

Offbeat
Back-to-basics tech that keeps it simple could be next big thing
The Economist explains: What makes the AR-15 an assault weapon

  Jun 18

Markets
The World Economy Looks a Bit Like It's the 1930s
Napier Interview: This Could Push Stocks Below March 2009 Levels
BAML: We're in a 'buffalo' market
There's a 'black hole' in the [bond] market
Foreign Stocks: Big Winners, if Brexit Loses
IEX Outduels Citadel, NYSE To Get ‘Flash Boys’ Exchange Approved
Mrs Watanabe may add to sterling chaos if Britain leaves Europe

Industries & companies
Autos: Auto-Parts Supplier Delphi Hits the Fast Lane
Autos: Rolls-Royce unveils its first driverless car
Consumer: Soft-Drink Sales Continue to Slide, Weighing on Coca-Cola Shares
Energy: Global oil majors look to shed refineries as crude prices rebound
Media: Disney faces PR crisis, risk of legal action after gator attack
Media: Viacom Warns of Profit Shortfall Amid Board Upheaval
Tech: Alphabet Tumbles After Citi Sees Slowdown in Search Ad Spending
Tech: Beijing: Apple iPhone Violated Chinese Patent
Tech: Microsoft and LinkedIn: Is This Deal Doomed?
Tech: Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal Ignites Twitter Speculation
Transportation: FedEx Beats U.S. Case Over Illegal Online Drug Shipments

Technology
The amazing artificial intelligence we were promised is coming, finally
Plans for Electric Planes Gain Momentum

Central banks
The Only Certainty for World’s Central Bankers Is Uncertainty
Fed Policy Makers Wrestle With ‘New Normal’
Negative German Yields Are Evidence of ECB Exhaustion
Fed’s Bullard Changes View, Sees Only One More Rate Rise
Bullard: New Characterization of the Outlook for the U.S. Economy (FRB-SL)

US
Mortgage Refis Return as Interest Rates Plummet
U.S. Risks Japanese-Style Growth Slump
Strong Retail Sales Signal A Better Economic Outlook
Rising Wages Will Pressure Corporate Profits
U.S. housing starts hurt by weakness in multi-family units

Europe
Britain in shock after killing of Labour MP Jo Cox
Brexit’s Angry Voices Stilled by Murder of U.K. Lawmaker Jo Cox
Europe’s Anti-Immigration Parties See Opening to Weaken EU Bonds

Emerging
Rio State Declares Fiscal Crisis
China home prices rise faster in May as smaller cities join rally

US politics
Clinton outpaces rivals in drug company donations
Hackers Targeting Clinton Aides Struck Across U.S. Politics
Sanders’s Last Push: Change Party Rules
Sanders Makes Defeating Trump a Top Priority
Trump’s Speeches Fire Up His Base, but May Cost Him
Ryan wrestles with a Trump-sized dilemma
Trumped by candidate's rhetoric, Republican lawmakers at a loss for words
An Unlikely Savior Emerges to Help Endangered Republicans: George W. Bush
Sequoia VC calls Trump 'loser,' 'hustler'

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin says accepts U.S. is sole superpower, dilutes Trump praise
Putin says U.S. missile shield is a 'great danger'
U.S. says it will stay in Black Sea despite Russian warning
Russia cries foul, rest of world welcomes IAAF's ban
US diplomats call for air strikes on Syria’s Assad regime
Beijing’s Claims of South China Sea Support May Not Hold Water
Orlando Shooter Trip to Saudi Arabia Organized By NYU Center

Offbeat
LG Electronics sells mosquito-repelling TV in India

  Jun 17

Markets
JPMorgan’s Kelly Says Fed-Fueled Bond Bubble Makes Stocks a Buy
Gold miners emerge as Brexit havens
Almost the Entire Yield Curve for Swiss Bonds is Negative
Fearful for Longer: VIX Signals Volatility Is Set to Last

Industries & companies
Airlines: American Airlines Falls to 20-Month Low After BofA Says Sell
Autos: VW CEO’s Strategy Overhaul Focuses on Electric Vehicles
Financials: Why Some Banks Are Hurt More Than Others by Falling Rates
Financials: How Banks Book Loan Losses Just Changed. Here’s What It Means for Investors
Financials: Pimco Plans Job Cuts After Drop in Assets Since Gross Exit
Financials: Pain Endures for Hedge Funds With More Shuttering Than Starting
Industrials: For Industrials, Too Much Borrowing Seen a Drag on Stock Prices
Media: Redstone Holding Company Moves to Oust Five Viacom Directors
Media: Disney's China fairytale begins with $5.5 billion park opening
Tech: Apple Tries to Peek at User Data Without Violating Privacy
Tech: Oracle logs rapid cloud sales growth
Tech: Uber points to profits in major markets

Corporate finance
China’s Midea Unwraps Offer for Robot-Maker Kuka
Samsung to Buy U.S. Cloud Services Firm

Technology
Eric Schmidt: Google DeepMind is 'one of the greatest British success stories of the modern age'
Rich U.S. High-Tech Firms May Be Stifling Innovation, OECD Says
Capital One Offers a Robo Adviser With a Human Touch

Central banks
Fed eyes lasting impediments to US growth
Fed inaction does not equate to paralysis
Untangling the New Dot Mystery at the Federal Reserve
Fed's Yellen to speak before U.S. House committee on Wednesday
ECB urged to lavish ‘helicopter money’ on consumers

US
Home-Builder Sentiment Rose in June, NAHB Says
U.S. Inflation Firms Amid Rising Gas Prices, Rents
The U.S. Economy Is in Great Shape (Compared with Its Peers)
More Americans See Economy Worsening Than at Any Time Since 2013
Penny-Pinching Millennials Are Keeping the Coupon Alive
Apartment Boom Needs Cooling-Off Period

Europe
U.K. Lawmaker Jo Cox Is Murdered, Silencing Brexit Debate
IMF warns of political risk to eurozone
Brexit: Central banks brace for vote
Carney hits back at Leave campaign warning

US politics
More Companies Opt to Sit Out Trump’s Coronation in Cleveland
Trump Takes Risks on Guns, Gays
Paul Ryan reacts to Donald Trump’s demand to ‘be quiet'
Trump’s conspiracy theories fall flat
A Peek Inside Trump's Smoke and Mirrors Tour
The 42 Times Trump Has Said Something That Could Have Sunk Another Candidate

Geopolitics & terrorism
Drone Revamp Gives Military Bigger Responsibility, Keeps CIA Role
Islamic State’s Terror Capabilities Intact, CIA Chief Says
Radicalization of Islam or Islamization of Radicalism?
U.S. officials say American Muslims do report extremist threats

Offbeat
Earth's Heat Extends Unprecedented Streak of Shattered Records

  Jun 16

Oil
Iran's Oil Comeback May Already Be Over

Markets
Gold Soars to Highest Since ‘14 as Fed Rate View Energizes Bulls
Investors Flee Banks in U.K. and Europe as ‘Brexit’ Jitters Mount
There Has Almost Never Been This Many Global Stocks in Decline
China Is Now Starting to Dump U.S. Stocks
Stocks Fall on Bank of Japan Inaction
Yen Surges on BOJ Decision
SocGen: A Not-So-Great Rotation Could Fuel a Correction in Stocks
Chanos has a new thing that should 'scare the heck out of everybody' [used car loans]

Industries & companies
Financials: Bank of America to cut thousands of jobs
Financials: Financial Stocks May Be Losers No Matter Who Wins The White House
Retail: Deutsche Bank lays out a radical vision for the future of Amazon's shipping operations
Retail: America’s Dying Shopping Malls Have Billions in Debt Coming Due

Corporate finance
CEOs Turn More Bullish About Business Investment
Envision Healthcare, AmSurg to Merge
China’s Tencent Nears Deal for ‘Clash of Clans’ Maker

Technology
Canada experiments with digital dollar on blockchain

Central banks
Fed Stands Pat, Lowers Outlook on Rate Increases
Lower Rate Path Expected in 2017, 2018
Fed pares back 2017 interest rate forecasts
Downgraded dot plot hints at longer-term Fed worries on economy
Parsing the Fed: How the June Statement Changed from April
Yellen Says Brexit Vote Influenced Fed Call to Hold Rates Steady
Fed's Yellen acknowledges difficulty of escaping world's low rate grip
Yellen says helicopter money belongs in Fed toolkit
Analysis: World Not Ready for Hike

US
U.S. Producer Prices Climbed, Boosted by Energy
U.S. Industrial Production Fell 0.4% in May

Europe
Immigration Unease Animates ‘Brexit’ Vote
Brexit pain spreads to Europe’s periphery
Are the Bookies Right on Brexit? Yardeni Weighs Outcomes

US politics
Favorability of Trump’s GOP Lowest in Bloomberg Poll’s History
Trump backs surveillance of mosques despite criticism of rhetoric
Donald Trump Casts Himself as Gay-Rights Champion
Wilbur Ross: Why I'm backing Donald Trump
Donald Trump Says He Would Meet With North Korean Leader in U.S.
Sanders Not Being Vetted as Clinton’s Running Mate
Hunt: Trump Hands Clinton a Key to the Millennial Vote
House Panel Votes to Censure IRS Head

Geopolitics & terrorism
Prince’s U.S. Trip Aims to Improve Saudi Image

Offbeat
The Secret to Finding Seclusion in One of America’s Busiest National Parks

  Jun 15

Oil
IEA: Oil market balance elusive until 2017
Oil in Longest Losing Streak in 4 Months as U.S. Supplies Gain
Why Billions in Proven Shale Oil Reserves Became Unproven

Markets
Equity holdings cut to four-year lows
Brexit risk damps investor manoeuvres
Sub-Zero German Yields Risk Creating Vicious Cycle for Investors
MSCI Delays Adding China Stock to Emerging Markets Benchmark

Industries & companies
Financials: LinkedIn deal sparks talk of M&A boom
Financials: Morgan Stanley Details $1 Billion Cost-Cutting Plan
Financials: Why Synchrony Financial Spooked the Credit-Card Industry
Financials: US credit card stocks hit on loan warning
Financials: IEX’s Bid to Launch a New Exchange Gets Nod From SEC Staff
Media: News consumers turn to Facebook, YouTube
Tech: 'Incremental': What Wall Street is saying about Apple's underwhelming big event
Tech: Siri: Once a Flake, Now Key to Apple’s Future
Telecom: Court Upholds Net-Neutrality Rules

Technology
Andy Rubin Sees AI and Quantum Computers as Next Big Thing
Wal-Mart Experimenting With Robotic Shopping Cart for Stores
Machines Beat Humans in Hedge Fund Quest to Time Market Bottom

Central banks
Not June, Not Likely July, More Likely September
Yellen Faces Rate Dilemma as U.S. Economy Runs Short of Workers
Fed faces battle to escape world's low interest rate grip
Brexit front and centre for central banks
Everything You Need to Know About Negative Rates
DoubleLine's Gundlach says 'central banks are losing control'

US
Retail Strength Gives Fed Some Clarity on Growth Outlook
More Evidence That the Job Market Is Tightening and Wages Are Headed Higher

Europe
Four Polls Put U.K. on Course to Leave EU
Brexit Gains in Polls as Osborne Warns of Tax Hit
Bookies Are Still Pretty Sure Brexit Isn’t Going to Happen
The eurozone is no obstacle to UK growth
A Brexit 'would open Pandora's box' in Europe

China
IMF warns on ‘high and rising’ China debt
China Spends More on Infrastructure Than the U.S. and Europe Combined

US politics
Major poll gave Clinton enormous lead over Trump
Most devastating statistic for Donald Trump in Bloomberg poll
Republican Senators Lose Hope That Donald Trump Will Change
Ryan Dismisses Trump’s Response to Orlando
Obama Says Trump’s Proposals Would Make U.S. Less Safe
Trump Goes on Offense, Blaming President
Trump blocks access to Washington Post
Russian hackers access DNC Trump research
VLADIMIR PUTIN JUST MADE A MASSIVE DONALD TRUMP ANNOUNCEMENT (USA)
Russia Is Reportedly Set To Release Clinton's Intercepted Emails
Trump, on CNN, faults Muslim community for not reporting people like Orlando shooter

Geopolitics & terrorism
NATO to agree eastern force to deter Russia, some allies want more
NATO Sends Russia ‘Clear Message’ Its Troops Are Ready to React
Exclusive: North Korea may be 'significantly' upping nuclear bomb output
South China Sea Talks End in Disarray as China Lobbies Laos
Orlando Shows Us Our Very Scary Future

Offbeat
Jack Ma says fakes better than originals

  Jun 14

Brexit
Looming ‘Brexit’ Vote Rattles Global Markets
Brexit chill sends Bund yields sub-zero
Pound Falls Toward Two-Month Low as Brexit ‘Leave’ Campaign Leads Polls
Yen hits three-year highs versus euro as Brexit worries mount
U.S. Investors Are More Worried About Brexit Than Fed Hike or Election
What the First 100 Days of Brexit Might Look Like
MORGAN STANLEY: Brexit would devastate the markets in just 6 months

Markets
As Wall Street Frets Over Trump, a Sure-Fire Short Trade Emerges
US bonds are still the 'best deal in town'
China Stocks Await MSCI Decision
Why Soros’ Bearish Bet Is Hardly Far-Fetched
Bitcoin Hits Two-Year High

Industries & companies
Financials: Bank of America CEO Says Stress Tests May Curb Lending
Logistics: FedEx Depicted by U.S. as Drug Courier in Corporate Disguise
Retailers: Online Shoppers Want Delivery Faster, Cheaper, Survey Shows
Retailers: Alibaba’s Jack Ma: Better-Than-Ever Fakes Worsen Piracy War
Tech: Apple is laying the groundwork to dominate tech for decades to come
Tech: Apple Aims to Boost Services
Tech: Apple Expands Messaging Features, Adding Apps and Bigger Emojis
Tech: Apple to Offer App Developers Access to Siri and iMessage
Tech: Apple enhances Siri but still trails in artificial intelligence race

Corporate finance
Microsoft Agrees to Buy LinkedIn
Nadella Pays Up for LinkedIn to Speed Cloud Push
All of Microsoft's wildest dreams are coming true
DealBook Column: One Unspoken Reason Behind the LinkedIn Sale
Was Microsoft Wise to Pay $26 Billion for LinkedIn?
Why Microsoft, With $100 Billion, Is Borrowing to Buy LinkedIn
LinkedIn Deal May Spur More Large-Cap Software, Internet M&A
Tech companies most likely to get acquired next, according to Goldman Sachs
What the LinkedIn Deal Reveals About Bubbles
Investors are sending a strong signal that they're tired of takeovers

Technology
Artificial intelligence breaks through a sound barrier
Robots to Dive Into Seas Off India to Unlock Secrets of Monsoon

Central banks
ECB Splurged in Corporate Bonds
Why Yellen Might Turn Her Back on a Labor Market Barometer
Which Labor Market Data Should You Believe?

Europe
Euro zone April industry output rebounds in good sign for overall growth
Rajoy’s Stammering Graft Response Weakens Pitch to Spaniards
Greece central bank calls for bailout rework

Emerging
China’s $470bn renminbi confidence game
‘Smoldering Bonfire’ Shows Where Kyle Bass May Be Right on China
Fears over Turkish corporate debt crisis

US politics
Obama Calls Terror Attack ‘Homegrown’
Donald Trump Goes On Offense, Blaming President
Trump Bars Washington Post From Campaign, Criticizes Amazon
After Florida shooting, Trump hardens stance on Muslims
Clinton Presses for Stricter Gun Laws
House panel to consider measure censuring IRS chief

Geopolitics & terrorism
Shooter likely 'radicalized' through internet
The Danger of China’s Victim Mentality
Iran in Talks With Chinese and Russian Banks on Finance Hub Plan

Offbeat
McDonald’s to Move Headquarters to Downtown Chicago

  Jun 13

Oil
Why the Oil Price Rally Might Falter
US shale oil producers evolve in survival of the fittest
Iran Plans Foreign Oil Deals Within Months as Sanctions Ease
Iran Shakes Up Leadership of State Oil Company

Markets
The Most Pessimistic Bull Market in History
Stocks Can’t Count on Election-Year Lift
Hedge Fund Managers Work to Stanch Loss of Investors
Investors pile into quant funds
Brexit Risk Jolts Markets as Stocks Slide With Pound; Yen Climbs

Industries & companies
Homebuilders: Builders Fail to Profit From a Slump in Raw Materials Prices
Financials: Silicon Valley's Audacious Plan to Create a New Stock Exchange
Media: Disney’s Foreign Curse Could End With $5.5 Billion China Resort
Tech: Siri to Be Focus of Apple’s Developers Conference
Tech: Symantec Set to Buy Blue Coat Systems

Technology
China Life Insurance To Invest In Ride-Hailing Firm Didi Chuxing
I’m afraid I can’t do that: Reasons to be less afraid about the march of the machines

Central banks
Fed Decision Makers Wrestle With So-called Natural Rate

Brexit
Cameron Warns EU Exit Would Put Pensions at Risk
Brexit Decision Too Close to Call in Poll
How could Brexit affect Asia?

China
China Car-Sales Growth Reaches Five-Month High
China investment slows to 15-year low, more stimulus seen despite debt fears
IMF warns on China’s corporate debt
Chinese fund buys Italian robot toolmaker
China Tries to Redistribute Education to the Poor, Igniting Class Conflict

Emerging
'We want food!' Looting and riots rock Venezuela daily

US politics
Terrorism Again Thrust Into Presidential Politics
Orlando Massacre Twists Clinton-Trump Battle
Clinton Uses Trump's Words Against Him in First Ad
How Donald Trump Bankrupted His Atlantic City Casinos, but Still Earned Millions
Less Costly ‘Trump 2.0’ Tax Plan Urged by Reagan-Era Economists
Stop-Trump Groups Fail to Get Traction
US election is war of demographics

Geopolitics & terrorism
Nervous Baltics on war footing as NATO tries to deter Russia
Orlando Shooting Is Worst in U.S. History

Offbeat
Arguments for a state stipend payable to all citizens are being heard more widely
The Economist explains: Universal basic incomes
The new O.J. Simpson documentary exposes dark secrets from the athlete's early years

  Jun 11

Oil
Oil down 3 percent as U.S. drillers add rigs, strong dollar weighs

Bonds
Bond rally breaks records as investors race to safety
As Bond Yields Tumble, Junk and Gilts Shine
Bond market’s map keeps getting flatter

Markets
2016 Midyear Roundtable: 24 Investment Ideas
Legendary Investor Druckenmiller Invests in Soros Hedge Fund
EM flows: buoyant again, but for how long?
ALBERT EDWARDS: 'CONDITION RED ALERT' — a recession is imminent

Industries & companies
Consumer: Home Depot and P&G: Are the Good Times Over?
Consumer: Wal-Mart wage hike to $15 an hour would cost it $4.95 billion: study
Consumer: Retailer Williams-Sonoma Is "Amazon-Proof"
Energy: Coal Production Plummets to Lowest Level in 35 Years
Financials: US bank shares hit as anxiety deepens
Materials: LyondellBasell Offers a 4.2% Yield and Upside
Tech: Intel Gets Chip Order From Apple, Its First Major Mobile Win
Tech: Amazon Said to Discuss Stand-Alone Music Service With Labels
Tech: Apple tries to finds its voice with Siri as it looks to catch up in AI

Corporate finance & accounting
Time to Mend the GAAP

Technology
The Internet of Things Is Too Confusing
White House Officials Gather With Fintech Leaders and Regulators

Central banks
Negative Rates Alone Struggle to Lift Growth
Economists See Two ’16 Fed Rate Hikes, Unsure on Timing of First
Rate-Hike Probability Plummets
It’s a Good Thing the Fed Has Missed its Chance to Raise Rates. Here’s Why

US
No Recession in Sight
Economists Sharply Lower Estimates of Job Growth in Next Year
Treasury Bond Rally Could Point to Trouble Ahead
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Fell Slightly in June
U.S. posts $53 billion budget deficit in May

Europe
Pound under severe pressure on latest EU exit poll
Schaeuble Says Euro Area Is Preparing for a Possible Brexit
Schäuble: U.K. ‘Brexit’ Will Stymie Further Integration
Brexit Poll Sees 10-Point ‘Leave’ Lead Two Weeks Before Vote; Pound Drops
Brexit would compound all other European crises

Emerging
IMF Urges China to Tackle ‘High’ Corporate Debt Immediately
China is walking its economy right into a trap
Mexico 'at the limit' in controlling migrant surge
'Super bacteria' found in Rio's Olympic beaches

US politics
Clinton leads Trump by 11 points in White House race: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Clinton and Trump Duel Over High Court and Abortion
Stung by criticism, Trump vows to work for ethnic harmony
David Koch Won’t Fund Trump Coronation in Cleveland
Google Denies Accusations It Manipulated Searches for Hillary Clinton
Byron Wien and Others Size Up Clinton
Warren Set for a Big Campaign Role

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama Expands Military’s Role in Afghan War He Sought to End
Vigilantes Patrol Parts of Europe Where Few Migrants Set Foot

Offbeat
Mystery bidder offers $3.5m for lunch with Warren Buffett
Beware the 20-1 Crazy Horse in the Belmont

  Jun 10

Oil
Will frackers start pumping like crazy again?

Markets
Global Investors Are Fleeing U.S. Stocks at a Record Pace
Foreign Demand Soars for U.S. Treasurys
Negative interest rates a big boon to US bonds
Gross warns on $10tn negative-yield bonds
Everything’s a Buy as Central Banks Keep on Greasing Markets
A Breakdown in Old Rules Leads to a Rethink on How Global Markets Work
Emerging markets poised for ‘rebound’
Scary FX attractions of EM Amusement Park

Technology
Rise of the Machines Fueled by Higher Asia Wages
Alphabet Looks to Wirelessly Connect Homes to Internet
Uber, Fiat Discuss a Self-Driving Car Partnership
How Intel Makes a Chip

Central banks
ECB Said to Buy Volkswagen Securities in Second Day of Purchases
The 'Yellen Call' Makes July a Live Meeting, Says Goldman
The Yield Curve’s Message for the Fed
WSJ Survey: Economists Shift Rate-Rise Expectations From June to July

US
Business goes into lockdown mode as profound political change looms
Americans’ Total Wealth Hits Record, Fed Report Says
Top 1% see incomes soar 188%
Jobless Claims in U.S. Fell to 264,000 Last Week
Influx of Younger, Wealthier Residents Transforms Cities

Europe
Brexit: Unilateral free trade is a risky fantasy
U.K. Extends EU Referendum Registration Deadline
US investment banks conquer Europe

Japan
Foreign Investors Flee Japan as Disenchantment Grows

US politics
Obama Endorses Clinton, a Signal to Democrats and to Sanders
Exclusive: Clinton ally Warren weighs potential VP role
Elizabeth Warren to Step Up Attacks on Trump
Trump donors meet amid concerns about campaign disarray
GOP Anxiety Over Trump Lingers
Emails in Clinton Probe Dealt With Drone Strikes
Trump responds to Clinton's viral tweet: 'Where are your 33,000 emails that you deleted?'
One American Political Party Works

Offbeat
Here’s How George Soros’s Latest Predictions Have Played Out

  Jun 9

Oil
Oil Prices Pare Gains as Production Rises
World Starts to Turn From Coal as Cheap Oil Gains Market
Solar Makes Up Most of New U.S. Power Capacity for First Time
Loews Corporation CEO: Oil Prices Will be 50% Higher in Two Years

Markets
European Bond Yields Hit Record Lows as Stocks Tumble
Soros Returns to Trading, Worried About World Economy
Goldman Says There's an Elevated Risk of a Big Market Selloff
Thiel Says ‘Real Bubble’ Is in Government Bonds, Negative Rates

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Russia unveils new passenger plane it says will rival Boeing, Airbus
Autos: GM Targets Ford Pickup in Marketing Blitz
Energy: Natural gas golden age on hold, says IEA
Financials: Trump, Clinton, Tarullo? Bank Investors Have Lots to Ponder
Financials: Franklin CEO: consolidation is coming [for investment banks]
Financials: UBS to Cut Managers at U.S. Wealth Unit, Recruit Fewer Advisers
Media: YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki Takes on Television
Real Estate: REITs: How Real Estate Crushed the Stock Pickers
Tech: Apple gives some app developers a bigger slice of revenues
Telecom: Sprint’s Wireless Fix: More Telephone Poles

Corporate finance
Falling Startup Valuations Help Companies on M&A, Whitman Says

Technology
Welcome to Larry Page’s Secret Flying Car Factories
Are Shipping Containers Farming’s Future?

Central banks
Draghi Fires Starting Gun on Corporate Bond Purchases in Europe
The ECB's Corporate Bond-Buying Is Making Waves All the Way to the U.S.
Draghi: Economic Cost of Delaying Reforms Too High to Ignore I Speech
Deutsche Bank: The ECB must change course
Negative rates stir bank mutiny
Japan’s top bank threatens bond club revolt
Exclusive: Commerzbank considers hoarding billions to avoid ECB charges | Reuters
Bank of Korea Surprises With a Rate Cut

US
A Hiring Decline in April Points to Broader Labor Market Woes
Has America Run Out of Workers to Fill Its Open Jobs?
Political fears are depressing U.S. hiring and expansion plans
Services data suggest upward revision to first-quarter GDP
Millennials will create the next housing boom

Europe
Brexit Vote Looms Large for U.K.'s Car Industry
Brexit Could Be So Bad It's Good for the Pound - Eventually
Citigroup Sees ‘Rebalancing’ of EU Operations With a Brexit Vote
Osborne Says There’s ‘a Lot to Be Scared About’ If U.K. Quits EU
Paris courts bankers threatened by Brexit
Pharma boosts UK manufacturing output
A 2% Yield on a 50-Year Gilt Is Bonkers

China
China’s Factory-Gate Deflation Eases in Capacity-Cut Drive
China central bank chief economist forecasts 6.8% growth in 2016
China’s Appetite for German Tech Firms Grows
Coal use plunges as China cuts back

Emerging
India is the new China
Emerging markets find it hard to play catch-up

US politics
Expect it to get nasty
Clinton Mobilizing Major Fundraisers for June Surge
Trump Says 'No Reason' to Raise $1 Billion for Campaign
Clinton Declares ‘Milestone’ Victory
How Hillary Clinton Shifted Leftward
Wooing Sanders supporters will be tough task for Clinton
Elizabeth Warren Set to Endorse Clinton
State Department insists it will take 75 years to release Clinton aides’ emails
Trump Calls Comments on Judge ‘Misconstrued’
Mr. Trump Is Ready for His Close-Up. Always.

Geopolitics & terrorism
Rise of Populist Right Doesn’t Signal Demise of Globalization
India’s Modi Emphasizes Security Ties in Speech to Congress
Chinese Jets Intercept U.S. Spy Plane Over East China Sea
Japan protests after Chinese warship sails near disputed East China Sea islands
China less in control than US thinks
Turkey blames Kurdish militants for Istanbul car bombing
Four killed in Tel Aviv market shooting
Signs of Bigger German Terror Cell Emerge

Offbeat
Fraud Charges Against Jail Officers’ Union Chief With a Taste for Luxury

  Jun 8

Markets
More Signs That a New High Will Bring in the Bulls
Tech Stocks Continue to Dominate Institutional Holdings
Active Managers Need to Shed as Much as $10 Trillion

Industries & companies
Financials: GOP Alternative to Dodd-Frank Calls for Banks to Boost Capital
Financials: DEUTSCHE BANK CEO: 'Every discussion we now have is about technology'
Health Care: Biogen Selloff Makes for Great Buying Opportunity
Retail: Survey Shows Rapid Growth in Online Shopping
Retail: Malls Embrace High-Tech to Entice Shoppers
Retail: Bezos says Amazon to up India investment to $5 billion
Retail: 5 Amazon-Proof Retail Stocks From a Top Analyst
Retail: Struggling Ralph Lauren Tries to Fashion a Comeback
Tech: Verizon to Bid $3 Billion for Yahoo’s Web Assets
Tech: Salesforce to Invest $50 million in Startups, Launch Incubator
Tech: Tesla Will Become a $700 Billion Gorilla, Top Investor Suggests

Technology
Jobs Threatened by Machines: A Once ‘Stupid’ Concern Gains Respect
We’ve Hit Peak Human and an Algorithm Wants Your Job. Now What?
Wix Takes Aim at Squarespace With AI-Driven Website Creator
This Lab Is Making the Plastics of the Future — From Bacteria

Central banks
Janet Yellen Faces a 'No-Win Scenario' on Interest Rates [Says RBC]
Goldman Puts July Rate-Boost Odds at Twice What Bond Market Sees
Will ECB deliver ‘shock and awe’?
World Bank Cuts Growth Outlook

US
U.S. Productivity Fell 0.6% in First Quarter
Weak Productivity, Rising Wages Putting Pressure on U.S. Companies
Despite the Dollar's Surge, Americans Aren't Buying More Stuff from the Rest of the World
Life is short…for Americans
The incredible crushing despair of the white working class
Neighbors Clash in Silicon Valley

Europe
Euro-Area Economy Grows Faster as Consumption Gathers Pace
Volatile Pound Underscores Market Jitters as ‘Brexit’ Vote Looms
Brexit Contagion Spreads Across the EU
UK industrial production jumps unexpectedly in April
German 10-year yields hit fresh record low of 0.033%
Switzerland marks 16th month in deflation

Japan
Japan Moves to Lure More Foreign Workers

China
China trade data point to stabilising domestic demand
China warned on hostile business climate
China Takes Steps to Widen Access to Its Financial Markets
MSCI and China: the A-shares decision looms
China’s Demographic Problems

Emerging
Emerging nation catch-up delayed ‘decades’
Morgan Stanley Sees Babies and Billionaires as the Key to Emerging Markets

US politics
Clinton’s Historic Moment Tempered by Sanders, Who Won’t Go Away
Hillary’s Time Arrives, but Are the Times Right for Her?
Clinton Prepared to Win Ugly Against Trump
Trump Promises New Attacks on Clinton
Ryan Says Trump Made ‘Racist Comment,’ Repeats Endorsement
Under fire from Republicans, Trump says he'll stop talking about judge

Geopolitics & terrorism
The New Backlash Against Globalization
Russia deploys troops westward as standoff with NATO deepens
Chinese Jets Intercept U.S. Spy Plane Over East China Sea
U.S., China Settle for Incremental Summit Gains
North Korea restarts plutonium production for nuclear bombs: U.S. official

Offbeat
NBC’s Savannah Guthrie Says She Is Pregnant and Won’t Go to Olympics Because of Zika
Nudist restaurant set to open in London

  Jun 7

Oil
Oil Prices Rise as Outages Hit Output
‘Niger Delta Avengers’ Sabotage Oil Output
Cheap Money Helped Inflate Energy Balloon

Markets
The U.S. Stock Market Is Getting Closer to a 'Melt Up,' Says HSBC
DAVID ROSENBERG: I don't want to alarm anyone but …
El-Erian: Markets May Have Overreacted to a Weak Jobs Report
Earnings will surprise as headwinds ease
Pessimists on earnings growth have got it wrong
Does the Market Really Go Up in the Summer?
Wall St. pours money into consumer staples as valuations climb
Forget the Jobs Report. Stock Market Clues Are Coming From China
Commodities beating global bonds and stocks in 2016
Mutual Funds Are Scrambling to Buy Corporate Bonds

Industries & companies
Airlines:American Airlines to Move to Revenue-Based Frequent-Flier Program
Financials: Risky loan fears over ‘Basel IV’ plans
Pharma: Gilead’s New CEO Faces Pressures on Hepatitis C Pills

Corporate finance
Saudi Aramco's IPO could wreak havoc in the oil markets
Chinese M&A surge seen ebbing as U.S. campaign heats up

Technology
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s Gridlock Solution? Carpools For All
DeepMind develops 'big red button' to stop dangerous AIs causing harm

Fed
Yellen just confused the markets even more
Yellen: No Rate Rise Until Economic Outlook Clears
Yellen: Jobs Data Raise Questions on Economic Outlook
Yellen Sees Rates Rising Gradually But Avoids Precise Timing
Yellen Insists Fed Increase En Route as Focus Moves to September
Yellen Asked If Trump Will Cause Economic Crash
The Fed is going to raise rates again soon
Fed’s Lockhart Says FOMC Should Be Patient After Weakening Jobs

Central Banks
The Hardest Part of the ECB's Bond Buying Could Be Actually Buying the Bonds
Germany sets negative rate milestone

US
This Job Market Slump Started a While Ago
Streetwise: Too Much Focus on Jobs Data
You Know Almost Nothing About the Economy; Get Used to It
Roubini: Populists and Productivity

Europe
Why banks should back Itexit and Spexit
Brexit polls spur UK market anxiety

Emerging
China's Hidden Unemployment Rate
Saudi Arabia Approves Plan to Diversify Economy
Brazil’s Second-Biggest Bank Seen Needing $7 Billion Rescue Plan

US politics
Crops Rot While Trump-Led Immigration Backlash Idles Farm Lobby
Donald Trump Seeks to Rally Support Over His Criticism of Judge
Trump faces tough time over trade talk
Clinton reaches magic number in fight for Democratic nomination

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S.-China Talks Show Limits of Cooperation
Beijing protests at overcapacity ‘hype’
Beijing unmoved by S China Sea rebukes
Chinese buy Germany's Hahn airport for tourists, freight
Why the U.S. Needs Russian Rocket Engines to Spy on Russia
Commentary: How NATO really provoked Putin

Offbeat
Finance Chiefs Collect Acronyms to Boost Credentials

  Jun 6

Oil
OPEC Unity Keeps Oil Near $50, Sends Speculators to Sidelines
Saudi Aramco Raises Most Asia Oil Pricing Amid Robust Demand
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Prices in Europe
How Saudi Arabia Can Dash Iran's Oil Hopes

Markets
SEC Moves to Curb Leveraged ETFs
Megacaps Are Now S&P 500’s Curse
Global Yields Fall to Record as U.S. Jobs, Brexit to Hamper Fed
U.S. Municipal Debt Draws Rush of Investors
Distressed debt rebound boosts investors
World’s Most Battered Market Is the Worst Place to Find Bargains

Industries & companies
Energy: Energy Companies Still Find Places to Drill
Financials: Mutual funds are facing extinction
Financials: US banks lash out at ‘fintech’ upstarts
Financials: Asset managers face 30% fall in profits
Financials: As U.S. Banks Exit Commodities, an Australian Rival Takes Over
Pharma: Combination Cancer Drug Therapies Raise Cost Concerns
Railroads: Biggest US rail group slams trade politics

Corporate finance
Why Aren’t Low Rates Working? Blame Dividends
Chinese Companies: The New Uninvited Guests in M&A

Central banks
Fed Rate Plans Sidetracked by Weak Jobs Data
Eyes on Yellen for rate-hike signals after payroll data shocks
Yellen Speech May Offer Little Clarity After Vagueness Paid Off
Do Fed Officials Talk Too Much About Plans for Interest Rate Moves?
Fed’s Mester Sees Gradual Rate Boosts Despite Weak Jobs Data
Rosengren flags jobs report, yet says Fed rate hikes coming
The Land Below Zero: Where Negative Interest Rates Are Normal

US
Workers’ Wages Rebound, While Wall Street Squirms
Why the Economic Payoff From Technology Is So Elusive
Global activity steady, but the US slows again
College Loan Glut Worries Policy Makers

Brexit
Pound Tumbles After Polls Show Brexit Gaining Momentum
‘Leave’ Camp Leads in Brexit Battle as Major Turns Fire on Boris
Brexit Pollsters Feeling Pressure With Uncertainty as Only Given
Eurozone cannot escape union

Europe
German Factory Orders Declined in April on Weak Export Demand
Signs of life return to French industry
Italian Local Elections Pose Big Test for Renzi
EU to refocus on migration control
Guaranteed Income for All? Switzerland’s Voters Say No Thanks

Emerging
China's Debt Load Is (Much) Higher Than Previously Thought, Goldman Says
Brazil’s Exploding Debt-to-GDP Is Going to Become a Problem Soon
India’s Modi Looks to Cement Bond With U.S.

US politics
Summers: The economic consequences of a Donald Trump win would be severe
Trump's General Election Pivot That Wasn't
Clinton Calls Trump ‘Dangerous,’ ‘Bigoted’ in His Comments on Judge
Sanders Says Clinton Can't Claim Democratic Win on Tuesday
2 of the wiliest world leaders are rooting for Donald Trump
‘I Can Watch It on TV’: Excuses for Republicans Skipping a Donald Trump Convention

Geopolitics & terrorism
Xi Jinping warns on limits to diplomacy as China-US talks begin
Maritime Spat Simmers as U.S., China Begin Talks
France to Push for Coordinated EU Patrols in South China Sea
US to tackle China on overcapacity
U.S. Says China Industrial Glut Disrupts Global Markets
U.S., China Making ‘Great Progress’ in Currency Talks, Lew Says
The Unexpected Regulatory Threat to Global Trade

Offbeat
U.S. Set to Approve Moon Mission by Commercial Space Venture
Djokovic Slams His Way Into History

  Jun 4

Oil
Saudi Arabia oil chief breathes life into Opec, for now

Markets
Bond Traders Tell Fed to Wait Until December
Where Have All the IPOs Gone?
US tech shares in focus after May bounce

Industries & companies
Autos: Dimon warns on lower-quality car loans
Financials: Radical Changes Are on the Way for Investment Banks
Housing: Zelman: Housing Hazards and Opportunities
Materials: No Quick End to Iron’s Meltdown
Transportation: Airlines face end of ‘good old days’
Tech: Alphabet, Amazon: Corporate Chameleons

Technology
How Sophia the Robot Mimics Human Expressions

Central banks
Hilsenrath: Jobs Shortfall Makes June Rate Rise Less Likely, but July on the Table
Fed’s Brainard Urges Caution Amid Mixed Data, Global Risks I Speech
Fed’s Brainard warns Brexit could hit US

US
Hiring Slows Sharply, Workforce Dropouts Spike
The Upshot: The Jobs Report Is Not Quite as Terrible as It Looks
U.S. Wage Growth is on Pace to Break Records this Decade
Service Industries in U.S. Expand at Slowest Pace Since 2014
U.S. Trade Gap Widened 5.8% in April
Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Tumbled 31% in May
Transportation Sector Cut Jobs in May
Family Caregivers Become More Crucial as Elderly Population Grows

Europe
After EU Referendum, Brexit Could Be Faster Than Most Think
Brexit Risks 400,000 U.K. Services Jobs, Osborne Warns

Emerging
China’s Multitrillion-Yuan Debt Poses Scary Risk To Global Markets
South Africa avoids downgrade to junk

US politics
The bad jobs report is good news for Donald Trump
Republicans line up joylessly behind Trump
Michigan’s GOP Gov. Rick Snyder Won’t Endorse Donald Trump
Clinton opens up double-digit lead over Trump nationwide: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Donald Trump Could Threaten U.S. Rule of Law, Scholars Say

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. flexes muscles as Asia worries about South China Sea row
Swift CEO Surprised by Extent of Cyberattacks

Offbeat
A Guaranteed Income for Every American
A basic income offers little benefit
The overhyped fantasy of basic income vs. robots

  Jun 3

Oil
OPEC Fails to Reach Agreement on Production Ceiling
‘OPEC Is Back’ With Renewed Focus on Unity, Says New Chief
Saudi Arabia’s Gesture for OPEC Unity Meets Iran Resistance
Opec is not dead — it is adapting

Markets
US corporate bonds hold trump cards
Negative-yield debt breaks $10tn level for first time
Commodities Stand on Brink of Bull Market After Oil’s Recovery

Industries & companies
Financials: Banks Warned of Tougher Capital Requirements
Financials: Big Bank Breakups: Don’t Buy the Hype
Financials: J.P. Morgan Chief James Dimon Sounds Alarm on Car Loans
Retail: Wal-Mart to test grocery delivery with Uber, Lyft
Retail: Starbucks, Anheuser-Busch to partner on bottled Teavana teas
Transportation: Airlines’ net profits set to hit $39.4bn

Corporate finance
CEO Pay Shrinks 4.6%, With Little Correlation to Shareholder Return
No Uber IPO in Sight After $3.5 Billion From Saudi Arabia
Where $9 Billion of Ride-Sharing Funding Has Gone So Far in 2016
U.S. Tech Firms Cede More Control to Chinese Partners

Technology
A throwaway line from Jamie Dimon shows why the fintech hype has gone too far

Central banks
Fed’s Evans Sees Case for Holding Rates Until Inflation Hits 2%
Fed Gov Tarullo/BBG: Not Convinced There's Reason to Move Now
Fed likely to avoid rate hike before Britain votes on leaving EU
No surprises from Draghi, but ECB poised
ECB plays down hopes on growth uplift
ECB Stimulus Will Include Corporate Bonds Starting Next Week
Draghi Leaves Euro Traders Befuddled as Currency Fluctuates

US
U.S. job gains in May likely dented by Verizon strike
ADP Private Payrolls Rise by 173,000 in May
East Coast Port Volumes Slump
U.S. Houses Are Still Getting Bigger
House hunters from all over the world are flocking to the US
U.S. Birthrate Falls Slightly While Death Rate Rises

Europe
Market scenarios after Brexit referendum

Emerging
China's Forgetting the Keys to Success
What's India Got Over China? Plenty.

US politics
Trump risks US nuclear war, claims Clinton
Clinton casts Trump as dangerous clown
Officials worry Trump might spill secrets
Republican House Speaker Ryan backs Trump after long courtship
Trump Says Clinton Should Go to Jail Over Private E-mail
Trump escalates attacks on judge in Trump University suit
Obama Argues For Sustained U.S. Engagement in World

Geopolitics & terrorism
Honeywell Warns of Increasing Attacks by State-Sponsored Hackers
U.S.-China Trade Troubles Grow
U.S. Moves to Cut Off North Korea From Bank System
Germany Arrests Terror Suspect Who Entered Among Migrant Influx

Offbeat
Sixty Million Car Bombs: Inside Takata’s Air Bag Crisis
How dogs became man's best friend - twice over
Flooding in France Forces Evacuations and Plans to Protect Art

  Jun 2

Oil
Iran Resists Saudi Gesture for Unity as OPEC Fractures Reappear
OPEC Members Revive Idea of Production Ceiling
Oil’s journey above $50 may be less fun
Opec’s ‘Fragile Five’ despair over $50 oil
America's New Role in Global Oil Markets Is Being ‘Put to the Test’
Fossil Fuels’ Unpopularity Leaves a Mark
Darkness Looms Over Nigeria as Delta Attacks Cut Power

Markets
Shorts Won’t Leave Industrial Stocks Alone as Economy Sows Doubt
Goldman Says Hedge Funds Wedded to Top Picks Like Never Before
JPMorgan sheds light on currency trades

Industries & companies
Autos: GM sales tumble 18% on factory delays
Financials: Banks’ hopes of big cost savings ‘a pipe dream’
Materials: Steel: Industry feels the heat
Retail: Under Armour, Nike Tumble as Sports Authority Takes Toll

Corporate finance
US IPO market running on empty in 2016
Salesforce to Buy Demandware for $2.8 Billion
China’s Latest Export: Broken Deals

Technology
Internet Boom Times Are Over, Says Mary Meeker’s Influential Report
Uber takes aim at Washington bureaucrats

Central banks
What to Watch at the ECB Meeting
How the ECB’s corporate bond buying works
Brexit fears loom large on Federal Reserve’s next meeting
Central Banks Have Already Used a Better Tool Than Helicopter Money

US
Fed’s Beige Book: ‘Tight Labor Markets’ Are Pushing Up Wages
May U.S. Auto Sales Slump
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Index Rose in May
How cheap debt is keeping the economy from recovering

Europe
Eurozone producer prices are back in deflation
Brace for the aftershocks of Brexit
It’s not just Brexit — Greece, Spain, France are also on the brink
Brexit would tear Britain apart

Japan
Japan’s Tax Delay Shows ‘Abenomics’ Is Sputtering

China
China has a terrible new problem, [a drop in capital inflows]
Sluggish China data weigh on commodities
China’s banks are in pretty good shape
The Future of Banking Is in China
Chinese students ‘brainwashed by west’

Emerging
India's GDP is literally unbelievable
Brazil’s data reveal depths of recession
South Africa stares junk status in the face
Monday Mayhem in Kenya Raises Specter of Ethnic Strife

US politics
Hillary Clinton Calls Donald Trump a ‘Fraud’ Who Would ‘Scam America’
Ex-Employees Criticize Trump University: ‘Scheme,’ ‘Total Lie’
Trump lands in Britain after Brexit D-Day
PGA Moves Event From Course Owned by Donald Trump to Mexico

Geopolitics & terrorism
Trans-Pacific Partnership Supporters Pin Hopes on Lame-Duck Vote
U.S. Steel Tariffs Create a Double-Edged Sword
China tells U.S., don't let allies set South China Sea policy
U.S. takes more steps to block North Korea's access to financial system
Putin targets west in social media attack

Offbeat
Meet The Internet’s Best Productivity Tool: If This Then That

  Jun 1

Oil
Oil Price Forecasts Get More Bullish
Iran to OPEC: no oil output pact yet
Saudi oil boss takes centre stage at Opec

Markets
Conventional Market Wisdom Went Haywire in May
Pension Funds Pile on Risk Just to Get a Reasonable Return
What Warren Buffett Thinks About Stock Valuations
Global investors buy collateralised loans
Wall Street Turns to ETFs to Sidestep Illiquidity in Bond Market

Corporate finance
Goldman’s Cohn Says M&A Outlook Remains Bright After Strong ‘15
BlackRock’s Fink Says Expect Consolidation Among Asset Managers
The federal government has squashed merger activity this year
Venture Capital and Its Discontents

Technology
Brussels urges more caring for sharing economy
EU cautions governments against banning Uber, Airbnb

Central banks
Euro-Area Inflation Rate Stays Negative as ECB Mulls Outlook
There's Little Positive About Negative Rates
The Most Important Man in Banking: Tarullo

US
U.S. Consumer Spending Climbed at Fastest Pace in Nearly Seven Years
U.S. Consumer Confidence Declined, Clouding Outlook
U.S. Home Price Growth Remained Robust in March
U.S. Car-Buying Boom: Time to Downshift?

Europe
Euro-Area Manufacturing Near Stagnation Signals Slowdown Ahead
French Rail Traffic Disrupted as Hollande Tries to Limit Strikes

Brexit
Executives warn of Brexit dangers
Bank of England’s Brexit Warnings Slammed by Princeton Professor
Chaos Awaits Besieged Cameron No Matter What Brexit Result
Older voters find Brexit easy to digest
Pound Drops as New Brexit Poll Shows ‘Leave’ Camp Taking Lead
‘Brexit’ Referendum Will Test U.K. Pollsters

Japan
Abe rolls dice on delay to sales tax rise
Japanese Shoppers Keep Wallets Shut Despite Sales-Tax Delay

China
China Factory Gauge Signals Further Economic Stabilization
PBOC Shines Light on Risks in $8 Trillion Shadow Loan Market
China’s Coal-Plant Binge Deepens Overcapacity Woes
China’s used cars to drive consumption
China Futures Exchange Says Client’s Hedging Caused Flash Crash

Emerging
India Growth Surges More Than Estimated Before Rate Decision
Saudi Arabia Said to Eye Bond Sale of as Much as $15 Billion
Oil Change: Affluent Saudi Arabia Goes to Work
Venezuela is running out of everything

US politics
Trump plans to insult his way to victory
GOP Leaders Say They Can Keep Next President in Check
Adelson in Talks to Create Pro-Trump Super PAC
Donald Trump Warns Republicans Who Don’t Support Him
Bashful Trump Lets Us In on His Generosity
North Korea says Trump isn't screwy at all, a wise choice for president

Geopolitics & terrorism
EU and US in race to salvage TTIP
Trade deal protest heads for German court
Attempted North Korea missile launch fails: South Korea

Offbeat
Universal Basic Income Is a Poor Tool to Fight Poverty
'Get Woke,' Grads: Highlights of the Speeches, From Obama's to Spike Lee's

  May 31

Oil
OPEC’s Cheap Oil Strategy Lures Drivers Back Into Gas Guzzlers
Fear Factor Returns to Oil Markets
Output Changes Not on OPEC’s Agenda at Thursday Meeting
OPEC's Conclave of Bluster and Inertia
The Untold Story Behind Saudi Arabia’s 41-Year U.S. Debt Secret

Markets
One-Minute Plunge Sends Chinese Stock Futures Down by 10% Limit
Bonds Fall on Fed Outlook as European Stocks Decline; Gold Gains
Clinton's White House chances are dwindling. Here's why that's a market negative

Industries & companies
Financials: When Bigger Isn’t Better: Banks Retreat From Global Ambitions
Telecom: Verizon, unions agree to pay raises, new jobs to end strike

Technology
GOLDMAN SACHS: 5 practical uses for blockchain — from Airbnb to stock markets
Google is selling its robot company to Toyota
Delivery Service Brings Groceries to Your Fridge When You’re Away
How the Constant Threat of War Shaped Israel's Tech Industry

Central banks
Fed Chief Janet Yellen Sees Rate Hike Coming Soon
Fed's Bullard says global markets seem well-prepared for summer rate hike

Europe
German Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Before ECB Meeting
Eurozone unemployment rate remains steady at 10.2%
Euro zone deflation eases in May as energy price decline slows
Euro-Area Economic Confidence Rises as ECB Stimulus Kicks In
Far Right: So long, farewell?

China
China Fixes Yuan at More Than Five-Year Low
Chinese steel futures set for worst month since 2009
China Default Chain Reaction Threatens Products Worth 35% of GDP
China's Slowdown Hits Nearby Economies Hardest
Xi Jinping has changed China’s winning formula
Disney Sparks Theme-Park Battle to Entertain China's Middle Class

Emerging
Factory Output in South Korea Drops Further Amid Weak Exports
Russia 'is a plane in a tailspin'

US politics
What's Behind the Rise of Demagogues?
Rise of Donald Trump Tracks Growing Debate Over Global Fascism
Trump plans to insult his way to victory over Clinton
Can Donald Trump Win? These Battleground Regions Will Decide

Geopolitics & terrorism
Ground Assault on Fallujah Begins
Israel’s New Defense Minister Faces Rift With Military

Offbeat
New U.S. Study Fans Cellphone Cancer Worries
Video shows gorilla and 4-year-old boy in enclosure before zoo kills gorilla
Johnny Depp's latest movie flops

  May 28

Oil
Something is not right in physical oil

Markets
5 Reasons the Stock Market Won't Crash–Yet
Equity fund outflows pass $100bn in 2016
An ETF Built to Time The Market

Currencies
Dollar Rallies Most Since 2014 as Fed’s Yellen Sees Higher Rates
Don’t place all bets on a stronger dollar
Calm over weaker renminbi will not last
Yuan Bears Once Compared to Soros in His Prime Now Look Subdued

Industries & companies
Agriculture: ConAgra Could Rise 30%
Financials: Banks pressed to step up online defences
Financials: World’s biggest hedge fund gains $22m state aid
Materials: Top Copper Miner Seeks Savings as Record Spend Consumes Earnings
Materials: Alcoa Says Venture Partner Seeking to Block Business Split
Tech: Intel Will Suffer as Google Ups the Ante in Chips
Telecomm: Verizon Gets Deal in Principle to End Landline Worker Strike

Corporate finance
Another Chinese Deal Bites the Dust

Central banks
Yellen Says Fed Could Raise Rates ‘in Coming Months’
Yellen Worth the Wait (Mostly)
YELLEN: We didn't see the financial crisis coming
IMF: The last generation of economic policies may have been a complete failure

US
GDP Is Revised Up; Corporate Profits Rise
The Economy vs. Earnings: Companies Aren’t Winning
U.S. Consumer Sentiment at Highest Level in 11 Months
Forget the Staycation: Low-Cost Gasoline Revives U.S. Road Trip
Chicago’s Murder Problem

Europe
Hollande Vows to Press New French Labor Law
Inquiry into UK pension crisis

Emerging
Saudi Arabia dismisses devaluation talk
Russia bond issue lands at regulators’ door
Venezuela Drifts Into New Territory: Hunger, Blackouts and Government Shutdown

US politics
Trump Celebrates Clinching GOP Delegate Race
Trump’s Campaign Stumbles as It Tries to Go Big
Trump to Beef Up Media Team as Political Pros Gain Influence
Die-Hard Bernie Sanders Backers See F.B.I. as Answer to Their Prayers
Trump and Clinton agree on increased infrastructure spending
State Department Proposed Separate Computer System for Clinton
Behind Romney’s Increasingly Lonely Challenge to Trump
Third-Party Candidates See Opportunity

Geopolitics
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: A First Look at America’s Supergun
Obama Calls for World Without Nuclear Bombs in Hiroshima Speech

Offbeat
Bridgewater secures $22m in state aid
Hamptons Rentals: High-End Deals

  May 27

Oil
OPEC Battle Eases as Saudi Oil Strategy Pays Off
Oil Price Looks Set to Find a Sweet Spot
Drivers Won’t Suffer at Gas Pump From Oil’s Rise
Trump's energy plan: Regulate less, drill more

Markets
The match has been lit for an 'explosion higher' for stocks
The most unloved stock market since 2005
Election Anxiety Creeps Into U.S. Stock Outlook
Wall Street Waits on Yellen Before Taking Off for a Long Weekend
Equity funds continue to see outflows
Companies Go on Worldwide Bond Bender With $232 Billion of Sales
G-7 Leaders Differ on Risks to Global Growth

Industries & companies
FinTech:Washington steps up fintech oversight
Materials: Once Bullish, Miners Turn Bearish on Metals Prices
Media: Apple executive proposed Time Warner bid
Retail: Costco Gains as Warehouse Club Shines in Cloudy Retail Climate
Retail: Tiffany's 'old-world luxury' fails to charm millennials
Tech: Google Beats Oracle on Copyright, Defeating $9 Billion Claim
Tech: Facebook, Microsoft Plan Trans-Atlantic Fiber Optic Cable
Telcom: Cellphone-Cancer Link Found in Government Study

Corporate finance
CEO Bonuses: How Pro Forma Results Boost Them
Flurry of Late May IPOs Brings Some Oomph to Sleepy Market
US Foods jumps 8% on trading debut
Twilio Files for IPO
Gawker hires bank after bid approaches
Snapchat raises $1.8bn from investors
Snapchat quietly added an IPO specialist to its board

Central banks
Fed governor [Powell] sees rate rise ‘fairly soon’

US
Orders for U.S. Capital Goods Unexpectedly Fall for Third Month
U.S. Companies Dial Back Their Investment
Initial Jobless Claims Fall as U.S. Layoffs Prove Temporary
Americans Are Trimming Back on Luxurious Lifestyles
Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Rise by Most Since 2010
Miami’s Condo Frenzy Ends With Inventory Piling Up in New Towers
US productivity breaks three decades of rises

Europe
It’s Not Just Hedge Funds: Ordinary Brits Dodge Brexit Risk Too
Hedge Funds Seek Brexit Trading Advantage Before Voting Closes
Brexit Gremlins Keep U.K. Consumer Confidence Subdued, GfK Says
Brussels casts Johnson in [Brexit] ‘horror scenario’
EU warns China of new steel tariffs
France Gripped by Day of Strikes, as Protests Over Labor Reforms Grow
Greek debt deal reflects changing IMF

Japan
Japan dips deeper into deflation
Japan CPI Falls 0.3%, Raising Pressure for More BOJ Stimulus
Japanese Stocks Rise on Reports Abe Will Delay Hike to Sales Tax
Japan's prime minister is warning world leaders about a 'Lehman-scale crisis'
Abe’s grim warning highlights G7 divisions

China
Lending in China Is So Risky That Cows Are Now Collateralized

US politics
House Speaker Ryan Is Charting His Own Course
Clinton Defends Email Use After Critical Report
Trump wants out of climate deal, to cut oil regulations
Trump and Sanders consider an unusual presidential debate
World leaders rattled by Donald Trump, says Barack Obama
Here's what Israelis are saying about the US presidential election

Offbeat
U.S. sees first case of bacteria resistant to all antibiotics
Here’s the $5.3 million mansion the Obamas will reportedly live in after the White House

  May 26

Oil
Oil breaks through $50 a barrel for first time in 2016
Pre-OPEC Meeting Said to Have No Discussion of Oil-Output Limits
How much more oil can the Saudis really pump?
Qatar Stuns Mideast Debt Market With Record $9 Billion Bond

Markets
No Treasuries Left for Wall Street Dealers Amid Blowout Auctions
European equities top list of bad trades
U.S. dollar awakens ahead of Yellen speech

Industries & companies
Biotech: Alnylam Soars as Drugmakers Circle Rival Biotechnology Company
Energy: Shell job cuts rise to 5,000 after BG deal
Energy: Chevron-Led Consortium to Invest Up to $37 Billion in Kazakh Oil Field
Financials: Citigroup fined $425m for rate rigging
Financials: Little-Known, AAA-Rated Firms Are Beating the Insurance Giants
Financials: Hedge Funds May Lose Quarter of Assets, Blackstone’s James Says
Tech: Amazon to Battle Google With New Cloud Service for AI Software
Tech: Microsoft’s Exit From Smartphone Business Moves Into High Gear
Tech: SEC probes Alibaba’s accounting practices

Technology
Blockchain: A 'game changer' technology on Wall Street could shake up stock trading

Central banks
Delaying Rate Hikes Averted Bigger Slowdown, Fed Economists Say
The Fed could be blindsided by 'stagflation'
China Turns From Foe to Friend in the Fed's Quest to Raise Rates

US
Households in Fed Survey Felt Vulnerable Despite Economic Gains
Fed Survey Finds Improvement in Household Finances
FRB: Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2015

Europe
Ifo Business Climate Index Rises
IFS brands Brexit camp’s figures ‘absurd’
ECB set to accept Greek bonds as collateral
IMF: No Cash Now for Greece in Absence of Debt Relief

China
Warning sign: China's currency at 5-year low
China targets commodity pricing role
China’s small banks see surge in bad loans
China should employ debt equity swaps
How an industry helps Chinese students cheat their way into U.S. colleges

Emerging
India’s Modi Defends Efforts to Shake Up Economy
Explainer: Russia’s return to debt market

US politics
Clinton’s emails created ‘security risks’
Trump and Clinton’s Popularity Problem
Paul Ryan: I Haven’t Decided Whether to Endorse Donald Trump
Obama Suggests U.S. Won’t Make ‘Mistake’ of Electing Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama Reasserts Hope for TPP Passage This Year
US Pacific hawk urges sharp eye on China
Cameron adds to legal pressure on China

Offbeat
US military uses 8-inch floppy disks to coordinate nuclear force operations
At Swinging Wall Street Parties, the Feds Are Now on the Prowl
Wall Street Crime: 7 Years, 156 Cases and Few Convictions

  May 25

Oil
Iran fulfils pledge to raise oil output
OPEC’s Ability to Ease an Oil Supply Shock is Fading

Markets & trade
Yield Curve Message: World Can’t Handle Fed Hikes
Russia Sells $1.75 Billion in First Eurobond Since Sanctions
China to sell offshore bonds in London
Panama Canal Fever Sweeps Globe Again as New Era in Trade Nears
Obama Reasserts Hope for TPP Passage This Year

Industries & companies
Autos: Toyota to Invest in Uber and Team Up on Auto Leasing Program
Autos: Volkswagen invests $300m in taxi app Gett
Financials: Will Fannie and Freddie Need Another Bailout?
Financials: The Libor Mess: How It Will Hit Bank Profits
Financials: Big Banks Ladle On the Risk
Financials: Goldman Said Raising Funds to Buy Stakes in Private-Equity Firms
Homebuilders: US new home sales surge lifts builders
Tech: French authorities raid Google’s offices

Corporate finance
Chinese Company Searching for Billion-Dollar Oil Deals in Texas
EU Clears AB InBev’s $108 Billion SABMiller Takeover
Monsanto Rejects $62 Billion Bayer Bid, Still Open to Talks
How predator Monsanto became the pursued

Central banks
China Weakens Yuan Fixing to Lowest Since 2011 as Dollar Climbs
China Said to Plan Asking U.S. on Timing of Fed Rate Hike
Global dollar strength reignites capital outflow pressure as PBoC largely stands aside
Is the Fed Stuck in a ‘Not So Merry-Go-Round?’
ECB warns of populist risk
Negative rates fuel record Japan buybacks

US
U.S. New-Home Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in Eight Years
Auto, Mortgage Delinquencies Rise in Energy Regions
US fracking bust sparks car debt surge
Chinese Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Property
Living With Parents Edges Out Other Living Arrangements for 18- to 34-Year-Olds (Pew)
How Much Are Young Americans Paying a Month on Student Debt?

Brexit
WTO warns on trade impact of Brexit
Carney defends BoE Brexit risk stance
BoE Tried To Ignore Brexit, Now the U.K. Treasury's Ignoring the BOE
Here's How Likely Banks Think Brexit Is
Study signals Brexit risk for London
Sterling rises on EU referendum poll tilt

Europe
Eurozone and IMF Strike Deal on Greek Debt
Europe’s regulatory crackdown set to ease

Emerging
China Says It Has Conquered Commodities Trading Frenzy
India’s banks face long clean-up job
India Said to Require Local Sourcing by Apple to Open Stores

US politics
Paul Ryan’s Concern: Will Trump Respect Congress’s Power?
Lewandowski: Trump Paid ‘Lowest Tax Rate Possible’
Bernie Sanders Wants Votes Reviewed in Tight Kentucky Race

Geopolitics & terrorism
EgyptAir terrorism speculation persists

Offbeat
A Swedish city is experimenting with a 6-hour workday
These 360-Degree Cameras Capture Everything Around You

  May 24

Oil
Oil slides on Iran supply, U.S. rigs; Cushing draw cuts loss
Goldman Sachs shows why the oil industry is trapped
Oil Price Dynamics Report: Tighter supply, Increased Perceived Demand (NY Fed)
Oil Traders Are Borrowing From Banks to Store Crude at a Loss

Markets
Forget earnings--dividends have been the hottest stock market measuring stick
The Ideal Investment: Companies That Don’t Invest

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing Wins $11.3 Billion Order for 100 Planes From VietJet
Financials: Insurance Industry Is Falling Out of Love With Hedge Funds
Financials: Bank of America Penalty Thrown Out in Crisis-Era Case
Financials: Deutsche Bank Post-Crisis Mortgage Positions Probed by SEC
Financials: Lending Club boosted by Chinese investor
Media: Tribune Publishing to reject Gannett offer
Retailers: Lots of promotions, sales at Banana Republic
Retailers: Only high-end and low-end shopping

Corporate finance
American companies are 'masking' a $6.6 trillion mountain of debt
Triple A quality fades as companies embrace debt
New U.S. Tax Rules Scuttle CF-OCI Fertilizer Merger
Evercore’s Altman Sees More Takeover Interest in Asset Managers
Monsanto CEO ‘Surprised’ at Public Offer From German Company
Billionaire buys 13% stake in Tribune

Technology
Deloitte just trashed the hype around a $180 billion fintech market
Why the Virtual-Reality Hype is About to Come Crashing Down

Central banks
It Hasn't Been This Easy for the World to Service Its Debt Since Lehman Collapsed
Fed's Williams sees US rate hikes despite Brexit risk, more in 2017
Fed's Bullard sees tight US labor market putting upward pressure on inflation
Bullard Speech: Slow Normalization or No Normalization?
The FRBNY DSGE Model Forecast
Japan's Economy and the Bank of Japan: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (BOJ)
A Rare Look Inside China’s Central Bank Shows Slackening Resolve to Revamp Yuan

US
Is an Older Economy a Weaker Economy? (FRB-ATL)
Household Formation among Young Adults (FRB-SF)

Europe
Immigration backlash at the heart of British push to leave the E.U.
IMF Calls on Europe to Give Greece ‘Unconditional’ Debt Relief
Tsipras Survives Austerity Vote, Paving Way for Loan Tranche
Greece agrees fiscal steps for debt talks

China
Chanos: Chinese economy is a "treadmill to hell" running on debt
China steps up war on banks’ bad debt
Chinese commodity futures just got crushed

US politics
Poll Finds Lack of Enthusiasm for Clinton and Trump
Trump Narrows Gap With Clinton
Hillary Clinton’s Complicated Path to the Center
Democrats, seeking unity, give Sanders say in party platform
[Clinton crony] under federal investigation for campaign contributions
North Korean envoy rejects Trump overture to meet leader

Offbeat
One of the World's Most Expensive Countries Is Debating Giving Away Money
As El Nino Exits, La Nina Mayhem Looms

  May 23

Oil
Iran Won’t Freeze Oil Output Before OPEC Meeting
OPEC Set for Another Meeting With No Deal After Doha Failure

Markets
Stocks, Bonds Expected to Weather a Fed Rate Increase
Fed ‘Policy Mistake’ Trade Seen Making Comeback in Bond Market
Prepare for President Trump, investors told
Investors Check Out of Europe

Industries & companies
Financials: Fraud in $4 Trillion Trade Finance Turns Banks to Digital Ledger
Financials: Goldman Sachs Pay Plan Draws Record Shareholder Opposition
Health Care: Anthem, Cigna Privately Bicker as They Seek Merger Approval
Industrials: Deere shares fall after company cuts full-year outlook
Materials: Bayer Could Pay Upward of $63 Billion to Acquire Monsanto
Media: Redstone’s empire spawns a fight
Pharma: Drug-Pricing Debate: Looking Past Big Pharma’s Nightmare Scenario
Tech: Apple’s Tim Cook Maps His Vision for India in Meeting With Modi

Central banks
US close to passing test for June rate rise, Fed official says
Transcript of interview with Eric Rosengren
Fed’s Williams Says Election Won’t Stay Central Bank’s Hand
The helicopter drop demands balance
Fed Study to Fed: Stop Talking So Much

US
Why the Housing Market Is Getting Stronger
Temp-Worker Freeze Bodes Ill for Economy
U.S. Manufacturers That Sell at Home Fare Better Than Exporters
US wields biggest stick in dumping fight
Homeownership Elusive for Young Adults Without College Degrees

Europe
Eurozone Economic Activity Slowed in May I Markit Flash PMI
Brexit ‘will trigger year-long recession’
Greek parliament approves bailout reforms before Eurogroup meeting

Japan
Japan May factory activity shrinks
Markit Japan PMI: Output falls at fastest rate in over two years

China
China's Premier urges less red tape
China steps up war on banks’ bad debt

US politics
Hillary Clinton’s Lead Over Donald Trump Narrows
Feud Between Sanders and DNC Head Escalates

Offbeat
Should You Be Allowed to Prevent Drones From Flying Over Your Property?

  May 21

Oil
Shale Drillers Hold Off Retiring Oil Rigs as Cash Flows Improve

Stocks
Clock Ticks on Bull Market With No New High for Stocks in a Year
Will growling bears provide the soundtrack of summer?
Will the Federal Reserve Trigger a Stock Selloff?
Birinyi: Stock Market Will Make New Highs This Year
Byron Wien: What's Ahead for the Markets

Bonds
The Best Bond Bets If Rates Rise
Foreign investors in race for US yields
This $600 Billion Bond Manager Says Don’t Count on Liquidity

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing Shares Could Lose Altitude
Autos: GM Said to Pay $100 Million Over SUV Fuel-Economy Mistake
Financials: US banks shine after more hawkish Fed
Financials: How Freddie and Fannie Are Held Captive
Financials: Swift Urges Banks to Report Hack Attempts
Financials: Goldman investors revolt over executive pay
Financials: A 'hedge fund apocalypse' is coming
FinTech: LendingClub Is Ruining It for the Rest of Fintech
Logistics: Logistics Companies Exploring Sales as Sector’s Growth Slows
Media: Hedge funds are betting billions that Netflix stock will tank
Pharma: China Drug Deal Will Slash Prices of Top Treatments
Pharma: How Big Pharma Uses Charity Programs to Cover for Drug Price Hikes
Retail: Walmart Outperforms Estimates, but Online Retail Lags
Retail: We went to Macy's and saw why the brand is a disaster
Retail: Since no one is buying clothes, here’s what stores are selling instead
Tech: Should You Follow Berkshire Hathaway Into Apple Stock?
Tech: Apple’s Warren Buffett Boost: Why It May Not Last

Corporate finance
The government is taking aim at companies that fudge their numbers
US companies’ cash pile hits $1.7tn
Start-Ups Once Showered With Cash Now Have to Work for It
A Tribune Acquisition of Gannett Would Be a Big Mouthful
Yahoo Suitors Expected to Bid Below Past Indications

Technology
Money managers seek AI’s ‘deep learning’
That Uber Is Learning to Drive Itself
Tom Cruise’s ‘Minority Report’ Tech Arrives a Few Years Early

Central banks
One Word From the Fed Minutes That Should Temper Your Rate Hike Expectations
The Fed has a chatterbox problem
Behind the Fed's Faulty Logic on Interest Rates - Bloomberg View
Mohamed El-Erian: The Federal Reserve is torn
Does the Fed Have Enough Time to Answer the Big ‘If’?
Fed-Convened Committee Narrows the Search for a Libor Alternative

US
U.S. Previously Owned Home Sales Climb to Three-Month High
NY Fed's 'nowcast' estimate of second-quarter GDP rises to 1.7 percent
Leading indicators tick up in April
Foreign-Born Workers Account for Rising Share of U.S. Labor Force
Work a Little, Play a Little: A New Retirement Strategy

Europe
‘Brexit,’ a Feel-Good Vote That Could Sink Britain’s Economy
Finance Chiefs Unanimous in Denouncing Brexit as Wrong Choice
Juncker warns over Brexit ‘deserters’

China
Zoellick: The conflicting currents of Beijing’s five-year plan

Emerging
EM countries to account for 80% of elderly
Pray for Shade: Heat Wave Sets a Record in India

US politics
Trump Is Closing the Deal With Republican Elites
National Rifle Association to Endorse Trump
Donald Trump Tells N.R.A. Hillary Clinton Wants to Let Violent Criminals Go Free
Trump stands by casino scandal claim

Geopolitics & terrorism
As Hamas Tunnels Back Into Israel, Palestinians Are Afraid, Too

Offbeat
My 10 Favorite Books: Bill Gates
Glenn Beck: The most disturbing thing about my meeting with Mark Zuckerberg
Bryan Cranston: From Walter White to the White House

  May 20

Oil
Oil rises as supply disruptions soften supply glut

Markets
Hunt for yield sees foreign investors race into US bond funds
Dollar cruises to third weekly win, stocks bounce
Gold Takes ‘Brunt of the Selling’ as Fed Primes Markets for Hike
HFTs that have been vilified on Wall Street want you to hear their side
Nasdaq just went nuclear on the SEC

Industries & companies
Hotels: Bank of America Just Downgraded Hotels Due to Threats Like Airbnb
Media: One Million Chinese Visit Shanghai Disneyland Before Its Opening
Retail: Wal-Mart Cheers Investors With Surprise Upbeat Report
Retail: Gap Warns of Earnings Shortfall
Tech: Common Sense: Warren Buffett Stake Suggests Apple Is All Grown Up

Corporate finance
Goldman's Tesla Upgrade Is a Case of Bad Timing
Bayer’s Monsanto Bid Faces Hurdles

Central banks
These Dates Will Be Crucial as the Fed Nears a Possible June Hike
Dudley Says June-July Fed Hike Reasonable If Data on Track I Remarks
Draghi Reaches ECB Stimulus Milestone With Long Road Still Ahead
ECB steps up call for reform
A giant hedge fund used artificial intelligence to analyze Fed minutes

Europe
Europe’s troubled push for bank ‘bail-ins’
Periphery bond market ‘too pessimistic’
IMF Greek Debt Relief Terms Signal Tough Bailout Talks Ahead
Berlin seeks Greece deal with IMF
Europe’s Populist Politicians Tap Into Deep-Seated Frustration

China
Defaults Throw Wrench in China’s $3 Trillion Company Bond Engine
Big Chinese Banks Issue New Yuan-Denominated Debt In U.S.
China reopens securitised bad-debt market
Big Chinese Banks Issue New Yuan-Denominated Debt In U.S.
The Iron Mountain on China’s Doorstep Tops 100 Million Tons
The conflicting currents of Beijing’s five-year plan
China's giant population is reshaping the global economy

Emerging
Saudi in talks with banks over bond sale
IMF agrees $5.4bn bailout for Iraq

US politics
Trump’s and Clinton’s Negatives Could Prove Tough to Lower
Clinton calls Trump too unsteady to be president
Hillary Clinton Says There Is ‘No Way’ She Won’t Win Nomination
Trump's Supreme Court list: all conservative, some provocative
What Would It Take for Donald Trump to Deport 11 Million and Build a Wall?
Obama takes on Trump over US trade deals

Geopolitics
China says it's ready if US ‘stirs up any conflict’ in South China Sea

Offbeat
‘Weiner’: Wild, Weird, Politically Incorrect and True
Elizabeth Warren slams Uber and Lyft
Most Americans Don’t Know About Ride-Sharing and the ‘Gig Economy’

  May 19

Oil
Booming petrol demand from US to India buoys oil price
Oil drops below $48 on Fed hike speculation, fading support from outages
Demand for oil storage soars amid glut

Bonds
The World’s Safest Bonds Are Actually Wild Risks
Treasury bears facing a bind
Bond Traders Caught Napping as Fed Talks Tough on June Meeting

Currencies
‘Truce’ in currency wars set to fray
Japan can do better than selling the yen
Battered rand leads EM currencies lower

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla to Sell $1.4 Billion in Shares for Expanded Production
Energy: FMC Technologies, Technip Agree to $13 Billion Oil-Services Merger
Financials: How Wall Street Led LendingClub Into Crisis
Financials: Wall Street bearish on Trump's call to scrap financial reform law
Financials: Trump’s Dodd-Frank Plan Will Be Early Test of Republican Unity
Health Care: To Avert Post-Antibiotic Armageddon, Pharma Must ‘Pay or Play’
Materials: Bayer makes move for Monsanto in global agrichemicals shakeout
Materials: Iron Ore Faces Second-Half Slump as Frenzy Cools, Supply Builds
Tech: Microsoft Takes Another Step Out of Cellphone Business

Corporate finance
SEC Tightens Crackdown on ‘Adjusted’ Accounting Measures

Technology
China’s Midea Offers $5 Billion for German Robot Maker Kuka
Google’s New Products Reflect Push Into Machine Learning
Google Reveals Use of ‘Thousands’ of AI Processors It Designed
Google Shows Off AI to Keep Up with Facebook, Amazon, Apple
Google beams into post-smartphone era

Fiscal & monetary policies
Friends and Enemies of Fiscal Stimulus Are Gathering for G-7
Fed to Markets: June Rate Increase Is on the Table | Minutes
Dollar Holds Key to Whether Fed Has Scope to Raise Rates in June
Ending the Fed’s Inflation Fixation

US
Rental costs continue to surge past incomes
Study: Diverted Homeowners, the Rental Crisis and Foregone Household Formation
Employers Weigh In on Overtime-Pay Rule

Europe
Michael R. Bloomberg: Leaving Europe Is a Risk the U.K. Shouldn't Take

China
China’s 1 Trillion Yuan Muni Issues Show Yet to Kick Debt Habit
US paves way for higher China steel duty
China steelmakers attack U.S tariff move; say need more time
China seeks to tap London gold expertise
China Fakes 488 Million Social Media Posts a Year: Study

Emerging
Saudi Arabia Considers Paying Contractors With IOUs

US politics
Donald Trump just vaulted past Hillary Clinton in a major national poll for the first time (BI)
Democrats Fear an Unruly Convention
Trump Names 11 Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Trump Details His Income Sources

Geopolitics & terrorism
Chinese Jets Intercept U.S. Spy Plane Over South China Sea
In meeting with Apple's Cook, China regulator stresses security
EU's Mogherini sees Russia sanctions being renewed
Iran’s Moderate Leaders Seek to Scale Back Revolutionary Guards’ Role in Economy
Report casts doubt on trade deal benefit

Offbeat
NYC to Fine Businesses That Don’t Use Correct Gender Pronouns

  May 18

Stocks
Good News For the Economy Is Bad for U.S. Stock Traders

Bonds
Investors’ Flight From Negative Rates Flattens Yield Curve
Bond Buyers Can’t Stop Themselves as Risks Hit a 15-Year High
Goldman’s Hatzius Says Flattest Yields Since 2007 Misprice Fed
The Tiny Cayman Island Holding $265 Billion in Treasuries

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Airbus and Boeing contend with headwinds
Financials: Hard times on Wall Street as pay cuts, layoffs loom
Health Care: Novartis splits drugs business into two, pharma chief to leave
Retail: Home Depot shines as more Americans nest
Retail: Home Depot, TJX Raise Views as Shoppers Spend More
Retail: Amazon Expands Restaurant Delivery to New York, Dallas
Tech: Amazon Wants Alexa to Take Control of Your Smart Home
Tech: What Are Startups Afraid of? The Answers Say a Lot About Tech

Corporate finance
Goldman Sachs’s Lemkau Says Regulatory Climate Is Chilling Deals
The way companies are acting is eerily similar to the financial crisis
Dell Sells $20 Billion of Secured Bonds

Central banks
Fed’s Williams, Lockhart See at Least Two Rate Hikes in 2016
Fed’s Lockhart and Williams Say June Is a ‘Live’ Meeting
Smoke, mirrors and helicopter money
Yuan’s 17% Devaluation Versus Yen Turns BOJ Pain Into China Gain

US
Economy Warms Up After Winter Chill
Obama Administration Set to Extend Overtime Pay to Millions
Millennials outspend older people on this one item

Europe
IMF Proposal on Greece Sets Up Battle With Germany
Why the IMF must walk away from Greece
Momentum builds for Greek debt and banks

Japan
Japan GDP growth rate jumps to 1.7%
Japan Dodges Recession Thanks to Consumer, Public Spending

China
US raises duties on Chinese steel
Chinese companies are on a buying spree

US politics
Interviews in Civil Suit Over Hillary Clinton Email Server to Begin This Week
Nevada Unrest Shows Democratic Rifts
The Most Underpriced Investment on Wall Street: A Trump Victory
In Battleground State, Republicans Are Split on Trump
Trump willing to meet North Korea's Kim over nukes, scrap climate deal
Trump would dismantle Obama's Wall Street reform law
Highlights from Reuters exclusive interview with Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
World Powers Urge Warring Syria Parties to Revive Cease-Fire
Work begins on Trans Adriatic gas pipeline
Senate votes to allow 9/11 Saudi suits

Offbeat
Silicon Valley Mansions Linger on Market in Real Estate Slowdown
Helping Bosses Decode Millennials—for $20,000 an Hour

  May 17

Oil
Oil rally suggests supply worries wane
Brent crude extends rally to near $50 on supply fears
Nigerian militants are controlling the world's oil prices
Germany Just Got Almost All of Its Power From Renewable Energy

Markets
Wall Street banks see a painful summer for stocks ahead
Goldman Says Investors Should Sell In May This Year
Americans are throwing in the towel on owning stocks
Hedge funds wrestle with surging redemptions
Billionaire Soros Cuts U.S. Stocks by 37%, Buys Gold Miner
Druckenmiller Adds Caterpillar, Trims Tech in Commodity Rebound
Mark Cuban: 'Huge' losses for stocks if Trump wins
J.P. Morgan Asset, Pimco Sweet on Company Debt as Treasuries Lag
What If Markets’ Glum Take on the Economy Is Wrong?

Industries & companies
Energy: SandRidge Energy Files for Bankruptcy
Retail: Home Depot Rides Wave of Americans Remodeling Their Homes
Tech: Berkshire’s $1 Billion Apple Bet Suggests Faith in Product Pipeline
Tech: Apple CEO Tim Cook Visiting India, an Important Growth Market

Corporate finance
US companies step up share buybacks
Dell Readies Massive Bond Deal

Technology
Automated company raises digital currency
Reinsurers turn to blockchain technology
Ex-Alphabet team target driverless trucks
Want to Buy a Self-Driving Car? Trucks May Come First

Central banks
Don't Rule Out Manna from Helicopters (Project Syndicate)
The ECB Is Finding There's a New Zero-Lower Bound for Rates
ECB faces renewed pressure in Germany

US
NAHB Index Unchanged, Pointing to Steady Housing Growth
U.S. Rig Numbers Say Growth Can't Keep On Truckin'
The fuel of the US economy is getting cut off
Americans Making +$100K Pay 80% of Federal Income Taxes

Europe
U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Slows to 0.3%
The Pound Morphs Into an Emerging-Market Currency
IMF Wants Debt Relief for Greece Until 2040

China
This awesome infographic estimates the size of China's massive debt bomb
BlackRock’s Fink Expresses Concern About China’s Rising Debt
Xi’s Economy Gets Stuck in Theory Stage
China Housing Revival Buffers Economy
China steel mills fire up as prices flare
Major Chinese Steel Mill to Double Capacity as Xi Cuts Back
China spending spree on US property slows
As China Regulatory Revamp Looms, PBOC Gears Up for Central Role
China Challenged to Keep Yuan Stable as Dollar Rises
There is one very worrying sign for China's future
China declares cultural revolution a ‘total mistake’

US politics
Little Is Off Limits as Donald Trump Plans Attacks on Hillary Clinton’s Character
Clinton Hints at the Role Her Husband Would Play
Trump battles media over sexism claims
Former Trump girlfriend rebuts NY Times story on history with women
Attorney says lawsuit over Trump story a 'possibility'
Donald Trump to meet with Henry Kissinger: Washington Post

Geopolitics
China Quietly Targets U.S. Tech Companies in Security Reviews
U.S. Discloses Saudi Holdings of Treasuries for First Time

Offbeat
Dogs Test Drug Aimed at Humans’ Biggest Killer: Age

  May 16

Oil
OPEC is dead
Forget the Saudis, Nigeria's the Big Oil Worry
Cutbacks hit oil groups’ ability to invest
Oil supply glut is over: Goldman Sachs

OPEC signals greater oil glut in 2016 as its output surges

Markets
The S&P 500 Valuation Tool That Shows 2007 Peak a Long Way Away
Bull Market Losing Biggest Ally as Buybacks Fall Most Since 2009
Wall Street’s Bond Forecasters Splinter as Fed Credibility Wanes
The Great Gold Rush of 2016 Gathers Pace
Two-Minute Plunge Roils China H Shares as Futures Volume Soars

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing's 787 Dreamliner faces new challenge: slow sales
Financials: Businesses are becoming more like banks
Financials: Goldman Sachs emerges as growing natural gas player
Materials: Platinum Seen Over the Worst as Bulls Wager on Automaker Demand
Retail: Retail Sales Gain Is Fueled by Web
Retail:Amazon to Expand Private-Label Offerings
Tech: For Apple, $1 Billion Is Low Price for Firmer China Foothold
Tech: How Apple could make billions in the car business without ever building a car
Tech: Google faces record 3 billion euro EU antitrust fine

Corporate finance
Slow IPO Market Faces Test in June
Konecranes Soars After Deal to Buy $1.3 Billion Terex Unit
Acacia jumps over 30% in strong debut
Tech Startups Come Up With Some Creative Definitions for ‘Profitable’

Central banks
Fiscal constraints mean BOJ likely to keep helicopter grounded
China group asks PBoC for debt guarantee
India’s central banker warns on stimulus

US
Consumers Turn Out to Be U.S. Growth Lifeline After All
Retail Sales Gain in April Was Fueled by E-Commerce
Miami is starting to feel Brazil's political crisis
Uncertainty clouds the outlook for pension funds
Oops! Obamacare Runs Afoul of the Constitution

China
China Slowdown Shows Debt Addiction Will Be Tough to Shake
China Housing Revival Buffers Economy
Why China's private sector needs a 'high degree of attention'
Overcapacity in China's bloated steel industry not yet falling
An 'anonymous' interview in China's state-run newspaper says a lot about Xi's power

Emerging
Fragile recovery in emerging markets

US politics
Tallying the Economic Toll of Political Upheaval
Top Republicans Say Trump Changing the Political Playbook
Trump tests strong US dollar mantra
Donald Trump’s Income Not Enough to Self-Fund Campaign
Donald Trump rages at New York Times after extensive report about his treatment of women
Wall Street Bets on a Democrat for the First Time Since 2008
Hedge funds back Trump in expectation of pragmatic shift in tone
‘We’re running a f—ing casino’: Politician tells all in manifesto

Geopolitics & terrorism
ISIS Attacks Iraqi Gas Plant
Nato rapid unit not fit for eastern Europe deployment, say generals

Offbeat
Obama chides Rutgers students for pressuring Condoleezza Rice to back out of commencement speech
Russian sports minister apologizes over doping, pleads for Rio entry: Sunday Times

  May 14

Oil
Crude soothsayers should recall Peak Oil

Markets
S&P seen failing in reach for year-old record
Global equities suffer investor flight
A Winning Junk-Bond Strategy
Hedge-fund stars are backing gold
Yen Drops Second Week as BOJ’s Kuroda Reiterates Easing Stance
Why $361 Million for 11 Artworks Is a Disappointment

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Motors Hires Audi Veteran as VP of Vehicle Production
Health Care: Regeneron: The Best Bet in Biotech Stocks
Materials: Auto-Related Metals Prices Are Heading Higher
Materials: Solar power driving new demand for silver
Retail: Here's What Top Retail Executives Are Saying About Their Horrible Quarter
Retail: Retailers Stifle U.S. Stocks
Retail: Nordstrom, Burlington Stores Look Like Bargains
Retail: Bargain-Hunting Frenzy Threatens Traditional Department Stores
Tech: Didi stake signals change in direction for Apple

Corporate finance
GAAP’s never been holy writ — just ask Silicon Valley
Dell Takes Center Stage After $74 Billion Global Bond Bonanza
Big shot activists stalk small-cap quarry

Technology
From LendingClub to Theranos, the Limits of Disruption
Did Elon Musk Just Make California’s $64 Billion Bullet Train Obsolete Before It’s Even Built? (IBD)
Apple’s $1 Billion Didi Investment Revs Up Autonomous Car Push
The Ride-Hailing Market Is Maturing
The Internet of Things Is a Dead End for Now
Delivery drones take flight in Rwanda

Central banks
ECB lifts lid on corporate bond buying
ECB spurs bumper week for euro-debt sales
Treasurers Worry Draghi’s Bazooka May Chase Away Their Investors
Japan’s Negative Rates Aren’t Spurring Borrowing: Banks
China reins in bank lending drive
Brainard Sways U.S.-Centric Fed to Think Global in Rates Debate

US
Americans Are Spending, Just Not at Macy's
Retail Sales Rise Most in a Year, Marking U.S. Consumer Comeback
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May
U.S. Producer Prices Rose 0.2% in April
‘I’ll Never Retire’: Americans Break Record for Working Past 65
Student Debt Is Eating Into the Household Budget

Europe
German economy climbs on domestic demand
UK companies put dividends before pensions
VW turns to China for first bond since emissions probe

China
China Grinds Towards Slower Growth
China complains to WTO that U.S. fails to implement tariff ruling
Chinese Steel Producer Challenges U.S. Steel Trade Complaint
China Seen Boosting Cyber War Focus With Probes Against U.S.

Emerging
Where’s the Oil Dividend for Emerging Markets?
Investors Bank on India’s Distressed Debt

US politics
Clinton Controversies Drag Into Next Phase of Campaign
Trump’s Plans Don’t Add Up. Do Voters Care?
Trump Says His Tax Rate Is No One’s Business
Trump-Ryan Quest for Unity Is Threatened by Deep Policy Divides
First $200 admission for a Trump rally; more to come?
Donald Trump's war on Jeff Bezos, Amazon and the Washington Post

Geopolitics
Russia will act to neutralize U.S. missile shield threat: Putin
Trump Goes His Own Way With Putin

Offbeat
The Olympics are having an unprecedented meltdown
Wall Street under fire from Hollywood in Jodie Foster's 'Money Monster'
Why Jim Cramer needs to watch ‘Money Monster’
George Clooney and Julia Roberts star in ‘Money Monster’: Morgenstern’s review
Consumer: FDA Warns Sweetener Xylitol Can Kill or Poison Dogs

  May 13

Oil
IEA: Global Glut to Shrink; Iranian Output Surges | Highlights
Oil demand growth strengthens in Q1 — IEA
How a pair of key oil-inventory reports can be so wildly different
For Oil Drillers, Obama Methane Rule Is Worse Than Proposed
Oil at $45 a Barrel Proving No Savior as Bankruptcies Pile Up

Markets
The earnings recession is over
Lower Dollar, Higher Stocks, Right? Wrong
Investors Fleeing $9 Trillion of Negative Yields Fuel Bond Binge
Banks continue pullback at US debt auction
Gold demand breaks first-quarter record

Industries & companies
Energy: Gas Firms Rally on Signs Glut Is Easing
Energy: Big US companies seize on green power
Finance: Second bank hit by potential cyber heist
Retail: Macy’s Reignites Retail Worries
Retail: Kohl’s Shows Effects of Retail Slump
Retail: Nordstrom Plunges on Lower Forecast, Adding to Retail Woes
Retail: Wal-Mart Bets on Free Two-Day Shipping
Retail: Antitrust in the Age of Amazon
Tech: Slowing iPhone Sales Hurt Foxconn, Apple Suppliers
Tech: Apple Invests $1 Billion in Uber’s Chinese Rival

Corporate finance
Monsanto Shares Soar After Reports of Potential Bids by Rivals
Bayer explores $40bn bid for Monsanto
Bayer-Monsanto talks shake agribusiness

Technology
Vroom Is Elbowing Out the Used-Car Salesman

Central banks
Yellen Doesn’t Rule Out Negative Rates in Letter to Congressman
Stock-buying pill tempts ECB, BOJ as deflation headache builds
ECB gives further details on corporate QE
BOJ to wait 'a few months' to see effect of stimulus: Kuroda
Fed’s George Urges Higher Rates to Avert Asset-Price Bubbles | Speech
Mester Speech: Recent Inflation Developments and Challenges (FRB-CL)
Rosengren Speech: Exploring the Economy's Progress and Outlook (FRB-Boston)
Clinton Wants Bankers Off Regional Fed Boards
Fed too ‘white and male’, say Democrats

US
U.S. Import Prices Rose For Second Straight Month in April
US munis welcome the huddled masses
Republicans win Obamacare legal challenge, add to insurer concerns
Exclusive: U.S. plans new wave of immigrant deportation raids

Europe
Eurozone Growth Slower Than First Estimated
For Many in U.K. Vote, It’s Sovereignty, Stupid
Brexit carries risk of recession, warns BoE
Carney’s momentous Brexit intervention
IMF Doubles Down on ‘Brexit’ Warning
Economic Malaise in Italy Weighs on Small Business
EU border agency says migrant arrivals in Greece drop 90 percent
EU extends Schengen border controls
IMF Faces Pressure From Germany Over Greece

China
China Inc. Misses Best Shot to Repay $430 Billion as Yuan Drops
Impact of Chinese Slowdown on U.S. No Longer Negligible (FRB-Dallas)

Emerging
Brazil’s New President Inherits a Country in Turmoil
Michel Temer, Brazil’s Interim President, May Herald Shift to the Right
Argentina rekindles Wall St relationship

US politics
Trump and Ryan Edge Closer After Washington Meetings
Ryan Holds Out on Trump Endorsement Despite Unity Meeting
Trump would make the world less stable: Baker
Trump Just Won’t Tell Republicans He's One of Them
Trump Is Open to Entitlement Program Changes, Adviser Says
Why Trump won't release his tax returns
Criticism Grows Over Trump’s Withheld Tax Returns
Clinton Charity Aided Clinton Friends

Offbeat
Bribery Taints $2 Trillion of Transactions Globally, IMF Says
Russian Insider Says State-Run Doping Fueled Olympic Gold

  May 12

Oil
‘Iran oil came back much faster than expected’: RBC’s Croft
Canada’s Oil Sands Industry Staggers After a Devastating Fire

Markets
Disquiet over junk bond rally grows
OppenheimerFunds to Shut Down Commodities Fund
The Very Long Bet: 100-Year Bonds That Pay Peanuts

Industries & companies
Autos: The risks in Tesla's latest financial filings make for terrifying reading
Autos: Toyota Sees First Profit Drop in Five Years on Yen Strength
Financials: Nightmare on Wall Street: Busted Deals Cost Banks Over $300 Million
Materials: Glencore CEO Lists Mining's Mistakes After $1 Trillion Spree
Restaurants: Restaurant Shares Tumble After Wendy's Warns of Slowing Sales
Retail: Fitch Nails Everything Wrong with Retail
Retail: Macy’s Reignites Retail Worries

Corporate finance
Blocked deals a sign of aggressive mergers
Blocked Merger Shines Spotlight on Legal Tactic
Picky investors unsettle IPOs
VCs Hunt for the Next Unicorn on Snapchat

Hedge funds
Beaten-Up Hedge Fund Billionaires Reminisce About 'Golden Age'
The computers have won, and Wall Street will never be the same

Technology
Hyperloop One Accelerates Toward Future

Central banks
Helicopter money is taboo — for now
Four Ideas that Put Japan in Central Banking’s Twilight Zone
MOODY'S: Normal interest rates are history
Fed's Williams talks inflation, video games [& Appreciation for Yellen]

US
The Winners and Losers of Higher Labor Costs
U.S. Budget Deficit Expanded in April
Just How Good (or Bad) Are All the Jobs Added to the Economy Since the Recession?
It’s a Tough Job Market for the Young Without College Degrees

Europe
UK industry still stuck in the doldrums
Brexit threatens ‘to unravel EU’
Yet more testimony to the consequences of Brexit
Brexit groups out-fundraise Remainers
Turkey demands EU’s €3bn for refugees

China
China routes Rmb5tn into transport
In Rural China, One-Child Policy Enforcers Push a New Message

Emerging
Pimco Total Return Fund Cuts Emerging Debt to Lowest Since 2014
What is Dilma Rousseff accused of?

US politics
Ryan Caught Between Desire for Republican Unity and Future Agenda
That GOP Aversion to Debt? It’s Gone for Now
Donald Trump, Bucking Calls to Unite, Claims ‘Mandate’ to Be Provocative
Donald Trump’s Plan to Raise Taxes on Rich: Just Kidding
Furor Grows Over Trump’s Withheld Tax Returns
Trump Is Considering Newt Gingrich for Vice President
Hillary Clinton Says She’s Weighing Medicare for 50-Year-Olds
Emails Likely to Keep Complicating Clinton Campaign
Sadiq Khan, London’s Muslim Mayor, Calls Trump ‘Ignorant About Islam’

Geopolitics
U.S. to activate $800 million missile defense site in Romania

Offbeat
Queen calls Chinese officials ‘very rude’
NASA Announces More Than 1,200 Newly Discovered Planets

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  May 11

Oil
Bulk of Canada's Oil-Sands Plants Seen Starting in Days to Weeks

Markets
U.S. stocks have enough fuel to power out of a slump
BOA Strategist Warns of 'Vortex of Negative Headlines'
Amazon delivers S&P 500 its best day in two months
Credit Risk Creeping in Stocks as Low-Quality Rally Reverses
Trump v Clinton: what does it mean for markets?
Political risk climbs up market agenda
Goldman Sachs Calls the Dollar Bottom
Grantham’s Take on Oil, Metals and Agriculture
Bearish Grantham Admits `Major Error' Being Bullish on Metals

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing’s Buyback Spending Makes Some Analysts Jittery
Agriculture: Crop Prices Rally as Report Points to Easing of Glut
Financials: US banks see more pain despite oil rally
Financials: US Treasury warns on online lenders’ business models
Media: Amazon takes on YouTube in streaming
Media: Disney Reignites Media Investors’ Fears as Results Fall Short
Tech: Three More Signs Smartphone Downturn Is Going From Bad to Worse
Tech: Salesforce Bases New Service on Amazon’s Cloud

Corporate finance
An Investment Banker’s Worst Nightmare [Deals without Bankers]
Oil Bust Gives Billionaire Deal-Maker Buyer’s Remorse
Judge Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger
Dell Plans $16 Billion Bond Sale
Allergan in $10bn buyback revival plan

Technology
Elon Musk threat to 5 Warren Buffett businesses

US
U.S. job openings hit eight-month high, skills mismatch emerging
Retail Imports Plummeted in March Amid High Inventory Levels
Baby Lull Portends Growing Pain for Economy
US: Neglected nation
US infrastructure decay forecast to cost trillions

Europe
Germany is the eurozone’s biggest problem
German finance watchdog warns on low rates
Securitisation may help European lending
Politics clouds Greek debt talks

China
China banks follow the national interest

US politics
Ryan Plans to Talk With Trump on How to Unify the GOP
Trump’s Chief Fundraiser an Unorthodox Choice
Sadiq Khan shuns Donald Trump’s offer to let him into US

Geopolitics
China scrambles fighters as U.S. sails warship near Chinese-claimed reef
US and China skirmish as trade clash looms

Offbeat
Dating site matches Americans fleeing Trump with Canadians
Bezos's Fortune Jumps to $61 Billion After Amazon Shares Surge

  May 10

Oil
Canada's Oil-Sands Begins Restart Plans After Fire Threat Passes
Alberta Oil Town at Heart of Wildfires Remains 85% Intact
Oil: What the Saudi Shake-Up Means
Meet Khalid al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s new oil minister
Big Oil Abandons $2.5 Billion in U.S. Arctic Drilling Rights

Markets
U.S. companies brighten their earnings outlook
The World's Most Extreme Speculative Mania Unravels in China
Why China Is So Prone to Bubbles
Citi: Why 10-Year Yield Is Going Back to Record Lows
Deutsche Bank on Bond Market Liquidity
Morgan Stanley Predicts Flow of Japan Money Into Overseas Bonds
Dividends Aren’t the Answer; They Are the Problem

Industries & companies
Energy: LNG Industry Seeks Growth in Emerging Markets
Energy: Solar Shares Plunge Even More Than Coal
Financials: LendingClub: When the Disrupter Gets Disrupted
Financials: LendingClub CEO Fired Over Faulty Loans
Financials: SEC Enforcement Division to Review LendingClub Disclosures
Financials: Wells Fargo to Launch Faster Loan to Fight Online Rivals
Media: At Disney, Focus on Shanghai, Corporate Moves and Skinny Bundles
Media: Spotify teams with Tim Robbins and Def Jam for film series
Pharma: Pfizer to trial triple-power cancer drug
Retail: Amazon to launch a Blue Apron-like delivery service as it ramps up food business
Retail: Gap Sales Slide; Company Looks to Streamline
Utilities: U.S. Utilities Take Greener Route

Corporate finance
Corporate bond deals pick up
Saudi Aramco plans London listing but doubts grow on $2.5 trillion claim
Cigna Says Acquisition by Anthem May Not Happen This Year

Central banks
Fed's Kashkari says current U.S. interest rates 'about right'
BOJ considered negative side of minus rates: minutes (Japan Times) | Minutes
Mario Draghi: Addressing the causes of low interest rates
'Helicopter money' not on table, not needed: ECB's Villeroy
Negative Rates Are Better at QE Than Actual QE

US
U.S. small business confidence rises from two-year low
The Economy's Real Drag? Us
The Recession’s Economic Trauma Has Left Enduring Scars

Europe
German, French Industrial Production Disappoints in March
German manufacturing orders surge in March
Austrian Leader Quits as Migrant Crisis Roils European Politics
Eurozone Asked to Consider More Concessions on Greece’s Debt
How the EU single market works

China
China's Anonymous Economic Oracle Signals Shift From Debt
China April inflation data sharpens debate on need for more easing
The Turnaround in Private and Public Financial Outflows from China (NY-Fed)
China capital outflow pressures persist
China plans $1.9bn Kazakh investment
China fights for market economy status

Emerging
Vision 2030: Five key Saudi reforms
Saudi Arabia's looming financial disaster
Indian group makes late bid for Tata Steel
Brazil Senate Chief Says Rousseff Impeachment Will Continue

US politics
Ryan Would Give Up Convention Chairman Role If Trump Asks
Trump Amplifies Stance on Taxes, Debt
How Political Dysfunction Fueled the Rise of Donald Trump
Trump's Economic Plan: Let's Copy Greece
Donald Trump names Chris Christie as transition chief
Jon Stewart breaks silence with rant on 'man-baby' Donald Trump
The White House is trying to put out an enormous fire surrounding one of its top aides

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Warship, Sailing Near Chinese-Claimed Island, Challenges Beijing
How ISIS Affiliates Spread Across the Globe
Islamic State ‘Kill Lists’ Grow, Targeting Ordinary Americans

Offbeat
Here are all the notable people we've found in the Panama Papers so far
‘Saturday Night Live’: The Church Lady Returns

  May 9

Oil
Saudi's New Oil Boss Vows to Maintain Policy
Alberta Fire Set to Move From Oil-Sands Sites in Wind Shift
Oil discoveries slump to 60-year low
It’s happening — oil and gas defaults are starting to hurt the rest of the credit market

Markets
Citi: Five Trends Keeping Us Worried About a Global Recession

Industries & companies
Media: Weeks Before Opening, Shanghai Disney Draws Thousands of Chinese
Shipping: Negative Rates Hit Global Shipping Market
Tech: IBM Wants Everyone to Try a Quantum Computer

Central banks
New York Fed Chief Believes the Central Bank Is on the Right Track
Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian Warn Against Counting the Fed Out

US
Rising U.S. Rents Squeeze the Middle Class
Obama says U.S. race relations have improved, but work to be done

China
China Reserves, Exports Show Signs of Stability as Growth Slows
China April exports, imports decline more than expected
China Continues to Prop Up Its Ailing Factories, Adding to Global Glut
China Steel Export Surge This Year Sign of Weak Local Demand
China’s debt problem is bigger than you think

Emerging
This Saudi millennial just cemented his position as one of the most powerful people in the world
Saudi King Shakes Up Government as Economic Plan Moves Forward
Saudi Arabia is building the world’s tallest building

US politics
Get Ready for U.S. Politics to Reach New Lows
Republican Party Unravels Over Donald Trump’s Takeover
Trump changes tune on tax hikes for wealthy Americans
Trump Questions Need for Unified Party
Treading cautiously, House's Ryan to meet Trump
John McCain Backs Donald Trump, Says GOP Must Abide Voters’ Wishes
Talkative Trump in Line to Receive Top U.S. Intelligence Secrets
Sarah Palin Says Paul Ryan’s Career Likely ‘Over’
Hillary Clinton: FBI Hasn’t Asked for Interview

Geopolitics
The Aspiring Novelist Who Became Obama’s Foreign-Policy Guru
Obama official says he pushed a ‘narrative’ to media to sell the Iran nuclear deal
North Korea Claims Its Nuclear Arsenal Is Just a ‘Deterrent’
Iran Test-Fires Another Ballistic Missile

Offbeat
Nyquist Stays Undefeated With Kentucky Derby Victory

  May 7

Markets
Chinese retail investors throw commodities into tailspin
Bet On the Aussie Buck
If trend stands, consumer stocks to boost market
Einhorn, Chanos, Gundlach: Picks and Pans

Industries & companies
Financials: Goldman Said to Extend Fixed-Income Job Cuts to 10% of Staff
Industrials: Goldman Gloomy on Boeing Outlook
Materials: ArcelorMittal Says Steel Markets Are Stabilizing
Tech: Apple Struggles in the Age of Amazon.com

Technology
Inside the Gigafactory That Will Decide Tesla’s Fate
SpaceX Lands Second Rocket on Ocean Droneship
Robots: friend or foe?

Central banks
Hilsenrath: Jobs Report Makes June Rate Rise by Fed Less Likely
Is June Off the Table for the Fed? Why That Isn’t a Sure Bet
Hiring Slowdown Diminishes Chance of Fed Move in June
Job market slowdown, rising wages may fit Fed's playbook
Wall Street gives up on June rate hike by Fed after payrolls disappoint: poll
US rate rise chances recede as jobs growth slows
The Creation of the Federal Reserve

US
Employers in U.S. Take on Fewest Workers in Seven Months
Real Unemployment Rate? Higher Than You Think
Bad Jobs Report? Even Worse Than You Think

US wage growth shows signs of life
Affordable Starter Homes Prove Increasingly Elusive
U.S. Consumer Credit Ballooned at Fastest Pace Since 2001
Jeff Gundlach's Favorite Recession Indicators Say Everything's Fine—For Now

Europe
IMF tells eurozone to start Greece talks

China
CLSA Sees China Bad-Loan Epidemic With $1 Trillion of Losses

Emerging
Risk Rises for Emerging Stock Markets
Brazil Senate’s Impeachment Committee Votes to Try Rousseff

US politics
Obama: Presidential Election ‘Not a Reality Show’
To Raise $1 Billion, Trump Will Need Donors Big and Small
Donald Trump Seeks Republican Unity but Finds Rejection
Trump: the Candidate of Republican Disunity
Donald Trump fires back at 'goofy' Elizabeth Warren in raging tweetstorm
Trump’s take on debt repayment raises eyebrows
To Manage National Debt, Will Donald Trump Lean on the Fed?
Hillary Clinton Targets Republicans Turned Off by Donald Trump
Top reason Americans will vote for Trump: 'To stop Clinton'

Geopolitics
The South China Sea debacle is getting more heated
The Saturday Profile: A U.S. Admiral’s Bluntness Rattles China, and Washington

Offbeat
Treasury Rejects Bid by Teamsters Fund to Cut Pension Benefits
London Elects First Muslim Mayor

  May 6

Oil
Wildfires consume Canada oil sands centre
Hits to Americas oil output show global glut not invincible
Oil Rally May Boost Allure of Drilled-But-Uncompleted Wells
Shift in Saudi oil thinking deepens OPEC split
The Unloved Business That's Saved Big Oil From Low Energy Prices

Markets
Druckenmiller: Famed investor sounds the crisis alarm on U.S., China
'Paralyzing Volatility' Means Trouble for Wall Street Giants
Something odd is happening in China, and it echoes major financial crises of the last 20 years
Move Over Oil, Gold: 7 Of Top 10 Commodities Futures Are Now Traded In China
Wall Street Lowers Rate Projections, Widening Gap With Fed View
Biggest Junk-Bond ETF Jolted by Massive Outflows Amid Rally
Blackrock: Can Japanese stocks rise again?

Industries & companies
Biotech: Biotech Drug Knockoffs Bring Paltry Savings
Financials: Goldman Sachs Cuts More Jobs in Securities Business
Financials: Fannie Mae profits fall by half
Financials: MetLife takes axe to hedge fund portfolio
Financials: US stock funds suffer $11bn of outflows
Health Care: Sanofi threatens hostile Medivation bid
Materials: Tesla Shakes Up Market for Lithium, Other Metals
Tech: Apple ramps up business push for iPhone

Corporate finance
The steroid era of startups is over
Rising Profits Don’t Lift Workers’ Boats

Central banks
Fed Officials Leave Door Open to June Hike If Justified by Data
Fed's Williams sees 2-3 rate hikes this year, backs Yellen
Fed’s Kaplan: Will Support Summer Rate Rise If Economy Picks Up Pace
Fed's Bullard undecided on the right path for interest rates
Trump Says He Would Replace Yellen
ECB should change course before too late
Alarm bells ring over negative rates

US
US wage growth shows signs of life
Push for $15 Raises Pay—And Tensions

Europe
Brexit Uncertainty Drags U.K. Economy to Near Stagnation
France opposes EU-Mercosur trade talks

China
Alibaba Sales Up 39% on Increased Consumer Spending in China
China Evicts Investment Firms Amid Fears of Unrest
Here’s how China managed to lose $500 billion in reserves in one year

Emerging
EM bonds at crossroads after rally
Brazil Cut by Fitch, Outlook Negative on Political Gridlock
Turkish power struggle threatens EU deal
Kremlin jitters over economy grow

US politics
House Speaker Ryan: ‘Not Ready’ to Support Trump
4 of the most influential Republicans alive are skipping Donald Trump's coronation
Carson Says Trump Could Consider Democrat for Running Mate
FBI has already interviewed some of Hillary Clinton's aides — and Clinton may be next

Geopolitics
US and Russia deadlocked over Assad fate
The Biggest Party in Pyongyang Will Shape North Korea's Economy

Offbeat
Trump is right: The government should refinance to lock in low interest rates

  May 5

Oil
The oil industry just got some terrific news — and now crude is surging
OPEC to Head for June Talks Without Plan for Supply Limits
Why This Year's Oil Rally Might Be for Real
Oil-Price Drop Vanquishes Cutting-Edge Projects
There's a 4.5 million barrel per day oil shortage looming

Markets
Today’s Markets: A Place Where Nothing Makes Sense
Poor earnings suggests bear market looms
On Bull-Market Brink, Citi Sees Commodity Gains as Goldman Jeers

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Reaffirms Delivery Forecast, Accelerates Assembly Output
Autos: Jim Chanos is betting against Elon Musk ― here's why
Retail: Amazon Business passes $1bn sales mark
Tech: Apple loses trademark dispute in China

Corporate finance
ECB Corporate Bond Buying Likely to Boost U.S. Issuance in Europe
Many eurozone IPOs below listing price

Technology
Airbus plans day of the robot co-workers
Moore’s Law Running Out of Room, Tech Looks for a Successor

Central banks
Yellen drives the currency bus
Dollar Rises From Year Low as Fed Speakers Challenge Rate Bets Negative yield bonds hit pension deficits
Gross Sees Helicopter Cash for Economies From Central Banks
Do Net Interest Margins and Interest Rates Move Together?

US
ADP Shows Private-Sector Hiring Cooled to 156,000 in April
U.S. Productivity Fell 1%, Signaling Tepid Growth
The Rise of Knowledge Workers Is Accelerating Despite the Threat of Automation
The men America has left behind
Median family income is lower than it was in 2000
The seeds of the next housing crisis have been planted
There's a big shift taking place in the housing market

Europe
For ‘Brexit,’ Like ‘Grexit,’ It’s Not About Economics
Atlas strains to support Italy’s banks
Proposed EU Rules Would Fine Nations for Refusing Migrants

China
China fertiliser default highlights rising credit risk
China’s fizz goes flat
Here's why China is loading up on gold

Emerging
Argentina’s rise fuels rivalry with Brazil
Emerging markets face credit threat from ageing populations

US politics
How Trump Won—and How the GOP Let Him
GOP Shaken as Trump Takes Control
Likely Nominee Faces Tall Task in November
Jeff Gundlach Says Prepare for Debt-Fueled Trump Presidency

Geopolitics
Russia Boosting Troop Numbers to Counter NATO
U.S., Russia Reaffirm Cease Fire in Aleppo

Offbeat
Is Taxing Harvard, Yale and Stanford the Answer to Rising College Costs?

  May 4

Oil
Oil Price Rally Isn't as Deep Rooted as It Looks at First Glance
Despite Shale Glut, U.S. Imports More Foreign Oil

Markets
Equities lead big questions for markets
Treasurys Gain on Overseas Jitters
Dollar rallies off 18-month low versus yen
China's Stock Suspensions an Obstacle to MSCI Inclusion
Mobius: Buy More Commodity Stocks With Rebound Just Beginning
Commodity prices rise sharply in April

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla Is Heading Straight for a Speed Trap
Energy: Oil Price Upheaval Cuts Into Large U.S. Refiners’ Earnings
Energy: Tesla Powerwalls for Home Energy Storage Are Hitting U.S. Market
Tech: Apple: What Will Make the Stock Tick Again

Technology
IBM opens the first quantum computer cloud
Seven robots you need to know
Prospect of sexual relationships with robots poses moral dilemmas

Corporate finance
2016 Is Already a Record Year for Failed U.S. Deals
The Hottest Metric in Finance: ROIC
The Hazards of Financial Engineering
Private Equity Firms Closer to Spending their Piles of Cash

Central banks
Goldman: Don’t Count on Janet Yellen to Let the Economy Run Hot
Fed Plan to Avoid Another Lehman Targets Big Bank Customers
New Fed Bailout-Prevention Rule to Reach Beyond Banks
Standards for Business Loans Getting Tighter | Report

US
U.S. Auto Sales Back on Track in April
U.S. Auto Sales' Record April Doesn't Contain Unease
ISM Manufacturing Index Signals Expansion in April
Big Finance Names Want Fiscal Stimulus
U.S. Worker Productivity Hasn't Been This Bad Since 1993
Student Debt Is About to Set Another Record, But the Picture Isn’t All Bad

Europe
EU Sees Weaker Growth as China Slowdown Weighs
Eurozone growth contradiction explained
Eurozone inflation forecasts downgraded
Spanish Economy Shows Resilience in April Despite Politics
Bad news for European banks
European Banks Are Weary of Cost Cutting, but They Still Need More
Italian banks extend share price rout

Japan
Rocketing yen leaves Tokyo with dilemma

China
China Warns Economists to Brighten Outlooks
China crackdown opens gap in economic data
The $571 Billion Debt Wall That Points to More Defaults in China
Chinese migration flow to cities slowing down
China's Improbable Commodities Frenzy Leaves Stocks in the Dust
Commodities become China’s hottest new casino
Milk, Iron Ore Sound Warnings on China
China’s Steel Makers Undercut Rivals as Trade Debate Intensifies

Emerging
PIMCO says buying emerging markets; likes rouble, Mexican peso
Bad loans and bankruptcies sound the alarm for Turkey's economy
Water scarcity imperils growth, study warns

US politics
Trump Becomes Presumptive Republican Nominee as Cruz Exits
How 'Stop Trump' failed
Hillary Clinton Says She’s ‘Really Focused’ on General Election Fight Against Trump Hillary Clinton’s Growing Problem With Independents

Offbeat
Millennials Still Want Kids, Just Not Right Now
Why the Gig Economy May Not Put a Dent in Income Inequality
Forget Mental-Health Days, ‘Me Time’ Comes to the Office

  May 3

Commodities & currencies
US companies starting to see relief from pains of strong dollar
The Dollar is Weakening: Commodity Bulls Rejoice
Gold Passes $1,300 as Investors See Rates Remaining Low Longer
Pound Erases 2016 Decline as Traders See Lower Brexit Risks
The US just dropped the hammer on currency manipulation

Stocks & bonds
Sell in May? Not so fast!
The Biggest Fight in Treasuries Pits Citadel Against Citigroup

Buffett
Warren Buffett’s Epic Rant Against Wall Street
Buffett Hits Hedge Funds While They're Down
Sewer or Not? Valeant Pits Ackman Against Buffett in Clash
Buffett decries ‘spurious’ soda blame for obesity

Industries & companies
Banks: Banks Dodge One Oil-Patch Risk
Fintech: Inside the Secret Meeting Where Wall Street Tested Digital Cash
Fintech: Banks, tech companies move on from bitcoin to blockchain
Tech: Apple’s Losing Streak Is Nearing Historic Levels
Tech: Intel kills its next smartphone, tablet chips

Technology
Rise of the robots is sparking an investment boom
We are completely unprepared for the robot revolution
Scientists build world’s tiniest engine

Central banks
Draghi Says German Savers Can't Expect Returns While Reforms Lag
ECB Bought 85.2 Billion Euros of Debt in April After QE Boost
BOJ's Kuroda: Strengthening yen may hurt Japan's economy
St. Louis Fed why negative interest rates won't work

US
U.S. manufacturing shows signs of stability as export orders rise
Growth at American Manufacturers Cools as Challenges Persist
Millennials want to buy houses but can't get mortgages
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Seattle minimum wage law

Europe
Eurozone producer prices clock first rise in 12 months
Spain, France, Italy, Portugal to miss deficit, debt reduction targets: EU
It's Not Just Brexit, Scottish Independence Is Back in Play

Japan
Secrecy, hierarchy haunt Japan corporate culture despite Abe's reforms

China
China Manufacturing Gauge Weakens
China financial regulator clamps down on shadow banking

Geopolitics
NATO weighs four battalions in Eastern states to deter Russia: U.S.

Offbeat
A Basic Income Should Be the Next Big Thing
He’s Bitcoin’s Creator, He Says, but Skeptics Pounce on His Claim
Unmasking Bitcoin Creator Raises Mystery of Million Coins

  May 2

Oil
Oil Patch Relieved by Price Rebound
Oil Bulls Bet the Waning U.S. Shale Boom Will Curb Global Glut
OPEC oil output near record high in April as Iran, Iraq growth offsets outages
Oil Declines Second Day After Iraq Exports Approach Record High
As oil plows through $45 a barrel, U.S. producers rush to lock in prices

Markets
Investors wary despite US earnings beating forecasts
Sell Stocks in May? Tempting but Not So Smart
Gold Shines as Funds Miss Out on Best Rally in Two Months

Industries & companies
Energy: Halliburton-Baker Hughes Merger Sinks on Regulators’ Objections
Insurance: Slow Bleed From Low Bond Yields Drains Returns for Life Insurers
Tech: This Tech Bubble Is Bursting
Telecom: Unions Lose Sway Over Verizon, as Landline Business Shrinks

Central banks
Fed's Kaplan Says Brexit Uncertainty Clouds June Rate Decision
Fed may need more powers to support securities firms during crises: Dudley

US
Manufacturing: The U.S. Economy’s Secret Weapon

Eurozone
Euro-Area Manufacturing Growing at 'Anemic' Pace, Markit Says

Japan
Japan Stocks Fall Sharply as Yen Hits 18-Month High
Tokyo slide keeps mood downbeat
Abenomics is failing, warns Japanese opposition leader

China
China Factory Stabilization Shows Little Need for Added Stimulus
China’s Factory Activity Loses Some Momentum
China Lending Inflates Real Estate, Stocks, Even Egg Futures
In China, the New Casino Is Iron Ore
Soaring steel price threatens China capacity cuts
Why So Many Chinese Students Come to the U.S.

India
On Close Inspection, India’s Sharp Growth Picture Gets Fuzzy

Geopolitics
NATO’s Breedlove Calls for Sharper Focus on Russia
Iraq Cleric’s Followers Trigger Political Crisis
China trains 'fishing militia' to sail into disputed waters
U.S. Chides Five Nations Over Currency, Economic Policies

Offbeat
Australian Academic Outs Himself as Creator of Bitcoin: BBC
Buffett Says Hedge Funds Get ‘Unbelievable’ Fees for Bad Results
Obama To Press: Thanks For Working 'Side-By-Side' With Me - Breitbart

  Apr 30

Oil
April oil price gain nears seven-year record
Oil Market Deja Vu Triggers Predictions of a Return to $30

Markets
U.S. earnings still lousy, but showing signs of life
'Sell in May and go away' sounds stupid — but it's good advice
Japanese equity funds hit by outflows
Goldman Sachs Calls Bonds Expensive as Morgan Stanley Is Bullish

Industries & companies
Autos: Johnson Controls Uses Radio Tags to Track Inventory
Energy: Exxon and Chevron hit by crude price rout
Energy: Exxon Mobil Posts Smallest Profit Since 1999 Merger
Financials: Credit cards brighten US banks’ earnings
Financials: JPMorgan sees sharp rise in precarious oil and gas loans
Health Care: Valeant Avoids Default, Overhauls Board of Directors
Health Care: AstraZeneca, Pfizer Said Among Firms Weighing Medivation Bid
Media: Snapchat in Olympics video deal with NBC
Tech: US tech no longer delivers big returns
Tech: The Cloud Is Tearing Up Tech and Helping Amazon

Central banks
Tame U.S. inflation bolsters Fed caution on rate hikes
Draghi Challenge Highlighted as Inflation Rate Back Below Zero

US
Anemic Wage Growth Restraining Economy
US Sentiment Fades, Spending Barely Rises
U.S. Inflation Reading Advances Only Modestly
Baby Boomers, Just Eclipsed by Millennials, Will Soon Be No. 3
Is the Number of Stay-at-Home Dads Going Up or Down? (FRB-ATL)

Europe
Eurozone Economic Recovery Picks Up
Eurozone GDP returns to pre-crisis levels

China
Why China’s Economy Won’t Land Softly
China Takes New Steps to Encourage Inflows, Dollar Supply
Australia to block vast land sale to China

US politics
Why Donald Trump will get obliterated, Barry Goldwater-style this fall
Violence Follows California Trump Rally, About 20 Arrested
U.S. top court declines to block Texas voter identification law
Valliere: A Clinton-Trump Matchup: Why Markets Should Fret

Geopolitics & terrorism
Islamic State in Retreat
Russia Says U.S. Buildup Violates Syria’s Sovereignty

Offbeat
Unmasking the Men Behind Zero Hedge, Wall Street's Renegade Blog

  Apr 29

Markets
U.S. Earnings Face Longest, Broadest Drop Since Crisis
Pensions crisis: Stock markets’ 30-year sweetspot under serious threat
Yen at 18-month high, dollar at eight-month low

Industries & companies
Autos: Ford profits more than double to $2.45bn
Autos: Fiat, Alphabet in self-driving car talks
Energy: Exxon Mobil Still Has Fuel in the Tank
Financials: Deutsche Bank Profit Sinks but Beats Expectations
Industrials: Caterpillar to Close Five Plants, Shed 820 Jobs
Media: Comcast’s DreamWorks Deal Reflects Shifting Bets on Media
Retail: Amazon Delivers 4th Straight Profit
Tech: Icahn sells all his Apple stock
Tech: LinkedIn Rises on Better-Than-Expected Earnings Forecast
Transports: UPS Earnings Rise as Deliveries Increase

Corporate finance
Pfizer Who? Health-Care Deals Bounce Back From Inversion Scare
Pharma deals reignite M&A boom
Abbott Agrees to Buy St. Jude in $25 Billion Deal
Stemcentrx Acquired by Abbvie

Central banks
Why the Bank of Japan Held Fire for Another Day
Yen surges after BoJ keeps policy on hold
‘Dot plot’ can help anticipate Fed’s move

US
U.S. Growth Starts Year in Familiar Rut
US economic growth cools in first quarter
The U.S. Homeownership Rate Falls Again, Nearing a 48-Year Low
Why Is Productivity So Weak? Three Theories
BlackRock's Fink Urges Fiscal Stimulus to Avoid ‘Grim’ Outlook

Europe
French Economy Grows Fastest in Year; Spain Beats Forecasts
Pro-‘Brexit’ Economists Make Case for Exit
Germany plans jobless migrants benefit ban

China
Big China Banks Relax on Liquidity to Do More Lending
U.S. Steel Accuses China of Hacking

Emerging
EM flows maintain their momentum
Saudi reform: not all about oil

US politics
Donald Trump Hammers Away at Outsourcing in Indiana
Trump’s Gender-Based Attacks on Hillary Clinton Have Calculated Risk
President Obama Weighs His Economic Legacy

Geopolitics & terrorism
Trump's 'America first' speech alarms U.S. allies
Trump's Washington foreign policy speech
Trump's New Slogan Has Old Baggage From Nazi Era
New wave robots for next great power game

Offbeat
The Latest Activist Investor at Bank of America: A Ninth-Grader

  Apr 28

Markets
The U.S. Is in the Midst of a Historic Bull Market
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid If You're Investing for the Long Run
Portfolio Woes Sting Private-Equity Firms
The Exclusive Club That Few U.S Companies Want to Belong to [AAA ratings]

Industries & companies
Autos: Carmakers reel from multiple probes
Financials: Barclays Hurt by Investment-Bank Weakness
Health Care: Valeant, at Senate Hearing, Concedes Mistakes on Steep Drug Prices
Tech: Facebook Revenue Soars on Ad Growth
Tech: Facebook's Zuckerberg Wants Right to Be Bold After Revenue Beat
Tech: Apple iPhone, Once a Status Symbol in China, Loses Its Luster
Tech: S&P warns of possible IBM downgrade

Central banks: Fed
Fed Signals No Rush to Raise Rates, but Keeps Options Open
Fed concerns about global economy ease
Fed Waits for Economy's Green Light to Hike as Risks Abate
Parsing the Fed: How the Statement Changed

Central banks: BOJ & ECB
Markets Get the Worst Kind of Kuroda Surprise as BOJ Stands Pat
Eurozone Stimulus Seen Taking Hold
Draghi: Our cheap money is saving the world

US
America’s Industrial Downturn Won’t Throw the U.S. Into Recession, Probably
As U.S. Oil Rigs Shut Down, Job Pain Spreads Across Cities
Pending Home Sales Hit Highest Level in Almost a Year
Believe It, Inflation Is a Pretty Good Bet

Europe
Euro-Area Economic Confidence Rebounds From 1-Year Low
OECD report damning on Brexit effect
Europe’s securitisation at 5-year low

Japan
Japan’s Key Consumer Price Gauge Falls Most Since 2013
Japanese industrial production recovers in March
Japan retail sales fall in March

China
What Happens When China Runs Out of Steroids?
Effects of China’s failure to reform
Industrial profits add to China cheer
Speculators march into China commodities
China's $1 Trillion Bond Leverage Unwinds

Emerging
IMF says Brazil resilience bodes well

US politics
Trump Calls for Dramatic Break With U.S. Foreign Policy
For Cruz and Kasich, Outlook Darkens
Cruz names Fiorina as VP in last ditch move
Sanders Campaign Cuts Staff After Losses

Offbeat
The world is 'turning its back' on globalization
Just 37% of 12th-Graders Were Prepared for College Math and Reading

  Apr 27

Markets
Stock buybacks a boon to US Q1 earnings
Hirsch: "Worst Six Months" Begin with May
The market's $1 trillion [junk bond] bubble is unprecedented

Industries & companies
Autos: Fiat Chrysler’s Profit Jumps
Consumer: P&G Earnings Top Expectations, but Volumes Fall
Energy: BP Reports Surprise Profit on Strength in Refining, Trading
Energy: Exxon Mobil Debt Downgrade
Financials: Former Citigroup CEO Weill Says Shares of Bank Are ‘Very Cheap’
Financials: Big Banks Forced to Rely on Long-Term Funding in U.S. Plan
Health Care: Drug Prices Keep Rising Despite Intense Criticism
Media: Comcast in Talks to Buy DreamWorks Animation for More Than $3 Billion
Media: Disney World is making a fortune on early risers
Tech: Apple Revenue Falls for First Time Since 2003 as iPhones Slip
Tech: Twitter Sales Forecast Misses Estimates on Brand Advertising
Telecom: AT&T Profit Exceeds Estimates as TV, Mobile Bundle Lures Users

Central banks
‘Big easing’ predicted from BoJ as yen rises
How Long Can the Bank of Japan Wait on Easing?
BoJ’s negative struggle is a worry for US
BoJ risks doing more to achieve less
ECB bond buying will deepen the market
Underfed: How Vacancies Are Changing the Yellen Fed

US
Don't Sweat America's Upcoming Microscopic GDP Growth
Business Spending Points to Soft Growth
U.S. Home-Price Growth Continued in February
Gallup: U.S. Economic Confidence Index Hits Lowest Point in 2016
Just Released: Introducing the FRBNY Nowcast

Europe
Lending climbs at fastest rate since 2011 as money growth remains robust
Arguments for leaving the EU do not add up
Investors Snap Up U.K. Debt as ‘Brexit’ Fears Ease
Pound Shows How Brexit Concerns Are Starting to Look Overdone

Asia & MENA
Stronger China March industrial profits add to economic recovery hopes
Unpaid bills add to China debt problems as receivables mount
South Korea economic slowdown deepens
IMF: Cheap Oil Means a New Reality for Middle East, North Africa Region

US politics
Trump Declares He's `Presumptive Nominee' as Clinton Wins Four
Donald Trump crushes rivals in northeast primaries

Offbeat
Alphabet Harbors Plan to Build ‘Smart’ Cities
FRB-SL: GeoFRED reveals the aging of the world

  Apr 26

Oil
Oil Prices Fall on Signs of Rising Supplies
Saudi Arabia's Break-Even Oil Price Plunges as Spending Drops
Kuwait Emerging From Strike With Plans to Have Record Oil Output
Offshore rig operators reel from oil rout

Markets
Troubling Signs for Many Big Technology Stocks
I Hate This Market, I Love This Market
HFT Firms in US Treasury Market
SEC Draws NYSE's Fury With Idea a Millisecond Doesn't Matter

Industries & companies
Consumer: Why There Are More Consumer Goods Than Ever
Media: Gannett Offers to Acquire Tribune
Retail: Department Stores Need to Close Hundred of Sites, Research Firm Says
Tech: Apple’s Watch Outpaced the iPhone in First Year
Tech: For Apple, the Upside of Worry
Transports: CN Rail Cuts Full-Year Forecast Because of Falling Carloads

Central banks
Fed Statement Could Offer Clues Toward June Rate Decision
U.S. workforce growth may give Fed one more reason to go slow on rates
Unilever Almost Borrowing for Free Following ECB Bond-Buying Plans
Bank of Japan’s boldness risks diminishing returns
BoJ under intense pressure amid yen surge

US
US Dollar Drag on Inflation will Decrease, Says BAML
U.S. New Home Sales Fell in March
Housing Market Remains Tight, Says BOA | BOA Homebuyer Insights Report
Job Outlook Brightens for New College Graduates
The Ugly Truth About A $15 Minimum Wage

Europe
Eurozone assets are biggest Brexit loser
Brexit fears leave the euro alone for now
EU-US trade: why a deal looks difficult
Obama and Merkel unite over trade deal

China
China’s commodities rebound: it’s for real
China clamps down on commodities frenzy
China’s debt-shrinking machine loses its magical power

Emerging
Cheap Oil Shaved $390 Billion From Mideast Economies in 2015, IMF Says | IMF Report
Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end 'addiction' to oil
Saudi Aramco to Become Holding Company With Listed Subsidiaries
Saudi Prince Says Aramco Valuation Seen at Above $2 Trillion

US politics
Confusion Reigns on First Day of Cruz-Kasich Alliance
Chinese Steel Imports Inflame Campaign Rhetoric

Geopolitics & terrorism
President Xi Jinping’s Most Dangerous Venture Yet: Remaking China’s Military
Obama Urges European Allies to Step Up Fight Against Islamic State

Offbeat
Millennials overtake Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation

  Apr 25

Oil
Oil Producers Lock In Once-Snubbed Prices
Oil Megaprojects Dreamed Up a Decade Ago Thrive Amid Price Slump
Iran finds Doha meeting, despite failure, a positive step
Iran Might Still Outwit the Saudis on Oil

Stocks
The ‘most-hated stock rally’ could be primed for a May correction
Upside limited for 2016 even as earnings bottom
Disappointing Earnings Lead to Nasdaq's Worst Week Since February
Fantasy Math Is Helping Companies Spin Losses Into Profits
Aging Baby Boomers Push Spam, Diaper Stocks to Record Valuations

Bonds
There’s no stopping the US junk bond train — for now
What Debt Cliff? Easing Emerging Company Defaults Defy Gloom
It's Dangerous Out There in the Bond Market

Industries & companies
Autos: VW's Diesel Crisis Is Now a Global Threat
Energy: Halliburton Reports $2.1 Billion Charge on Job Cuts, Assets
Financials: Goldman Sachs is launching a bank account for ordinary people
Tech: Google Gets Beaten to the Punch by AT&T on Super-Fast Broadband
Tech: Microsoft’s Nadella taps potential of industrial internet of things

Central banks
ECB’s New-Style Easing Revives a Hazard
Fed seen holding rates this week with hike still on horizon
Yellen's Scope for Summer Rate Hike Widens as ECB Signals a Hold
The Tokyo Whale [BOJ] Is Quietly Buying Up Huge Stakes in Japan Inc.

Europe
Europe Consumers Are Silver Lining to Gloomy Profit Outlook
German business morale dips as growth concerns take edge off firms' optimism

Japan
How Abe Is Making a Failure of Success
Japan's Next Generation of Farmers Could Be Robots

China
China debt load reaches record high as risk to economy mounts
Over 90% of China Bond Funds Dropped Last Week Amid Default Woe
Warnings Flash for China's Red-Hot Steel Market on 47% Surge
Auto Giants Curb Ambitions as China Exits Fast Lane
Is George Soros right about the coming crash in China?

US politics
Republican financier Koch says Clinton might make better president
Republicans Cruz, Kasich reach 'stop-Trump' deal
Trump’s new image-maker honed his ‘dark’ arts in Ukraine
Donald Trump Keeps Up the Bluster
It's not an act — Donald Trump really is a pig
Obama Chides Black Lives Matter for ‘Yelling’ Down Leaders
Sanders Says His Losses to Clinton Show ‘Poor People Don't Vote’

Geopolitics
The revenge of globalisation’s losers
North Korea Fires Missile From Submarine Amid Nuclear-Test Alert
North Korea to halt nuke tests if US stops drills
Obama Says U.S. Won't Stop Military Drills, Spurning North Korea

Offbeat
Take a look inside the Goldman Sachs gym, where membership works like a progressive tax

  Apr 23

Oil & commodities
Oil bulls unfazed despite output angst
Investors’ hopes rest on resilient oil
China speculators drive commodities rally

Credit, currencies, & central banks
US junk bond train picks up speed
As Energy Bonds Shed Distressed Tag, Some Investors Sound Alarm
Japan’s Life Insurers, Stung by Negative Rates, Look Abroad for Assets
Yen dives on talk of negative loan rates
China's Money Rate Gains Most Since June While PBOC Injects Cash
GUNDLACH: Negative interest rates 'are the stupidest idea I ever experienced'
Schwarzman: Debt is terrible which is great for us
Argentina bonds in blockbuster return

Stocks
Barron’s Big Money Poll: The Pros Turn Cautious
Stocks haven't been this expensive in 7 years
Disappointing earnings stall equity rally
Earnings Engine Conks Out in Nasdaq's Worst Week Since February
US equity funds suffer more outflows
The first tech IPO of the year already looks like a bummer

Industries & companies
Airlines: Boeing Ramps Up Push Into the Airplane Parts Business
Autos: Daimler Shares Tumble on Diesel Emissions Review
Autos: VW Sees $18 Billion Toll From Emissions Cheating Scandal
Energy: MLPs Are Rallying—but They’re Still Risky
Energy: U.S. Natural Gas Has Best Week of 2016 as Supply Glut Narrows
Financials: Investment banks can endure tougher times
Financials: Saudi Aramco's $125 billion megadeal could be coming to Wall Street
Financials: U.S. regional banks brace for losses from energy loans
Hotels: Marriott Shares Could Rise 30% in the Next 18 Months
Housing: Mohawk Industries: Riding the Housing Upturn
Industrials: GE earnings boosted by financial services
Media: The number that made analysts nervous on Google's earnings call: TAC
Restaurants: Menu change revives McDonald’s US sales
Tech: Tech Shares Drop After Disappointing Earnings

US
Home-Price Surge Stymies First-Time Buyers
The idea that millennials have more debt is an 'urban myth'
Most of the Recession’s Stay-at-Home Dads Are Going Back to Work
The ‘Idleness Rate’ for Young High-School Graduates Is 15.5%

Europe
Euro zone business growth slows despite discounting – PMI
Obama Urges U.K. to Remain in EU
Greece and Creditors Make Progress on Differences

Offbeat
How The Wealth of Nations Made Us All Wealthier
Suicides in the U.S. Climb After Years of Declines

  Apr 22

Oil
Oil down 3 percent; producers hint of more output add to glut worry
The $2 Trillion Project to Get Saudi Arabia’s Economy Off Oil

Markets
As Global Stocks Rally, China's Markets Send More Ominous Signal
Yen tumbles on renewed rate cut talk

Industries & companies
Autos: GM Earnings Beat Estimates With Record North American Profit
Financials: Blackstone Profit Plummets in First Quarter
Retail: Starbucks Sales Trail Estimates as Growth Slows in Americas
Tech: Alphabet Sales, Profit Miss Analysts’ Estimates on Ad Weakness
Tech: Microsoft Profit Misses Estimates on Weak PC Market, Tax Rate
Tech: Apple falls into 'bear market' on sales concerns
Tech: U.S. Internet Ad Spending Accelerated in 2015 to Reach $59.6 Billion
Transportation: Truckers’ Profits Fall on Weak Demand
Utilities: SunEdison Files for Bankruptcy After Buying Spree Sours

Technology
Cloud, Mobile Shifts Slam Tech’s Old Guard
Everyone on Wall Street has gotten a little too excited about a 'game changer' technology

Central banks
From Mario With Love: How ECB Cash Could Boost U.S. Stocks
ECB announces details of the corporate sector purchase programme (CSPP)
ECB Press Conference
ECB’s Draghi Keeps Open Possibility of More Rate Cuts
BOJ Officials Are Said to Eye Possible Negative Rate on Loans

US
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 4-Decade Low
As Oil Jobs Dry Up, Workers Turn to Solar Sector

Europe
No deal between Greece and lenders on Friday: officials
Germany's Schaeuble says lenders have made progress on Greece

US politics & regulation
Republicans Begin Tangling Over Convention Rules
Regulators Propose New Rules Curbing Pay on Wall Street
Warren Blasts SEC on Cohen Return to Hedge Funds

Geopolitics & terrorism
Saudi Threat to Dump U.S. Assets Is Very Exaggerated
Obama and King Salman of Saudi Arabia Meet, but Deep Rifts Remain
Russia Bolsters Its Submarine Fleet, and Tensions With U.S. Rise
China could build nuclear plants for South China Sea, paper says

Offbeat
Ten Charts That Will Make You Rethink Tesla's Model 3
With Hamptons Sales Sluggish, Some Buyers See Opportunity

  Apr 21

Oil
Oil Rallies as Distillate Stockpiles Shrink
In riposte to Riyadh, Russia says ready to ramp up oil output
Moscow sceptical of oil production freeze after Doha failure
Oil Shocker: Bulging Inventory Beats Scary Headlines
Saudi Arabia Set to Secure $10 Billion Loan

Markets
China's Stocks Tumble Most in Seven Weeks to Break Trading Calm
Citi: Expectations, not Data, Are Driving Stock Prices
Hedge Funds Suffer Worst Outflows Since Financial Crisis Era
Silver surges to best performing commodity

Industries & companies
Consumer: Coke finds more fizz in still drinks
Financials: Blythe Masters Sees Tech Answer to Banks' Existential Woes
Financials: Blankfein's Decade Ending With a Thud on a Humbled Wall Street
Health Care: This Is the Impact of United Health Leaving Obamacare
Media: Verizon Changes the Channel on FiOS in Shift to Internet TV
Tech: Barclays: This Is a Make or Break Year for Apple
Tech: EU Antitrust Body Charges Google Over Android Apps
Tech: Google and Microsoft cases compared

Central banks
Draghi Can Argue Glass Is Half Full as ECB Pumps Up Stimulus
Draghi to Face Tough Questions After ECB Meeting
Merkel's Deputy Says ECB Has Reached Limit With Low-Rate Policy
Will the ECB fend off German criticism?
China's Central Bank Injects Most Funds in Almost Two Months
Dollar's Post-Fed Rate Increase Slump Shows History Is Repeating
Trump leans toward replacing Fed chief if he wins White House
Japanese yields move further below zero

US
U.S. Existing Home Sales Rose 5.1% in March

Japan
Japanese exports drop for sixth month in March

China
China's Fading Stimulus Bets Push Rate Swaps to Eight-Month High
China Default Chain Reaction Looms Amid 192 Day Cash Turnaround
China cannot delay on its bad debts
HSBC: Here are the 2 things you need to know about China's debt mountain
Steel-Glut Challenge Shown as China Shuns Global Statement
China's 'zombie' steel mills fire up furnaces, worsen global glut
China-led group in vast Australia land deal
Soros Says China's Debt-Fueled Growth Echoes U.S. in 2007-08

Emerging
Hot Emerging-Market Bet: New Leaders
Bill Gross Didn't Wait for Impeachment Vote to Exit Brazil Trade
Argentina Opens Junk Bond Spree as Emerging Issuers Line Up
Argentina faces real work after bond sale

US politics
Donald Trump Plans to Adopt More-Traditional Campaign Tactics

Geopolitics
Obama Stands by Tough Words for Saudis During Meeting With King
Obama’s Mideast Mission: Get Saudis, Iran to Make Nice
NATO and Russia Hold ‘Frank’ Discussions
Russia warns U.S. over naval incident as NATO tensions laid bare

Offbeat
ETFs’ ‘Spider Woman’ Argues for a Bitcoin Fund

  Apr 20

Oil
What Oil Glut? Outages Put Supply, Demand Close to Balance
What Is the ‘Magic Number’ for the Price of Oil?
Failed Doha Deal Could Push Oil Producers to the Brink

Commodities & currencies
Commodities Head for Best Rally Since August as Citi Sees Gains
The riddle of the rising euro

Industries & companies
Autos: GM’s First-Quarter Global Sales Fall 2.5%
Financials: Goldman Shows the Big Problem for Banks: Revenue
Financials: US bank revenues fall by most since 2011
Financials: Big U.S. banks grapple with costs as they face an ominous 2016
Financials: Banks Start to Reveal Impact of Energy on Earnings
Health Care: J&J's Drug Sales Help Health Giant Beat Earnings Estimates
Health Care: UnitedHealth to Leave Most Affordable Care Act Markets
Tech: IBM Is Not a Growth Company
Tech: Intel to Cut 12,000 Jobs, Forecast Misses Amid PC Blight
Tech: EU charges Google with abusing market dominance of Android

Central banks
Bernanke: What tools does the Fed have left? Part 3: Helicopter money

US
U.S. housing data adds to signs of weak first-quarter GDP growth
US faces labour shortage, says business
The U.S. Occupations at Greatest Risk of a Labor Shortage
Declining Labor Market Slack
Early Warning Signs of Recession Flash Faintly in U.S. Jobs Data

Europe
Eurozone credit conditions ease
Britain’s friends right to fear Brexit
Brexit not going to happen, says Gundlach

China
How Long China Reserves Will Last
US deals with China Overcapacity
China Property Sector Supporting Markets
[China] seeks to pave new Silk Road

Emerging
Rousseff vows long impeachment fight
Argentina’s debt sale oversubscribed

US politics
Trump and Clinton Gain More Than Delegates
After big New York wins, Trump and Clinton cast themselves as inevitable

Geopolitics
NATO to Discuss Russia’s Risky Military Maneuvers
Syrian peace talks close to collapse

Offbeat
Saudi Threat to Sell U.S. Assets Could Hurt, but Mostly the Saudis

  Apr 19

Oil
The oil drop that didn't happen
Oil price fall capped by rebalancing hopes
Saudi's Other Warning Makes Oil Traders Sweat After Doha Failure
Aiming at Iran, Saudi Arabia Mixes Oil Policy With Politics
Why Saudis Won't Support Oil Over $40
Oil bulls ignore shifting demand dynamics
Forget Doha, oil oversupply gone this year: Hamm

Markets
Stocks and Bonds Today: Expensive, Expensive, Expensive
It's All Suddenly Going Wrong in China's $3 Trillion Bond Market

Industries & companies
Consumer: PepsiCo Warns of Weakening Global Economy
Financials: Morgan Stanley’s Earnings Drop on Weak Fixed-Income Revenue
Media: Netflix tanks after giving a terrible second-quarter forecast
Retail: Target increases minimum wage to $10 an hour – sources
Tech: IBM Earnings Show It's Still Struggling With New Product Growth
Tech: IBM Results Show Progress in Cloud and Data Analysis

Central banks
The Sub-Zero Club: Getting Used to the Upside-Down World Economy
Negative rates put pressure on central banks to take risks
Kuroda Sees Yen Rise Threatening Inflation Goal
Kuroda Speech: The battle against deflation

US
Homebuilder Confidence Holds Steady This Month
Labor Force Participation: Aging Is Only Half of the Story

Europe
Impact of U.K. Exit on Jobs Could Ripple Across EU
Decoding the Treasury’s Brexit analysis

Japan
Japan Earthquakes Rattle Toyota’s Supply Chain
Japan will need reforms to ease economic blow of a shrinking workforce

China
Chinese steel demand pushes iron ore close to $60
Cast in Concrete: China’s Problem With Excess
China’s Economic Data Paints Mixed Picture, Raises Questions
China Quietly Halting Creation of New Investment Businesses
China's Future: Neither Boom Nor Bust

US politics
Unpopularity Contest: Poll Shows Grim Outlook for 2016 Winner
Fight Over Delegate Rules Escalates for Both Parties
Supreme Court Appears Split on Immigration Case

Offbeat
57% of Americans Say Their Income Taxes Are Too High. Only 55.5% Pay Income Tax

  Apr 17

Oil
Grand Oil Bargain Is Victim of Saudi Arabia's Iran Fixation
Saudi Prince Says He Could Add a Million Barrels Immediately

Markets
Buyback boost to U.S. stocks to dwindle as cash flow shrinks
The Hole at the Center of the Rally: S&P 500 Margins in Decline
Why Investors Should Handle High-Yield Bonds with Care
Global corporate defaults reach $50bn
SEC faces opposition to trading rules rejig

Industries & companies
Energy: Moody’s Another Thorn in Oil Patch
Financials: Insurers warn losses from ObamaCare are unsustainable
Financials: Citigroup's 28% Plunge In Profits Worrying Sign On EMs
Financials: Shrunken Citigroup Illustrates a Trend in Big U.S. Banks
Media: Disney’s on Roll as ‘Jungle Book’ Opens With $103.6 Million
Media: Amazon Rivals Netflix With Stand-Alone Video Subscriptions
Retail: Coke Begins to Win Back Investors
Tech: Tech Companies Face Greater Scrutiny for Paying Workers With Stock

Central banks
Soft US growth prompts rate rise caution
Fed member Bullard cites weak growth for caution on rate rises
Bernanke: Fed Is ‘Low On Bullets’ To Offset Serious U.S. Slowdown
U.S. Treasury Secretary, Japan Finance Minister Clash on Yen Policy
ECB sees no evidence of asset bubbles from ultra low rates: Draghi
The bubble in pensions
Don’t let ‘inflation nutters’ get to you

G20, IMF, BIS
G20 worried by 'modest' global growth, commodities weakness
IMF Panel Calls for ‘More Forceful’ Policies to Boost Growth
IMF 2016 Spring Meeting: Webcasts, Videos, Transcripts
Panetta Speech: Central banking in the XXI century – never say never
Mersch Speech: Scope and limits of monetary policy

US
Why Housing Will Spring Ahead

Europe
The Trucker's Nightmare That Could Flatten Europe's Economy
Schäuble warns of tough post-Brexit talks
Greece’s Creditors Weigh Extra Austerity Measures
Google warns on Europe’s red tape

China
China’s home prices surge as efforts to cool market fall flat
China Property Boost to GDP Risks Fading After Debt-Fueled Rise
Chinese Lender’s Woes Expose Its Global Tentacles
Getting the Yuan Right Means Ignoring What Chinese Leaders Say

Emerging
Emerging-Market Assets Roar Back to Life
Brazil congress votes to impeach Rousseff

US politics
Parties’ Presidential Front-Runners Increasingly Unpopular
Chinese official calls Trump 'irrational' on trade

Geopolitics & terrorism
How US covered up Saudi role in 9/11
Russia's military rejects U.S. criticism of new Baltic encounter
China launches upgraded drills for South China Sea fleets

Offbeat
Kaspersky warns on internet-linked cars

  Apr 16

Commodities
Saudi Prince Reiterates Oil Freeze Depends on Others
As Oil Producers Meet, Skepticism Persists Over Prospects of Freeze
China's Giant Steel Industry Just Churned Out Record Supply
Takeaways from the FT’s commodities conference

Markets
This $1 Trillion Bubble Is Ready to Burst: Corporate Speculative Grade Credit
Everyone Worries Way Too Much About Black Swans

Industries & companies
Autos: General Motors and Ford Shares Have 25% Upside
Energy: Goodrich Petroleum Files For Chapter 11
Financials:Citi’s Results Add to Banks’ Upbeat Views
Financials: Citi hit by investment bank profits drop
Health Care: News About Obamacare Has Been Bad Lately. How Bad?
Tech: Apple Falls on Report iPhone Output Cut for Second Quarter

Corporate finance
Outside Energy, Payouts Show a Healthy Rise
U.S. Corporate Taxes May Be 16% or 40%—It’s All How You Do the Math
GAO Report: Most Large Profitable U.S. Corporations Paid Tax
After Pfizer and Allergan, Mergers Get Trickier
T. Rowe Price Marks Down Most of Its Tech Startups

Central banks
Not even low interest rates are enticing consumers to borrow
G20 warns against reliance on low rates

US
U.S. Industrial Production Fell in March
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Fell for Fourth Straight Month
How the Life-Expectancy Gap for Rich and Poor Skews Social Security

Europe
Don’t Mention It: Bankers Told to Hush on Brexit
Schäuble rules out debt relief for Greece
Why Greece and monitors are arguing again

Japan
Mitsubishi’s Long-Lived Success Points to Weakness in Japan’s Economy
Lew Urges Japan to Focus on Domestic Demand as Yen Rises
Japan warned not to devalue the yen

China
As China’s Growth Slows, Banks Feel the Strain of Bad Debt
Staying home pays off for China’s premier

Emerging
Emerging Markets Gloom May Be Overdone, Panel Says
Big Lenders’ Earnings, Outlook Highlight EM Risk
Citigroup’s Plunge In Profits: A Worrying Sign On Emerging Markets
Brazil Assets Are Attractive as Companies Try to Cut Debt
Brazil braced for political showdown

US politics
Trump Holds 29-Point Lead Before New York Primary, Poll Shows
Former 'Apprentice' contenders say Trump is 'dangerous' and 'unqualified to be president'
Bernie Sanders Doesn't Understand Math or Wall St.

Geopolitics & terrorism
Syrian Rebel Offensive Against Islamic State Sparks Exodus
Saudi Arabia Warns of Economic Fallout if Congress Passes 9/11 Bill

Offbeat
Joe Rosenberg: The Wall Street I Have Known

  Apr 15

Oil
Oil Freeze: Everything You Need to Know About Doha
Best oil deal from Doha likely to underwhelm
Oil eases amid growing concerns ahead of Doha meeting

Markets
Liquidity hard to gauge in changing markets: Fed's Powell
Bond sale sees scramble for 30-year debt

Industries & companies
Financials: BlackRock Profit Falls 20% as Market Volatility Curbs Fees
Financials: Revenue Down? No Problem: Bank Stocks Climb With Cost Cuts
Financials: US banks spell out toll of low oil prices
Financials: Goldman's Blankfein Said to Push Deepest Cost Cuts in Years

Corporate finance
The Limit of Generosity: Stock Payout Engine Is Seizing Up
Venture funding for startups just suffered the biggest crash since the dot-com bust

Central banks
Muted US inflation adds to Fed dilemma
Greenspan: Monetary policy has done everything it can
Larry Fink: This is 'biggest crisis' in the world

US
Jobless Claims in U.S. Decline to Match Lowest Since 1973
Most Americans think economy is 'getting worse'
U.S. Consumer Prices Rose Slightly in March
US workers strike to raise minimum wage
Thousands march for $15 hourly wages across United States

Europe
IMF urges shake-up of Greek bailout
Obama to Back Anti-Brexit Campaign on Trip to U.K. Next Week
How Likely Is Brexit?
In Denmark and Sweden, savings accounts pay nothing and real estate is booming

Japan
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda Calls Yen’s Recent Rise ‘Excessive’
The World of Negative Rates: Experiment in Japan Flounders
BOJ warming to idea of buying more stocks funds: sources

China
Chinese economy shows signs of debt-fueled recovery
China's Economy Stabilized in First Quarter
Funny Numbers Show Money Leaving China
Just a Little More on Capital Outflows

Emerging
Brazil court rejects Rousseff’s push to halt impeachment vote

US politics
Trump takes steps to reset his campaign, tries to soften his image

Geopolitics
U.S. defense secretary to visit carrier in disputed South China Sea
Putin Sees U.S., Goldman Sachs Behind Leak of Panama Papers

Offbeat
Pressure Mounts on Harvard’s All-Male Clubs
So long, summer homes? Hedge funds get dumped

  Apr 14

Oil
IEA Sees Oil Oversupply Almost Gone in Second Half on Shale Drop
Oil Prices Fall on Bearish U.S. Supply Data, Doubts on Production Cuts
Deal or No Deal, Oil Freeze Seen Having Little Impact on Supply
OPEC Sees Sharp Fall in Other Producers’ Oil Output
There's finally a glimmer of hope for the oil market

Markets
Stocks hit 2016 highs after China data
Earnings sugar rush masks pain for stocks
Rising wages threaten S&P 500 profitability

Industries & companies
Energy: U.S. Said to Issue Offshore Drilling Rule Industry Fought
Financials: ‘Living Will’ Rejections Fuel Critics of Wall Street’s Biggest Banks
Financials: The Risks—and Benefits—of Big Banks
Financials: J.P. Morgan Earnings: Being Big Isn’t So Bad
Retail: Shoppers Flock to Apps, Shaking Up Retail

Corporate finance
This deal could finally reawaken the IPO market
Wall Street Rushes to Aid CLO Market as New Rules Cloud Outlook
20% of big companies pay zero corporate taxes

Central Banks
With plenty of punch, central bankers wait in vain for the world to drink
Would Negative Rates Work in the U.S.?
ECB's Constancio says there are limits on negative rates
Stiglitz: What's Wrong With Negative Rates?
El-Erian: Lessons From Japan's Experiment With NIRP

IMF
IMF: Global Financial Stability Report
IMF: Warns of Possible ‘Spiral’ of Waning Growth, Escalating Debt
IMF: Worsening public finances threaten recovery
Blanchard: Slow growth is a fact of life in the post-crisis world

US
Fed Beige Book: Economy Expanded in Most of the U.S. | Beige Book
U.S. Retail Sales Declined as Consumers Remain Cautious
Everything's Looking Up for Consumers, So Why Aren't They Spending?
The Psyche of U.S. Savers: More Stress
U.S. Producer Prices Fell in March

Europe
Reports of the Death of Europe Are Greatly Exaggerated
Blaming Draghi Finally Unites Merkel's Fractious Coalition

Emerging
China and India Have Different Answers for Their Debt Messes
Why China Still Makes the Financial World Anxious
China's economy could be in more trouble than we think

US politics
How a 'Plan C' Candidate Can Win the Republican Crown
Sanders, Clinton join picket lines in battle for unions

Geopolitics
Russia jets make 'simulated attack' passes near US destroyer: U.S.
U.S. Argues Against More Iranian Sanctions After Missile Tests

Offbeat
Sean Parker Gives $250 Million for Cancer Therapy Research
Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Use: Coming Soon

  Apr 13

Oil
Oil Surges to Four-Month High as Russians, Saudis Seen Agreeing
Weak Oil Prices Curbing Production
Oil Drillers Feel the Pain as Banks Slash Their Credit Lines
World's Top Traders Say the Worst Is Over for Oil
Oil Producers Risk Severe Price Slump If Freeze Deal Fails
Band plays on, as global oil glut leaves supertankers in a huge jam

Commodities
Steel prices threatened by China slowdown
China's Swelling Junkyards Are Readying Iron-Ore's Next Threat

Credit
BlackRock Likes Treasuries Ahead of Auctions; Gundlach Says Wait
Gundlach Recommends Mortgage Bonds Rather Than Corporate Debt
Why do investors buy negative yield bonds?
As Muni-Bond Crises Build, Pensioner Wins Show Investors' Peril

Industries & companies
Financials: Regulators Set to Reject Some Big Banks’ ‘Living Wills’

Central banks
ECB QE ignites euro corporate debt market
German Angst Over ECB on Show as Schaeuble, Weidmann Disagree
Two Fed Banks Wanted Discount Rate Increase in March, Minutes Show

IMF
IMF Warns of Global Stagnation as Growth Outlook Cut Again
Slow global growth worries IMF
IMF World Economic Outlook: Too Slow for Too Long

US
Yellen and the ‘quit rate’ of US jobs
Summer Drivers to See Cheapest U.S. Gasoline in 12 Years
As inventories of preowned vehicles rise, dealers look to buyers who don’t qualify
Is Life Better Than It Was Decades Ago? For Trump Voters, Maybe Not
More Luxury-Home Sellers Drop Their Asking Prices

Europe
Eurozone Industrial Output Fell in February
European Companies Have Cash But Won't Spend It

China
China export surge points to improving economic outlook
China's GDP Data Shows a Very Predictable Pattern
China bond defaults by state-owned groups spook investors
China’s New Security Challenge: Angry Mom-and-Pop Investors
Chinese Scions’ Song: My Daddy’s Rich and My Lamborghini’s Good-Looking

US politics
Paul Ryan Bows Out After Hillary Beats Bernie, She’ll Need Him

Geopolitics & terrorism
Amsterdam Airport Evacuated Amid Bomb Scare; One Man Arrested

Offbeat
Dissecting an essay that got a girl into 5 Ivies and Stanford

  Apr 12

Oil
Banks Face Massive New Headache on Oil Loans
Oil markets turn focus on Doha meeting

Stocks
Here’s a Sign Corporate Earnings Could Be Bottoming
Currency fluctuations hit more North American firms' earnings, data show
Three Stubborn Types of Mistakes Dog Financial Reporting

Currencies
The yen may be sending investors a dire warning
Intervening in yen not against G-20 competitive devaluation pact: Japan's Suga
Hedge Funds Abandoning Dollar's Biggest Bull Run in a Generation
Currency-Hedged Funds—Safer or Riskier Thanks to Derivatives?

Industries & companies
Airlines: Boeing Meets With Iranian Airlines About Jets, Aircraft Services
Autos: Tesla in recall of 2,700 Model X vehicles
Energy: Chesapeake Pledges Almost Entire Company as Debt Collateral
Financials: Wells Fargo reaches largest settlement in FHA history
Financials: For Banks, Three Worries Remain Ahead of Earnings
Financials: Goldman Completes Agreement to Resolve Mortgage Securities Claims
Financials: Who Loses the Most From ‘Brexit’? Try Goldman Sachs
Materials: Alcoa Hurt by Weak Aluminum Prices
Media: The Relationship That Helped Build Viacom Now Adds to Its Problems
Railroads: Canadian Pacific Drops Efforts to Merge With Norfolk Southern
Technology: Global PC Shipments Fall to Lowest Level in Quarter Since 2007

Technology
EU driverless truck project moves into fast lane after road trip
Chinese Didi Users Can Now Hail a Lyft Car in U.S.

Central banks
Obama Is ‘Pleased’ With Yellen as Economy Shows Signs of Slowing
Dudley: The role of the Federal Reserve - lessons from financial crises
Williams Says Market Increasingly Views Fed as Data-Dependent
Former Yellen Adviser Proposes Sweeping Reform of Fed System
Q&A Lagarde: Finance's Firefighter Wants to Be Its Architect
US calls for more aggressive IMF policing

NIRP
IMF: The Positive Effects of Negative Nominal Interest Rates
Negative interest rates: battle lines drawn before IMF meetings
Negative rates may be nearing a political limit
Negative Rates Failed to Boost Japan Bank Lending in March
Average yield across German government bonds falls to zero

Global
The Case for Free Trade Is Weaker Than You Think
If anti-globalisation prevails, what should investors do?

US
Student Debt Is Holding Back Millennials? Not So Fast
States Where Day Care Costs More Than College

Europe
Italian Banks Rise as Officials, Executives Discuss Fund

China
China Investment in U.S. Economy Set for Record
China looks to capitalise on improved growth signs

Emerging
Nigeria Grapples With Abrupt End to Rapid Growth
Brazil Lawmakers Push Rousseff a Step Closer to Impeachment

Geopolitics
China Moves Closer to Afghan Security Role

Offbeat
Why Are All These Superyachts Catching on Fire?

  Apr 11

Oil
Reports of Oil Rally's Death Premature With Inventories Declining
Oil Extends Gains as U.S. Rigs Idled Before Doha Freeze Talks
Iraq Boosts Oil Production to Record Before Talks to Cap Output
Wind and Solar Are Crushing Fossil Fuels

Markets
Standby for terrible news from Wall Street ...
Fed's Inflation Push Finally Has Bond Traders Wanting to Believe
Junk Bonds: Never Stodgy and Steadier Than You Might Think

Industries & companies
Financials: Banks’ Miserable Year: Stocks Suffer as Rates Stay Low
Financials: US banks to take hit on energy losses
Financials: Car gadgets expected to crunch insurers
Health Care: New drugs that could save the US billions just got an approval that will change the face of Big Pharma
Homebuilders: Visions Clash Over PulteGroup’s Future
Materials: US Steel says EU and UK ‘negligent’ over China dumping
Materials: China says its steel overcapacity will remain
Transportation: Railroads Hope to Get Earnings Back on Track

Corporate finance
BLANKFEIN: The M&A boom isn't over yet

Central banks
BOJ's Backfire Hangs Over Central Bankers as IMF Meetings Start
ECB's Mersch Warns of Diminishing Returns in Central Bank Action
Germany’s Schäuble: Time Is Near to End Easy Money Policies
Government Spending Cuts Escalate Clashes Over Monetary Policy
Fink Warns Negative Rates Could Lead to `Dangerous' Consequences

Global
Global economic recovery ‘in danger of stalling’

US
GDPNow: Latest forecast: 0.1 percent--April 8, 2016
A Brighter Job Market, for Some
US faces ‘disastrous’ $3.4tn pension funding hole

Europe
Italy Production Declines, Adding To Doubts on Pace of Recovery
Italy pushes for bank rescue fund
Greece Points Finger at IMF for Bailout Delay as Talks Continue
‘Brexit’ Vote Has Investment Experts Advising Caution in Europe

Japan
Japanese Stocks Fall as Yen Strengthens, Machine Orders Decline
Spreads Point to Stress in Japanese Government Bonds

China
China Consumer Inflation Pick Up Continues in March on Food Prices
China producer price deflation eases
Don't Fear China, Say Top Currency Analysts Seeing Asian Gains
Tale of Two Chinas Is Emerging as Economy Slows, Fidelity Says

Emerging
India Is About to Become the World's Most Important Economy
India's Audacious Plan to Bring Digital Banking to 1.2 Billion People
World Bank lending at record since aftermath of financial crisis
Russia’s Most Important Bank Needs a Bailout

US politics
Delegate-Selection Fight Plays to Cruz’s Strength
Trump Calls Boston Globe "Worthless" in Response to Satire
Sanders’ success puts Clinton on defensive
Obama 'Guarantees' Clinton E-Mail Investigations Will Be Fair

Geopolitics, terrorism, cybersecurity
North Korea Tests Rocket Engine as U.S. Talks Up Missile Shield
Last main Brussels and Paris suspects held, threat remains
Brussels Attackers Initially Plotted to Hit France
Accidental Accomplice in Heist [at NY Fed]: Bankers’ Hours

Offbeat
Musk's Reusable-Rocket Dream Comes True With Drone-Ship Landing
Nine Reasons the Masters Is the Greatest Sporting Event in America

  Apr 9

Oil
Oil Rises Most in Two Months on U.S. Output Drop, Freeze Talks
Iran Steps Up Offense in Oil Market War With Price Discount

Stocks
It's Time To Put An End To The 'Most Hated Bull Market' Meme
Dow Industrials Beating Hot-Shot Peers as Risk-Taking Fades
Oil rally puts Wall St on firmer footing
Travails of the active fund manager may only just be beginning

Credit & currencies
Bill Gross: Why Interest Rates Must Rise
Global company bond defaults at highest level since 2009
Will Wall St bond dealers really be missed when market sours?
Yen Rises as Investors Ignore Rhetoric of Japanese Officials
Yen’s surge piles pressure on Tokyo

Industries & companies
Airlines: Alaska Airlines’ purchase of Virgin America could start a new wave of consolidation
Autos: BMW to launch ‘Airbnb for cars’ service in Seattle
Energy: Pioneers of U.S. Energy Savings Turn Targets as Deal Spree Looms
Financials: New Retirement Rules: Winners and Losers
FinTech: Techno-nirvana is going mainstream but at what cost?
Health Care: UnitedHealth Quitting Obamacare Markets in Georgia, Arkansas
Health Care: Small, Piecemeal Mergers in Health Care Fly Under Regulators’ Radars
Hotels: Marriott, Starwood Hotels stockholders approve deal
Housing: Toll Brothers Has 40% Upside
Materials: Copper miners pin hopes on electric cars as China falters
Retail: Amazon.com is winning big from the minimum wage hikes across the country
Tech: Why Apple Is Worth $150 a Share

Central banks
Dudley Calls for `Cautious and Gradual' Fed Tightening Path
Negative Rates Get Negative Reviews at Lake Como Conference
Goldman's Blankfein on negative interest rates
By One Measure, U.S. Rates Are Already Negative

US
Bank of America: The Biggest Part of the U.S. Economy Might Be Rolling Over
Real-Time GDP Tracker Gains a Following — And Some Criticism
Housing Bust Lingers for Generation X
This is the benefit that millennial workers prefer over extra vacation or a 401(k) match

Europe
'Brexit' Voter Turnout Impact Weighed After Dutch Referendum

Emerging
The Strange Case of the Missing Crisis
Emerging Markets: Capital Outflows to Ease in 2016
China’s robot army set to surge
Brazil Heads for Cliffhanger on Impeachment in Decisive Showdown

Geopolitics & terrorism
Belgium Arrests Key Suspects in Brussels Attacks
Number of Asylum Seekers Arriving in Germany Has Fallen Sharply, Says Minister

Offbeat
Has the sun set on offshore tax shelters?

  Apr 8

Stocks & bonds
The divergence that’s worrying the stock market’s bulls
Markets Flash Warning as Bonds Rise, Yen Strengthens
Treasury Market Is Flashing Signals That Rally May Soon Be Over
ALBERT EDWARDS: A 'tidal wave' is coming that will throw the US into recession

Currencies
Japan lashes out against rise of yen
Yen Surge Turns 105 Per Dollar Into Next Intervention Flashpoint
Strong Dollar Trend Almost at an End, Pimco's Kressin Says
How Much Euro Strength Will the ECB Tolerate?

Industries & companies
Financials: J.P. Morgan: We’re Too Big Not to Succeed
Financials: Moody's Sees $9 Billion Hole at U.S. Banks in Worst-Case for Oil
Financials: Banks’ Favorite New Strategy: Footnote 151
Retail: Bed Bath & Beyond given boost from upbeat sales

Corporate finance
M&A deals worth $370bn torpedoed by Obama administration
Startup Funding Deals Fall to Lowest Level in Four Years
Yale Made 93% a Year on Venture Capital in Past Two Decades
Verizon to Proceed With Yahoo Bid, Google Weighs Offer

Fed
Fed’s Yellen Joins With Predecessors to Calm Recession Fears
Yellen Says U.S. Near Full Employment, Some Slack Remains
Janet Yellen underlines progress US economy has made post-crisis
The Federal Reserve 'Twisted' the Corporate Bond Market Too
Interview With a Fed Dissident: The Sole Vote to Raise Interest Rates
Evans Sees Risk to Fed Following BOJ, ECB
Fed study: The impact of unconventional monetary policy on firm financing constraints

ECB
ECB Officials Open to More Stimulus, but Minutes Show Divide on Details
ECB minutes reveal divisions over stimulus | Meeting Account
ECB Rules Out Free Money as Antidote to Falling Prices
ECB Underlines Readiness to Act Amid Europe's Fragility

Global trade
Global economy faces fifth year of weak trade growth
US politics is closing the door on free trade
Anti-trade rhetoric by Trump, Sanders could doom millions to poverty

US
Obama Readies Flurry of Regulations
Finally, Some Force in the Labor Force
The New Magic Number for Monthly Job Growth: 145,000
U.S. Apartment Market Shows Signs of Losing Steam

Europe
Euro Banks Splurged on Dividends Even in Crisis Years, BIS Says

Japan
Japan to print additional ¥10,000 bills as more people stash their cash at home

China
China Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise for First Time in Five Months
On the ground in China beats data crunching

US politics
GE CEO: Bernie Sanders says we’re ‘destroying the moral fabric’ of America. He’s wrong.
Trump Is an ‘American Demagogue,’ Larry Summers Says
Veterans’ Charities Await Funds Raised by Trump
Bill Clinton blasts Black Lives Matter protesters
Gallup: In U.S., Concern About Crime Climbs to 15-Year High

Panama papers
Tax havens are cog in global economy, say defenders

Offbeat
Trump makes Mexican mask factory great again

  Apr 7

Commodities
Oil prices jump 5 percent after surprise U.S. crude stockpile draw

China wants to buy more copper mines
China’s role in the global steel downturn
China just started unloading its biggest problem on the rest of the world

Markets
The $1 Trillion Short Underlying Stocks' Spring Awakening
The worst earnings season since Great Recession
Janet Yellen Will Be Watching Corporate Earnings
JPMorgan’s Dimon Says Increased Volatility Here to Stay

Industries & companies
Financials: Basel Committee Move Is Win for Wall Street
Health Care: Biotech shares rally as Pfizer-Allergan deal collapses
Health Care: Pfizer’s Focus Switches to Breakup
Health Care: Pfizer, Allergan to Hunt Own Deals
Materials: Glencore Debt Burden Shrinks With Deals From Agriculture to Gold
Retail: Amazon Struts Its Fashion Sense, Challenging Traditional Stores

Corporate finance
Megamergers Face Deterrents in the United States
New Tax Rules on Inversion Deals Are Met With Protest
Inversion Rules Draw Concerns Outside U.S.
Treasury Has Legal Leverage on Inversions
Big Pharma Murdered Tax Inversions
Inversion rules will hit boutique M&A hardest
U.S. Sues to Block Halliburton From Acquiring Baker Hughes
Halliburton vows to fight DoJ
Megadeals are monopolising bond liquidity

Central banks
The Fed Minutes, Annotated: When Will Yellen Raise Rates? | Minutes of the FOMC
Split Fed sees ‘appreciable’ global risks
The Fed is split on this crucial economic question, March minutes show
Fed Sends Signal That April Rate Hike Is Unlikely
U.S. needs long-term growth plan, not more stimulus: Fed's Bullard
Negative rates deepening liquidity trap

US
Five Charts Show What Americans Really Pay in Taxes
More Than 40% of Student Borrowers Aren’t Making Payments
The rise of the ‘gentleman’s A’ and the GPA arms race

Europe
Brexit May Be Bigger Risk for Eurozone Than U.K.
German Economy, Once Europe’s Leader, Now Looks Like Laggard

Japan
Japan is Fast Approaching the Quantitative Limits of Quantitative Easing
Why Everyone Is Talking About the Japanese Yen

China
Chinese Link to ‘Panama Papers’ Widens
China Faces a Debt Crisis. Or Does it?
China's debt is growing faster than its economy
China economy shows signs of stabilising
HSBC's Gulliver Says Bad Loans Will Remain a Challenge for China
HSBC chief says China pessimism is overstated

Emerging
IMF Warns of Possible Crises for Emerging Markets Hit by Outflows
IMF: Understanding the Slowdown in Capital Flows to Emerging Markets
IMF qualifies structural reform call
Brazilian Impeachment Vote Gets Go-Ahead in Congress Report

US politics
Unbound States Prove Precious in GOP Contest
Cruz win boosts Anti-Trump forces

Geopolitics
Beijing says North Korea has become ‘an increasing threat to China’

Offbeat
The Panama Papers Actually Reflect Pretty Well on Capitalism
The Golden State Warriors Have Revolutionized Basketball

  Apr 6

Oil
The five main drivers of oil prices
Oil: A ‘shot in the arm’ that missed its target
Oil futures jump on output freeze hopes; glut hurts physical prices

Markets
Why Things Are Looking Up for Risky Assets
US earnings season: why it will matter
Global Profits Recession Leaves Investors With Nowhere to Hide
Investors pour money into haven assets
Germany's Auction of Negative-Yielding Notes Highlights Gloom

Industries & companies
Financials: Retirement-Savings Rule: Who Wins
Health Care: Pfizer to Walk Away From Allergan Deal
Health Care: Valeant Says No More Restatements, to File 10-K by April 29
Materials: Glencore nears $2.4bn sale of stake in agriculture business
Media: Twitter Gets Deal to Stream NFL’s Thursday Night Games
Retail: Eastern Mountain Sports Said to Be Headed for Bankruptcy Court

Corporate finance
Halliburton's Dying Bid Shows Antitrust Cops Pounding Mega-Deals
New Inversion Rules Test Pending Deals
The Coming Default Wave Is Shaping Up to Be Among Most Painful

Central banks & IMF
Janet Yellen’s caution reflects limited room for manoeuvre
Will ECB Dominate Europe’s Corporate-Bond Market?
Currency wars backfire for Japan and Europe
Christine Lagarde urges economic reforms to avoid lacklustre growth
IMF: The high cost of settling for the ‘new mediocre’

US
JOLTS: Hiring Rose in February to the Highest Since Before the Recession
Foreign Trade Seen Weighing on US Growth
ISM: U.S. Service Sector Gained in March

Japan
Why Japan’s Economy Is Laboring
Japanese yen surges to 17-month high
Abe Cautions on Currency Devaluations
Excerpts From [WSJ] Interview With Shinzo Abe

China
China Bulls Become an Extinct Species
HSBC: China's stock market resurgence could be the start of something big
China stockpiles intrigue copper market

Emerging
India trims interest rates amid economic headwinds
Brazil Judge: Start Impeachment Process Against Vice President
Jacob Zuma Beats Back Impeachment Drive in South Africa

US politics
Cruz Has Tough Road Ahead After Biggest Victory of Campaign
Triumph of the Anti-Trumps
Clinton Can’t Get to New York Fast Enough After New Sanders Win
‘C’ [in Clinton] Is for Corruption

Geopolitics & terrorism
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Defends U.S. Alliance

Offbeat
Tax-Haven Crackdown Leads to Whack-a-Mole

  Apr 5

Oil
Oil down over 2 percent; more doubt producer output freeze
Looming gasoline glut pulls down crude oil prices

Markets
Traders Pile Into Bets on a Go-Slow Fed
BlackRock: Markets in 'sweet spot'
IMF's Lagarde Says Risks to Weak Global Recovery Are Increasing

Industries & companies
Airlines: Alaska Airlines Parent to Buy Virgin America for $2.6 Billion in Cash
Autos: Tesla blames hubris for latest production shortfalls
Casinos: Las Vegas Betting New Venue Hits Jackpot
Financials: Kicking the Oil Business When It’s Down
Financials: Deutsche Bank has lost its position as a top-three investment bank
Financials: Innovation is destroying traditional banking jobs
Health Care: Allergan Falls After Treasury Rules Announced; Pfizer Gains
Homebuilders: PulteGroup founder, CEO lash out amid ‘very public family squabble’
Retail: Athletic-Gear Makers Run Into a Problem

Corporate finance
U.S. to Curb ‘Earnings Stripping’ In Move On Tax Inversions

Fed
Fed’s Rosengren Sees Possible Rate Increases Sooner Than Markets Imply
Fed's Evans Sees More Uncertainty Amid Voting in the U.K., U.S.
Wisdom wanes for ‘don’t fight the Fed’
The new Fed conspiracy theory 'seems wrong'

Central banks
ECB Will Act Forcefully If Necessary to Fight Low Inflation, Says Praet
BOJ dealt blow over inflation goal
BOJ Negative Rates Risk Destroying Loan Market as Freeze Deepens
SNB's Jordan Says Negative Rate Key, Further Easing Possible
How negative interest rates could lead to a world without cash
The Most Important Central-Bank Petri Dish on Earth, Sweden

US
U.S. factory data signals further slowdown in economic growth
Fed's U.S. Labor Market Conditions Index Shows Weakness: Chart
Wages Are Imperfect Window Into Health of U.S. Labor Market
California, New York Governors Sign Minimum Wage Increase Into Law
The Gig Economy Is Powered by Old People
Samuelson: Solving the Economic Productivity Mystery
Website Seeks to Make Government Data Easier to Sift Through

Europe
German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Fall on Exports Slowdown
Euro zone retails sales stronger than expected in Feb
Eurozone unemployment is at its lowest in almost five years

China
IMF: China Worries to Weigh on Global Stocks More Often
IMF Global Financial Stability Report
China is starting to take its demographics problem seriously

US politics
Republicans Can't Stop Hurting Themselves
Donald Trump’s Path to Clinching GOP Nomination Narrows
The Real Kasich Threat

Geopolitics & terrorism
'Ransomware' crime wave growing
ISIS's finances are taking a serious hit, and it's hurting morale
The World Has Started Spending More on Weapons

Panama papers
A Primer on the ‘Panama Papers’ Offshore Revelations
Panama Papers: what we know so far
The Panama papers and the concealed wealth of nations
The Panama Papers in Perspective
‘Panama Papers’ Shine Uncomfortable Spotlight on Wealth of the Global Elite
Leaked Panama Files Spark Reactions Globally
Why few Americans turned up in the 'Panama Papers'
Biggest Banks Are Top Users of Offshore Services
HSBC Was Active in Shell Company Referrals, Leak Report Alleges

Offbeat
Dramatic buzzer-beater earns Villanova NCAA title
The dream of an anonymous, uncensorable online marketplace is finally here
Grey hair gene could be switched off, say scientists

  Apr 4

Oil
Iran Refuses Saudi Demand to Curb Oil Output

Oil Falls As Saudi Arabia Questions Freeze Deal
Will Electric Vehicles Cause A Future Oil Crash?

Markets
As Stocks Climb, Dow Theorists Find Reasons to Doubt
Goldman Says Sell Asia Currencies After Best Rally Since '08

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla's Model 3 Lives Up to the Hype
Autos: Why Tesla’s Model 3 could mean better, cheaper cars from other luxury brands (MW)
Financials: Fed’s New Bank Critic Keeps Heat On
Fintech: Investors should ignore the hype about fintech
Fintech: Wall Street, Tech Moving into Post-Bitcoin Era
Health Care: Regeneron’s Blockbuster Dreams Get Brighter

Technology
The police could be controlling your self-driving car
China’s Companies Poised to Take Leap in Developing a Driverless Car
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin relaunches and lands rocket

Central banks
Central bank arsenals in spotlight as headwinds linger

US
Ritholtz: Soaring Productivity Missing from the Stats
Druckenmiller: 'This is the most unsustainable situation I have ever seen in my career'

China
China earnings season reflects two-track economy
Subprime Housing Risks Raise Red Flags in China
Defiant China slaps steel tariffs on Britain as trade war looms
Beware the cult of Xi

US politics
Electoral Map Is a Reality Check to Donald Trump’s Bid
Gallup: Democrats Increasing Their Edge in U.S. Party Affiliation
Gallup: Americans’ Views of Trump, Cruz at New Lows in March
Gallup: Seven in 10 Women Have Unfavorable Opinion of Trump
Trump Goes on Offense With Recession Claim, Defends World View
Clinton Says FBI Hasn't Reached Out for an Interview on E-Mails

Geopolitics & terrorism
Pakistan threatened not just by terrorism, but by widespread religious extremism
Nuclear Security Summits Obama’s last hurrah
Japan sub makes first call to Philippines in 15 years amid China tensions

Offbeat
North Carolina to Meet Villanova in Title Game After Overpowering Syracuse
The Real Victims of Political Bias on Campus

  Apr 2

Oil
Crude Oil Sinks on Saudi Hesitance to Curb Production
WTI Crude Erases 2016 Gains
Even bankrupt shale drillers keep pumping oil

Markets
Dollar near multi-month lows after U.S. data impact subsides

Industries & companies
Autos: Tesla got 200,000 orders for the Model 3 in about one day
Energy: Energy Roundtable: 12 Oil Rebound Picks
Financials: Why Visa’s Stock Can Double in the Next 4 Years
Health Care: Earnings Weakness Is Showing Up in an Unexpected Place: Healthcare
Hotels: Starwood CEO: Marriott Deal Puts Pressure on Smaller Rivals to Merge
Industrials: United Technologies Revs Up Its Growth Engines
Tech: The Next Wave of Cloud-Computing Companies
Tech: This Company Does 3D Printing at a Speed No One Else Can Match

Central banks
Jobs Report Gives Yellen Only Half of What Fed Chair Wants
Hilsenrath: Report Keeps Fed in Slow Lane
Fed's Mester doesn't want to wait too long on rate hike
Has the Federal Reserve messed up?
Fed gives green light on banks’ US muni bond holdings
Prices Sag in Warning to ECB Even as Manufacturing Picks Up

US
4 Good Signs for the Economy
U.S. Economy Showed Broad Strength in March
US maintains solid jobs growth
US carmakers’ shares hit as sales disappoint

US politics
State Department halts review of Clinton emails at FBI request
Kasich: The Best Pick for Markets and the Economy
Donald Trump Is Motivating Democrats in a Huge Way, Poll Says
Fans urge Donald to get more serious

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama Says Iran Making ‘Real Progress’ Living Up to Nuclear Deal
Obama: 'Madmen' must not be allowed to get nuclear material
Nuclear Drones From ‘Dark Web’ Cited by Obama in Terror Scenario
ISIS Hijacks University Lab for Making Bombs
U.S. Commandos Trained to Stop Terrorists With `Dirty Bombs'
Counter-Terrorism Center Says About 1,200 Foreign Fighters in EU

Offbeat
Scientists create synthetic tissues that mimic nerves
Here's how much money doctors actually make
Nine Reasons the Masters Is the Greatest Sporting Event in America

  Apr 1

Oil
Saudi Arabia Will Only Freeze Oil Production If Iran Joins
ISIS Turns Saudis Against the Kingdom, and Families Against Their Own
The U.S. Is a Big Oil Importer Again
Why Oil and Gas Companies Are Bracing for Bad News From Banks

Stocks & bonds
Epic collapse and recovery: Stocks' 1st quarter
Stock mojo clashes with persistent headwinds
Why Mutual Funds Can’t Agree on What Unicorns Are Worth
Debt Markets: Choppy Trading Has No End in Sight

Industries & companies
Energy: MLP Investors’ Tax Woes Get Worse
Financials: Regional Banks Could Suffer Higher Losses From Oil, S&P Says
Health Care: Why Midsize Biotechs Have Scarcity Value
Hotels: Anbang Abruptly Pulls Starwood Offer, Clearing Marriott Path
Industrials: GE Files to End Fed Oversight After Shrinking GE Capital
Retail: McDonald’s steps up expansion in Asia
Trucking: E-Commerce Boom Roils Trucking Industry

Corporate finance
FASB Updates Stock-Award Accounting Rules
Investors Should Pay Attention to What Companies Ask Them to Ignore
Despite Wall St. Wavering, Merger Market Is Largely Intact

US
Jobs Report: More Workers, Happier Fed
Consumer Comfort in U.S. Fell Last Week to a Three-Month Low
Initial Jobless Claims in U.S. Rose Last Week to Two-Month High
Race for $15 Minimum Wage Heats Up

Europe
Markit: Core’ weakness weighs on eurozone manufacturing
Eurozone prices continue to fall

Japan
Markit: Operating conditions worsen at fastest rate in over three years
Japan big manufacturers' mood down in Q1 - BOJ tankan
Japanese Banks See a `Difficult' Year Ahead With Negative Rates

China
China factory activity rebounds
China Rating Outlook Cut at S&P on Risk of Slower Rebalancing
MSCI revives talks on China joining EM index
Chinese join the mega-dealmakers’ club
Chinese seal nearly one-sixth of M&A deals
Silver linings playbook offers tragic ending for Chinese M&A boom
China Tax on Overseas Purchases Set to Kick In

Brazil
Rousseff’s misfortune energises Brazil’s markets
Brazil prosecutors charge billionaire Safra in bribery scheme
Brazil security official steps down ahead of Rio Olympics

US politics
Almost nothing has gone right for Donald Trump in Wisconsin

Geopolitics & terrorism
Obama Stresses United Front as Nuclear Summit Opens
Obama’s plans for nuclear arsenal raise fears of new arms race
US warned over ‘cyber jihad’ attacks

Demography
We're about to see a mind-blowing global demographic shift
US Census: An Aging World: 2015

Offbeat
The World May Have Too Much Food
An Inconvenient Truth About Free Trade

  Mar 31

Oil
Oil Declines as Rising U.S. Crude Stockpiles Expand Global Glut
The Extend-and-Pretend Oil Market
CHART: The US is awash with crude oil
Asia Can't Seem to Escape Its Addiction to Middle East Oil

Markets
Horrid first quarter for US initial public offerings
Bond Bears Miss Out on $2 Trillion Windfall in Record Debt Rally
Here’s a New Monetary Policy Phrase: Chexit
Fed halts yen’s eight-day losing streak

Industries & companies
Energy: How Wall Street's Favorite Solar Company Spent Itself to the Brink
Financials: Why Banks Are Better Off Than You Think, And Real Estate Isn’t
Financials: Investment banks face sharp trading falls in tough climate
Financials: MetLife Wins Bid to Shed ‘Systemically Important’ Label
FinTech: Here's what you need to know about the top finance unicorns
FinTech: Growth of fintech forecast to spur almost 2m banking job cuts
Health Care: Pfizer-Allergan Deal Faces In-Depth Antitrust Probe by U.S.
Materials: Iron Ore's 24% Surge Is Set Fade as McKinsey Warns of Risks

Central banks
Yellen Outsources U.S. Monetary Policy to the Financial Markets
Fed's Evans sees high hurdle to April rate hike; June possible: CNBC
Wage Surge in Hot U.S. Labor Markets Sending Hopeful Sign to Fed
Bill Gross: Central Bankers ‘Running Out of Time’

US
Healthy Job Market at Odds With Global Gloom
ADP Reports 200,000 Increase in March Payrolls, Matching Expectations
Since the Recession, We’re Spending Again—But With Less Income
Household Expenditures and Income

China
Eight Things Chinese Money Is Buying in America Right Now
Great Leap Upward: Behind China's $100 Billion Shopping Spree
Good Reason to Beware Chinese Buyers
Hidden costs of Anbang’s western spending spree
China Shipping Profits Sink on Low Rates, Lingering Overcapacity
China's Big Three Airlines Take $2.5 Billion Currency Hit
Top Chinese Banks Cut Dividends as BOC Head Bemoans New Normal

Emerging
EM credit binge will exact painful price

US politics
Trump revises abortion stance after backlash
GOP Establishment in Wisconsin Unites Against Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. takes preemptive stance on S. China Sea
China set to deploy world’s longest-range nuclear missile
U.S. to deploy armored brigade combat teams to Europe

Offbeat
BILL GROSS: Everyone is investing at a 'grade-school level'

  Mar 30

Oil
Oil prices fall 3 percent as investors focus again on glut
Oil Explorers Face Challenge to Secure Financing as Oil Prices Fall

Markets
Amid calm, U.S. stock investors steel themselves for shocks
Dovish Yellen Primes Treasuries for Best Quarter Since 2012
Emerging Market Currencies Extend Best Month in 18 Years on Fed
Is It Time to Trust Emerging Markets Again?
Investors tiptoe back into emerging markets as storm clouds linger
Funds Flow to Venture Firms

Industries & companies
Boeing says it will cut more than 4,500 jobs
SunEdison at risk of bankruptcy

Central banks
Yellen Takes Control of Fed Message to Stress Gradual Approach
Yellen Says What Markets Want to Hear
Yellen’s Federal Reserve Gets Marked to Market
Fed's Williams Sees Gradual Hikes as U.S. Economy on Track
Negative interest rates put the global economy on a razor’s edge
Flood of Central Bank Moves Can't Lift World Out of Rut
Coeure Says ECB Not Discussing Helicopter Money as Policy Tool

US
Growing labour force belies grim US mood
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rose in March
Reshoring and FDI boost US manufacturing jobs
How Millennials and Low-Income Consumers Are Propping Up the U.S. Economy
Another Condo Bust Looms in Miami

Japan
Japanese industrial production falls by the most since 2011
Economic Takeaways From Japan's Retail Sales, Spending Data
Japan PM Shinzo Abe stays firm on consumption tax rise

China
Automakers Expanding in China May Soon Face Weakening Demand

US politics
Republican Fissures Deepen as Feuding Candidates Rip Up Loyalty Pledge
Trump drops pledge to back Republican presidential nominee other than himself
Donald Trump’s Success Upends Battle for Control of Congress
Anderson Cooper to Donald Trump: 'That's the argument of a 5-year-old'

Geopolitics & terrorism
US accuses Russia of dismantling security agreements
World struggles to halt North Korea march to nuclear power status
Khamenei says missiles, not just talks, key to Iran's future
Pakistani Militants Threaten More Attacks
Fidel Castro Criticizes Barack Obama’s Efforts to Change Cuba

Offbeat
Harvard is hardest to get into, but grads may get more out of other colleges
Underwater Heat Wave Devastates Great Barrier Reef
Antibiotic Apocalypse Fear Stoked by India’s Drugged Chickens

  Mar 29

Oil
Saudi Arabia loses oil market share to rivals in key nations

Industries & companies
Starwood Gets Higher $14 Billion Offer From Anbang-Led Group
Marriott Faces Prospect of Losing Starwood After Months of Work

Technology
The Entire Online Gig Economy Might Be Mostly Uber
Ethereum, a Virtual Currency, Enables Transactions That Rival Bitcoin’s
Bits: Silicon Valley Looks to Artificial Intelligence for the Next Big Thing
Massive Robots Keep Docks Shipshape
Supersize Ships Prompt Port Automation

Central banks
Yellen to remain cautious on rate hikes as hawks circle
Here’s the buzz word to listen for in Yellen’s speech
Gundlach says April rate hike 'inconceivable' after lower GDP forecasts

US
Q1 GDPNow: 0.6% on March 28, down from 1.4% on March 24
U.S. consumer spending, trade data signal sluggish growth
Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Increase by Most in a Year
California reaches deal to be first state with $15/hour minimum wage
The Decline of the America's Middle Class
How Sharing Cars Could Actually Boost Auto Sales

Europe
Germany to refugees: integrate or go home

China
Why China’s Capital Outflows Are Easing for Now
The Credit Card Loophole That Gets Around China's Capital Curbs
Corruption Currents: China Emerges as Money-Laundering Hub

US politics
Trump tramples on Republican orthodoxy
How the G.O.P. Elite Lost Its Voters to Donald Trump
This is your brain on Donald Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
Easter carnage in a park delivers Pakistan’s fatal diagnosis

Offbeat
What Final Four tickets will cost you, and how to pick a college
Drone Close Calls, Sightings by Airliners Up Fivefold, FAA Says

  Mar 28

Oil
Oil Enthusiasts Stay Out of Rally Led by Shrinking Bearish Bets
Oil Firms Slow Exploration to Weather Low-Price Era
Loews Corporation CEO: Oil Prices Will be 50% Higher in Two Years

Markets
Fear Amid the Market Rally: Investors Raise Bets on Volatility
BofA warns ''slowly tightening' Fed may hit earnings
El-Erian: Markets could fall 10% in coming months

Earnings accounting
SEC Getting Serious About Cracking Down on Shady Accounting Practices
SEC Chief Accountant Speech on Revenue Recognition & non-GAAP
US companies warn tax avoidance crackdown will hit earnings
In Yahoo, Another Example of the Buyback Mirage

Industries & companies
Airlines: American Airlines to Raise Flight Attendants’ Pay
Retail: Amazon: What Wall Street Still Gets Wrong
Tech: Forget the New iPhone. For Apple, It’s All About the Dollar

Central banks
Bond Market Inflation Outlook Ebbs Before Fed's Favored Index
Fed's Williams Sees 'Huge Impact' on U.S. From China, Brazil
Dutch Central Bank President Says ECB Monetary Easing at Its Limit

US
Atlanta Fed’s Latest GDPNow forecast: 1.4 percent
FedEx CEO: How Trade Made America Great

Japan
Japan Seen Stuck With Negative Yields on 70% of Bonds for 2016
Japan looks to kickstart 'fintech' revolution
Japan’s elderly turn to life of crime to ease cost of living

China
China Industrial Profits Rise 4.8%, Ending 7-Month Losing Streak
China bank profits flat-line as bad debts continue to soar
China Beige Book: New Employment at Private Firms Hits Four-Year Low
China faces struggle to recast steel workers for service sector
China Warns Officials: No Unrest, Or Lose Your Job
Does a Tobin Tax on Foreign Currency Trades Make Sense for China?
China Hunts Source of Letter Urging Xi to Quit

Emerging
Brazil Economic Woes Deepen

US politics
In Donald Trump’s Worldview, America Comes First, and Everybody Else Pays
Trump’s Suburban Weakness Could Hurt in November
Trump Denies Involvement in Enquirer Story Alleging Cruz Affairs
Donald Trump Protester Speaks Out: "I Was Paid $3,500 To Protest Trump’s Rally"
Mexicans burn Donald Trump effigies in Easter ritual
HARRY DENT: Civil unrest is coming to America

Geopolitics & terrorism
In Brussels Bombing Plot, a Trail of Dots Not Connected
How the Brussels attack could backfire on ISIS
ISIS takes biggest loss ever as Syrian army reclaims Palmyra
What Exactly Did Russia Accomplish in Syria?
North Korean Propaganda Video Depicts Nuclear Strike on Washington
Japan opens radar station close to disputed isles, drawing angry China response

Offbeat
Arctic sea ice dips to record low: NASA
Medical, Dental, 401(k)? Now Add School Loan Aid to Job Benefits

  Mar 26

Markets
Can Stocks Cope With a Profits Pinch?
The gap between reported corporate earnings and GAAP earnings is widening
Why Oil Prices Will Take Another Tumble
High-Grade Corporate Bonds as a Risk Remedy

Industries & companies
Autos:
Cruise Automation Looks to Expand
Health Care:
Sprout Investors Say Valeant Overcharging for Female Libido Pill
Tech:
The Race Is On to Control Artificial Intelligence, and Tech’s Future
Transportation:
The Hyperloop is about to be built — but not in California
Utilities:
Buffett: Wind and Solar Power Competition Challenges Utilities
Utilities:
The $2.5 Billion U.S. Power Line That No State Can Stop

Central banks
When the Fed’s Bullard Speaks, the Market Listens
The central bankers’ dilemma

US
Behind U.S. GDP Data Is Reason for Recession Worry: Weak Profits
U.S. Fourth-Quarter GDP Revised Up to 1.4% Growth but Corporate Profits Fall
Contract Workforce Outpaces Growth in Silicon-Valley Style ‘Gig’ Jobs
One homebuilder executive perfectly summarized America's new housing crisis

Japan
Weak Japan inflation turns up heat on central bank

US politics
Democrats See Gains as Donald Trump Targets a Wife
Millennials like socialism — until they get jobs

Geopolitics & terrorism
Belgium Fears Nuclear Plants Are Vulnerable
Belgian nuclear guard shot and security access badge stolen
Security services round up suspected jihadis across Europe
U.S. Kills an Islamic State Leader in Push to Eliminate Cabinet

Offbeat
Microsoft pulls plug after chat robot slings slurs, rips Obama and denies Holocaust

  Mar 25

Oil
Oil down slightly; U.S. rig count drop offsets stockpiles surge
Coming to the Oil Patch: Bad Loans to Outnumber the Good
Oil Mystery Solved? Interest-Rate Effect Upends Usual Growth Benefit

Stocks
Economic data could put stocks back on higher path
Red Flag: Pro Forma Results and Stock Performance

Technology
Car Makers’ Appetite for Tech Startups Keeps Growing

Central banks
The Fed Wants Markets to Stop Taking the Dot Plot So Seriously
The One Economic Question Nobody Is Answering

US
Watch for Falling Corporate Profits in Friday GDP Report
Durable-Goods Orders Weaken Amid Global Headwinds
Consumer Comfort in U.S. Declines to Match Low for This Year
It's Getting Harder to Pay the Rent in America
More Americans Again Moving to Suburbs
Young, Broke, and Scared of the IRS: The Millennial Tax Trap
Court throws out Chicago pension reforms

Japan
Japan consumer inflation flat, keeps BOJ under pressure

China
China cracks down on Xi Jinping critics after call for resignation
China Moves to Contend in Chip Making

US politics
POLLS: Hillary crushes Trump
This is a profile of a typical Trump voter
Cruz Calls Trump a 'Sniveling Coward' as War Over Wives Continues

Geopolitics & terrorism
Brussels attacks: the three-year genesis of a terror cell
Border Checks Return to Where Europe’s Open Borders Began
Turkey highlights Europe’s security failures in Brussels attacks
Tech could help secure public spaces

Offbeat
Scientists Create Tiniest Life Form Yet, Not Sure What It Is

  Mar 24

Commodities & currencies
Epic oil glut gets worse
U.S. Oil Takes Biggest Losses in a Month as Stockpiles Keep Growing
Oil’s Decline Takes Toll on Saudi Conglomerate
Dollar rally batters commodities as Fed talks of tightening
Fed rate hike expectations jolting currencies

Stocks & bonds
Earnings season set to cool Wall Street’s improving mood
U.S. stocks end lower as oil prices log largest drop in a month
It's not a bull or a bear market, it's a 'bunny'
Treasury yields post largest one-day drop in two weeks

Industries & companies
Financials: Credit Suisse Pulls Back on Investment Bank
Technology: Google's cloud business nabs Home Depot

Corporate finance
Here’s why companies may have to cut dividends soon
Despite oil’s decline, energy companies win with equity offerings

Central banks
The likelihood of a Fed rate hike in April has suddenly doubled
Bullard Sees Case for April Hike as Inflation Set to Pick Up
In charts: Inflation stirs as Fed stands still
Goldman to Fed: Stop Worrying So Much About the Stronger Dollar
Senior ECB official tells banks to stop whining
BOJ: Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting
El-Erian: 3 Long-Term Consequences of Negative Rates

US
Sales of New Homes in U.S. Rebounded in February on Jump in West
Why finding a starter home is harder than ever
We’ve been measuring inequality wrong – here’s the real story

China
Chinese Earnings Estimates Cut Most Among Major Asian Markets

US politics
Paul Ryan Calls for Elevating Political Discourse
Top Experts Confounded by Advisers to Donald Trump
Trump’s Appeal to White Anger Echoes Campaigns of George Wallace
Trump's tariff plan could boomerang, spark trade wars with China, Mexico

Geopolitics & terrorism
ISIS has sent 400 fighters to attack Europe, officials say
Terror in BrusselsThe new normal
Brussels Attacks Fuel Push to Close Off Militant Route
Divided Europe Searches for United Response to Terror
Daily chart Islam in Europe: perception and reality
U.S. frustration simmers over Belgium's struggle with militant threat

Offbeat
Rich people are less miserable
Rockefellers Dump Exxon Holdings That Made Family's Fortune
Israel’s mapping apps plot world domination
At New York Auto Show, a Parade of New Models

  Mar 23

Markets
It's Getting Harder to Support a Bearish View on Stocks
Stocks soar 13% in 5 weeks… but will this turnaround stick around?
Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ falls sharply
Half of World's Stocks Embrace Bull Market on Fed-Inspired Rally
Technical Analysts Are Warning That This Stock Rally Is Not Going to Last

Central banks
Billions From Heaven? ‘Helicopter Money’ Option Wins Fans
Evans Says Fed Rate Pause Appropriate After Bumpy 2016 Start
Kocherlakota: The Fed's Credibility Dilemma
New York Fed Had 'Major Lapse' in Robbery, Bangladesh Says

US
Trucking Demand Soared in February
Wall Street is Blockchain's Weak Link

Europe
Moody's EU referendum Brexit economic analysis - Business Insider
Can Europe keep its open borders?

China
Mounting debts could derail China plans to cut steel, coal glut

US politics
Attacks Will Jolt U.S. Election
Trump and Clinton score big victories in Arizona
‘Dangerous’ Trump trade policies attacked by top businessman
Trump Calls for Border Closings, ‘A Lot More than Waterboarding’
Wilbur Ross: I know Trump, would vote for him
Democratic Party workers pore over videos in bid to hobble Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
With Brussels Blasts, Jihadists Strike Heart of a Fraying Europe
Bombings Show Strategy to Hit West

Offbeat
How Tesla's Model 3 Could Conquer Low-End Luxury
Ex-Goldman Sachs Worker Gets No Prison Time in Fed Theft Case

  Mar 22

Terrorism
Brussels Rocked by Deadly Attacks With Blasts at Airport, Subway

Oil
Drilling Rig Suppliers Say Oil Recovery Will Be Slower Than Expected
Crude Oil Rises Amid Speculation Global Crude Glut to Decline
The 'god' of oil trading, says oil could be back at $80 in the next 12 months
New Market for U.S. Shale Gas Opens in Europe

Stocks & bonds
The return of earnings shenanigans
Corporate profit ride turning into a train wreck
Bondholders suffer $150bn oil price hit
Chinese companies are trying to buy their American rivals — and the odds are stacked in their favor

Industries & companies
Energy: The most unlikely stock market winners: oil companies with little debt
Hotels: Starwood Agrees to Sweetened Merger Bid From Marriott
Tech: Apple underwhelms, even for a spring event

Central banks I
Two Fed Officials Point to Possibility of April Rate Hike
Dollar Climbs as Fed Officials Say April Rate Increase Possible
Fed’s Williams open to interest rate hike in April or June
Fed's Williams downplays soft U.S. market inflation measures: MNI
Fed’s Dennis Lockhart: Economy Could Justify Rate Increase as Soon as April Meeting
Opinion: Fed's policy decision reflected upcoming US election, not economic outlook

Central banks II
ECB Doing Whatever It Takes Can't Make Euro-Area Banks Lend
Draghi's Pension Poison

Central banks III
Central Banks Creep Toward Uncomfortable Role: Central Planners
Central banks prove Einstein’s theory
Central banks lurch from topsy-turvy 1970s to helicopter money

US
East Coast Ports Showed Strong Import Growth in February
Previously Owned U.S. Home Sales Decline More Than Forecast
As home prices rise, buyers are backing off instead of going all-in
Turning Point? U.S. Commercial-Property Sales Plunge in February
Americans just had $176 million in wages garnished by the government due to unpaid student loans
America's explosion of income inequality, in one amazing animated chart

Europe
German Ifo Business Sentiment Edges Higher in March
Markit: German Manufacturing Grew at Slowest Pace in 16 Months in March
Euro-Area Deflation Risks Persist Even as Markit Sees Growth
U.K. Inflation Rate Remains at 0.3%, Far Below BOE's Target

Emerging
China's Credit Risk Is Manageable as Outflows Slow, Goldman Says
Brazil descends into chaos as Olympics looms

US politics
How a President Trump Would Affect Markets
Trump Pushes Serious Image in the Capital
Trump Urges Republican Leaders to Rally Behind Him
Trump questions US role in Nato
Trump vows strong U.S. ties with Israel, draws fire from Clinton
Gundlach sees 'global growth scare' with Trump
Trump refers to Elizabeth Warren as 'the Indian' when responding to her tweetstorm

Offbeat
Regulators Near Charges Against Cooperman and Omega, Firm Says
Tourism is spiking in these 8 countries

  Mar 21

Commodities
Dreaded 'stealth' supply becomes reality as U.S. drillers turn on 'ducks'
Why the Global Oil Glut Might Not Fill Swimming Pools After All
Speculators Most Bullish on Oil Since June as Output Talks Loom
Iron Ore Surges as Signs of China Property Revival Boost Outlook

Stocks & bonds
Transport Stocks Signal Markets on Track
Dimon's Timing Looks Savvier by the Day as Equities Rebound
Investors snap up inflation-proofed Treasury bonds
Wall Street's Pile of Unwanted Treasuries Exposes Market Cracks
Goldman Holds Fast to Strong Dollar Call

Industries & companies
Consumer: Sherwin-Williams paint company to buy Valspar for $8.9 billion
Financials: M&A Bankers Saying No to More Junk Debt
Financials: Low Rates Are Tormenting Insurers—and Their Customers
Materials: Monsanto Said to Explore Crop Chemicals Deals With BASF, Bayer
Technology: A startup with 400 million users is going head to head with Facebook

Central banks
Bullard says Fed's goals largely met, rates should edge up
Fed's Lacker Confident Inflation Poised to Rebound to 2% Target
Goldman: This Was One of the Most Dovish Fed Decisions of the 21st Century
Bernanke: What tools does the Fed have left? Part 1: Negative interest rates
`Helicopter Money' Hurts Banks, ECB's Weidmann Tells Newspaper

US
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slips in March

Europe
These Eight EU Countries Are in the Budget Danger Zone
Greek Bailout Talks End Without Deal as Migrant Challenges Grow
Euro zone lenders, Greece make progress on tax, pension reforms

China
China's Consumers Spend Up On Spas, Travel and Entertainment
China Has a $590 Billion Problem With Unpaid Bills
China bank governor warns over corporate debt
China says it will fend off financial risks, communicate better with markets
Exclusive: A plea for help - How China asked the Fed for its stock crash play book

US politics
The Mutual Dependence of Donald Trump and the News Media
Pro-Israel policy conference nervously awaits Trump speech
Donald Trump's Campaign to Add Rally Security Amid Violence
Trump refuses to condemn violence at his U.S. presidential rallies
Republican Leaders Map a Strategy to Derail Donald Trump
Stop Trump Movement Gets Boost From Mexico's Efforts in U.S.
Bernstein: John Kasich Is Wrecking the Republican Party

Offbeat
Israel Cyber Cadets Train on Harry Potter-Inspired Battlefield
March Madness: The Ivy League Finally Merits Your Respect

  Mar 19

Stocks & bond
U.S. Stock Rebound Reaches Five Weeks as Worst-Ever Start Erased
Sonders: Outlook for Stocks Good Despite Many Headwinds
High-Quality Stocks Poised to Soar
Bonds: What to Buy as the Federal Reserve Turns Dovish

Commodities & currencies
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Into the Copper Rally
Signs Are Flashing That Dollar Plunge Has Gone Too Far, Too Fast
Borrowing Dollars Overseas Gets Pricey

Industries & companies
Energy: The Oil-Price Rally: Why Energy Stocks Won’t Share the Spoils Equally
Health Care: Valeant Seeks Lender List of Demands for Waiving Default
Retail: Blame Minimum Wage, Not Carl’s Jr. CEO, For Automated Restaurants
Transportation: FedEx: How It Delivers for Shareholders

Corporate finance
The Biggest American Companies Now Owned by the Chinese
Starwood Hotels Plans to Accept Anbang's $13.2 Billion Bid

Technology
Machines That Will Think and Feel
How cyber criminals targeted almost $1bn in Bangladesh Bank heist

Central banks
Here's the big economic risk the Federal Reserve is willing to take
Fed’s Dudley Nods to Challenges in Averting Another Financial Crisis
Bullard says Fed's goals largely met, rates should edge up
Goldman Sachs: This Was One of the Most Dovish Fed Decisions of the 21st Century
Japan’s Negative Rates Haven’t Slowed Yen’s Rise
IMF's Lagarde Says Negative Rates Have Helped Global Economy

US
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slips in March

Europe
EU Agrees on Deal to Send Migrants Back to Turkey
Bailout monitors threaten to abandon Greece talks

Emerging
Once a Savior, Brazil’s ‘Lula’ Is Tarnished

US politics
The Republicans could be facing convention meltdown
Romney offers vote, little else, to Cruz in Republican election battle
Fox News torches Donald Trump for his 'sick obsession' with Megyn Kelly
Here's the man who's destroying the Republican Party--but it's not Donald Trump

Geopolitics & terrorism
Paris Attacks Fugitive Abdeslam Caught After Four-Month Manhunt
Paris Terror Plot Foiled as Police Arrest Four People in Raid

Offbeat
Buy Daniel Craig’s Favorite Bond Car, Now on EBay

  Mar 18

Oil
U.S. Oil Prices Hit $40 a Barrel, Extending Recent Rally
Goldman Sachs sees 'green shoots' in oil
U.S. Is Exporting Its Oil Everywhere
IEA Says Oil-Freeze Talks Aren't Having Major Impact on Prices
Saudi Arabia's Oil Chief Prepares for a World After Fossil Fuels
Crude Mystery: Where Did 800,000 Barrels of Oil Go?

Markets
UBS thinks stocks are at a top
Dollar Falls Most in 7 Years; Dow Erases 2016 Loss on Rate Path
R.I.P. Dollar Rally as Dovish Fed Spurs Worst Slump Since 2011
Global Currencies Soar, Defying Central Bankers
Yen stands tall as dollar unable to shake off Fed's cautious stance
Hedge fund closures return to crisis highs

Industries & companies
Autos:Subprime auto loans come under scrutiny
Financials: Wall Street's Awful Quarter Is Hitting Goldman Sachs, Too
Financials: Big Bank Stocks Are Cheap. The Fed Hasn’t Changed That
Financials: J.P. Morgan Boosts Stock Buyback Authorization by $1.88 Billion
Health Care: Biotech Bargains?
Health Care: Walgreens, UnitedHealth Form Pharmacy Partnership
Health Care: Investment bank analysts stayed bullish as Valeant struggled
Industrials: Caterpillar Sees First-Quarter Sales, Profit Below Estimates
Technology: Google Puts Boston Dynamics Up for Sale in Robotics Retreat

Central banks
The Fed’s Credibility Conundrum
Global risks weigh on the Fed
JP MORGAN: Fed will delay rate hikes because of Brexit vote and US elections
Will Fed Start Dialing Back on Dovishness Friday?
BOJ Minutes Show No Talk of More QQE Before Adopting Minus Rate
PBOC Raises Yuan Fixing Most Since November After Dollar Slumps

US
Leading Indicators in U.S. Rose in February
Fewer Americans Got Hired or Quit Their Jobs in January
Streak of Low Jobless Claims Longest in More Than Four Decades
Half of U.S. May Endure ‘Lost Decade’ of Depressed Employment
Bond Vigilantes Give Way to Budget Brigade Urging More Debt
Problems pile up for US public pensions
Manhattan Apartment Sales Hit Speed Bump

Europe
Banks cast doubt on impact of ECB giveaway
Europe Bets on Robots to Help Care for Seniors

China
China February Home Prices Rise as Major Cities Power Ahead
The Real Meaning of Xi’s Favored Slogan
Wave of Chinese Students Sows U.S. Campus Discord

Emerging
Judge’s bar on Lula puts Brazil on edge of constitutional crisis

US politics
Hillary Clinton’s Allies Launch Plan to Undercut Donald Trump Now
Ryan Faces Trial by Fire as Republican Convention Chairman
Contested GOP convention likely: House Speaker Ryan
Bernstein: Good Times, Not Anger, Led to Trump's Rise

Geopolitics
North Korea is getting more and more aggressive
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Into Sea

Offbeat
The Kremlin Doesn't Think Trump's Putin/Clinton Ad Is Funny
Stunning Global Heat Wave Pushes Planet Into Uncharted Territory

  Mar 17

Markets
Fed statement lifts stocks and Treasuries
Dollar Plunges as Fed Sees Slower Pace for 2016 Rate Increases
Gold Jumps After Fed Scales Back Forecasts for Interest Rates

Industries & companies
Autos:
Tesla Will Unveil a Drivable Model 3. Here's What It Looks Like
Autos:
Brakes pressed on short-term prospects for self-driving cars
Financials:
Deutsche Bank Shares Fall After CEO Forecasts Unprofitable Year
Financials:
Goldman has a new plan to make more money while everyone else is getting crushed
Financials:
J.P. Morgan, Citigroup Shareholders to Vote on Potential Breakup Plans
Health Care:
Novartis Heart-Failure Pill Falls Short of Sales Expectations
Retail:
Carl’s Jr.'s CEO says he dreams of a day when human workers are obsolete
Transportation:
FedEx earnings beat expectations, stock gains 5%
Transportation:
FedEx: Amazon would have to spend 'tens of billions' to compete with us
Transportation:
Trucking Stock Rally Raises Hopes for Manufacturing Rebound

Central banks
Fed Statement I Summary of Economic Projections I Press Conference
Parsing the Fed: How the March Statement Changed from January
Here's the new Fed dot plot
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Lowers Outlook for Further Increases
Fed Officials See Short-Term Rates Rising 0.5 Percentage Point in 2016
Global Risks Play Bigger Part in Fed's Rate-Rise Outlook
Kocherlakota: The Fed's Hidden Message
ECB buying set to distort corporate bonds

US
U.S. Consumer Prices Fell in February
U.S. Industrial Production Down 0.5% in February
Housing Starts in U.S. Climbed More Than Forecast in February
Rents and Medical Costs Drive Inflation’s Rise

Europe
German Companies Raise Caution Amid Surge of Migrants
Merkel Calls for Pan-European Deal to Reduce Migrant Numbers
Huge challenges await EU’s migrant plan

Japan
Weak Japan wage demands deal blow to Abenomics
Radical Policy Ideas Resurface Amid Too-Low Inflation

China
Made in China Not as Cheap as You Think
Chinese Premier Paints Rosy Picture of Economy
China Seeks to Avoid Mass Layoffs While Cutting Production
China Is Starting to Look Like the 19th Century U.S.

Emerging
Water Could Make or Break Your Bet on China-Beating India Growth
Brazil's Lula Is Coming Back and Investors Don't Like It One Bit
Protests sweep Brazil after release of Lula-Rousseff phone tap

US politics
Delegate Math Becomes Clearer for Clinton, Muddier for GOP After Tuesday’s Results
Donald Trump Warns of ‘Riots’ and ‘Bad Things’ if Supporters Ignored
We choose the nominee, not the voters: Senior GOP official
Yellen Defends Fed as ‘Non-Partisan’ Over Campaign Contributions

Geopolitics & terrorism
Islamic State Spreads in North Africa in Attacks Ignored by West
Paris Terror Plot Foiled as Police Arrest Four People in Raid

Offbeat
Americans Are Popping the Most Champagne Since 2007: Chart
Bangladesh central bank governor quits over $101m cyber heist [involving NY Fed]

  Mar 16

Oil
Iran will freeze its oil output once it reaches 4 million barrels per day

Markets
When looking closely at the U.S. stock market, you’ll find things aren’t that bad
Mind the GAAP Gap, Even for Blue Chip Stocks

Industries & companies
Financials: Jefferies Reports Loss on Trading Slump as CEO `Humbled'
Health Care:Valeant Slashes Guidance, Warns of Possible Default; Shares Cut in Half
Transportation: There's a worrisome trend in Amazon's business that shows why it needs its own airplanes

Central banks
Fed to Signal Worst Is Over, Hikes Coming: Decision-Day Guide
Stanley Fischer and Lael Brainard Are Battling for Yellen’s Soul
US banking industry body calls for rate rises
Four Economists See a Surprise from the Fed This Week
Bank of Japan grapples with public confusion on negative rates

Global
OECD Book: Economic Policy Reforms, Going for Growth, Interim Report 2016

US
GDPNow: Latest forecast: 1.9 percent
U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.1% in February
Wholesale Prices in U.S. Decreased in February on Fuel, Food
Goldman: Wave Goodbye to That Rebound in U.S. Labor Force Participation
CEOs Plan Less Hiring and See Growth Slowing in 2016 | Survey

China
China's Li Seeks 'Win-Win' for Growth-Reform Plan Analysts Doubt
China’s Looming Currency Crisis
Bernanke: China’s trilemma—and a possible solution
Shadow Lending for Chinese Home Down Payments Prompts Crackdown
China's Zoomlion sweetens offer for U.S. crane maker Terex: sources

Emerging
The Incredible Emerging-Market Debt Switcheroo

US politics
Super Tuesday 2: Defeat in Ohio clouds path for Trump
Trump knocks Rubio out of Republican race, party in chaos
Trump’s trade rhetoric splits his party
Obama Assails 'Vulgar' 2016 Campaign as McConnell Cautions Trump
Soros, Alarmed by Trump, Pours Money Into 2016 Race

Geopolitics
Russia cuts its losses in Syria
Kerry, Putin to Discuss Syria as Russia Seeks to Bolster Influence
Putin's Hand Grows Stronger as Right-Wing Parties Advance in Europe

Offbeat
Lockheed hails progress on hypersonic jet

  Mar 15

Oil
Oil falls as worry over growing stockpile cuts short rally
Russia Says Iran May Join Oil Freeze After Boosting Production
If Oil Prices Have Hit Bottom, the Top May Not Be Too Far Away
Many Shale Producers Are Unable to Ramp Up Oil Output
Investors Increasingly Bullish on Energy Sector
Investors have renewed appetite for energy bonds

Markets
Wall Street Strategists Downgrade Equities Citing Lack of Central Bank Bullets
Eurozone equities recovery trails S&P 500
We've Been Looking for Credit Excesses in All the Wrong Places
Eurozone credit markets consolidate after big rally
ECB buoys US corporate bond prospects
MORGAN STANLEY: The dollar will rally another 10% before this 'super cycle' is over

Industries & companies
Autos: Wall Street Tours the Tesla Factory—and Loves What It Sees
Financials: Goldman buys pensions robo-adviser
Health Care: Price of branded prescription drugs in the US doubles in 5 years
Materials: Scrap-Metal Sector Is Latest Victim of Commodities Bust

Corporate finance
The Chinese Dealmaker Following Buffett's Lead
Anbang Expands U.S. Hotel Foray With Record $6.5 Billion Deal
Starwood Gets Offer From Group Led by Anbang, Threatening Marriott Deal
Chinese Buyers Keep Shopping in the U.S.

Central banks
'Dot Plot' Fed Projections Lose Credibility With Pimco and BlackRock
Bank of Japan Holds Fire on Stimulus, Negative Rate Unchanged

US
Fears rise over US car-loan delinquencies
Joblessness Is Falling—But Not in States Tied to Energy
Hurdles to Multigenerational Living: Kitchens and Visible Second Entrances
Baby boomers are renting more homes

Europe
Merkel vows to stay the course on refugees despite election drubbing

China
China Weakens Yuan Daily Fixing by 0.26%, Most Since January
The Price of China’s Controlled Currency: Stunted Role in Global Trade
China Drafts Rules for Tobin Tax on Currency Transactions
China to crack down on P2P lenders
China Party Faithful Warned to Toe Line as Xi Nears Key Juncture

Emerging
Emerging-Market Currency Rally Is Too Good to Last
Turkey faces foes on many fronts as security threats proliferate

US politics
Trump aims for big primary wins, calls campaign 'a lovefest'
Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Crisscross Tuesday’s Big States

Geopolitics
Putin's Shock Plan to Pull Troops From Syria Puts Pressure on Assad
Iran says missiles for self defense, tests do not violate nuclear deal
Turkey Launches Assault on Kurdish Separatists After Ankara Car Bomb Attack

Offbeat
Can Cryotherapy’s Chill Help Muscles and Joints?

  Mar 14

Oil
The Reason Behind Oil's Sudden Jump
Oil Price Rise Could Be Its Own Undoing
Iran on Oil Freeze: ‘Leave Us Alone’ Until Production Higher

Stocks & bonds
There's Only One Buyer Keeping S&P 500's Bull Market Alive
Back From the Dead: Interest-Rate Hikes Are Getting Priced in Again

Industries & companies
Financials: Wall Street is obsessed with this technology that no one quite understands
Materials: Iron’s Mettle Won’t Last

Central banks
Fed’s Plans to Raise Interest Rates Are Delayed, Not Derailed
ECB’s Cheap Loans Highlight Rift Among Europe’s Banks
ECB adds corporate sector purchase programme (CSPP)
Constâncion: In Defence of Monetary Policy
Inflation Target Draws Fire From All Sides

Europe
Eurozone industrial production jumps 2.8%
German voters batter Merkel over migrant policy
Germans Turn to Trump-Style Politics in Challenge to Merkel

China
China Industrial Output, Retail Sales Slow as Property Gains
China rebuts economy doomsayers on debt and ‘zombies’
China Regulators Speed Up Help for Banks on Bad Loans
China Weighs Letting Banks Sell Bad Debt to Investors
Hedge Funds Look to Space For a Read on China's Economy

Emerging
Bond markets reopen for EM borrowers
Protesters pack streets across Brazil to demand Rousseff's exit

US politics
Hunt: Contested Convention Could Deepen Republican Chaos
Trump refuses to tone down aggressive rhetoric
Here's what US foreign policy might look like under Donald Trump

Offbeat
Mosquitoes' rapid spread poses threat beyond Zika

  Mar 12

Trade
Protectionism a big threat to global economy, says Larry Fink

Oil
Oil Pay Packages Spur CEOs to Keep Pumping
Gulf of Mexico pumping oil like never before
A Short History of Unsuccessfully Calling a Bottom in Oil
U.S. Oil and Gas Rigs Just Fell to a 75-Year Record Low
Oil Crash Risks $19 Billion Wave of Junk Debt Defaults

Markets
Buybacks: The biggest force powering the stock market is starting to disappear
Move Over, FANGs: Value Investing Is Rebounding
Treasuries Set for Third Weekly Decline on Interest-Rate Outlook
Gold back in vogue with investors amid uncertain economic outlook

Central banks
ECB stimulus targets eurozone companies
How the ECB Woke Up to Banks’ Profits Nightmare
Germans Opposed ECB Stimulus Package, Fearing ‘Doom Loop’
Cautious investors focus on limits to central banks’ powers

US
U.S. Import Prices Fell 0.3% in February
US inflation expectations gathering steam
Is US inflation (finally) rising?
Port of Los Angeles Imports Surged in February
The Real Reason Behind Slowing U.S. Growth

China
Yuan Hits Strongest Level Against Dollar Since Early December
China’s February New Credit Plunged From Prior Month Record
China Economic Data Paints Gloomy Picture
New China Stocks Chief Vows Decisive Intervention If Needed

US politics
Trump cancels rally over violence fears
Trump School Trial Delay Sought to Avoid Pre-Election ‘Zoo’
Clinton Email Probe Enters Tricky Phase as Election Intensifies
Ex-White House rival Carson backs Trump, calls him 'cerebral'

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S., South Korea stage assault drill; North threatens to wipe out enemies

Offbeat
Analysis of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Documents Release | Archives
You May Be Better Off Living Near a Target Than Wal-Mart
Once-cheering UK press sours on royal couple

  Mar 11

Oil
IEA Says Oil Price May Have Bottomed as High-Cost Producers Cut
Oil Prices Slide on Lower OPEC Expectations

Stocks & bonds
Equity funds draw investors for first time in 2016
Aging Bull Market Has Fed in Its Corner
Bear Markets Can Be Shorter Than You Think
Bill Gross Says Global Yields Have Hit Bottom as Treasuries Fall

Industries & companies
Airlines: United Continental Gets Backing From Two Big Unions
Health Care: Valeant CEO Says No More Surprises, in Meeting With Top Execs
Financials: What Crisis? Big Ratings Firms Stronger Than Ever
Financials: American Express CEO Says Company Addressing Challenges
Financials: Bank Regulator Wades Into Fintech
Media: Yahoo Adds Two Directors, Girding for Fight With Starboard
Tech: Warren Buffett Doesn’t Play This Silicon Valley Earnings Game. Why Should You?

Central banks
ECB cuts rates to new low and lifts QE
ECB’s Bold Stimulus Takes Aim at Eurozone Economy
Draghi Can Cut Borrowing Costs, But Can't Make Companies Borrow
Draghi Defines His Era With Stimulus Measures Locked Into Next Decade
Five Takeaways From the ECB Action
European Corporate Bonds Are Clear Winners After ECB Move
Why the ECB’s Big Guns Can’t Win This War
For Europe’s Banks, Stimulus Brings Little Relief
Negative Rates, QE, TLTROs: Our Guide to the ECB’s Big Move
Fed's March Policy Message May Be Crimped by Muscular ECB Move

US
Net Worth of U.S. Households Rises to Record in Fourth Quarter
Americans' Home Wealth Recovers $7 Trillion
Wealth Gap Not as Large as Earlier Estimates, Paper Finds
There are tech hubs cropping up around the US where it's much cheaper to live than Silicon Valley
Jobless Claims in U.S. Drop to Lowest Level in Five Months
Does the United States have a productivity slowdown or a measurement problem? (Brookings)

Japan
Negative interest rates are destroying Japan's money market funds

China
China Said to Plan New Rules Facilitating Debt-to-Equity Swaps
For China Banks, Swapping Stock for Debt Is a Stopgap With Pitfalls
China’s latest move reeks of desperation
China Car Sales Hit the Brakes in February
China’s Imports Slowdown: Spillovers, Spillins, and Spillbacks
New Chinese Index Charting 'Silk Road' Freight Sinks to Lowest Level
The end of the Chinese miracle
China is Facing a Ticking Demographic Time Bomb

Geopolitics & terrorism
Islamic State defector brings 'goldmine' of details
Germany Says It Has Files on Islamic State Members

Offbeat
Detroit Offers an Urban Lifestyle With Affordable Luxury Homes

  Mar 10

Oil
Oil rises 4% on bullish US gasoline draw, OPEC speculation
Oil exporters to meet March 20 to discuss freeze: Iraqi official
Forget fracking. Try choking and lifting
Gas price tumble comes as markets are increasingly interlinked
The Incredible Rise and Final Hours of Fracking King Aubrey McClendon

Markets
Aging bull celebrates 7th birthday: How much longer can it last?
Short seller Block calls U.S. stocks rally 'dead cat bounce'

Industries & companies
Financials:
Mutual Funds Resist S.E.C. Plan to Pump Up Buffer Against Cash Flight
Transportation:
Amazon leases 20 Boeing 767 freight jets for air cargo programme

Central banks
Fed Policy Path to Be Shaped by ECB, BOJ Moves in Coming Days
The ‘Yellen Call’ and Stocks
Pressure Is on Draghi to Show He Has Tools to Boost Inflation
Negative Rates Dig a Hole for Bank of Japan

Trade
Free Trade Loses Political Favor
Powerful Pair: Protectionism and the Presidency
Aluminum Sector Presses U.S. Over Chinese Exports
Is trade really killing middle class jobs?
Clinton's surprise Michigan loss exposes risks for her on trade
The Unseen Cost Of Saving Jobs With Tariffs

US
U.S. wholesale stocks rise, seen hurting growth in 2016
Port of Long Beach Reports Record February Imports
In Houston, oil workers may face the ax but employment still grows
Americans Rank Last in Problem-Solving With Technology

Japan
Japan Bond Yields Rise From Record Lows
Japan's Pay-to-Lend Craze Deepens as Repo Rate Falls to Record

China
China’s Inflation Flashes Warnings for Smokestack Industries
The China Intervention Trade Is Back as State Funds Battle Bears
China's Xi Vows to Remove Mountainous Barriers to Private Sector
China provinces rail against Beijing plan to tackle overcapacity
Is China Succeeding With Its Growth Plans?
Awash in Empty Homes, China Asks Migrant Workers to Settle Down

US politics
Why Americans are so angry in 2016
Trump Tightens His Grip on GOP
Ohio's 'dirty little secret': blue-collar Democrats for Trump
Carly Fiorina Endorses Ted Cruz for President

Geopolitics
Biden Says ‘We Will Act’ If Iran Violates Nuclear Deal
Iran's latest missile test launches do not violate nuclear deal, U.S. says
Israeli official links Netanyahu's canceled U.S. trip to defense aid hold-up

Offbeat
U.S. warns Mosul dam collapse would be catastrophic
Fukushima fallout: No place for man or robot

  Mar 9

Commodities
Oil prices rise as defaults expected to cut supplies
Three Reasons Oil's Rally Won't Last
Oil stocks tumble as short squeeze fades
MLP Insiders Are Bullish; Gold Rallies With Stocks
Iron ore’s rocket rise isn’t sustainable, Goldman, others say

Stocks & bonds
Wall Street bids Happy Birthday to bull market
What Doesn't Kill Bull Market in S&P 500 May Make It Stronger
Stocks won’t earn you nearly as much over next 7 years
Was The Three-Week Stocks Rally Just A Big Short Squeeze?
Jeff Gundlach on the global economy, the Fed's next move, and negative interest rates
Why investors love stocks with women on the board

Industries & companies
Financials:
Good news--fintech could disrupt finance
Financials:
Citigroup warns of fall in investment banking unit revenues
Energy:
Pipeline investors shaken by bankruptcy ruling
Tech:
Going places: machine beats top Go player in another AI milestone

Central banks
Fed Likely to Keep Options Open for April or June
The IMF Is Sounding the Alarm. Is Anyone Listening?

Europe
Italy isn't Greece--it's worse
Merkel Faces Skepticism After Turkey Migrant Deal

China
Phantom Goods Disguise Billions in China Illicit Money Outflows
China, Fighting Money Exodus, Squeezes Business
The number of people who need to be laid off in China is staggering

Emerging
Emerging Markets Rally: Room to Run, Charts Say

US politics
Sanders Stuns Clinton with Michigan Upset
Donald Trump Tightens Grip on GOP With Primary Wins
Angry White Males Propel Donald Trump--and Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton’s email problems will not go away

Geopolitics & terrorism
North Korea's Kim says country has miniaturized nuclear warheads
Iran tests more missiles, 'capable of reaching Israel'
ISIS is taking control in another country

Offbeat
'Fifth Beatle' George Martin dead at 90

  Mar 8

Commodities & currencies
Goldman Says Commodity Rally a False Start That's Set to Fizzle
Oil Prices Lifted by Supply-Cut Hopes and U.S. Growth Outlook
Shale Gas Boom More Resilient Than the U.S. Government Thought
Iron ore jumps by record 19% on China stimulus hopes
Nickel Can’t Find a Silver Lining
Commodity-Exporter Currencies Surge as Raw Materials Extend Gain
The Problem With the World’s Most Obvious Trade, a Stronger Dollar

Bonds
Corporate bond markets thaw for spring
Junk-Bond Rebound Signals Easing Fear
Pimco Says Time to Buy Riskier Debt as U.S. to Avoid Recession

Corporate finance
Wall Street rebound seen boosting IPO activity

Technology
Microsoft takes step to move beyond Windows operating system

Central banks
Why the Fed Isn’t Out of Ammo
Fed officials set battle lines on rate hikes ahead of March meet
Fed's Fischer warns that U.S. inflation could be accelerating
Brainard Urges Patience at Fed as Fischer Sees Inflation Signs
Investors Fret as ECB Looks Poised to Get More Negative
How low can Mario Draghi go to lift the eurozone?

US
Amid Global Slowdown, U.S. Gets Miscast as Savior
Borrowing by U.S. Consumers Rises Least Since November 2013
The Hurdles to Getting U.S. Workers Off the Sidelines
Goldman Sachs: Get Ready for Labor to Crush Capital in the U.S.
Wage Growth for Prime-Age Workers Hits Fastest Since 2009: Chart

Europe
German Industrial Production Surges by Most Since 2009
BoE plans liquidity auctions to protect banks in event of Brexit
Brussels seeks further reform to seal Greek bailout

Japan
No Consolation for Abe in Revised GDP Confirming Contraction
Japan consumer confidence hits 1-year low in February

China
China exports plunge fastest since 2009 on weak global demand
China foreign exchange data show capital outflow easing
China to Shift Debt Burden in Tax Overhaul

Emerging
Is It Time Make Up With Emerging Markets?
Emerging market currencies show signs of life

US politics
Bloomberg: The Risk I Will Not Take
Michael Bloomberg's not running, and he's signaling he'll support Hillary Clinton
The Contradictions of Donald Trump and Why He Moves Past Them
Clinton Doubles Down Against Fracking in Debate, Raising Alarms
More Latinos Seek Citizenship to Vote Against Trump

Offbeat
ETFs: How the U.S. government inadvertently launched a $3 trillion industry

  Mar 7

Commodities
Copper Bears Turn Into Bulls Before Prices Rally Most Since 2011
Saudi price rise for Asia suggests tentative oil recovery: Russell
Iranian Oil Lands in Europe for First Time Since Sanctions Ended

Stocks
Stocks almost erase 2016 losses as bulls charge
Hedge funds’ bearish mining bets sour

Industries & companies
Airlines: American Airlines Pilots Blast Return of ‘Toxic Culture’
Autos: Carmakers struggle to keep pace with technology
Financials: 40 banks test bitcoin tech for trading bonds
Media: ‘Zootopia’ Sets Disney Record With $73.7 Million Debut
Media: Virtual-Reality Movies: Get Ready for the Revolution
Retail: Amazon Edges Closer to Fully Automated Retail (Atlantic)
Retail: It’s Discounted, but Is It a Deal? How List Prices Lost Their Meaning
Technology: Unicorns Aren't So Beloved Anymore

Central banks
Wall Street leans toward only two Fed rate hikes before year-end
Draghi Aims ECB's Killer Blow in 11th Round Versus Deflation
In the Bizarro World of Negative Interest Rates, Saving Will Cost You
BIS: Faith in central banks' healing powers faltering | BIS Quarterly Report
BIS Raises Questions About Impact of Negative Rates
BIS: Negative Interest Rates Are Working Just Fine So Far

US
US inflation expectations gathering steam
Commercial property loans fuel risk fears
Silicon Valley Has Not Saved Us From a Productivity Slowdown

Europe
German Factory Orders Drop as Global Slowdown Weighs on Economy
The euro-zone economy: The new mediocre
Germany's Schaeuble says Brexit would be economic 'poison'
Merkel fights back as refugee influx slows
Europe’s Banks Find a Dumping Ground for Their Losses
NATO, Turkey, Greece Reach Agreement on Migrant Monitoring

China I
China seeks to balance stimulus and reform
In New Economic Plan, China Bets That Hard Choices Can Be Avoided
China Denies It Is Stunting Global Growth
Top Chinese Official Rebuts Soros Prediction for Hard Landing
China Eases Fiscal Stance to Meet Slower 2016 Growth Target
China Plans Income-Tax Overhaul to Bolster Consumption

China II
China’s Leaders Put the Economy on Bubble Watch
China Growth Addiction Leaves Deleveraging, Reform in Back Seat
ChemChina $50 Billion Loans Flag New Chapter in China Debt Binge
China defends forex reserves data
China's $175 Billion Outflow Wasn't Investor Flight, BIS Says

Emerging
Emerging-market debt: The well runs dry

US politics
Who’s Winning the Delegate Race?
Trump Stays in Front as Cruz Raises Pressure With Split Decision

Geopolitics
Can NATO still put up a fight against Russia?

Offbeat
Nanotechnology makes cheap, improved, water filters

  Mar 5

Stocks
U.S. Stocks Gain After Jobs Report; Dow Tops 17000
Radical Investing Advice: Do Nothing, Nada, Zilch, Zippo
Is the Recovery Real, or Just a Bear-Market Rally?
Bracing for the Stock Market’s Next Big Drop
Activity has all but dried up in the riskiest part of the stock market

Commodities & currencies
The Commodities Rally Isn’t Built to Last
Commodity prices signal market bottom
Coal Prices May Do Something They Haven't Done in 2 Years: Rise Dollar Is Poised to Rise as Outlook Improves

Technology
Fully understand the Fintech Ecosystem with this report

Central banks
Analysis: Jobs Report Could Put April, June Rate Increases in Play
Fed Eases Plan to Limit Big Banks’ Credit Exposure to One Another
Fed Experts Deliver the Bad News: Productivity Slump Is for Real
ECB Preview: Easing Mix in Sight as Draghi Aims to Over-Deliver
Abe choice for BoJ board signals determination on stimulus
Japan's negative interest rate policy is doing the exact opposite of what was expected

US
Hiring in U.S. Rebounds, but Wage Growth Slips
What the Unemployment Rate Shows
How Much More Can the Labor Force Grow?
The Typical U.S. Worker May Get Bigger Raises Than in the Jobs Report
Why Aren't More Americans Working?
This Is the Largest Job-Growth Streak Ever—Kind Of
We'll Find Out Soon If Higher Minimum Wages Kill Jobs
Falling Exports Raised U.S. Trade Deficit in January

China
China Sets 6.5% to 7% Growth Target, First Range Since 1995
China Raises 2016 Deficit to 3% as Leaders Seek to Boost Growth
China Eases Fiscal Stance to Meet Slower 2016 Growth Target
China’s Two-Speed Economy
China lays out its vision to become a tech power
China’s Surging Credit Has Some Raising the Caution Flag

Emerging
Emerging markets start to look less barren
Emerging market currencies hit two-month highs
Troubles around former Brazil president Lula imperil Rousseff

US politics
Trump or Clinton: Who’s Better for Investors?
Tables Are Turned on Trump as Rivals Go on Offense
Trump’s Core Constituency: Losers
FT Debate: who is Donald Trump most like?
Cruz Serves Up Spoilers on Contested Convention and Rubio's Florida Hopes
Hillary Clinton Proposes Tax Hit for Companies Moving Jobs, Production Overseas

Offbeat
Canada plans to experiment with giving people unconditional free money

  Mar 4

Oil
Exxon Joins Export Race on Crude
Shale gale crushing natural gas prices

Markets
Investors pile into US junk bond funds
Gold Snaps Back to Bull Market
Mutual Funds Sour on Startup Stakes
Warren Buffett is way overrated
Bill Gross: Negative Rates Are Finance Economy’s Last, Dying Gasp

Industries & companies
Consumer:
Samsonite to Buy Tumi for $1.8 Billion
Financials:
Bank stocks still look cheap, for now
Financials:
Goldman Sachs to Cut More Than 5% of Fixed-Income Workers
Media:
AMC’s Deal for Carmike Cinemas Boosts Chinese Control of U.S. Theaters
Tech:
U.S. tech companies unite behind Apple ahead of iPhone encryption ruling

Central banks
Fed’s Kaplan calls for patience on rates
Fed’s Kaplan: Downside risk for global growth; oil won’t be balanced until 2017
ECB Faces Questions Over Which Bonds to Buy
Draghi Seeks Stimulus That Won't Hurt Banks

US
U.S. data flow suggests economy regaining steam
Home Builders Slowed by Permit Delays
Home 'flipping' sparks housing bubble worries
First Hint of U.S. Fallout From Market Turmoil Is Less Hiring I ISM NM-PMI
Ip: All Clear on Recession Risk? Not Yet

Europe
EU closes on migrant deal with Turkey

Japan
Global Pressure Gives Japan Few Options to Weaken Yen

China
China Tackles Its ‘Zombie’ Factory Problem
China comes full circle with lay-off talk
Forever blowing bubbles, Chinese investors pump Shanghai property
China Said to Intervene in Stocks Ahead of Annual Policy Meeting

Emerging
Emerging Markets Climb With Copper on China Stimulus Speculation
Emerging Markets Rally as Investors Hunt for Yield
Brazilian economy's steep slide raises specter of depression

US politics
Trump's Rivals Torch Him in Debate, but Vow to Support Him Anyway
No Debating Trump's Ignorance After That Debacle
Megyn Kelly confronts Donald Trump with brutal highlight reel of past statements
Trump Issues Furious Response to Romney's Attack
Republicans Shift to Last-Ditch Plan to Stop Trump at Convention
Trump and Romney Battle for Soul of Republican Party
Clinton ex-employee tells FBI no sign email server was hacked: NYT
Romney aims to stop Trump at Republican convention: CNN

Geopolitics
Inside China’s Plan for a Military That Can Counter U.S. Muscle
North Korea leader orders military to be ready to use nuclear weapons at any time

Offbeat
‘Downton Abbey’ Closes Its Doors

  Mar 3

Oil
Hedge Funds Turn Bullish on Oil Despite Glut
Oil Bust Forces West Texas to Adjust
Stress in oil credit market is now at record levels
Natural-gas futures sink to 17-year low
Almost a Billion Homes May Run Only on Solar Energy by 2020

Markets
Why Are Stocks Rising? Bond Market Has Answer
This Is a Sucker’s Rally, According to Stock Charts
S&P Ups Technology Sector To Buy; Likes Apple, Google
Doom-and-gloom Marc Faber thinks stocks are poised for short-term rally

Industries & companies
Financials:
Why Big U.S. Banks Can Ride Out the Oil Bust
Financials:
‘Too Big to Fail’ Critics Go Too Far on Banks
Media:
Netflix's $5 Billion Budget Is Setting Off an Arms Race in Cable
Retail:
Cleveland Fed breaks down just how punishing the retail business is now
Retail:
Why These Retail M&A Winners Feel Buyer’s Remorse
Tech:
Apple Digs In for Long Fight: 'There Is No Middle Ground'
Tech:
IBM lays off more workers and their severance has been cut to one month

US
Fed Beige Book: Economic Activity Expanded in Most Districts
ADP Reports Stronger-than-Expected February Payroll Growth
Oregon Just Set a New Minimum-Wage High. Here’s Where Your State Stands

Europe
BlackRock says ‘Brexit’ could trigger U.K. currency crisis
New Migrant Crisis Flares in Greece

Japan
In Japan, the Government Gets Paid to Borrow Money

US politics
Where Candidates Now Stand in the Delegate Race
Donald Trump’s Campaign Blueprint: His Own Book
Romney to Lay Out Case Against Trump in Speech Thursday

Geopolitics & terrorism
Syrian Forces With Russian Backing Strike at Rebels, Despite Truce
U.N. Adopts New Sanctions Against North Korea

Offbeat
World’s Superrich Population Declines for First Time Since 2008

  Mar 2

Oil
‘Critical Mass’ of Oil-Producing Countries Agree to Freeze Output
Oil prices fall on huge build in U.S. crude stocks
Shale Oil Isn't Saudi Arabia's Only Nemesis

Markets
Technical Indicator: Stock benchmarks flirt with breakouts
Wall Street's big short: President Donald J. Trump
Don't buy into the safety stock surge: Traders
Party's Over for Corporate Bonds, as Moody's Warns of More Defaults
U.S. Treasury Chief Sees Reduced Risk of Currency Devaluations

Industries & companies
Consumer:
Hotel industry braced for demand crunch
Fintech:
Krawcheck Joins Board of Blythe Masters's Blockchain Startup

Corporate finance
Fuzzy-Math Accounting Chided by Buffett Gets Fresh SEC Scrutiny

Central banks
Senior Fed policymaker bullish on US economy and inflation target
Coeure Says ECB Watching Impact of Negative Rates on Banks

Global M-PMIs (Markit)
Global:
Manufacturing PMI signals stagnation in February
US:
Manufacturing PMI drops to lowest level since October 2012
Eurozone:
PMI falls to 12-month low in February
UK:
Manufacturing PMI at 34-month low in February
Japan:
PMI drops to eight-month low in February
Canada:
Slowest deterioration in manufacturing conditions for six months
China:
Manufacturing PMI edges down to five-month low in February
Taiwan:
Taiwan’s manufacturing sector contracts in February
S. Korea:
Production declines at sharpest rate since August 2015
India:
Strongest upturn in new orders since last September
Turkey:
Turkish manufacturing loses steam in February
Russia:
Manufacturing sector deteriorate further
Brazil:
Production contracts at sharp and accelerated rate
Mexico:
Strongest improvement in PMI since May 2015

US
Factories No Longer in Freefall Point to U.S. Services Gain
U.S. factory, construction data bolster growth prospects
Automakers' Best February Since 2000 Aided by Cheap Gas, Holiday

Europe
Europe’s Border Checks Become Economic Choke Points

China
Who's worried about China now?
As China’s Economy Slows, the World’s Factory Takes a Break
China Credit Outlook Cut to Negative From Stable by Moody's
Death and Despair in China's Rustbelt
Ambitious Chinese Developers Plan Cities Abroad From Ground Up
China’s Xi Puts Loyalty to the Test as Lawmakers Meet

Emerging
Emerging markets: the great exodus

US politics
Trump Collects Seven Super Tuesday States as Cruz Wins Three
Donald Trump’s Backers Express Deep and Diverse Support
How the Republican elite turned a blind eye to the rise and rise of Donald Trump
Trump Must Face Claims Namesake School Swindled Students
Now or never: Trump's 'wall' talk sparks migrant rush on border

Geopolitics & terrorism
Nato says Russia ‘weaponising’ immigrants
Pakistanis Mourn Governor’s Murderer
Bin Laden called for Americans to rise up over climate change

Offbeat
Rolling Stones announce historic Cuba gig

  Mar 1

Oil
Oil Tankers Wait to Unload Cargo in Rotterdam in Another Sign of Glut
U.S. Shale Producers Cut Back Production Amid Global Oil Glut
U.S. shale's message for OPEC: above $40, we are coming back

Markets
Rare Bullish Signal Uncovered in Meager Month for U.S. Stocks
Citi: There's Been a Worrisome Change in the Market for New Corporate Debt
Investors’ deep-seated pessimism is misplaced
Recession ahead. Who is best at forecasting?

Industries & companies
Financials:
Barclays shares tumble 11% after dividend cut
Health care:
Valeant Under Investigation by SEC
Health Care:
It's another hedge fund horror show as Valeant gets slaughtered
Industrials:
Jeff Immelt: GE ‘Underowned’ by Big Investors
Tech:
A New York judge just ruled that the FBI can't force Apple to unlock iPhones

Central banks
Fed’s Dudley sounds warning on US economy I Speech
China Reserve-Ratio Cut Signals Growth Takes Priority Over Yuan
China Frees Banks to Boost Lending, in Shift on Yuan Stance
How China’s Big Lending Push Comes Up Short
Euro feels European Central Bank pressure
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda again grilled over negative rates
Japan sells negative yield 10-year bonds for first time
Debate Continues on How Fed Should Give Interest-Rate Guidance | Paper

US
Why Weak Manufacturing Won’t Prompt Another Recession
U.S. Pending Home Sales Tumbled 2.5% in January
How a Less-Skilled American Workforce May Be Holding Back Growth

Europe
Eurozone PMI falls to 12-month low in February
Eurozone inflation falls into negative territory
Euro-Area Factories Cut Prices at Fastest Pace Since 2013
Euro-Area Unemployment Drops to 4-Year Low Amid Stimulus Debate
Norway Seeks to Piggyback on ‘Brexit’ Deal to Escape EU's Grip

China
China to lay off five to six million workers, earmarks at least $23 billion
China's PMI Reports Show Slowdown Deepening as Services Slip | Markit release
Why China’s Economy Will Be So Hard to Fix
Capital Flight Delivers a Verdict on China
Chinese Officials Assure Lew There's No Plan to Devalue Yuan

US politics
With Super Tuesday at Hand, Trump Looks Unstoppable
A Super Tuesday Look at the Damage Campaign 2016 Can Do
A Trump victory could mean the end of the Republican Party
The Clinton Coronation Resumes

Geopolitics & terrorism
Libya Will Need American Help to Defeat Islamic State, General Says
Iran's reformists won a huge victory in the country's elections, but there's a big catch

Offbeat
Deposits in Malaysian Leader’s Accounts Said to Top $1 Billion

  Feb 29

Oil
Bullish Oil Bets Rise as Hedge Funds See Crude Supply Tightening

Markets
US first-quarter earnings outlook dims
Momentum matters as earnings estimates go from bad to worse
High-Dividend Stocks Gain Appeal
Fed Dots Don't Connect for Bond Traders Scorning Rate-Hike Path

Buffett
Warren Buffett's Shareholder Letter, Annotated
Buffett Says Politicians ‘Dead Wrong’ With Negative U.S. Outlook
Berkshire Profit Climbs 32%, Capping Record Year for Buffett
Buffett brushes off climate change risk

Industries & companies
Consumer:
Disney Introduces Demand-Based Pricing at Theme Parks
Energy:
The New Oil-Storage Space: Railcars
Energy:
Kinder Morgan jumps after Buffett boost
Industrials:
Honeywell Persists in Pursuit of United Technologies
Retail:
No one is talking about a major reason why people aren’t shopping for clothes
Tech:
What Microsoft’s Xamarin Purchase Says About the Cloud Computing Fight

Corporate finance
Share Buybacks: The Bill Is Coming Due

Central banks
The Upshot: Fed’s 3 Mandates: Price Stability, Jobs and ... Wall Street?
Everything You Need to Know About Negative Rates

Global
G20 to say world needs to look beyond ultra-easy policy for growth
G-20 Hears China Say There Will Be No Yuan Devaluation
Dodging Critics and Soothing Fears, China Meets Its G-20 Goals

US
History says recession is near--unless something drastic happens

Europe
The real danger of Brexit
Brexit: Fraying union

Japan
Japan factory output rises fastest in a year, outlook uncertain

China
Industry in China: The march of the zombies
China expects to lay off 1.8 million workers in coal, steel sectors
China Names Close Adviser to Premier Li as New Statistics Chief
Muzzling of Xi critic Ren Zhiqiang shocks China tycoons

US politics
Noonan: Trump and the Rise of the Unprotected
The Governing Cancer of Our Time
Donald Trump and the politics of the middle finger
Inside the Republican Party’s Desperate Mission to Stop Donald Trump
Trump spectacle is a one-man show
To Fight Critics, Donald Trump Aims to Instill Fear in 140-Character Doses
Marco Rubio and Donald Trump Open New Fronts in War of Playground Insults
Trump Passes Up Chance to Disavow White Supremacist Support
Trump U: Could lawsuits over his school bring down Donald Trump?

Geopolitics
Economy No. 1 Focus for Rouhani Emboldened by Iran Poll Result
How Obama Lost the Mideast to Putin

Offbeat
`Spotlight' Wins Oscar Upset in Ceremony Dominated by Race
Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary

  Feb 27

Oil
Oil climbs to eight-week high at $37
Oil Prices: Can Producers Survive the Glut?

Markets
The Wild Ride May Be Over: Volatility Normalizes for the First Time in 2016
Citigroup Warns of More Market Turmoil If G-20 Fails to Deliver
Leuthold Group’s Doug Ramsey Sees a Bear Market Coming
Finding Active Managers to Beat the Market
Junk Bonds Look Attractive

Industries & companies
Financials:
Global banks sunk by low rate climate
Financials:
Bank Stocks Are Cheap, But They’re No Bargain
Financials:
Bank of America is preparing big layoffs in investment banking and trading
Materials:
Dow settlement signals impact of Scalia death on class actions
Retail:
Wal-Mart’s Turnaround Could Lift Shares 30%

Central banks
U.S. consumer spending, inflation data keep rate hikes on table
Investors Decide December’s Back on the Table for Fed
The Fed's Favorite Indicator Rises by Most in Eight Months
Yellen Gets Desired Inflation Ahead of Forecast
Fed's Brainard flags low rate future

Global
G20 communique says monetary policy alone cannot bring balanced growth
G-20 Affirms No-Devaluation Pledge, to Consult on Currencies
G-20 Tensions Are Dashing Hopes of Action to Revive the World Economy
At G-20, China Aims to Take Worries off Its Currency
G20 warns on the perils of Brexit
Global Slowdown Concerns Policy Makers as Fed, ECB Ponder Rates

US
U.S. Growth Revised Higher on Upward Adjustment to Inventories
U.S. Economy Starting 2016 on Solid Footing
Homeownership: The Coming Boon

China
In Rare Appearance, China’s Central Bank Chief Says All Is Well
China Flags Scope for Policy Stimulus, Tweaks Monetary Stance
As China’s Economic Picture Turns Uglier, Beijing Applies Airbrush

Emerging
India, Emerging Markets’ Bright Star, Is Faltering

US politics
Trump's march stirs growing sense of dread among Republicans
Christie Endorses Trump for President, Calling Him 'Best Choice'
Christie's Siding With Trump Brings New Jersey-Style Politics National
Rubio rails against ‘con artist’ Trump
Trump Insists He Can't Reveal Tax Returns Until After IRS Audit
Trump's excuse for not releasing his tax returns raises more questions than it answers
Donald Trump vows to rewrite libel laws to make it easier to sue the media

Geopolitics
Iran Abiding by Nuclear Deal, UN Says

Offbeat
The Most Extreme High-Rise Condos on the Market

  Feb 26

Oil
Oil Prices Climb on Hopes Producers Will Limit Output
Continental and Whiting halt Bakken wells
Oil sector aims for profits at $50 crude
Watch Five Years of Oil Drilling Collapse in Seconds

Markets
Market Turmoil Eases, but Investors Remain Wary
Why China’s Selloff Isn’t Bringing Down U.S. Stocks
Historical pattern says risk of 2016 bear market is zero
Byron Wien: There Won’t Be a Bear Market
Yardeni: US consumer OK, but be careful
Yardeni: This is not 2008 all over again

Currencies
China Central Bank Chief: No Reason for Yuan to Fall Persistently
The World's Major Currencies Have Lost a Fundamental Anchor

Industries & companies
Energy:
Energy MLPs Are Talking About Collateral
Retail:
Weak Holidays Force Retailers to Shrink, Rethink Web
Retail:
Store closings signal big change at Kohl's
Retail:
Sears Posts $580 Million Quarterly Loss as Retailer Shrinks Footprint
Retail:
Best Buy's Forecast Raises Concerns About 2016
Retail:
Gap profit forecast misses estimates as dollar weighs
Technology:
Intel and Samsung Are on a Collision Course
Technology:
Tech M&As Expected to Slow: Report

Central banks
The limit of central bank power is politics, not economics
Fed Officials Confident on U.S. Outlook While Wary on Inflation
Fed's Lockhart Says Rising Rates to Create Risks for U.S. Banks
Fed should gradually raise rates, never mind how many--Williams
China Tweaks Monetary Stance as Zhou Flags Scope to Act

Global
World trade records biggest reversal since crisis
OECD Sounds Alarm Over Slowdown In Economic Overhauls
G-20 Finance Officials to Urge Spending Ramp-up, Economic Overhauls
How Data May Boost the Global Economy More Than Physical Trade

US
Orders for U.S. Capital Goods Climb by Most Since June 2014
Signs of Manufacturing Recovery Emerge
Mortgage rates sink to near-13-month low

Europe
Euro-Area Economic Confidence Declines to Lowest Since June
European Banks' $200 Billion Oil Slick
The Fight to Keep Britain in the EU Just Got a Lot Harder
EU Shifts Closer Toward Blocking Migrant Trail in Greece

Japan
Japan Census Shows First Decline in Population Since 1920
Japan Post Bank faces negative rates hit

Emerging
Trade of Decade or Value Trap? Emerging Markets Debate Heats Up
China Tries to Tackle Its Commodities Crisis
Exports from China to Brazil collapse as recession deepens

US politics
Rubio Declares War on Trump at the Eleventh Hour
Opinion: Trump's Debate Was a Disaster. If Voters Notice

Geopolitics & terrorism
With U.S. Gas, Europe Seeks Escape From Russian Energy Grip
U.S. test-fires ICBMs to stress its power to Russia, North Korea
Apple Files Motion Opposing Order to Unlock iPhone

Offbeat
Moody's Fate in Subprime Probe to Be Decided Soon by U.S.

  Feb 25

Oil
The Big New Threat to Oil Prices: A Glut of Gasoline
Biggest Wave Yet of U.S. Oil Defaults Looms as Bust Intensifies
Oil industry tormented by latest price slump
Here’s How Electric Cars Will Cause the Next Oil Crisis

Markets
China's Equities Plunge Most in a Month as Volatility Reignites
Banks Send Bear Signal, but Retail Stocks Shine
Analysts Aren’t Convinced the Recent Rally in Gold Will Continue

Industries & companies
Energy:
Chesapeake to slash capital spending to conserve cash
Financials:
Banks Brace for Potential Energy Losses
Financials:
Bank-Stock Bloodbath: The Cycle Financials Can’t Escape
Financials:
J.P. Morgan: What’s Even Scarier Than Oil?
Industrials:
Airbus opposes any attempt to revive Honeywell-UTC deal
Retail:
Target Sales Driven by Online Traffic

Corporate finance
S&P 500 Earnings: Far Worse Than Advertised

Central banks
Japan Got Paid $464 Million to Borrow Thanks to Negative Yields
Bundesbank president warns against deflation fear
One Economist’s Case for a Fed Rate Cut
What would a President Trump mean for the Fed?

Global
IMF calls on G20 to take ‘bold’ action
Guardians of World Economy Hit Logjam of Conflicting Interests
Why a Global Currency Accord Won’t Happen

US
The Biggest Part of the U.S. Economy Is Showing Signs of Cracking
U.S. New-Home Sales Fell Sharply in January

Europe
Euro zone inflation revised down to 0.3 percent in January
Your top 10 questions about Brexit answered

China
Rush of Corporate Bonds Inflames Worries About China’s Debt
Treasury’s Lew: China Must Make Clear No ‘Major Devaluation’ Coming

Emerging
Pimco Adviser Sees ‘The Trade of a Decade’ in Emerging Markets

US politics
Taibbi: How America Made Donald Trump Unstoppable
A Look Inside Trump's Global Deals Exposes Trouble in Many Spots
President Trump? Traders Aren't Sure How to Prep for That
MITT ROMNEY: There's good reason to believe there's a 'bombshell' in Donald Trump's taxes
He's a 'fool': Donald Trump unloads on 'awkward,' 'goofy' Mitt Romney

Geopolitics
Iran’s Moderates Seek to Capitalize on Nuclear Deal for Election Gains
U.S., China Agree to Sanction North Korea on Nuclear Program
China says 'really needs' South China Sea defenses in face of United States

Offbeat
IRS is focusing on people making more than $1 million
Mansion sales and discount dining: oil rout hits Houston's rich

  Feb 24

Oil
Saudi Arabia Won't Cut Crude Output, Reaffirms Freeze Accord
Oil Prices Drop on Saudi Oil Minister’s Comments
Freezing Production ‘a Joke,’ Says Iran’s Oil Minister
Another Oil Crash Is Coming, and There May Be No Recovery

Industries & companies
Financials:
J.P. Morgan Sounds Fresh Warning on Energy Losses
Financials:
JPMorgan Trading Revenue Drops 20% This Year in Global Rout
Financials:
JPMORGAN: 'We are a technology company'
Financials:
Bank coco market faces uphill struggle
Health Care:
Valeant to Restate Earnings Related to Pharmacy; Shares Gain
Retail:
Anchors Aweigh: Malls Lose More Department Store Tenants
Technology:
Apple-FBI Row Spurs Senate Bill on Encrypted Data Access

Corporate finance
Honeywell still open to deal despite UTC’s regulatory concerns
London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse in Merger Talks
This Year’s Biggest IPO Is a Blank Check for the Oil Business

Central banks
Fantasy and Magic: A New Central Bank Approach
Fed’s Dudley Mindful of Market Trouble, Won’t Say What Is Next for Fed
Fed's Fischer says market turmoil may pass with little economic impact I Speech
Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan urges caution on rate rises
Fed’s Kashkari Sees Moderate Growth for U.S. Economy
Fed's George Urges FOMC to Keep March on the Table for Rate Hike
FRB-SL: Financial Markets Are Saying Oil Will Be Worthless by mid-2019 | Blog
Kuroda Hints at Shift in Thinking on Monetary Policy's Power

Global
Grand bargain to rescue global economy seen unlikely at G20 meet
S&P warns of growing corporate repayment risk
UBS: Globalisation is collapsing around us

US
U.S. Consumer Confidence Fell in February
Sales of Existing U.S. Homes Rise to Second-Highest Since 2007
U.S. Home Price Growth Picked Up in December, Case-Shiller Says

Europe
The Migration Machine

Japan
Yen stays robust whatever fate of stocks
Japan's Negative Interest Rates Are Driving up Sales of Safes

China
China Hopes to Calm Jitters About Its Economy at G-20 Meeting
These China Hedge Funds Dominated in Panicky Market

Emerging
Emerging market bonds hit as foreign investors dump debt
BlackRock, Templeton Say It's Time to Consider Emerging Debt
Brazil Faces Double Squeeze of Inflation and Recession

US politics
Donald Trump Seals GOP Front-Runner Status With Nevada Win
Senate Republicans rule out action on Obama high court pick

Geopolitics
China sends fighter jets to South China Sea island: U.S. sources
Syrian Government Accepts U.S.-Russia Cease-Fire Deal
Pentagon, CIA Chiefs Don’t Think Russia Will Abide by Syria Cease-Fire

Offbeat
We're Living Longer (That's Good News and Bad)

  Feb 23

Oil
BILL GATES: An energy miracle is coming, and it's going to change the world
Oil soars 7 percent on bets of U.S. shale output falling, equity rally
US shale oil output rise set to fill cutback by Opec, says official
OPEC Unsure How It Can ‘Live Together’ With Shale Oil
Oil deal 'makes no difference' to market: IEA official
US oil industry buckling up for biggest production cuts
As U.S. shale sinks, pipeline fight sends woes downstream

Markets
Bernanke: The relationship between stocks and oil prices
A New Breed of Trader on Wall Street: Coders With a Ph.D.

Industries & companies
FinTech:
JPMorgan Quietly Tests ‘Blockchain’ With 2,200 Clients
Health Care:
Valeant Said to Plan for Earnings Restatement, Stock Plunges
Health Care:
Scientists find how 'superbugs' build their defences
Housing:
Higher prices help Toll Brothers beat revenue estimates
Retail:
Home Depot Profit Tops Estimates as Housing Market Spurs Sales

Corporate finance
Carlyle, Blackstone Energy Dealmakers Expect More M&A in 2016
United Technologies Says Obstacles Scuttled Honeywell Talks

Central banks
G-20 Likely to Reiterate Currency Commitments, Treasury Official Says
Yuan Weakens as PBOC Cuts Reference Rate by Most in Six Weeks
Negative rates: ECB seeks ways to ease pain for banks
Japanese Seeking a Place to Stash Cash Start Snapping Up Safes

US
US Manufacturing PMI drops to lowest level since October 2012
Two more signs a recession could be coming
Samuelson: Janet Yellen is wrong. Expansions do die of old age
Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of the U.S. Economy
Deflation Fears Dim as Consumer Prices Strengthen
Dreams of Living Well in Retirement Dim For Americans
How Older Women Are Reshaping U.S. Job Market

Brexit
Pound hits 7-year low on Brexit fears
BoJo’s Brexit and the Queen’s pound
Traders struggle to price in Brexit
Brexit: Banks Plan Much, Do Little
`Brexit' Would Be Negative for the U.K., Ratings Companies Say
U.K. Bank Rules Won't Revert to Pre-Crisis Days After `Brexit'

Europe
German Business Sentiment Falls as Turmoil and China Sow Concern
German GDP grows modestly in Q4

China
Xi Jinping’s News Alert: Chinese Media Must Serve the Party
Earliest Chinese Data Signal Slowdown Hasn't Bottomed Out Yet
China’s Great Tech Wealth Machine

US politics
How Donald Trump’s Army Is Transforming the GOP

Geopolitics & terrorism
The Trickle of U.S. Oil Exports Is Already Shifting Global Power
Italy Quietly Agrees to Armed U.S. Drone Missions Over Libya
How the U.S. Fights Encryption—and Also Helps Develop It
Zuckerberg ‘Sympathetic With Apple’ in Encryption Fight

Offbeat
Seas Are Rising at Fastest Rate in Last 28 Centuries
Uber of Private Jets Raises Funds From Saudi Royal Family
Once more, Vienna ranked world's nicest city and Baghdad worst

  Feb 22

Oil & commodities
Commodities' $3.6 Trillion Black Hole
Nigeria Backs Oil Output Freeze While Giving Iran Way Out
Oil prices rise on low U.S. rig count, firmer stock markets

Markets
Wall Street Banks Gorge on Treasuries and That’s a Warning Sign
Sovereign Wealth Funds Seen Selling $404 Billion of Equities
Smart beta ‘could go horribly wrong’

Industries & companies
Defense:
Mideast Defense Spending Seen Flat on Cheap Oil by IHS Jane's
Tech:
Obstacles hold back US oil sector M&A
Telecom:
AT&T to spend its way into new markets with $10bn investment

Central banks
Focus sharpens on Fed after hot inflation data
Memo to the Fed: Foreign Crises Haven't Crippled the U.S. Economy
Fed to raise the bar in bank stress tests
Constancio Signals ECB May Mitigate Sub-Zero Rates for Banks
How Central Bankers Are Trying To Protect Banks—From Central Banks
Bank of Japan Faces a New Opponent on Negative Rates: Main Street
BlackRock Senior Director Explains the Three Ways That Negative Rates Are a Failed Idea

US
Are We Doomed to Slow Growth?

Europe
Europe’s Economy Strains as Global Slowdown Takes its Toll
German Economy Takes a Blow From Weakening Global Demand
Germany Isn't Investing as in the Past and That's a Problem
EU deal gives UK special status, says David Cameron
Pound Slides Most Since 2010 as Johnson Backs ‘Brexit’ Campaign

China
China's Debt Seen Rising Through 2019, Peaking at 283% of GDP
China's Yuan Bears Predict More Trouble Ahead
China Markets: What’s Next in the Year of the Monkey?
Liu Picked to Cure China's Stock Hurt After $5 Trillion Rout
China is buying up American companies fast, and it's freaking people out
China to Wall Street’s Deal Makers: We Don’t Need You

Emerging
S&P Proves Unforgiving of Emerging Markets as Poland Gripes
Africa Bruised by Investor Exodus
Iran’s economic gloom overshadows poll

US politics
The math adds up to Clinton versus Trump
Trump Surrogates Turn Attention to Next Target: Rubio

Geopolitics & terrorism
New level of tension in South China Sea
Mideast Defense Spending Seen Flat on Cheap Oil by IHS Jane's
China arms exports continue to surge
Missing radioactive material found dumped in south Iraq

Offbeat
The New All-Guy Getaway: Adventure and Adrenaline

  Feb 20

Markets
Stock Rally Masks Rising Risks
Bracing for a Bear Market
Year’s Punishing Start Puts Our Strategists’ Forecasts in a Hole
Hoisington & Hunt: No Inflation In Sight, Say Two Bond Masters

Corporate finance
The End of Supercharged Dividend Growth
M&A activity weathers market turbulence
Corporate defaults are on the rise, with 3 more this week

Central banks
Firming U.S. inflation keeps Fed rate hike on the table
Faster U.S. CPI inflation still not moving key dial for Fed
If recession strikes, central banks might be out of ammo
Opinion: Negative interest rates set stage for next crisis, Stephen Roach says

US
What Recession? GDP Set to Grow 3%
Here’s why the Fed — not the market — might be right about a recession
Core U.S. Consumer Prices Rise by Most in Over Four Years
'Deflationary Bias' May Afflict U.S. Economy, Fed Paper Says I Paper
Fannie Mae at risk of needing a bailout
Deere Cuts Profit Forecast After Farm Economy Deteriorates

Europe
European Banks Gain Reprieve as ECB Retreats on Capital
Europe’s Biggest Banks Ordered to Boost Capital
David Cameron strikes a European Union deal
Cameron's Final Gamble — It Could All Go ‘Horrifically Wrong’

China
China Moves to Dispel Doubts on Economy
China Removes Xiao as CSRC Head After Stock Market Meltdown

US politics
Salon: Hillary just can’t win: Democrats need to accept that only Bernie can defeat the GOP
Trump Urges Boycott of Apple Until It Unlocks Terrorist's iPhone

Offbeat
Icahn Enterprises May Be Cut to Junk by S&P on Portfolio Drop
Citadel slims down as torrid markets deliver losses

  Feb 19

Oil
Oil pares gains as U.S. stock rise eclipses output freeze plan
'Selfish' oil firms relish new production despite glut
Saudi won't cut oil output, foreign minister tells AFP
Iraq to Cap Oil Output If Other Producers Follow Suit
Iran sees oil freeze pact as not enough to help market
The Stressed-Out Oil Industry Faces an Existential Crisis

Markets
Is the Bull Back?
Wall Street Gloom Is at Odds With Profit Gains
Corporate earnings are falling like it's 2009
Opinion: Investors just went bonkers, so you know it’s time to buy stocks
Bessemer CIO: Stock Correction Painful, But No Recession Coming
OECD Cuts Global Growth Forecast and Warns of Growing Risks

Industries & companies
Consumer:
P&G to cut costs by another $10bn
Financials:
Threats to hedge fund managers’ ‘secret sauce’
Retail:
Walmart just signaled a terrifying new reality for American retail
Retail:
Walmart suffers worst sales performance in 35 years

Corporate finance
Worldwide M&A activity falls 23 pct, but U.S. has a flurry

Central banks
ECB Debated Preemptive Action to Counter Rising Global Risks I Minutes
Fed’s Williams: Economy looks good on outlook despite market turmoil
Fed's next move much more likely a rate hike than a cut: survey
Here's What Economists Think About Negative Policy Rates
Bank of Japan’s New Conundrum on Negative Rates: Negative Reaction
NY Fed warns asset managers are vulnerable to ‘runs’ I Article

US
Jobless Claims in U.S. Decline to Lowest Level Since November
US farmers hit by fallout from dollar’s strength

Europe
`Brexit' Summit Opens With Key EU Differences Still to Resolve
U.K. Retail Sales Surged Most in More Than Two Years in January

China
PBOC Will Raise Reserve Ratios for Banks Who Don't Meet Criteria
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Dwindling Rapidly
Something terrible seems to be happening to the Chinese job market

Emerging markets
FLOW CHART: Here's the path to an emerging markets meltdown

US politics
Pope on Trump: Anyone Who Wants Border Walls Isn't Christian
Trump says pope will wish he was president if Vatican is attacked by Islamic State
Bernie Sanders just surged past Hillary Clinton in a national poll for the first time

Offbeat
Cuba's Dissident Crackdown Peaks Ahead of Obama's Historic Visit
Dashboard Data Troves: How Vehicles Keep Tabs on Consumers

  Feb 18

Oil
Don’t forget the upside of ‘lower for longer’ oil
Oil extends rally towards $35 after Iran welcomes output freeze
Iran Backs Oil Producer Freeze Without Pledging Supply Curbs

Markets
Fear's Grip Loosens in Markets as Rally Sends Correlations Lower
This Stat Shows How the S&P 500 Is Changing
Investors scent coco buying opportunity

Industries & companies
Financials:
How Slightly Negative Rates Can Tear Into Bank Profits
Financials:
AmEx Overhauls Management in $1 Billion Cost-Cutting Effort
Financials:
Blythe Masters forges blockchain partnerships
Industrials:
Boeing Chief Defends Accounting Practice
Retail:
Minimum Wage Hikes Aren't All Bad News for Wal-Mart
Retail:
Wal-Mart Is Feeling Boxed In
Retail:
Google Launches Fresh-Grocery Deliveries

Central banks
Minutes Show Fed Setting Up for Slower Rate Path at March FOMC
The Fed’s Stock-Market Dependency Problem
Fed Minutes Lay Bare a Split on U.S. Economic Outlook, Interest-Rate Path | Minutes
Bullard Signals Support for Rate Rise Delay on Inflation Outlook
Central banks: Negative thinking


US
U.S. Industrial Production Surged 0.9% in January
U.S. Housing Starts Fell for Second Straight Month, Tumbling 3.8% in January

Europe
How the ‘Brexit’ Summit Will Unfold and Why You Should Care: Q&A

Japan
Japan's Exports Drop Most Since 2009 as Sales to China Fall
Debt, Demographics and Disinflation: Japan's 3-D Lessons for Asia

China
China January inflation quickens to 1.8 percent year-on-year, less than expected
China’s Economy Suffers From Hangover of Producing Too Much
This Chinese Company Moved Production to South Carolina to Save Money

US politics
Protracted Eight-Member Supreme Court Could Stymie Rulings on Host of Issues
Democratic Economists Say Bernie Sanders’s Math Doesn’t Add Up
How Sanders, Trump Threaten Market Confidence

Geopolitics & terrorism
Radioactive material stolen in Iraq raises security fears
Apple Opposes Judge’s Order to Help Unlock Phone Linked to San Bernardino Attack
U.S.-Beijing Spat Escalates Over South China Sea

Offbeat
Global Warming Crushes Records. Again
Four Ultraluxe Airbnb Alternatives

  Feb 17

Oil
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar, Venezuela Agree to Freeze Oil Output
The Glaring Problem With Oil Giants' Production Freeze
Oil Output Freeze Is an Agreement With a Catch
Saudi Oil Minister Signals More Action May Follow Output Freeze
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
Iran says will resist curbs on oil output as part of global pact

Markets
Nervous Market? Now's Time to Buy Junk, AllianceBernstein Says
Energy Shares Still Draw Big Investors
Deutsche Bank: The Bears Have a Problem
Strategist for $1.7 Trillion in Funds Says Rout Has Room to Run
Druckenmiller's Duquesne Reduces Facebook, Adds Defense Stocks

Industries & companies
Financials:
Another Reason to Worry About Banks
Industrials:
Asian Sky Still Bright, Plane Makers Say
Materials:
The Great Iron-Ore Flood Claims Anglo as Biggest Victim
Materials:
Glencore shares hit 3-month high after refinancing key credit line
Media:
Big Media’s Fortunes Wane as Cable Operators Prosper
Real estate:
Investors With Cash Edging Out First-Time Home Buyers
Real estate:
Warning Light Flashes for the Commercial Property Boom
Technology:
Rackspace Sees 2016 Revenue Below Wall Street Views

Corporate finance
Corporate Bond Sales Surge Above $23 Billion as Apple Sells Debt
SoftBank Value Swells as Much as $16 Billion on Buyback Plan
After Zenefits, Will VCs Rein in Their Unicorns?

Central banks
Rosengren Says Fed May Have to Wait for Economic Data to Improve | Speech
Fed’s Neel Kashkari: Break Up the Big Banks | Speech
Weidmann renews attack on ECB’s monetary stimulus
Time for a Central Bankers Strike

US
U.S. Home Builder Sentiment Falls to Lowest Level Since May

Europe
The Real Crisis is for Bank Bonds, Not Banks
Italy is facing a full-blown banking crisis

China
China Loses Control of the Economic Story Line
China prioritises growth over deleveraging
China's Subprime Crisis Is Here
China Debt Binge Spurs S&P Warning as Magnus Sees ‘Big Problems’
Chinese banks start new year with old bad habits
A perfect example of how China confuses Wall Street to no end
A Prosperous China Benefits the World
This economist believes Kyle Bass is wrong on China

Emerging
Brazil’s recession creates boon for M&A bankers

US politics
Clinton and Sanders vie for Hispanic vote in Nevada
Obama Says Donald Trump Won't Be Elected President in 2016
TRUMP: Obama attacking me is an honor
'America': Jeb Bush publishes one-word tweet with photo of a gun

Geopolitics
China sends surface-to-air missiles to contested island in provocative move
U.S. Flies F-22 Fighters in Latest Show of Force to North Korea
China must prepare for war over North Korea, according to a top military adviser
Obama Chides Moscow for Continuing Bombardment of Syria

Offbeat
Paulson slashed bullish gold bets before prices rocketed

  Feb 16

Yuan
Hedge funder’s attack on renminbi withers under scrutiny
Offshore Yuan Forwards Show Bears' Confidence Has Been Shaken

Commodities
Saudi Arabia, Russia to Freeze Oil Output at Near-Record Levels
Beijing triggers commodities bounceback

Stocks
Week ahead could decide whether that was the bottom
Expect Low Returns Even If This Bull Market Survives
Only the Fed can save stocks now: Deutsche Bank
2016 Campaign Rhetoric Shakes Markets

Corporate finance
High risk of bankruptcy for one-third of oil firms: Deloitte
Technology stocks selloff may turn IPO chill into IPO freeze
Market turmoil drives small biotechs to big pharma

Central banks
Draghi Says ECB Will Act If Market Turmoil Threatens Outlook
There is worse to come as QE loses its impact
Streetwise: Markets Putting Faith in QE4?

Europe
Mario Draghi Plays Up Health of Eurozone Banking System
The Never-Ending Story: Europe’s Banks Face a Frightening Future
European banks face array of challenges
Bundesbank Slashes German Inflation Forecasts on Oil Slump
European Countries Weigh New Barriers Along Migrant Path

Japan
Japan funds seek exemption from negative interest rates

China
China Loses Control of the Economic Story Line
China January new yuan loans climb to record high in seasonal surge
Why China’s Credit Boom Might Not Pack a Punch
China Plans 400 Billion Yuan in Special Building Projects
China Turns on Taps and Loosens Screws in Bid to Support Growth
China's Bad Loans Rise to Highest in a Decade as Economy Slows
Hong Kong Land Price Plunges Nearly 70% in Government Tender

Emerging
Brazil's 5,500 Bankruptcies in 2015 Signal Deeper Credit Crisis
Indonesia turns to manufacturing to counter commodities slump

US politics
Millennial Wave Unsettles Presidential Race

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Concerned by China Using Non-Navy Boats in South China Sea
Tensions between Russia and Turkey reach new peak

Offbeat
IBM Bets on Bitcoin Ledger
'Deadpool' smashes R-rating record, buries '50 Shades'

  Feb 15

Markets
Banks' Surge Takes Europe's Stock Rally Into 2nd Day; HSBC Rises
China Spurs Biggest Yuan Rally Since 2005 as Zhou Voices Support
China Markets Brace for Wild Swings in Year of the Monkey
Market turmoil causes sharp losses at US hedge funds
As in the stock market, a chill at the art auctions has forced many buyers to the sidelines

Oil
Oil extends rally on prospects OPEC could act to counter low prices
Iran Sends First Oil Shipment to Europe Since Sanctions End

Industries & companies
Finance:
Banks fight to regain investor confidence
Mining:
Anglo American Chief’s Woes Set to Deepen
Retail:
Instagram and Pinterest are killing Gap, Abercrombie, & J. Crew

Corporate finance
Dividends, Wall Street’s Battered Status Symbol

Technology
Gearing Up for the Cloud, AT&T Tells Its Workers: Adapt, or Else

Central banks
PBOC's Zhou Breaks His Long Silence
Why Kuroda’s ‘Bazooka’ May Be Out of Ammunition
Fed's 'dot plot' looks increasingly out of touch on rates
Here's Why ECB and BOJ Can't Copy Danish Negative Rate Success
The negative-rates club is growing. But there is a limit to how low rates can go
Bill Gross Gives Thumbs Down to Negative Interest Rates

US
Consumers Power Past Headwinds
San Francisco real estate looking like it did before dot-com crash in 2000

Europe
EU trade surplus surges in 2015 as energy imports drop

Japan
Japan's economy shrinks again; Abenomics in doubt

China
China trade shrinks sharply
China Commodity Deluge Eases in Relief for Global Producers
Soaring Chinese Imports From Hong Kong Renew Fake Trade Concerns
China Bad-Loan Issue Not as Bad as Bass Makes Out, CICC Says
Chinese Start to Lose Confidence in Their Currency
China Spring Festival Holiday Retail Sales Spike 11.2%
China’s Buzzing Startups Won’t Slow Down for Slowdown

US politics
Scalia's Death Spurs Test of Political Will for Obama, Republicans
Wild GOP debate repeatedly goes off the rails as candidates shred each other on stage
Charles Murray: Trump’s America

Geopolitics & terrorism
Putin, Obama Agree on Closer Cooperation Over Syria
Russia's Medvedev: We Are in ‘a New Cold War’
Russia accused of ‘weaponising’ Syria refugees

Offbeat
AI and robots threaten to unleash mass unemployment, scientists warn
5 worst investment calls of this century

  Feb 13

Oil
Oil Prices Soar From 13-Year Low on Hopes of Production Cuts
The Oil Industry Got Together and Agreed Things May Never Get Better

Stocks
Trump and Sanders: Are They Killing the Stock Market?
Many suspects behind murderous markets
Global stocks strive to rally after turbulent week
Meet the quant hedge fund manager who's killing it this year

Credit
Hold Your Treasury Bonds Close
US and European junk bonds tumble
Junk-Bond Bargains: Where a Pro Sees Upside Now
Pimco Says No Need to Be Greedy as It Bets on Battered Bank Debt
Loan Valuations Draw Scrutiny

Industries & companies
Banks:
Dimon's Bold JPMorgan Bet Makes Him $2.2 Million Richer in a Day
Banks:
Deutsche Bank to Buy Back $5.4 Billion in Debt
Banks:
Commerzbank bucks sell-off trend as results fuel leap in shares
Health Care:
Bristol-Myers’ Cancer Drug Could Push the Stock 25% Higher
Media:
Viacom leads rout of US media stocks as investors adjust focus
Tech:
Cisco: Why It Suddenly Looks Like a Winner

Central banks
Dudley Says Talk of Negative Fed Rates Is Very Premature
Dudley Speech: Remarks on the Household Debt and Credit Report
As He Runs Out of Options, BOJ Chief Kuroda Faces New Challenges
How currencies reacted since the BoJ went negative
The New Frontier of Negative Interest Rates
Negative 0.5% Interest Rate: Why People Are Paying to Save

US
U.S. Retail Sales Rose in January
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slips Amid Signs of Slower Growth
U.S. Import Prices Fell 1.1% in January
Why Does U.S. Productivity Look So Abysmal? Not Mismeasurement, Paper Says | NBER Paper

Demographics
US People Over 50 Carrying More Debt Than in the Past
Have Millennials Made Quitting More Common?
How Some Americans Hit the Maximum [EITC] Tax-Refund Sweet Spot
One Solution for the Federal Minimum Wage: Five Minimum Wages

Europe
Eurozone Economy Grows Steadily but Outlook Darkens
Eurozone economy remains sluggish with 0.3% growth
European Banks: Too Soon to Buy

Japan
Market Meltdown Threatens Japan’s Economic-Revival Plan
Abe may leave office without ever seeing elusive 2% inflation

Geopolitics & terrorism
N. Korean Mobile Ballistic Missile Called Top Threat by U.S.
Global Powers Welcome Syria Cease-Fire Agreement
Russia keeps bombing despite Syria truce; Assad vows to fight on
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia

Offbeat
Be My Financially Compatible Valentine

  Feb 12

Markets
Racked Markets Hand Verdict to Central Banks on Sub-Zero Rates
Global stocks on verge of bear market
Rush for havens as market turmoil intensifies
Is it just growth pains ailing US stocks?
The Big Beneficiary of Negative Rates: Gold
TOM DEMARK: The stock market will bottom in the next 2 or 3 days

Industries & companies
Banks:
‘Doom Loop’ Fears Cast Pall Over Bank Shares
Banks:
Jamie Dimon just dropped $26 million on JPMorgan shares
Industrials:
Boeing Shares Fall on Accounting Probe Report
Materials:
Rio Tinto Swings to Annual Loss, Alters Dividend Policy
Shipping:
Maersk’s stumble highlights sluggish state of global trade
Tech:
Earnings bolster Cisco, but raise concerns for broader IT spending
Tech:
Google self-driving car effort expands hiring, posts manufacturing jobs

Corporate finance
Music stops for buyers of bank coco debt
M&A: China’s world of debt

Central banks
Why negative rates may dominate in 2016
Through the Looking Glass on Interest Rates
Yellen Says Fed Should Be Prepared to Use Negative Rates if Needed
Riksbank cuts rates deeper into negative territory
Swedish Bank Move Creates a Global Shudder
More Bucks, Less Bang in Store if Draghi Drives QE Higher

US
Risk Grows of Markets Sparking Recession
Economists, CEOs: Recession Risk Rising
Jobless Claims in U.S. Decline to Lowest Level in Seven Weeks
Five-Decade Market Pro Who Called Bond Rally Sees 1% U.S. Yields

Europe
GDP data point to eurozone’s economic frailty
Europe Bank Selloff Deepens as Traders Locked in `No Man's Land'
Bank turmoil: are Europe’s new bail-in rules to blame?
Hedge Funds See Selloff in European Bank Stocks as Buying Opportunity

Japan
Why the Yen Just Keeps Getting Stronger
Japan Boosts Rhetoric on Yen as Climb Puts Cloud Over Abenomics

Emerging
India’s central bank governor warns of need for ‘deep surgery’
South Africa’s Zuma Faces Gravest Challenge Yet

US politics
Bloomberg Could Start a Third Party
Clinton boosted by support of Black Caucus
Clinton Tries Playing Sanders' Rhetoric But in a Lower Key
How Google Searches Pretty Much Nailed the New Hampshire Primary

Geopolitics & terrorism
South Korea cuts off power, water into Kaesong zone in North Korea
No plans at this time for joint U.S.-India navy patrols: State Dept.
World Powers Agree to Cease-Fire in Syria
Facebook Steps Up Efforts Against Terrorism

Offbeat
Gravity Waves Detected, Verifying Part of Albert Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity

  Feb 11

Oil
Oil Is the Cheap Date From Hell
BP CEO ‘Very Bearish’ on Oil as Storage Tanks Are Filling Up

Markets
Here's what coco bonds are and why investors are freaking out about them
What’s Going On in the Markets? 5 Theories to Explain the Chaos
Currency Swings Soar to 2012 High as Yellen Comments on Turmoil
Gold Soars Above $1,200 as Fed Chief Signals Go-Slow on Rates

Industries & companies
Energy:
BP offers positive outlook driven by surge in demand
Energy:
Ecopetrol Shutting Wells as Costs Surpass Oil Price, Group Says
Financials:
Why a Deutsche Bank Bond Buyback Would Help
FinTech:
Blockchain initiative is drawing in regulators, says Blythe Masters
Media:
Time Warner Outlook Solid; Revenue Misses
Materials:
Glencore in deal to raise $500m as part of debt reduction plan

Corporate finance
Buyback Engine at Full Throttle No Brake on Worst S&P 500 Start

Yellen
Hilsenrath: Fed Sees Risks to U.S. Economy Rising
Yellen Flags Risks to Economic Outlook That Could Delay Rate Increases
Yellen Suggests Fed May Delay Rate Increases, Not Abandon Them
Obscure Fed Rate Tool Used to Hammer Yellen for Enriching Banks

NIRP (negative interest rate policy)
Sweden Cuts Rates Deeper Into Negative Territory, Says May Go Further
European banks uneasy over deeper negative interest rates
Yellen Says Legality of Negative Fed Rates in Question
Fed Nods to Negative Rates, Hurdles and All
Bank of Japan seeks to change mindsets with negative rates
How Low Can Rates Go? Try Negative 4.5%
The High Consequences of Low Interest Rates

US
Assessing Yellen's Warning That Markets Pose a Threat to Economy
US yield curve narrows to 8-year low

Europe
Why investors are freaking out over European banks (again)
Shock slump across European industry bodes ill for 2016

Japan
How Japan’s ‘Abenomics’ Reached an Impasse
‘Mrs Watanabe’ comes unstuck with Japan Post Bank stock

China
Bass Says China Bank Losses May Top 400% of Subprime Crisis | Letter

Emerging
The two moons pulling the tides of gloom for emerging markets

US politics
Is the Rise of Mavericks Bad News for Stocks?
In crucial vote, Hillary Clinton fails to rally women to her history-making bid
Bloomberg May See Opening in New Hampshire Primary Results

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. and India consider joint patrols in South China Sea - U.S. official
China warns on South China Sea as U.S., India consider patrols
Female suicide bombers kill over 60 people in northeast Nigeria: officials

Offbeat
As Economy Suffers, Economic Theory Flourishes

  Feb 10

Markets
World's Negative-Yielding Bond Pile Tops $7 Trillion: Chart
Why coco bonds are worrying investors
Only 7 stocks in the Nasdaq 100 are up this year as of late morning trading Tuesday
Opinion: Now’s the time to buy stocks — the stars are aligned

Energy
IEA Warns Oil Prices Could Fall Further as Oversupply Worsens
IEA Oil Market Report (public version)

Industries & companies
Financials:
Oil drop means cash crunch for EU banks
Financials:
Europe Banks May Face $27 Billion Energy-Loan Losses, BofA Says
Financials:
Credit Suisse chief says bank sector sell-off ‘not justified’
Financials:
Deutsche shares rally sharply after brutal sell-off
Financials:
How the Bank Debt That Everyone Is Talking About Works: Q&A
Financials:
Five reasons behind US bank stocks sell-off
Financials:
Lloyd Blankfein Sees Big Banks in Sound Health, Despite Recent Losses
Materials:
African Mining Conference Indaba Kicks Off With a Whimper
Shipping:
Maersk warns global trade now worse than during financial crisis
Tech:
In cloud stock tumult, investors give valuations a reality check

Corporate finance
Technology ‘unicorns’ stay shy of IPOs

Central banks
From ZIRP to NIRP: What's the Fed's next move?
Central bankers peer into uncharted waters
European banks uneasy over deeper negative interest rates
The High Consequences of Low Interest Rates
Negative Interest Rates Are a Dead End

US
Gas at $1 a Possibility for Parts of U.S.
Voluntary Job-Quitting Hits Highest Level in Nine Years
A Stronger Jobs Outlook at Builders and Factories Alleviates U.S. Recession Fears
Here's your US recession …NOT!

Japan
Japan Markets Shaken as Investors Seek Shelter
Negative Bond Yields in Japan Reflect Lack of Alternatives
Weakening yen no longer coming to the rescue of Japan Inc
Japan Bond Yield Slides Below Zero and Stocks Fall

China
What Slowdown? Chinese Consumer Confidence Still Strong

US politics
Donald Trump Bounces Back With Broad-Based Support in New Hampshire
Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Democratic Primary, Defeating Hillary Clinton

Geopolitics & terrorism
Turkey Warns of Another Flood of Syrian Refugees
U.S. intelligence chief warns of 'homegrown' security threat
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
Only China can stop North Korea from becoming a full nuclear power

Offbeat
Pope Francis Will Stand With Migrants at U.S. Border

  Feb 9

Oil
IEA Raises Estimate of Surplus Oil Supply on Higher OPEC Output

Markets
Here Comes the Bear
Bank of America: This Chart Shows 'Deteriorating Liquidity' Is at the Heart of Market Carnage
Falling bond yields reflect a flight to safety
Gold Prices Soar on Global Economic Worries
Gundlach calls market trends 'relentless and powerful'

Industries & companies
Banks:
Falling yields on government debt pounding bank stocks
Banks:
Deutsche Bank leads financial stocks rout
Energy:
Chesapeake shares plunge on debt restructuring report
Energy:
ADM considers calling time on ethanol mills as oil fall bites
Tech:
Tech Stocks: Why the Selloff Could Get Worse

Corporate finance
The Great Corporate Debt Scare

Central banks
The Probability of Negative U.S. Rates Is on the Rise
Fed May Lack Legal Authority for Negative Rates: 2010 Fed Memo
U.S. inflation survey tumbles in red flag for Fed
BoJ board members warn of global race to cut interest rates

US
Here's What Executives Say About Possibility of U.S. Recession
The Energy Sector Cuts Way Back
This obscure indicator is flashing red for the US economy

Europe
German Industrial Production Unexpectedly Fell in December
The Euro is Now Back Where it Was Before QE Began

Japan
10-year Japanese government bond yield hits zero

Emerging
India’s Economy Up 7.3% for Quarter, Surpassing China’s
Brazil’s real: how low can it go?

US politics
Bloomberg says he is eyeing 2016 run for the White House
Young women split over their backing for Clinton
Trump Repeats Vulgar Audience Taunt Used to Describe Cruz

Geopolitics & terrorism
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
This graphic shows why North Korea is a real threat to the US

Offbeat
Rudy Giuliani condemns Beyoncé's Super Bowl halftime performance as an 'outrageous' 'platform to attack police officers'
Legal Fees Reach New Pinnacle: $1,500 an Hour

  Feb 8

Oil
World's Largest Energy Trader Sees a Decade of Low Oil Prices
The Oil Rout’s Surprise Victims
Big Oil Opts for Payouts Over Debt Rating
ConocoPhillips cuts dividend amid falling oil price
Royal Dutch Shell boss predicts rebound in oil price

Markets
Government bond yields send recession signal
Hedge Funds Bet on Risks in U.S. Blue-Chip Debt
More Wall Street Strategists Are Cutting Their S&P 500 Estimates
Guggenheim's $240 Billion Man Says Nasdaq to Tumble Below 3,800

Industries & companies
Financials:
Global financial stocks slide to new lows
Mining:
Mining Stocks Rally, but Does a ‘Bull Trap’ Lie Ahead?
Shipping:
Shipowners in financial distress as dry bulk crisis deepens

Central banks
Why the Fed Can’t Save Markets Right Now
Week Ahead: Yellen's Congressional Testimony Should Be Lively

US
Big Companies Pull Back After Rough Quarter
U.S. exports fall in 2015 for first time since recession
Why a Business-Tax Overhaul Is So Tricky

Europe
The European Bank Selloff is Raising Some Worries About Credit Risks
Why European Banks Keep Getting Clobbered
Migrant Crisis in Calais Spreads to Neighboring French Towns

Japan
Japan birth rate recovery questioned

China
China foreign exchange reserves hit more than 3-year low
China's Foreign-Exchange Reserves Decline to $3.23 Trillion
Holding Back China's Capital Flight ‘Dam’ Is Key
China eases inbound foreign investment curbs to counter outflows

Emerging
Dark clouds gather for South Africa’s miners

US politics
Poll: Sanders nearly tied with Clinton nationwide
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz alarm corporate America
Trump Again Relies on Star Power Rather Than a Good Ground Game

Geopolitics & terrorism
Gamechanging U.S. Missiles May Transform North Asian Geopolitics
Defiant North Korea Launches Rocket Weeks After Nuclear Test
Jihad Comes to Africa
Inside the Turmoil of Change in the House of Saud

Offbeat
Future fans will live the Super Bowl, not watch it

  Feb 6

Strategists
Barron’s interview with Ed Yardeni
Gundlach Says 'Frightening' Seeing Financial Stocks Below Crisis
GRANTHAM: The stock market sell-off makes me nervous, but I fear the big crash is coming
Grantham Quarterly Letter
Citi: Fear the 'oilmageddon' recession
Why you should pay attention to the ‘Super Bowl indicator’

Oil
Producers keep pumping, even with oil prices falling
Here Comes $20 Oil
Fall in number of oil rigs drilling in US speeds up
MLPs: The Worst Isn’t Over

Markets
Tech Stocks Swoon as Growth Disappoints
Tech Rout Caps Week of Reversals as Economy, Earnings Hit Stocks
Cloud Shares Get Socked on LinkedIn Shortfall
Lame Unicorns Hobble Funds
Tech Insider Sales Raise Extra Red Flag

Industries & companies
Autos:
Toyota Profit Edges Up as Weak Yen’s Benefits Wear Off
Financials:
Why European Banks Keep Getting Clobbered
Retail:
Amazon Rips Page From Rivals’ Offline Playbook
Tech:
LinkedIn plunges 44%

Corporate finance
China M&A flurry drives cross-border activity to 11-year high
China Buys U.S. Manufacturers
The Chicago Stock Exchange is being sold to a Chinese-led investor group
Obscure Chinese Firm Dives Into $22 Trillion U.S. Market

Central banks
Jobs Report Keeps Fed’s March Rate Decision in Limbo
Conflicting Economic Indicators Challenge Fed’s Policy Makers
Fed Can Find Plenty of Positives in Details of Latest Jobs Report
The People's Bank of China is prioritizing its toolkit

US
Four reasons the January jobs report is fishy
What’s Behind January’s Higher Wage Growth
Renters Buying Again as U.S. Starter-Home Financing Gets Cheaper
Oil-Price Drop Squeezes States

Emerging
Lending to emerging markets comes to halt
Emerging market equity valuations slide to record low

US politics
Trump Holds Substantial Lead in New Hampshire, According to Poll
Gundlach Sees Trump Presidency With Higher Deficits Whoever Wins

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Move to Expand Nuclear Sanctions on North Korea Angers China
Obama Calls Chinese President, Urging More Pressure on North Korea
Syrians Rush to Turkey as Assad Forces, Russia Pound Rebels
Twitter Shuts Down 125,000 Accounts for Promoting Terrorism

Offbeat
Scientists Say Climate Change May Have Fueled Zika Outbreak

  Feb 5

Oil
How Much Global Oil Output Halted Due to Low Prices? Just 0.1%
Obama proposes $10 per barrel oil tax

Markets
Government bond yields send recession signal
Fund flows favour Treasuries over equities
Dollar Continues to Fall Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
Credit Suisse Drags European Stocks Down Even as Miners Surge
Credit Added to List of Bank Worries

Industries & companies
Energy:
Shell Profit Drops 44%, Matching Estimates, as Crude Tumbles
Financials:
Credit Suisse Stock Plummets as Investors Question CEO's Targets
FinTech:
The benefits of scrapping cash
Health Care:
Valeant, Turing Slammed as Shkreli Calls Congress ‘Imbeciles’
Health Care:
Shkreli Was Right: Everyone's Hiking Drug Prices

Corporate finance
Here is the letter [that] BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, just sent to CEOs everywhere
Big Oil Opts for Payouts Over Debt Rating

Central banks
Fed's Mester: 'Gradual' rate hikes to continue
Wall Street Cuts Its Rate Forecasts Even Further Below Fed's
Policy Bazookas Misfire as Euro, Yen Up Most Since at Least 2011
ECB will not ‘surrender’ to low inflation, Draghi says
Global Indicators Point to Fed Reversal
Carney Sees Unforgiving World as Inflation Outlook Cut Again
BOE Working Paper: Secular drivers of the global real interest rate

US recession?
Oil Rout Threatens Vicious Cycle for Economy
If There Is a Recession in 2016, This Is How It Will Happen
Recession Fears Stoked as Higher U.S. Labor Costs Crimp Profits
Risk of US recession low but rising
CREDIT SUISSE CEO: 'The doomsday scenarios are not justified'

US indicators
Gas Prices Are Plunging. So Why Is Everyone Freaking Out?
Low Productivity Gains Fuel Higher Labor Costs
Jobless Claims in U.S. Rise Amid Post-Holiday Adjustments
Consumer Comfort in U.S. Little Changed Near Three-Month High
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall With 30-Year at the Lowest Since April

Europe
EU Slashes 2016 Inflation Forecast to 0.5% as Growth Seen Slower

China
EU pushes China to cut back steel sector
With Syngenta Bid, China’s Top Deal Maker Looks to Land a Whale

Emerging
Oil: From boom to bailout?
IMF Chief Urges Bigger Global Financial Safety Net

Offbeat
Facebook Says We’re All Now Just 3.57 Degrees of Kevin Bacon

  Feb 4

Oil
Why an Oil Price Rally Is So Slippery
Here’s What Oil and Gas’s Ugly 2015 Did to Business Investment
Oil's Plunge Spills Over
A Renewables Revolution Is Toppling the Dominance of Fossil Fuels in U.S. Power
MORGAN STANLEY: The oil market's basic problem is not going anywhere

Markets
Global Stocks Rise Led by Resources Companies
Dollar Suffers Worst Day in 7 Years as Traders Face Fed Reality
Dollar hit by weak US service sector data
Money Managers Bleed Cash After Investors Pull Billions
Ron Baron: The Stock Market Will Recover

Credit
Toxic Loans Around the World Weigh on Global Growth
Bill Gross: Investment Outlook
Bond Markets Are Underestimating the Fed, Goldman and Pimco Warn
U.S. Fed official backs tougher bank stress tests

Central banks
Market now predicts ZERO Fed hikes in 2016
Fed's Dudley to MNI: Tightening financial conditions a concern
Fed’s Brainard Makes Case for ‘Watchful Waiting’
Draghi Says Weak Global Inflation No Reason for ECB Inaction
Draghi Speech: How central banks meet the challenge of low inflation
BOJ board among those surprised by negative interest rate plan

US
Risk of US recession back on the agenda for markets
ADP private-sector report suggests solid jobs growth
Service Industries in U.S. Grow at Slowest Pace in Two Years
U.S. CEOs unleash recession fears in earnings calls
Fearing lean times, U.S. companies tighten purse strings
Aetna is worried about ‘the sustainability’ of the health exchanges
Obama, Ryan See Potential for a Tax-Policy Compromise

Europe
EU Slashes 2016 Inflation Forecast to 0.5% as Growth Seen Slower
New European border controls could hit growth, EU warns
Daimler forecasts lower growth for 2016

China
China says FX reserves remain abundant despite recent falls
ALBERT EDWARDS: China is running out of money
China Unleashes New Steps to Control Financial Risks, Outflows
China cuts down payment requirements again to stimulate property sector

US politics
Trump accuses Cruz of stealing Iowa caucuses through 'fraud'
Ted Cruz suggests Donald Trump is so unstable that he'd 'nuke Denmark'
Coin toss broke 6 Clinton-Sanders deadlocks in Iowa — and Hillary won each time
Obama, in mosque visit, says an attack on Islam is an attack on all faiths

Geopolitics
Top China defector passes state secrets to US

Offbeat
These Are the World's Most Miserable Economies
Food Stamps Still Feed One in Seven Americans Despite Recovery

  Feb 3

Energy
For Once, Low Oil Prices May Be a Problem for World's Economy
It's the 1980s Again, Thanks to the Oil Glut
ExxonMobil to cut capex by a quarter to $23.2bn
Oil Could Prices Jump 50% by the End of 2016
S&P Cuts Ratings of 10 U.S. Oil Companies
Global gas market braced for price war

Markets
Bank Bear Market Gets Worse as Goldman, Citi Sell Off Again

Corporate finance
The silence in the IPO market is deafening
Exxon, top in stock buybacks, now saving its cash
Goldman: The profit margins debate could lead to an unsettling conclusion

Central banks
Fed vs. the Dollar: Why Yellen Can’t Win
The Fed Wants to Test How Banks Would Handle Negative Rates
Fed's George sees more rate hikes coming despite market swings
Euro-Area Price Cuts Intensify Pressure on Draghi to Act
Don’t Assume ECB Stimulus Boost Is a Done Deal, Says Yves Mersch
‘No limit’ to Japan easing, says Kuroda

US
Automakers Overcome Storm to Post Best January Sales in a Decade
Banks report drop in demand for loans


China
China Sets 6.5% to 7% Growth Target, First Range Since 1990s
Though trying to stem capital outflows, China will press on with foreign buys
ChemChina launches $43bn bid for Syngenta
China is about to announce the biggest monthly drop in FX reserves on record
Mid-tier Chinese banks piling up trillions of dollars in shadow loans
China Has $23 Billion in Debt That Could Be Cut to Junk
Xi's New Title Highlights China's Power Struggle

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
Stratfor has 11 chilling predictions for what the world will look like in 10 years

Offbeat
Luxembourg launches plan to mine asteroids for minerals

  Feb 2

Oil
Gulf States Shy Away From OPEC Meeting to Cut Production
Goldman Sachs: It's too late for OPEC to save oil
Why investors may want to ignore T. Boone Pickens’s calls on oil

Markets
Fundamentals point to rough year for S&P 500
BofAML contrarian indicator says market poised for 24% gain
The market is oversold: Morgan Stanley's Parker
Hulbert: Obscure stock market indicator just flashed a ‘buy’ signal
History says stocks are screaming buys when the S&P, Dow crater

Corporate finance
Pharma M&A for 2016 continues to surge
Opinion: Apple, Cisco and IBM prove that stock buybacks are a sham

Central banks
Rate hike? Not until 2017, says market
Fischer Says Fed's Next Decision Unclear Amid Global Uncertainty
Fed’s Fischer says markets might be right after all
Fischer Speech: Recent Monetary Policy

US
Consumer Spending Cooled in December as Americans Padded Savings
Cheap oil won't juice the U.S. economy this time: Reuters poll
U.S. Factory Activity Contracts in January
Fearing lean times, U.S. companies tighten purse strings
US millennials caught in the parent trap

Europe
Britain and EU strike deal on nations blocking unwanted new laws
German Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low as Job Market Booms

Emerging
Putin lines up state sell-offs to plug budget hole
Putin Says Only Russian-Based Investors May Buy State Assets
Turkey looks to more than double trade with Latin America, Iran

US politics
Iowa Results Slow Clinton's March Toward the Nomination
How Ted Cruz Engineered His Iowa Triumph
Rubio emerges as champion of battered Republican establishment

Offbeat
After lambasting ‘losers’, tycoon plays second fiddle in Iowa

  Feb 1

Oil
Four Theories on How Oil Has Hypnotized the Global Stock Market
Oil falls as Asia economies slow, prospect of crude output cut dims
Oil-Price Poker: Why the Saudis Won’t Fold ‘Em
Saudi Arabia struggles to cope with cheap oil
GOLDMAN: Don't believe the hype--oil is staying below $40

Industries & companies
Financials:
Blythe Masters and JPMorgan trial blockchain project
Mining:
Goldman: Here's Why Miners Have it Worse Than Oil Producers
Tech:
Strong Dollar Batters Earnings for U.S. Tech Firms
Tech:
Microsoft Plumbs Ocean’s Depths to Test Underwater Data Center
Tech:
Facebook Building a Network for Virtual Reality

Central banks
Are global markets losing faith in central banks?
BOJ Market Magician Kuroda Pulls Yet Another Rabbit From His Hat
Bank of Japan’s negative rate decision is a mark of ‘desperation’
February Is the Longest Month for Central Bank Watchers
This map shows all the central banks with negative interest rates
ECB’s Attempt to Breathe New Life Into Securitization Market Falls Flat

US
Weak American growth is probably a blip
Economists see 20% chance of US recession

Europe
Euro-Area Factories Cut Prices as Deflation Risks Loom Large
Opinion: European Union could ‘fall apart within months’
Wanted: a grand bargain to rescue EU from 'polycrisis'
Europe Chokes Flow of Migrants to Buy Time for a Solution
Sterling's plunge; markets wake up to Brexit
Spurred by rising house prices, British households are net borrowers again

China
Record China Factory Gauge Slump Adds to Monetary Policy Dilemma
A China bank contagion could blow up global markets
Currency War: U.S. Hedge Funds Mount New Attacks on China’s Yuan

EMs
Russia’s economic problems move from the acute to the chronic
Iran’s economy: Waiting for the peace dividend
Nigeria in Talks to Borrow $3.5 Billion as Oil Saps Budget
Rousseff Poised to Win on Impeachment, Lose on Brazilian Economy

US politics
Inside the complex process that decides who wins the first big victory of the 2016 elections
The frequent-flyer U.S. Congress: lawmakers work less in DC

Offbeat
Mansion prices hit new highs in super-rich enclaves

  Jan 30

Central banks
Japan Follows Europe Into Negative Interest Rate Territory
What Negative Rates Could Mean for Japan
Japan goes negative! How to brace for the next central-bank surprise
Negative bond yield universe hits $5.5tn after Japan eases
Central Banks Go to New Lengths to Boost Economies

Fed
Fed's Williams says sees 'smidgen' slower rate hikes
Odds of Fed Hike This Year Are Practically a Toss-Up After BOJ's Surprise Move
Federal Reserve: Credibility on the line
Bernanke says Fed likely to add negative interest rates to recession-fighting tool kit

Markets
The Stock Slide: Why It’s Not 2008
Company earnings and economic reports support a rebound in equities
European Stocks Look Attractive
A Widespread Chill in Art Sales

Industries & companies
Energy:
Chevron vows further steep cuts after falling to loss
Energy:
Oil Slump Sets Scene for Mergers
Financials:
Time to Buy Bank Stocks
Tech:
5 Battered Tech Stocks to Buy Now
Transportation:
Amazon is now calling itself a 'transportation service provider'

Technology
The Coming Technology of Out-of-Body Experiences
Apple builds secret team to kick-start virtual reality effort

US
Economic Growth Cools as American Consumers Temper Spending
U.S. Employment Costs Rose 0.6%, Little Sign of Wage Pressure
U.S. Drivers Can See $1.50 Gasoline for First Time Since 2009
Tale of Two Economies as Americans Thrive, Companies Dive

Europe
German Exporters Shudder as China Economy Slows

Japan
Japan's economy slumped in December, escalating pressure on BOJ

US politics
22 Hillary Clinton emails contained ‘top secret’ information
Bernie Sanders moves from fringe to zeitgeist
Flint’s water supply failure was brought on by excess protection of municipal workers’ benefits

Offbeat
The American Invasion of Cuba
This is exactly what you should do if a bear attacks you

  Jan 29

Stocks
Stocks Rally With Bonds as BOJ Ends Grim January on High Note
S&P 1500 Short Interest Is at Its Highest Level in Three Years
NYSE Proposes Changes as It Braces for More Volatility
Hulbert: This reliable indicator says we’re in a bear market for stocks

Credit
Global Bonds Jump as Kuroda Brings Japan Into Negative-Rate Club
January Is Turning Out to Be the Kindest Month for Treasuries
U.S. Junk Defaults Are Outpacing Emerging Markets
When Systematic Trading Comes to Credit Markets

Oil
Oil Prices Climb on Hopes for Production Cutback
Oil Producers May Discuss Cuts Next Month, Russian Energy Minister Says
Welcome to the new oil order
What’s Not to Like About Cheap Oil? Well ...

Industries & companies
Consumer:
Whirlpool forecasts 2016 profit largely below estimates
Energy:
Why Exxon Is the Get-Rich-Slow Oil Play
Financials:
Investment banking woes plague Deutsche Bank
Industrials:
Caterpillar warns of another difficult year
Materials:
For Mining Chiefs, Doomsday Scenarios Could Become Reality
Technology:
Amazon Shares Fall More Than 10% After Profit Miss
Technology:
Wall Street is going crazy for Facebook after it crushed its earnings
Technology:
Microsoft Tops Estimates Amid Nadella's Cloud Transformation

Central banks
Kuroda Emulates Draghi on Negative Rates as Yield Drop Curbs Yen
China floods banks with record amount of cash
Fed to Stress-Test 33 Banks on Severe Global Recession Response
This is how a central bank could kill off cash with negative interest rates

US
Why the Manufacturing Contraction Might Not Signal a Recession
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Tumbled 5.1% in December
Consumer Comfort in U.S. Climbed Last Week to Three-Month High
Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected After U.S. Holidays
U.S. Pending Home Sales Index Up 0.1% In December
We May Soon Get Better at Measuring the Gig Economy
The Global Skills Gap Widens as U.S. Students Struggle

Europe
Euro zone inflation ticks up, won't stop ECB loosening policy further
Norway to Buy Record Amount of Kroner as Oil Crash Stings
Young people in England have the 'lowest literacy levels' in the developed world

China
China Steel Production Has First Annual Drop Since 1981: Chart
Here's What Executives Say About Dealing With China's Slowdown
Chinese $5.5bn high-speed rail project held up in Indonesia

US politics
Donald Trump Solidifies Lead Over GOP Rivals in First States to Vote
Trump Dominates Debate Night by Avoiding Main Stage

Technology
Musk vs. Buffet: The Battle to Own the Sun
Students Are Battling to Make Elon Musk’s Hyperloop a Reality
Subcultron: Swarming Robots That Keep an Eye on Waterways

Offbeat
Warren Buffett, Schwarzenegger reunite on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

  Jan 28

Markets
U.S. Stocks Fall as Fed Sees Risks, Apple Sinks; Crude Advances
Stocks Drop as Fed Keeps Option for March Rate Increase
The Dollar Keeps Rising, for Good or Evil
ACKMAN: I'm short China and Saudi Arabia
ACKMAN: There could be a bubble in index funds, and it risks turning America into Japan

Oil
Oil Trade Slows as Storage Glut Snares Tankers in Bottlenecks
Saudi Arabia Keeps Pumping Oil, Despite Financial and Political Risks
Oil slump’s impact on industrial stocks unnerves US economy
The market is freaking out about the wrong oil companies
Pouring oil on troubled stock markets
Investors Hedge Bets on Crude-Oil Revival
BLACKROCK: Get ready for a wave of bankruptcies across the global energy sector

Industries & companies
Retail:
Danger signs at the mall? More empty storefronts
Tech:
Facebook shares soar as mobile drives big jump in ad sales
Tech:
Samsung Profit Misses Estimates on Smartphone Slump, Chips
Tech:
Qualcomm forecasts weak profit as demand slows for mobile chips
Tech:
Smartphones' Death Knell
Tech:
VMware Falls on Reduced 2016 Guidance
Tech:
Google computer triumphs in complex board game battle

Corporate finance
Some $29 Trillion Later, the Corporate Debt Boom Looks Exhausted

Central banks
Wary Fed Keeps Its Options Open
Fed's Nod to Global Risks Lowers Chance of March Rate Increase
Opinion: The Fed says sorry for its rate-hike forecast
Feldstein says Fed should let the market fall and keep hiking rates
Parsing the Fed: How the January Statement Changed from December

US
New U.S. single-family home sales race to 10-month high

Europe
Euro-Area Economic Confidence Drops to Lowest in Five Months
U.K. Economy Gains Momentum With Services Dominating Growth
Spanish Unemployment Falls to Lowest in Almost Five Years
Italy, EU strike deal to help banks deal with bad loans
EU Report Says Greece Has Neglected Obligations to Guard Border

Japan
Japan retail sales slip in December

China
China Sharpens Efforts to Halt Money Outflow
China’s toughest test is within its walls
China GDP Growth Could Be as Low as 4.3%, Chinese Professor Says

Emerging economies
IMF and World Bank move to forestall oil-led defaults
Capital controls no longer taboo as emerging markets battle flight
South Africa Sees 32,000 Possible Mining Job Cuts, Minister Says

US politics
Trump's Resolve to Skip Fox Debate Leaves Republicans Reeling

Geopolitics & terrorism
North Korea May Be Preparing Missile Launch, Kyodo Reports

Offbeat
Study Says Sarao May Not Have Been Responsible for Flash Crash

  Jan 27

Markets
Why Does Pessimism Sound So Smart? Especially when things are so good
Mohamed El-Erian warns about a day of reckoning
Faber: Can't see another bull market in my lifetime
JPMorgan Cuts S&P 500 Forecast, Citing ‘Earnings Recession’ Risk
Morgan Stanley Analyzed 43 Bear Markets and Here's What It Found

Oil
Oil falls as rising inventories wipe out optimism over supply
Why the stock market is obsessed with oil
Blame the robots as oil, stocks trade in tandem

Industries & companies
Consumer:
Strong US dollar weighs on consumer goods groups
Energy:
Two US shale producers slash capital spending plans
Energy:
Kuwait hints OPEC ready to 'cooperate' to stabilize oil market
Financials:
High-Speed Firms Now Oversee Almost All Stocks at NYSE Floor
Materials:
US Steel buckles under tough market conditions
Tech:
Apple Forecasts First Sales Drop Since 2003 on iPhone Slowdown
Telecom:
AT&T Profit Meets Estimates Even as Subscriber Growth Slows

Central banks
RAY DALIO: The 75-year debt supercycle is coming to an end
Dollar’s Rise Poses Risk for Fed Plans
Market Turmoil Threatens Fed Credibility
Fed risks looking out of step on rates ahead of first 2016 meeting
China Climbs Back Up Janet Yellen's Worry List
Japan rules out negative rates as it mulls expanding QE

China
China industrial profits fall for sixth straight month
China’s capital flight shows up in over-invoicing of imports
Capital controls may be China’s only real option
Corporate credit shock beckons for China
Currency risk matters for China’s property sector
China mouthpiece warns Soros against shorting renminbi
Inquiry in China Adds to Doubt Over Reliability of Its Economic Data

US
Consumer Confidence in U.S. Increases to a Three-Month High
U.S. Home Price Growth Picks Up in November, Case-Shiller Says
Vacant Office Spaces Pile Up in Houston

US politics
Contested Republican Convention Is Possible
How Iowa and New Hampshire Rate in Predicting Election Winners
Anxiety Fuels Donald Trump’s Supporters

Offbeat
New Drone Racing League Wants to Be the Next Nascar

  Jan 26

Markets
China Stocks Plunge to 13-Month Low Amid Capital Outflow Concern
China Contagion Fades as European Stocks Pare Drop, Oil Rises
U.S. Stocks Slump as Oil Resuming Rout Fuels Debt, Gold Demand
U.S. Stocks, Once Among World's Priciest, Now Cheapest
Dalio: Pay attention to long-term debt cycle
O’Driscoll: The Chances of a Global Meltdown
Can January really predict market's full year?

Oil
So Yes, the Oil Crash Looks a Lot Like Subprime
Opec official calls for co-operation to stem price collapse
Key to Surviving the Oil Bust: Beware Bankers Bearing Cheap Debt

Industries & companies
Chemicals:
DuPont Profit Forecast Disappoints on Effects From Strong Dollar
Financials:
J.P. Morgan to Pay $1.42 Billion to Settle Some Lehman Claims
FinTech:
Blockchain backers urged to consider protecting users from fraud
Retail:
How Bad Is Retail? Look at the Bonds
Retail:
Wal-Mart: It Came, It Conquered, Now It's Packing Up and Leaving
Retail:
McDonald’s all-day breakfast helps fuel US sales growth of 5.7%
Tech:
Can Apple’s Tim Cook Keep the iPhone Buzzing in China?

Corporate finance
As Stock Prices Slump, Don’t Count on Buybacks
Johnson Controls, Tyco Deal Adds to U.S. Tax Exodus
U.S. IPO Market on Track for Slowest Month Since Recession

Central banks
The Five Scenarios Now Facing the Federal Reserve
Talk of Fed ‘policy error’ grows
Draghi Says ECB Credibility at Stake in Hitting Inflation Goal | Speech
PBOC Injects Most Cash Since 2013 to Meet Demand Before Holidays
PBoC in a quandary over capital controls

US
Are We Headed for Recession?
Worried About a U.S. Recession? You Shouldn't Be
Pacific Trade Pact May Spare U.S. Workers Overall But Slow Factory Hiring

Europe
Ireland says it is ‘critical’ that UK remains in European Union
EU to Extend Border Checks Amid Refugee Crisis, Terror Fears
Greece faces being sealed off from Europe to stop migrant flow

China
Yuan’s Fall Is Just ‘Noise’ Amid Deeper China Woes
Wider China-Hong Kong Discrepancy Revives Fake Trade Doubts
China Slowdown Stokes Fears of Peak Oil Demand
China Steel Plan Seen Spurring 400,000 Job Cuts, Instability
Hyundai Posts Lowest Profit in Five Years on China Slowdown
The Trader Who Made 6,200% on China Stocks Has Some Advice For Investors

Geopolitics
Iran President Visits Europe to Seal Post-Sanctions Deals Worth Billions

Offbeat
Paul Krugman Reviews ‘The Rise and Fall of American Growth’ by Robert J. Gordon
Paulson Pledges Personal Holdings to Back Firm After Assets Fall

  Jan 25

Oil
Oil Drops as Saudis to Maintain Spending, China Diesel Use Falls
Only America can save the oil market

Markets
Time to Say Goodbye to Long Bull Market?
Fed is a key reason markets have plunged and risk of recession rising
Financial markets seem to be bracing for a global recession
Deeper Dive Into Market Monsoon Shows Recession Alert Mute
This stock market dip isn't a buying opportunity
Bear territory: Avoid urge to flee
A Struggle to Quell Investor Fears Over Unsettled Emerging Markets
IMF's Lagarde says markets need clarity on China currency

Bonds
Global Bond Downgrades Climb to Highest in Six Years, S&P Says
Junk Bond Market Braces for What Could Be a $117 Billion Logjam
Noble Group Cut to Junk by Moody’s on Liquidity Concerns
Freeport outlook dims as oil drop compounds debt woes

Technology
Biggest Global Banks at Davos: We're All Fintech Innovators Now
Why Robots Mean Interest Rates Could Go Even Lower In The Future
Investor Chill Hits Technology Sector
How Larry Page’s Obsessions Became Google’s Business

US
Recession Warnings May Not Come to Pass
After 7 Years of Slow Growth, U.S. Now Sees More of Same
Flash M-PMI rebounds in January, led by fastest rise in new orders for three months
Strong U.S. housing data offers ray of hope for slowing economy

Europe
Flash Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index at 11-month low
Germany IFO Jan business climate 107.3 down from 108.7

Japan
Japanese trade growth weaker than expected

China
China Pledges Steel, Coal Capacity Cuts in Supply-Side Reforms
Crashing Commodities Are Saving China $460 Billion a Year
China’s Central Bank Prioritizes Strong Yuan When Managing Liquidity
China Trying to Allay Global Concerns About Its Currency Regime
Kuroda Advises China to Impose Capital Controls to Defend Yuan

Emerging economies
Saudi Arabia's Secret Holdings of U.S. Debt Are Suddenly a Big Deal
Kuwait Plans $100 Billion Sovereign Fund, Al-Anba Reports
India’s optimism blurred by economic gloom
Iran plans to buy 114 Airbus jets on Rouhani’s Europe visit
Sanctions lifted, Iran's Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business

US politics
Bloomberg, Sensing an Opening, Revisits a Potential White House Run
Former NY mayor’s candidacy could split the vote and give Trump the White House
Clinton Confident There'll Be No Need for Bloomberg to Run

Offbeat
Panthers pulverize Cardinals, to meet Broncos in Super Bowl

  Jan 23

Stocks
Volatile Stocks Confound Investors
Hopes of central bank support lift stocks
Trouble Looms for Dividend Stocks
A Dozen Utilities for Income Investors
Barron’s Roundtable, Part 2: 31 Savvy Investment Ideas

Bonds
Watch Out for Those Falling, Oil-Soaked Angels
Fears of Venezuela debt default rise as bond prices plunge

Commodities
Oil's whiplash above $30: dead cat bounce or double-bottom base?
OPEC Splits Show at Davos as Nigeria Debates With Saudi Arabia
Copper Is Losing Its Predictive Power
Rocky Forecast for Iron Ore

Strategists
Selling Equities on Falling Oil Is Mistake, Goldman's Cohn Says
Morgan Stanley's CEO just can't make sense of what's going on in the markets
Birinyi More Worried About Markets Than Any Time Since 2009
No, Markets Aren't Revisiting 2008
Low energy prices ought to be a shot in the arm for the economy. Think again

Industries & companies
AutoTech:
Apple secret car project loses key driver
Consumer:
Newell Rubbermaid’s Makeover
Consumer:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Prospects Get an "A"
Energy:
Energy MLPs: From Bad to Worse
Hospitality:
Hotels Ramp Up Deal Making as an Antidote to Airbnb
Industrials:
GE warns of slowing China sales and slump in oil prices
Materials:
International Paper: Time to Buy
Retail:
Starbucks CEO: We're witnessing a 'seismic change' in retail

Central banks
Draghi Without Limits Gives Periphery Debt a Push as Havens Fall
Draghi: Introductory statement to the press conference (with Q&A)
Draghi defends Fed over US interest rate rise
Carney speech: real interest rate will recover only to a limited extent

US
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rebound in December
Mismeasuring Housing Costs—and Inflation

Europe
France and Italy Shave Debt as Euro Nations Dawdle Over Reforms
Europe’s migrant crisis: the scramble for solutions
Merkel’s liberal refugee policy: Ultimate victim of sexual assaults
Belgium's Separatists Reawaken as Nationalism Stalks Europe
Podemos Ready to Back Socialist-Led Government for Spain

Geopolitics
Kerry Says Moves to Lift Russia Sanctions May Begin in `Months'
Xi Jinping’s tour of the Middle East shows China’s growing stake there
Oil Plunge Imperils Iraq's Fight With Islamic State, Abadi Says
Russians’ Anxiety Swells as Oil Prices Collapse

Offbeat
Steyn: West going out of business because it's given up having babies

  Jan 22

Markets
Investors continue to shun US stock funds
What US credit signal says about economy
Euro Tumbles as Draghi Removes Any Doubts He's Ready to Act
Norway to World: We're Sitting Out the Big Wealth Fund Selloff
Here Are The 5 Big Reasons Oil Is Back Above $30, Up 6% On Thursday

Industries & companies
Energy:
Schlumberger cuts 10,000 jobs amid oil price rout
Energy:
Saudi Arabia says $30 oil is ‘irrational’
Financials:
AmEx Offers Gloomy Outlook as Profit Drops 38%
FinTech:
How Goldman persuades top tech talent to work there instead of at Google
FinTech:
Debates on Blockchain eclipse talk of Basel III at Davos
FinTech:
Masters’ blockchain start-up raises $50m and inks deal with ASX
RetailTech:
Amazon steps up European expansion plans
Tech:
Selloff Puts Cloud-Computing Upstarts in Play
Transportation:
Energy-Market Slump Weighs on Big Railroads
Transportation:
Hyperloop Race Picks Up Speed

Corporate finance
Buyout firms lose leverage with backers

Central banks
The Markets Are Backing Central Bankers Into a Corner
Economic Unease Puts Top Central Bankers Under Renewed Pressure
Draghi Readies for ECB Action in March as Global Risks Escalate
BOJ mulls additional easing amid economic uncertainty
Yellen's Challenge: Nodding to Markets Without Ditching Forecast

US
For the US economy, bad news is actually bad news
U.S. Growth May Struggle to Find Support From the Third Quarter’s Strongest Industries
Jobless Claims in U.S. Increased Last Week to a Six-Month High

Europe
Davos: EU told it has 6 weeks to save Schengen border-free travel
Davos: Soros says Europe on the verge of collapse

China
Davos: China Vice President Vows to ‘Look After’ Stock Market Investors
China Stock Rout Seen Getting Uglier as Derivative Trigger Looms
How a Further Fall in China's Yuan Could Shake the World
Davos: China's vice president says no plan to devalue yuan
Davos: GE Says Long-Term Strategy in China Remains Intact
Davos: Soros Says He Expects Hard Landing for China Economy

Emerging markets
Tett: EM companies have dramatically increased their dollar debts
Battered Emerging Markets Race to Stem Outflows

US politics
Davos elite alarmed at prospect of nominee Trump
’90s Scandals Threaten to Erode Hillary Clinton’s Strength With Women

Geopolitics & terrorism
Iran Sees $50 Billion in Foreign Investment Driving Post-Sanction Boom
Putin probably approved London murder of ex-KGB agent: UK inquiry
U.S. Payment of $1.7 Billion to Iran Raises Questions of Ransom

Offbeat
Thousands Apply to U.S. to Forgive Their Student Loans, Saying Schools Defrauded Them

  Jan 21

Stocks
Global index slides into bear market territory
The stock market hates the 8th year of an American presidency
Markets’ Panic Incongruent With Economic Reality—For Now
Japan’s Nikkei Enters Bear Market

Credit
Rattled Investors Paying a Premium for Long-Term Treasurys
Junk-Bond Market Risk Gauge Stages Biggest Jump Since 2009
EM borrowing costs rise as credit fears grow

Gurus
Top Investors See No Bottom to Markets Yet
Ray Dalio says U.S. dollar facing a ‘short squeeze’
Ray Dalio says he buys this nasty narrative about China
Stephanie Pomboy: Stocks Are Overvalued; Buy Gold and Oil

Oil
Oil prices are at the mercy of geopolitics
Some Bankrupt Oil and Gas Drillers Can't Give Their Assets Away
Oil Wipeout: Why Prices Aren’t as Cheap as They Look
U.S. Oil Falls Below $27 a Barrel
Crude delivery — tanks for nuthin’

Industries & companies
Financials:
Wall Street Profit Climbs 36% in Best Year Since Crisis: Chart
Financials:
Goldman sees M&A business weathering market slump
Financials:
Big US bank revenue growth is flat as a pancake
Financials:
Deutsche Bank just announced terrible preliminary earnings
Financials:
Barclays to Cut Investment Bank Jobs in New York, London
Materials:
The Coal Miner `On Everybody's List' as Next Bankruptcy Victim
Retail:
Wal-Mart to Increase Wages for Most U.S. Store Workers
Shipping:
Maersk CEO Says Container Volumes Are Improving in 2016
Shipping:
Baltic Dry Index is signaling another crash
Shipping:
Dry-Bulk Shipping Firms Face Crisis: Falling China Demand

Technology
Special Report on Disruptive Technologies
Technology behind bitcoin coming to finance faster than predicted
Blockchain raises fundamental questions
Davos: Smart machines set to transform society

Central banks
PBOC Injects Most Cash in Three Years in Open-Market Operations
Stock-Market Rout: Where’s the Fed?
ECB Finds Global Market Turmoil Blunting QE Weapon
BOJ's Kuroda says no plan to adopt negative rates now
Pressure mounts on reluctant BoJ to ease monetary policy further

US
U.S. Housing Starts Dropped 2.5% in December
U.S. Consumer Prices Fall 0.1% in December
The Market Is Flashing [Low] Inflation Warning Sign

Europe
Merkel in Peril With Window to Tame EU's Refugee Crisis Closing
Italy's Lending Recovery at Risk as Renzi Bad Bank Plan Stalls
Greece Must Improve Pension Bid to Win Debt Ease, Moscovici Says

China
Capital flight from China worse than thought
Why China Can't Keep a Stock Rally Going

Offbeat
'Billions,' new Wall Street drama is Showtime's best-performing premiere
Red-Hot Property Markets Cool as Rich Investors Retrench
Global Temperatures Set Record for Second Straight Year

  Jan 20

Global economy
IMF Again Cuts Global Growth Outlook
Shrinking Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Ducking Davos
Global fears cast gloom on the Fed's rate hike plans
'WORSE THAN 2007': Top banker warns of looming wave of worldwide bankruptcies
Citi Global Perspectives & Solutions: Global Political Risk

Markets
Europe Stocks Resume Rout as Shell Slide Adds to Global Concerns
Bloodbath in Asia as Japan enters bear market

Industries & companies
Energy:
IEA warns oil market could ‘drown in oversupply’
Energy:
Glencore's Hayward Sees Oil Prices Staying Near Current Levels
Energy:
Oil below $30 fans wipeout fears among U.S. shale survival artists
Financials:
Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Ready to Cut More Costs
Financials:
Goldman Sachs Wants to Make More Giant Loans
Health Care:
UnitedHealth Raises Forecast for Losses on Affordable Care Act Plans
Health Care:
Biden pledges faster U.S. approval for cancer drug cocktails
Media:
Netflix Investors Like What They See as International Users Soar
Retail:
Tiffany fails to shine as strong dollar hits holiday sales
Tech:
IBM shares slide on unexpected downbeat 2016 forecast

US
After 7 Years of Slow Growth, U.S. Now Sees More of Same
Alarm bells ring louder on [low] US inflation
Bernanke Says Dollar's Two-Year Rally Is Running Out of Steam

Europe
China Worries Weigh Ahead of European Central Bank Policy Decision
European Experiment Comes to a Reckoning

China
China’s Party Isn’t Over—That’s the Problem
As Growth Slows, China Highlights Transition From Manufacturing to Service
China’s Fading Factories Weigh on an Already Slowing Economy
China Is Getting Less and Less Bang for Its Credit Buck

Japan
Stronger yen casts shadow over equities
Japan manufacturers' mood down amid worry on China: Reuters Tankan

Emerging markets
Rising Debt in Emerging Markets Poses Global Threat
Brics’ New World Order Is Now on Hold

Davos
Davos 2016: Global economy seen to be hanging in the balance
Davos 2016: The 4 big themes facing the World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum: Davos 2016
CEOs Downbeat on Global Growth With Just 27% Seeing Acceleration | Survey

US politics
Supreme Court to Rule on Obama’s Bid to Block Deportations
Sarah Palin Eagerly Enters Campaign Fold With Donald Trump Endorsement

Geopolitics
Iran Hard-Liners Reassert Influence on Election Slate

Offbeat
Why an Ex-Google Coder Makes Twice as Much Freelancing

  Jan 19

Markets
Markets Grapple With China Woes, Fed Policy
No Calm in Sight as Volatility Surges From Stocks to Bonds
A Hint of Trouble in European Debt
Commodities demand and China: A History

Pessimists
S&P index could drop to 550, reckons Albert Edwards
These 12 slides from Albert Edwards predict the next global financial collapse
The Case for Chaos in Trying to Pick Bottom of U.S. Equity Rout
Global Growth at Risk of Going Off Track
Samuelson review of Gordon: Why New Technologies May Not Rekindle Growth

Oil
Iran storms back into glutted oil market with price at 13-year low
Iran Gives Order to Boost Crude Oil Output Amid Global Glut
Iran boosts oil output, foreign firms keen to seal deals
Saudi Oil Exports Climb to Seven-Month High as Refineries Return
Goldman Sachs thinks oil is nearing a bottom

Companies
Financials:
Bank of Montreal Enters Robo-Advising Ahead of Other Lenders
Health Care:
Pharma sell-off threatens to stifle appetite for IPOs
Tech:
WhatsApp and Instagram shift business models

China
China GDP growth slowest since 1990
A single chart illustrates why Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius isn't too worried about China yet
NYT Opinion: Stop China’s Market Manipulations

US politics
Election 2016: The Search for Simple Answers to Complex Problems

Geopolitics & terrorism
Iran to Push On With Missile Program After U.S. Sanctions
Saudi Arabia alarmed, in private, at Iran's sanctions relief
Jail to jihad: Indonesian prisons a breeding ground for militancy

Davos
Global Tensions Threaten to Upstage World Economic Forum in Davos
Rise of the Robots Will Eliminate More Than 5 Million Jobs
A world divided: Elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality
Davos Boss Warns Refugee Crisis Could Be Precursor to Something Much Bigger

Offbeat
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Demand Uber Ban in Budapest Protest

  Jan 18

Markets
Fundamentals could resurface after wrenching sell-off
Is the Market Right That the Fed Is Wrong?
A Year Junk Bonds Lived Up to Their Name
Gold miners offer respite to investors

Strategists
Davos Veterans Say Stop Worrying About China's Market Meltdown
Barron’s 2016 Roundtable: little chance that the market will rally sharply in 2016
Gundlach Says Fed May Have to Ease Again: Barron's Roundtable
4 reasons Wall Street honcho Leon Cooperman doesn’t see a bear market
Oaktree’s Howard Marks Sounds Like a Buyer
El-Erian Says U.S. Economy Weak Though Not Headed for Recession

Oil
T. Rowe Price New Era’s Driscoll says the price for a barrel of oil could drop into the teens
The oil market: $20 is the new $40
Oil industry braced for re-entry of Iran
Iran Tempers Expectations on Oil’s Return to Global Stage

Companies
Technology:
Intel Raises Tech Worries About Sales in China and the Cloud
Technology:
The battery era: A plug for the battery
Transportation:
Airlines’ Rising Labor Costs in Focus Ahead of Earnings
Transportation:
Airlines Lift Dividends

Central banks
BOJ's Kuroda says no plan to ease policy now
PBOC Said to Impose Reserve Ratio on Offshore Bank Yuan Accounts

US
U.S. Growth and Employment Data Tell Different Stories
Signs of a Retail Rebound as Consumers Take On More Debt

Europe
U.K. Conservative Lawmaker Starts Party Push to Stay in EU
Gloom gathers over the challenges that Germany faces

China
China Stocks Watchdog Acknowledges Flaws in Equities Regulation
Strains on the yuan suggest that something is very wrong with China’s politics
In their response to wobbly markets, China’s leaders reveal their fears
China’s economic turmoil sends ripples of anxiety across G20
Indebted Chinese Companies Increase Pressures on Government
China’s labour market: Shocks and absorbers
China Prepares for Worst After Tsai Victory Upends Taiwan Plans

US politics
Sanders lashes out at Clinton in contentious Democratic debate
Hillary Clinton’s Lead Over Bernie Sanders Widens

Geopolitics & terrorism
The Terrorists Freed by Obama
Iran hopes for $50bn in investment as sanctions lifted
Iran Could Get Five Times More From Oil Sales by Year-End
Iran Accord Stokes Anxiety Among Its Rivals
U.S. Sanctions 11 Iranian-Tied Entities for Role in Tehran’s Ballistic Missile Program

Offbeat
‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’, by Klaus Schwab

  Jan 16

Market meltdown
Why the correction? Machines have taken over
Without Fed’s Juice, Market Suffers Withdrawal Pains
Why This Market Meltdown Isn’t a Repeat of 2008
Is It Over Yet? Two Weeks In, 2016 Feels Like Year of the Bear
Dow Tumbles 391 Points Amid Global Rout

Market strategists
Cooperman thinks the stock market is probably nearing a bottom
Larry Fink warns markets may drop a further 10%
A recession worse than 2008 is coming
Bear Market Growl?
Strategists Dial It Down

Companies
Financials:
U.S. Bank Stocks Fall, Baffling Some
Financials:
A Leaner Citigroup Weighs in With a Robust Profit
Financials:
Big US banks reveal oil price damage
Industrials:
GE Deal Gives China’s Haier Long-Sought Overseas Foothold
Retail:
Wal-Mart Makes Rare Retreat on Home Turf
Technology:
In Tech Sector, Brace for a Lot More Disappointment

Central banks
Fed Almost Certain to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged at Next Meeting
Fed's Williams Sees Issues Abroad as Biggest U.S. Recession Risk
With Liftoff Done, the Fed Revisits Its $4.5 Trillion Quandary
Fed’s 2010 Transcripts Shine Light on Stimulus Debate | Transcripts

US
U.S. Retail Sales, Factory Output Data Lead to Lower Growth Expectations
America's most iconic retailers are shutting down stores and laying off thousands
U.S. Producer Prices Down 0.2% in December

China
The yuan and the markets
Why China doesn’t know what it’s doing
China's economy grew by around 7% in 2015, services made up half of GDP–Premier
Good news from China’s markets
Young Chinese are heading to the movies in droves


Geopolitics

Iran Nuclear Deal Set to Take Effect


Offbeat

At the Economic Turning Point
Gross Says Markets Can't Prop Up Wealth Flimsy as Toilet Paper
Bond King musical chairs: Gundlach replaces Gross at Barron's Roundtable this month

  Jan 15

Markets
China Stocks Enter Bear Market as State-Fueled Rally Evaporates
Crude dives as market braces for more Iranian oil
Goldman Sees 11% Upside in S&P 500 After an ‘Emotional’ Selloff
Here's what top Wall Street strategist David Rosenberg expects in 2016

Industries
Autos:
U.S. Proposes Spending $4 Billion to Encourage Driverless Cars
Energy:
BHP Billiton to Take Big Charge on U.S. Onshore Energy Assets
Financials:
J.P. Morgan Posts Record Earnings, But Can Good Times Last?
Financials:
Banks Face Stiffer Capital Rules in Basel Market-Risk Revamp
Industrials:
GE to sell appliances business to Haier for $5.4 billion
Technology:
Intel Forecast Falls Short Amid Caution on Economic Growth
Technology:
Here's What Morgan Stanley Is Telling Its Wealthiest Clients About Uber
Transportation:
Commodities slide triggers ‘freight recession’ on US rails
Transportation:
Amazon is moving into the $350 billion freight shipping business

Fed & inflation
The Fed’s Inflation Problem Just Got Worse
Fed's Bullard Says Oil's Fall May Delay Inflation Return to 2% | Speech
A Federal Reserve Oblivious to Its Effect on Financial Markets
U.S. Import Prices Down 1.2% in December

US
Economists See Continued U.S. Expansion, Heightened Global Risk
Consumer Comfort in U.S. Improved Last Week to Three-Month High
US industry weighed down by strong dollar and weak oil price
Office-furniture sales suggest a recession is coming

China
China's Credit Jumps Most Since June on Surging Bond Sales
China Wants a Reserve Currency and Control, But Can't Have Both
China income inequality among world’s worst

US politics
Trump Bolsters Closing Argument With Most Solid Debate Yet
Trump and Clinton tax plans scare Wall Street

Geopolitics
Israel Quietly Courts Sunni States
Islamic State Claims Deadly Indonesia Attacks

Offbeat
World's Supertall Skyscrapers Double in Five Years to 100: Chart

  Jan 14

Markets
China, Oil Show Peril of Faulty Assumptions
U.S. Stocks Tumble as Selloff Resumes, Led by Consumer Shares

Companies
Energy:
Oil industry faces ‘brutal’ year ahead
Energy:
Oil Slump Seen Delaying $380 Billion Worth of Developments
Financials:
Investors Snub Money Managers for Market Clones
Financials:
Not Too Big to Fail. Too Expensive to Exist
Financials:
Goldman Plans to Cut Up to 10% of Fixed-Income Traders, Salespeople
Materials:
Iron Ore `Not Yet at the Bottom' as Citigroup Says $20s Possible
Retail:
Auto Executives Dismiss Fears of Plateau in Global Auto Demand
Transportation:
Pilots Demand a Larger Slice of Airline Pie
Transportation:
Rail mergers could be 'destructive' to shareholder value: CSX CEO

Central banks
Summers Says Global Economy Can’t Withstand Four 2016 Fed Hikes

US
US earnings hit by dollar and lower oil
Fed’s Beige Book Finds Modest Growth in Most Districts | Beige Book
U.S. Economy Expands Even as Wages Stay Flat, Beige Book Says

Europe
German Economy Defied 2015 Global Slowdown as Growth Accelerated
Europe Sees No Letup in Refugee Crisis Amid January Surge
Attacks on Women Widen Divisions in European Migrant Crisis

China
A Towering Chinese Debt Mountain Looms Behind Market Gyrations
Surging China-Hong Kong Trade Raises Doubts Over Recovery
China commodity imports jump in December
China warns of weaker trade in 2016 on falling foreign demand
China Shares on Track to Enter Bear Market
China GDP Guide: How the Data Is Sliced and What's New This Time

US politics
Hillary Clinton Goes On the Attack as Bernie Sanders Makes Gains
Trump’s Birther Attack on Ted Cruz Is Landing in Iowa
Steyn: The Stupid Party Gets Stupider
Republicans and Democrats Agree: We Hate Wall Street

Geopolitics
John Kerry says Iran sanctions relief ‘within coming days’
Istanbul Suicide Bomber Entered Turkey as Syrian Refugee, Officials Say
Indonesia Links Deadly Attack to Islamic State

Offbeat
$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot to be split between three winning tickets
Wall Street investors see budding opportunity in U.S. cannabis
U.S. Will Track Secret Buyers of Luxury Real Estate

  Jan 13

Markets
Gundlach Paints Bearish Outlook for 2016 Investing, Economy
Opinion: 6 reasons the bull market’s run may be done
Here's why the guy who said 'sell everything' thinks the game in China is up

Companies
Autos:
Ford Shares Slump on Profit Outlook Despite Special Dividend
Chemicals:
Dow and DuPont Strive to Find the Right Chemistry
Media:
Disney Announces June 16 Opening for Shanghai Theme Park
Retails:
Retailers Hired Fewer Holiday Workers For Second Straight Year
Tech:
Google steps up hunt for self-driving car partner

Corporate finance
Reporting rule adds $3tn of leases to balance sheets globally
More and more companies are fudging their numbers, and it's becoming a big problem

US
Voluntary Job-Quitting Climbs to the Highest Level Since 2008
The Big but Hidden U.S. Jobs Problem: Labor Force Participation
U.S. Exports First Freely Traded Oil in 40 Years

Europe
Eurozone industrial production falls short of estimates

China
China trade surprise brings relief
Behind Chinese Yuan's Tiny Drop, Indications of True Crisis Lurk
Renminbi fall reflects China’s transition
Beijing Flexes Muscle to Put Yuan in Line
Xi Calls for a China in 2016 Where `Nobody Dares to Be Corrupt'

Emerging economies
India Could Edge Out China From Top Growth Spot in 2016
EM Turmoil Spurs IMF Lagarde’s Call for New Crisis Financing | Speech

US politics
Obama's State of the Union Optimism at Odds With Voter Anxiety
Everyone is raving about a GOP rising star’s off-the-charts rebuttal to Obama
Hillary Clinton's lead over Bernie Sanders melts away in new national poll
Hillary Clinton’s Next Tax Target: Estates

Geopolitics & terrorism
South Korea Fires Warning Shots Over Border as Tensions Rise
North Korea Turns More Erratic as Kim's Inner Circle Shrinks
Iran Frees U.S. Sailors Who Strayed Into Waters, Easing Tensions
Turkey: Suicide bomber in Istanbul tourist district kills at least 10

Offbeat
Powerball hits $1.5 billion, largest-ever lottery jackpot for one winner

  Jan 12

Global recession
Robert Samuelson: Is the next recession on its way?
Larry Summers: Heed the fears of the financial markets
David Levy: The Global Recession of 2016
Bank of America: Rail Traffic Is Saying Something Worrying About the U.S. Economy
The Trouble With China

Stocks
Sell everything ahead of stock market crash, say RBS economists
Ehrman: Demise of the Economy, Markets Is Greatly Exaggerated
Stocks May Fall More - Then It'll Be Time to Buy, Goldman Says
SocGen: If Earnings Multiples Normalize, Global Equities Would Be Cut in Half
Marc Faber’s forecast for the U.S. stock market is frightening
Stock Market: A Bad-News Barometer Flashes Red

Oil
Oil Seen Heading to $20 by Morgan Stanley on Dollar Strength
Iran may have been making up its oil production
China's Demand for Crude is Showing Signs of Cracking

Companies

Financials: 2 things could seriously hurt Wall Street banks in 2016
Health Care:
Worst Start to Health Conference Since 2001 Has Investors Glum
Materials:
Alcoa Swings to a Loss on Charges
Retail:
Lululemon Athletica Raises Guidance on Strong Holiday Sales

Corporate finance
Shire Agrees to Buy Baxalta for $32 Billion
Arch Coal Files for Bankruptcy

Central banks
Fed's Lockhart Says Global Markets Drop Won't Hurt U.S. Outlook I Speech
Dallas Fed's Kaplan Says He Argued for December's Rate Liftoff I Speech

China
Why China’s Market Illness Has Gotten More Contagious
China markets: Looking for clues
China opens new front in war on speculators
China’s credit binge is the real concern
China Isn't Headed for a Financial Crisis

US
Clinton's Tax Surcharge on Highest Earners Would Hit Top 0.03%
NY Fed:
Working as a Barista After College Is Not as Common as You Might Think
Q&A: Robert Reich on the ‘Vicious Cycle’ He Says Threatens Capitalism

Offbeat
African Sunshine Can Now Be Bought and Sold on the Bond Market

  Jan 11

Markets
One Market Prediction Is Sure: Wall Street Will Be Wrong
Pensions, Mutual Funds Turn Back to Cash
Wall Street faces profit recession as earnings season begins
Oil Seen Heading to $20 by Morgan Stanley on Dollar Strength
Unwanted Piles of Corn, Soy Spur Most-Bearish Crop Outlook Ever

Corporate finance
2015: A Merger Bonanza

US
Behind the Market Plunge: Worries About How Much the U.S. Economy Could Suffer
Wage Growth Is Weak. Inflation-Adjusted Wage Growth Is Much Healthier

Europe
Growing scale of Cologne attacks stokes German debate on migrants
Angela Merkel Calls for Tighter Laws on Convicted Migrants
Merkel cancels Davos trip as pressure rises over Cologne attacks
Swedish police face allegations of covering up mass assault
Cameron aims to offer Britons in-out vote on EU this summer

Japan
Japanese Profits Surge, but Not Wages

China
Intervention by Beijing Is Worsening China’s Market Woes
China’s Hunger for Commodities Wanes, and Pain Spreads Among Producers
China’s Stabilizing Consumer Prices Leave More Room for Stimulus
Old China is drowning

Emerging economies
China Slowdown to Hurt Export-Heavy Singapore the Most in Southeast Asia
Emerging economies are coming under ‘even more pressure’
How the oil collapse stole Russia's Christmas

US politics
Does Donald Want to Be President?
For Republicans, Mounting Fears of Lasting Split

Geopolitics & terrorism
U.S. Flies B-52 Over South Korea After North's Nuclear Test
How North Korea Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Iran Hopes Saudi Arabia Will Pursue Peace Path, Minister Says
Cairo meeting raises pressure on Iran

Offbeat
No winner of record Powerball jackpot, next draw put at $1.3 billion
Sean Penn meeting, silver screen dreams help Mexican drug lord's downfall

  Jan 9

Stocks & bonds
Stock Market Could Take a Breather After China’s Selloff
Dow Drops, Sliding at Close to Cap Worst-Ever Start to Year
The stock market is having a nightmare start to 2016 and it's all the Fed's fault
5 spooky headwinds expected to show up this earnings season
Sudden Stock Market Swings Don’t Signal the Bull’s Demise
Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Doubt a Rate Hike

Commodities & currencies
Oil slide spurs fear of further price plunge
Shock, Laughter Greet Plan for Saudi Arabia's Record Oil IPO
Currency Devaluations by Asian Tigers Could Hinder Global Growth

Companies
AutoTech:
Apple registers automobile domain names, including "apple.car"
AutoTech:
Uber to Drop Prices in 80 Cities in the U.S. and Canada
Health Care:
How Valeant Tripled Prices, Doubled Sales of Flatlining Drug
Retail:
Macy's Woes Cast Shadow Over America's Debt-Laden Mall Retailers
Retail:
Toys ’R’ Us Holiday Sales Rise 2%
Technology:
Winners in the Internet of Things
Transportation:
EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express
Transportation:
United Parcel Ups Its Game

Central banks
Fed's Williams Sees Balance Sheet Taking Six Years to Normalize
PBOC Vows to Maintain Prudent Monetary Policy in Year Ahead

US
Hiring Ends Year on Strong Note, but Wage Growth Remains Sluggish
Wage Growth Is Weak. Inflation-Adjusted Wage Growth Is Much Healthier
Here's How Much Slack Is Left in the U.S. Labor Market
Transportation, Logistics Firms Added 23,100 Jobs in December
U.S. Consumer Credit Grew Slowly in November

China
China's Factory-Gate Deflation Extends Record Stretch
China stock market: the 29 minutes that shook the world
China Starts 2016 Off With a Crash
China steps up capital controls to stem outflows
China’s new economy most vulnerable to stock slide
The most brilliant China analyst in the world says the government has a 'new playbook'

Emerging economies
India’s Stocks Still Look Good
Brazil inflation shoots above 10%

Geopolitics & terrorism
Iran complains to U.N. about Saudi 'provocations'
China, South Korea Seek Cooperation in Disarming North Korea
Obama Seeks Silicon Valley Help in Fight Against Terrorism
Juniper Networks will drop code tied to National Security Agency

Offbeat
The Market Beaters

  Jan 8

Stocks & bonds
China stocks up after circuit breaker axed, yuan fixed higher
It's All Bad News for Markets Buckling Under China, Fed, Economy
For many stocks on Wall Street, it's already a bear market
US bond yields sound warning on economy

Commodities
Commodities Rout Forces Resource Firms to Cut Further
Oil price plunge curbs capital raising
Oil market 'more fragile' than prices show: Citi

Technology
Apple buys emotion-detecting AI start-up

Central banks
Fed's Evans favors slower interest rate path in 2016

US
Private sector adds 257,000 jobs in December: ADP
Millennial Shoppers Don’t Fit the Norm

Europe
German Industrial Output Unexpectedly Falls Amid China Risks
German Factory Orders Rise in Sign of Solid Domestic Demand
German retail sales rise in November

China
A New Economic Era for China Goes Off the Rails
China markets face make-or-break day as policy dumbfounds
China steps up capital controls to stem outflows
Why China Shifted Its Strategy for the Yuan, and How It Backfired
China Foreign-Exchange Reserves Extend Slump
Gloom Hangs Over China’s Economy Amid Market Turmoil

Emerging economies
South Africa: Self-inflicted wounds

Geopolitics & terrorism
Rupture with Iran may not have been Saudi aim, but Riyadh has no regrets
Pressure grows on China to rein in North Korea after nuclear test
White House, Silicon Valley to hold summit on militants' social media use

Offbeat
Amid the stock market volatility, turn to the stability of the marijuana market

  Jan 7

Markets
Stocks Extend Rout, Oil Slides on China as Soros Warns of Crisis
Soros Sees Crisis in Global Markets That Echoes 2008
Chinese Stocks Halted as Yuan's Slump Sends Markets Into Turmoil
Explainer: Why is the renminbi rattling markets?
Despite weak start to year, Wall Street stocks have room to rebound
Drought descends on US junk bond market

Companies
Retail:
Macy's Plans to Slash Jobs After Sales Tumble
Technology:
Netflix Expands to 190 Countries
Transportation:
Airlines Auction Seat Upgrades
Transportation:
Sales Downshift at Heavy Truck Makers

Central banks
China Turmoil Has Traders Cutting Odds of Fed Rate Move by April
Fed Minutes Show Officials’ Concerns: "lowflation", global growth, strong dollar
Fed's Fischer Says Four Rate Hikes in 2016 ‘in the Ballpark’
CNBC Transcript: Fischer Speaks with Liesman
Minutes of the FOMC Meeting

Global economy
World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecasts to 2.9% from 3.3% in June
Grim year forecast for developing nations
World Bank: Global Economic Prospects (Spillovers amid Weak Growth)

US
U.S. Trade Gap Narrows in November
U.S. Service Sector Expanded at Slower Pace in December
Service Companies Outpace Factories, Sustaining U.S. Economy
U.S. Apartment Rents Leap at Fastest Pace Since Crisis

China
Yuan Sinks to Five-Year Low as PBOC Surprises With Weaker Fixing
China’s meltdown a tale of policy mis-steps

US politics
Gallup: Explaining Trump: Widespread Government Corruption

Geopolitics
U.S. Analysis Indicates North Korea Test Wasn’t Hydrogen Bomb

Markit NM-PMIs (December)
Global: 53.1, down from 53.9
US: 54.3, down from 56.1 (lowest in 11 months)
Eurozone: 53.9, down from 54.2 (3-month low)
UK: 55.5, down from 55.9
Japan: 51.5, down from 51.6
China: 49.4, down from 50.5
India: 53.6, up from 50.1 (10-month high)
Brazil: 43.5, down from 45.5

Offbeat
People keep emailing Apple to say the Apple Watch saved their life

  Jan 6

Markets
Global stocks hit by China worries, North Korea nuclear test
Citi Has Cut U.S. Stocks to Underweight
Equities: And then there were nine
Treasuries Extend 2016 Winning Start With Growth Outlook Clouded

Corporate finance & companies
Oil M&A Seen Picking Up as Further Pain Forces Producers to Sell
Apple Scales Back Orders for Its iPhones

Technology
Microsoft explains the one big reason car manufacturers are lining up to use its tech
What Does Virtual Reality Do to Your Body and Mind?

Central banks
5 Things to Watch in the Fed’s December Minutes
Fed May Find It Tough to Buck the Dollar

US
U.S. auto sales in 2015 set record after strong December

Europe
The chances of Britain leaving the E.U. may have just gone up
British business set to scale back spending amid eurozone fears
Germany Says About 1.1 Million Asylum Seekers Arrived in 2015

China
China to extend temporary share-sale ban to calm markets
The President of China sounds like Ronald Reagan

US politics
Paul Ryan Wants House to Steer Republican Policy Agenda
Demographic Differences Tell the Tale in Early Voting States

Geopolitics & terrorism
Who Lost the Saudis?
Tension Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Presents New Test for OPEC
Iran-Saudi crisis is the bitter fruit of Obama’s inept diplomacy

  Jan 5

Stocks
The $289 Billion Wipeout That Blindsided U.S. Bulls
China markets stabilise on state intervention
Why China’s Market Fell So Much
Blackstone’s Byron Wien: 10 Surprises for 2016
Yardeni: China Not That Earthshaking

Commodities & currencies
Supermines Add to Supply Glut of Metals
Emerging-Market Currencies Tumble Along With Global Stock Markets

Companies
Netflix shares clobbered by Baird downgrade on concerns about U.S. growth
Amazon shares dip 3% premarket after downgrade
Apple iPhone and China fears are overblown, says analyst

Corporate finance
What the 2015 Merger Boom Means for the 2016 Stock Market

Technology
These are the genius robots putting together your Amazon orders so quickly

Central banks
Fed Vice Chairman Fischer’s hawkish tone may have added to market angst
Fed’s Loretta Mester says China isn’t a big risk to U.S. economy
Fed’s Williams foresees up to five rate hikes this year

US
The U.S. Economy’s Latest Growth Is Looking Increasingly Frail
Manufacturing in U.S. Contracts at Fastest Pace in Six Years
U.S. factory, construction data point to tepid growth
Gallup: Government Named Top U.S. Problem for Second Straight Year

Europe
Euro zone core inflation dip adds to ECB's headache
German Unemployment Falls in Sign Domestic Demand to Stay Robust
Roubini: The Europe Question in 2016

US politics
Voters’ Dour Mood Is Clear, Consequences Much Less So

Geopolitics & terrorism
Saudi Executions That Riled Iran Intended as Domestic Message
Iran-Saudi dispute threatens shockwaves across Middle East
Saudi-Iran Dispute Won’t Cause Lasting Oil Price Rally
Iran, Emerging From Sanctions, Faces Crisis After Saudi Arabia Embassy Attack
U.S. Struggles to Explain Alliance With Saudis
South China Sea tensions surge as China lands plane on artificial island

  Jan 4

Markets
Stocks Slump Across Europe and Asia Following Shanghai's 7% Crash
China Halts Stock Trading After 7% Rout Triggers Circuit Breaker
Oil prices swing sharply as Saudis cut ties with Iran
Five potential surprises for 2016

Central banks
Fed's Fischer Supports Higher Rates If Markets Overheat
Fischer Speech: Monetary Policy, Financial Stability, and the Zero Lower Bound
Economists’ evolving understanding of the zero-rate liquidity trap
Global inflation: Low for longer

Europe
Euro-Area Factories End 2015 With Best Growth in 20 Months
A Perilous Year for European Unity

China
China's Two-Speed Economy Stays Intact as Factories Slump, Services Gain
China’s currency remains on path to more downside
Children of the Yuan Percent: Everyone Hates China’s Rich Kids

Emerging economies
Electrifying India, With the Sun and Small Loans
Brazil’s fall: Disaster looms for Latin America’s biggest economy
Brazil’s crisis: Irredeemable?

Markit M-PMIs (December)
Eurozone: 53.2, up from 52.8 (highest since April 2014)
Germany: 53.2, up from 52.9 (best in 4 months)
France: 51.4, up from 50.6 (highest since March 2014)
Italy: 55.6, up from 54.9 (highest since March 2011)
Spain: 53.0, little-changed from 53.1
UK: 51.9, down from 52.5
Japan: 52.6, unchanged
China (Caixan): 48.2, down from 48.6
South Korea: 50.7, up from 49.1
Taiwan: 51.7, up from 49.5
India: 49.1, down from 50.3

US politics
TRUMP: 'Hillary Clinton created ISIS with Obama'

Geopolitics & terrorism
Iran's Khamenei Warns of Repercussions for Saudi Cleric's Death
Iranian Protesters Ransack Saudi Embassy After Execution of Shiite Cleric
Who Was the Cleric Saudis Executed and Why His Death Matters
Saudis and Bahrain Face Off With Iran in Worst Clash Since 1980s
Nordic Countries, Overwhelmed by Migrants, Retreat From Generous Traditions

Technology
After Winning at Chess, This Computer May Help Decide on Loans
Zuckerberg unveils 2016 plans for artificially intelligent butler

Offbeat
In ‘The Big Short,’ Adam McKay Uses Absurdity as His Guide

  Jan 2

Stocks & bonds
Investors look to January effect at start of 2016
U.S. Stocks Post Worst Annual Losses Since 2008
Why Oil Stocks Could Rebound
Bond Bears Hope for Relief in 2016
Get Yields Up to 9%

Commodities & currencies
U.S. Oil Prices End 2015 Down 30% for the Year
Russian Crude Output Hits Monthly Record Amid Plunging Prices
First Tanker of U.S. Crude Oil for Export Launches From Texas
Iron Ore Rings In 2016 as Holdings Swell at China's Ports
Gold Likely to Stay Tarnished in 2016
Obama Dollar Rally Is Forecast to Join Clinton, Reagan Upturns

Corporate finance
Will Corporate Investment and Profits Rebound This Year?
Year in Review: 2015 Was a Bad Year to Bet on IPOs

Technology
2016 Will Be All About the Cloud

US
New year brings minimum wage hikes for Americans in 14 states

Asia
China Manufacturing Picks Up
Crash Course: How China’s Turbulent Year Derailed Reform
The Trouble With China
South Korean Exports Fall for a 12th Straight Month in December

US politics
Democrat Clinton raises $55 million in fourth quarter: campaign
Donald Trump’s Apprenticeship
Somali al Shabaab militants use Donald Trump in recruiting film
Republican Carson's campaign manager, 20 staff quit

Geopolitics & terrorism
Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile program, in challenge for Obama
White House Delays Imposing New Sanctions on Iran for Missile Program
U.S. Lawmakers Blast Delay on Iran Sanctions
Iranian cleric predicts fall of Saudi government over execution
Putin names U.S. among threats in new Russian security strategy
U.S. Doesn’t Know How Many Foreign Visitors Overstay Visas

Offbeat
Obama's 'Top 10' list for 2015
Morgan Stanley on the stock market: '?'