Mark Lister: Why emerging markets are outpacing the US

The world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-prepared

Trump’s second term has revealed that Washington’s policy response to such a crisis will be misguided and full of chaosA bona fide financial crisis has not broken out since the US housing meltdown of 2007. Even the Covid pandemic and subsequent upsurge in inflation didn’t lead to financial upheaval. The jitters produced by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023 were soon forgotten.Given this stability, it might take some effort to convince …

Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns Carlyle's Currie

Oil markets are nearing minimum operating levels in Asia, with Europe likely next and the U.S. potentially facing shortages by July, said Carlyle's Jeff Currie.

$140,000 E.V.s and Heritage Gold: The Rise of China’s Homegrown Luxury Market

As China’s economy slows, consumers are increasingly turning to domestic luxury products, challenging the dominance of long-established European brands.

Our $1 trillion debt doesn’t scare markets – but it still has a cost

Markets appear unfussed about a looming milestone for public debt. Should taxpayers be a bit more concerned about it?

The hottest housing market in the US is a hardscrabble city that’s been shrinking for 75 years

Hartford, Connecticut, has seen a remarkable recovery — with Nutmeggers competing furiously for the surprisingly affordable homes that go up for sale, according to Zillow's 2026 hot housing market report.

Mark Lister: Why emerging markets are outpacing the US

The US sharemarket has had a great run of late, rebounding strongly from the March lows and hitting fresh highs. The S&P 500 is up about 8-10% in 2026 and...