Judy Dutton

Judy Dutton is a book author and editor who's contributed to The Wall Street Journal, Wired, Atlantic, and other outlets. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Macro Economics

Homebuyers are bailing

And it's easy to see why.

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The grim retirement reality

Most Americans will fall well short of their financial goals.

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The auto industry changes course

Now Accepting Applications sign

Macro Economics

The US job market is up—way up

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Macro Economics

Retail isn’t dead. It’s just getting a makeover.

Macy’s is luring back shoppers. Here’s more on retail’s winners and losers.

New Chairman of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh

Macro Economics

Kevin Warsh officially assumes the hot seat

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Target's turnaround has begun

The retailer is ready for a comeback.

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Macro Economics

A new Fed head ahead

The new Fed chair is stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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Weight-loss drugs are changing everything

Jerome Powell and Kevin Warsh

Macro Economics

Powell's swan song

Farewell, JPow.