Macro Economics

The Capitol building in DC.
Macro Economics

Let's get political

A shutdown, a trade deal, and all the risks ahead.

Mark Reeth
Trump holds sign of reciprocal tariffs
Macro Economics

2025 got weird

Recapping the wildest year for markets in a long time.

Sissy Yan
Jerome Powell and Donald Trump
Macro Economics

What to expect when you're expecting chaos

If you thought 2025 was a wild ride, just wait until next year.

Lucy Brewster
A hand holding a pin to pop a bubble
Macro Economics

The Fed has 99 problems—and AI is one

AI spending is propping up the economy

Lucy Brewster
Close-up on a woman looking at a receipt after shopping at the supermarket - cost of living concepts
Macro Economics

Christmas came early for investors

The news boosted markets, but not the chances of a rate cut.

Lucy Brewster
Not hiring
Macro Economics

Workforce whiplash

November jobs data revealed the jobs market is starting to sag.

Sissy Yan
A series of identical houses as seen from above
Macro Economics

Hallelujah! Home prices finally dropped

Homebuyers and sellers may both be winners in 2026.

Judy Dutton

Making sense of market moves

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