Stock markets

China’s local government debt problems are a hidden drag on economic growth

BEIJING — China’s persistent consumption slowdown traces back to the country’s real estate slump, and its deep ties to local…

China’s retail sales and industrial data miss expectations in August

BEIJING — China’s retail sales, industrial production and urban investment in August all grew slower than expected, according to National Bureau of Statistics…

DJT shares soar as Trump says ‘I’m not selling’ stake

Shares of Trump Media shot up Friday, minutes after majority owner Donald Trump said he has no plans to sell…

Stocks often drop in September — but many investors shouldn’t care

September historically hasn’t been kind to stock investors. Since 1926, U.S. large-cap stocks have lost an average 0.9% in September,…

Hedge fund billionaire and Trump donor John Paulson says market would ‘crash’ under Harris tax plans

Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, who made a name for himself by betting against the housing market during the financial…