Few assets performed worse than gold in 2013, as investors fled the precious metal due to an improving U.S. economy and …
Commodities
Big Oil’s Latest Risky Gambit: Moving in on Wall Street’s Turf
The Volcker Rule, finalized just last week, is already having a big effect on the Wall Street—with banks losing commodity derivatives business to non-bank companies like BP, Cargill, and Koch Industries. The regulation prevents …
Rewiring the Banker Brain
A culture shift is still needed to reconnect finance with the real economy.
Is the Price of Gold Signaling an Economic Slowdown?
Gold and other commodities seem to be signaling that the U.S. economy is sluggish and will get weaker still.
What’s Behind the Crash in the Gold Market?
Since 2011, the gold market has shown signs of weakness, culminating in a multiday crash that began on Thursday and continued into Monday
What the Boston Bombing Means for the Economy and the Stock Market
Unless the Boston Marathon bombings are part of a much larger plot, it seems unlikely that their effects on the stock market will last more than another day.
Why Derivatives May Be the Biggest Risk for the Global Economy
Since the recession, the value of derivatives outstanding has grown, and they remain very risky with the potential for large, unpredictable losses.
Can the U.S. Dollar Become Almighty Once Again?
A stronger dollar could be a bellwether of an improving economy and a brighter outlook for U.S. stocks.
If There’s No Inflation, Why Are Prices Up So Much?
Many of the costs faced by typical American households are rising faster than the official inflation statistics indicate.
Is the World on the Brink of a Currency War?
Economic policies that look like the start of a trade war are really aimed at addressing domestic economic problems.
Home Economics: Will Rising Food Prices Ruin the Recovery?
Soaring grain prices threaten to add new troubles to a global economy already in trouble
Why Gas Is Getting Cheaper – and Could Hit $3 a Gallon
Gasoline prices normally rise in late spring and stay high through the summer, but this year they appear likely to keep falling.