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Jason Ma

Jason Ma is the weekend editor at Fortune, where he covers markets, the economy, finance and housing. Before joining Fortune, he was an editor at Business Insider, Investor’s Business Daily, and Dow Jones Newswires. He also took time off from journalism to serve in the Marine Corps. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and UC Berkeley.

One of the world’s richest countries has taxed personal wealth for over a century—while also adding more millionaires
Economy
One of the world’s richest countries has taxed personal wealth for over a century—while also adding more millionaires
By Jason MaOctober 26, 2026
Forget the House and the Senate, the economy may hinge on state and local races in the midterm elections
Economy
Forget the House and the Senate, the economy may hinge on state and local races in the midterm elections
By Jason MaOctober 25, 2026
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has another ‘non-consensus opinion’ besides a wealth tax: national service for everyone
C-Suite
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has another ‘non-consensus opinion’ besides a wealth tax: national service for everyone
By Jason MaOctober 25, 2026
The U.S. has the world’s largest gold reserves—worth $1 trillion at market rates. But repricing that hoard ‘would backfire in a big way,’ analyst says
Economy
The U.S. has the world’s largest gold reserves—worth $1 trillion at market rates. But repricing that hoard ‘would backfire in a big way,’ analyst says
By Jason MaOctober 25, 2026
The world’s biggest producer of maple syrup has nearly exhausted its strategic reserves after Americans hoarded supplies ahead of Trump’s tariffs
North America
The world’s biggest producer of maple syrup has nearly exhausted its strategic reserves after Americans hoarded supplies ahead of Trump’s tariffs
By Jason MaOctober 24, 2026
Here’s the ‘core economic flaw’ in the AI bull case as stock and bond trades unravel, according to a top economist
AI
Here’s the ‘core economic flaw’ in the AI bull case as stock and bond trades unravel, according to a top economist
By Jason MaOctober 24, 2026
France’s latest debt warning describes a country where governance is breaking down — and even doing too little, too late is barely possible
Economy
France’s latest debt warning describes a country where governance is breaking down — and even doing too little, too late is barely possible
By Jason MaOctober 24, 2026
Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’
Middle East
Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’
By Jason MaOctober 23, 2026
The French are rioting as inflation hits 3.4% while wage growth and GDP remain stagnant. It’s higher in Trump’s America 
Economy
The French are rioting as inflation hits 3.4% while wage growth and GDP remain stagnant. It’s higher in Trump’s America 
By Jason MaOctober 19, 2026
Europe sent its gold to the U.S. for safekeeping during World War II. Central banks are now reshuffling their reserves for a new era of uncertainty
Economy
Europe sent its gold to the U.S. for safekeeping during World War II. Central banks are now reshuffling their reserves for a new era of uncertainty
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
Middle East
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
Official data show China is dumping more U.S. Treasury debt. But it may actually be a stealth buyer, with a big stash suspiciously piling up in Canada
Economy
Official data show China is dumping more U.S. Treasury debt. But it may actually be a stealth buyer, with a big stash suspiciously piling up in Canada
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
‘France, truly, is on the brink’ and just days away from a make-or-break moment in its debt crisis, analyst warns, as protests turn into riots
Economy
‘France, truly, is on the brink’ and just days away from a make-or-break moment in its debt crisis, analyst warns, as protests turn into riots
By Jason MaOctober 17, 2026
‘How many canaries have we killed in the coal mine?’ — Wall Street debates if the latest AI bubble warnings are another head fake or the real thing
AI
‘How many canaries have we killed in the coal mine?’ — Wall Street debates if the latest AI bubble warnings are another head fake or the real thing
By Jason MaOctober 17, 2026
U.S. debt interest payments hit $3 billion a day and jumped 8% in fiscal 2026 — faster than total federal spending, revenue and GDP growth
Economy
U.S. debt interest payments hit $3 billion a day and jumped 8% in fiscal 2026 — faster than total federal spending, revenue and GDP growth
By Jason MaOctober 17, 2026
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