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The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high
The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high

The “Buffett Indicator” has been a closely watched stock market valuation gauge ever since the legendary investor explained his reasoning in a 2001 article in Fortune.

By Shawn TullyApril 19, 2026
Trump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’
Trump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’
By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
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America’s busiest airport told to cut 300 flights per day from summer schedule
By Jessica Hill and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out
U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Air Canada suspends all summer flights to New York’s JFK airport on Iran-surging fuel price
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (Left) and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (Right)
SuccessJensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb’s Brian Chesky doesn’t use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules
By Emma BurleighApril 19, 2026
The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed
PoliticsThe most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 19, 2026
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
EnergyThe jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
By Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 18, 2026
A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
LawA bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
North AmericaThe record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids
PoliticsThe U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
PoliticsIran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
MacKenzie Scott
SuccessMacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26 billion—but it’s barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares
By Sydney LakeApril 18, 2026
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Chairman Jerome Powell prepares to deliver remarks to the The Federal Reserve's Division of Research and Statistics Centennial Conference on November 08, 2023 in Washington, DC.
EconomyMarkets are near certain of a September rate cut as more Fed presidents turn dovish overnight
By Eleanor PringleAugust 7, 2025
  • Jerome Powell
    EconomyEveryone’s watching Jerome Powell as warnings flash for the U.S. economy
    By Nick LichtenbergAugust 1, 2025
Photo: American actor Clint Eastwood on the set of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo), written and directed by Italian Sergio Leone.
FinanceThe U.S. economy may be ‘bad to ugly’ right now, but investors are loving every minute of it
By Jim EdwardsAugust 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as his then-nominee for the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press event in the Rose Garden at the White House, November 2, 2017 in Washington, DC.
EconomyWho’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement at the Fed
By Eleanor PringleAugust 6, 2025
Starbucks’ stock is being pummeled by Trump’s coffee tariffs while the rest of the market soars
EconomyStarbucks’ stock is being pummeled by Trump’s coffee tariffs while the rest of the market soars
By Jim EdwardsAugust 6, 2025
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EconomyUBS sounds the alarm on ‘stall speed’ as the economy shows signs of running out of gas
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 5, 2025
Embattled BP beats on earnings as it touts selling oil, not cups of coffee, as Wall Street pokes fun at its former CEO
InvestingEmbattled BP beats on earnings as it touts selling oil, not cups of coffee, as Wall Street pokes fun at its former CEO
By Jordan BlumAugust 5, 2025
  • Trump pointing his finger
    FinanceDow tumbles more than 500 points as job numbers shock Wall Street and tariff ‘panic’ sets in
    By Chris MorrisAugust 1, 2025
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EconomyFormer Trump advisor criticizes Trump’s timing on ousting America’s data czar: ‘Like firing the referee’
By Eva RoytburgAugust 5, 2025
What can Northvolt’s failure teach us about Europe’s competitive future?
EconomyWhat can Northvolt’s failure teach us about Europe’s competitive future?
By Anna HeimAugust 5, 2025
As Europe pushes towards its €1.5 trillion renewables target, companies like Ikea look for green power opportunities today 
EconomyAs Europe pushes towards its €1.5 trillion renewables target, companies like Ikea look for green power opportunities today 
By Andrew SaundersAugust 5, 2025
“Decarbonization is not just a climate plan, it is an economic strategy.” Why European competitiveness hinges on homegrown power
Economy“Decarbonization is not just a climate plan, it is an economic strategy.” Why European competitiveness hinges on homegrown power
By Peter VanhamAugust 5, 2025
Scott Bessent
EconomyBessent won’t replace Powell as Fed chair, Trump says: ‘I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is’
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 5, 2025
  • Shockingly bad jobs report reveals a monthslong stall and may trigger Fed rate cuts soon. ‘Powell is going to regret holding rates steady’
    EconomyShockingly bad jobs report reveals a monthslong stall and may trigger Fed rate cuts soon. ‘Powell is going to regret holding rates steady’
    By Jason MaAugust 1, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyTrump’s jobs bloodbath prompts a look back: He likes the good reports and treats the others as fake
By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressAugust 5, 2025
Stocks leap on Palantir earnings, but Goldman warns the U.S. ‘is near stall speed’—where the economy ‘weakens in a self-reinforcing fashion’
FinanceStocks leap on Palantir earnings, but Goldman warns the U.S. ‘is near stall speed’—where the economy ‘weakens in a self-reinforcing fashion’
By Jim EdwardsAugust 5, 2025
Photo of Jerome Powell
EconomyTop analyst says the next 5 years could see ‘no growth in workers at all’ and sends a warning about the fate of the U.S. economy
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 4, 2025
Here’s what the doomsayers are getting wrong about the job market, according to a Wall Street veteran
EconomyHere’s what the doomsayers are getting wrong about the job market, according to a Wall Street veteran
By Jason MaAugust 4, 2025
A medical worker cares for a newborn "dragon baby" in the maternity department of Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Shandong province, China, Feb 10, 2024.
EconomyChina’s fertility crisis is so dire, rates are falling below ‘replacement levels’ and GDP could slow by more than half in the next 30 years, study says
By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2025
OPEC
EconomyLower gas prices could follow from OPEC+ boosting production by 547,000 barrels per day
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2025
The dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was
FinanceThe dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was
By Jim EdwardsAugust 4, 2025
Italy just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims
RetailItaly just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims
By AFPAugust 4, 2025
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EconomyLabor department’s data upset may have sealed the deal for a Fed interest rate cut
By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2025
US trade advisor says Trump tariff rates are ‘pretty much set’ after deadline was pushed back
EconomyUS trade advisor says Trump tariff rates are ‘pretty much set’ after deadline was pushed back
By AFPAugust 3, 2025
Wall Street’s view of a ‘Kevlar economy’ has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar
EconomyWall Street’s view of a ‘Kevlar economy’ has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar
By Jason MaAugust 3, 2025
Photo of a businessman clinging to the edge of a cliff
EconomyTop economist warns the U.S. is ‘on the precipice of recession’—and it will be hard for the Fed to come to the rescue
By Jason MaAugust 3, 2025
Trump tariffs
EconomyTop investment treaty lawyer on Trump’s tariffs as the dust settles: ‘In many respects, everybody’s a loser here’
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2025
OPEC+ agrees in principle to another bumper supply increase
EconomyOPEC+ agrees in principle to another bumper supply increase
By Grant Smith, Salma El Wardany, Fiona MacDonald, Nayla Razzouk and BloombergAugust 2, 2025
The Federal Reserve’s power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away
EconomyThe Federal Reserve’s power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away
By Jason MaAugust 2, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyJust 38% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy as promises of ‘golden age’ collide with reality
By Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 2, 2025
The shock jobs report sets off this recession alert and holds fresh clues that AI may be boosting unemployment, JPMorgan says
EconomyThe shock jobs report sets off this recession alert and holds fresh clues that AI may be boosting unemployment, JPMorgan says
By Jason MaAugust 2, 2025
College graduates
EconomyTop economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don’t blame AI for job struggles—blame the sputtering economy
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 2, 2025
A vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates
EconomyA vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 2, 2025
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