Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Have you ever reflected on what an ungrateful wretch you are? Instead of being thankful that a ...

When you first open a stock chart, the complexity can be paralyzing. There are hundreds of mathematical tools — or technical indicators — available, all promising to unlock the market’s secrets. But ...

The US Department of the Treasury has released a report on sanctions evasion schemes that, according to the department, Iran used to obtain materials needed to produce drones. The document first ...

The US stock market has roared past every caution sign on its way to a dizzying 36% surge since the April lows. It’s now staring down one favored by investing legend Warren Buffett. The “Buffett ...

Longtime readers might have noticed that I rarely spend much time writing about macroeconomic issues. One of my core beliefs is that it’s almost impossible to predict the direction of interest rates, ...

The U.S. economy faces a slowing economy amid growing concerns about the labor market, headwinds from tariffs and a weak manufacturing sector, according to a basket of economic indicators. The Leading ...

Leading indicators provide early signals about where the economy is heading. Coincident indicators move in step with the economy, providing real-time insights into economic activity. Examining the ...

Economists often use imperfect historical information to form opinions about the economy’s direction. We often don’t know we’re in a recession until it’s well underway—typically, the National Bureau ...

Despite market highs and AI optimism, I see red flags like extreme valuations, record margin debt, and speculative froth signaling caution. The Buffett Indicator and Fear & Greed Index both point to ...

A market valuation metric popularized by Warren Buffett is at an all-time high of roughly 208%. Buffett has said that anytime this indicator approaches 200%, investors are "playing with fire." History ...

The typical online experience is not particularly pleasant nowadays. Artificial intelligence slop — from Shrimp Jesus to dogs with Coke cans for feet — is flooding our feeds, along with deepfake scams ...