The stock market seems optimistic that productivity has increased in the U.S. economy, even if it is hard to tell how much of ...

The Federal Reserve raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, and Wall Street expects another strong year for the U.S.

Those numbers pushed stocks higher because, at this point, any new signs of deterioration in the labor market raises the odds ...

The U.S. stock market is having a terrific year. The benchmark S&P 500 ( ^GSPC +0.67%) is up 16% in 2025 despite economic ...

From jobs to housing to grocery prices, the U.S. economy has been weakening for months. But the stock market is telling a ...

Nonetheless, as Opening Bell Daily readers know, the last 22 times the Fed has lowered rates with the S&P 500 within 2 ...

The S&P 500 will have a so-so year. As of Dec. 8, the S&P 500 is up by about 16% for the year. This is certainly lower than ...

Wall Street forecasters expect the stock market to grind higher in 2026 as earnings grow, the Fed cuts rates, and the US ...

Learn how the rising K-shaped economy highlights market fragility and why investors should exercise caution in today's ...

Our 2026 S&P 500 Index target is 8,000 for 2026, assuming a 23x multiple of 2027 estimated S&P earnings of 348. Read more ...

The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week, but investors will also watch policymakers for signs of ...

Recent reports indicate the US economy experienced negative growth in the first quarter, creating a stark contrast with the stock market’s performance. This economic contraction comes at a time when ...