Angela Merkel Wants Her Memoir to Save Her Legacy. It’s Backfiring.
In her book, the former German chancellor stubbornly defends decisions that have become increasingly unpopular, alienating ...
The Era of Free Government Is Over
Rising bond yields around the world signal new fiscal realities.
Public Schools Have Found Religion
The left maintains its monopoly on New York’s curricula with religious fervor.
Treasury Yields Slip After Recent Gains; U.S. Stock Market Closed
Volatility in U.K. asset prices evokes memories of the 2022 market meltdown.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb to Highest Since July
U.S. mortgage rates are back at their highest level since last summer, frustrating homebuyers waiting for a break from some ...
Congress Didn’t Ban TikTok
The Supreme Court should uphold the law I wrote, which requires only finding a new owner.
Fewer Raises at Small Firms
NFIB survey shows that owners still want to hire.
Looking for a Job Is Set to Get Less Miserable This Year (Yes, You Read That Right)
Business leaders anticipate hiring more in 2025 after last year’s uncertainties around politics, AI and the economy.
The Stock Market Embraced Higher Yields. Now It Fears Them.
Investors have shifted from thinking higher Treasury yields are an unwelcome side effect of the stronger growth promised by ...
Europe’s Gas Price Retreats Further
European natural-gas prices fell, and Raboank said the around 10% retreat in price over the the week on an improved weather outlook signals that last week’s rally might have been overdone.
Eurozone Retail Trade Edges Up But Low Consumer Confidence Remains Headache
The euro area’s retail-trade volumes rose marginally in November, although a slowing economy and low consumer confidence ...
U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
American investment could become less welcome, undermining Japan’s progress on corporate reforms.