Matt Phillips
Posts
Shane MacGowan, Pogues Songwriter Who Fused Punk and Irish Rebellion, Dies at 65
As frontman for the Pogues, he delivered lyrics romanticizing whiskey-soaked rambles and hard-luck stories of emigration, while providing a musical touchstone for members of the...
Bitcoin Plunges in Weekend Trading, With Markets Facing Renewed Volatility
Investors have pulled back broadly from risky assets as financial markets have been struck by the arrival of the Omicron variant and surprisingly high inflation.
With Omicron, Stock Analysts Expecting More Uncertainty
Stocks rose on Monday, but analysts expect a bumpy ride for share prices while experts assess whether existing vaccines will be effective against the new...
What's Next for Stocks Like Peloton and Zoom
Some “stay-at-home” stocks that were pandemic-era darlings have experienced brutal sell-offs.
The Bond Market Says Inflation Will Last. You Should Be Listening.
Inflation is as much a psychological process as an economic one. And a key indicator of inflation expectations has risen in recent days, which could...
Stocks Hit a Record as Investors See Progress Toward a Spending Deal
After weeks of fluctuations driven in part by Washington gridlock, share prices hit another high and put a dismal September in the rearview mirror.
A Stock Market Malaise With the Shadow of ’70s-Style Stagflation
After coasting higher over the summer, markets are jittery over rising prices, growth snarls and a number of other threats.
Wholesale Used Car Prices Rise, Pointing to Higher Inflation
Used car prices, normally a tiny contributor to overall inflation, have become a key influence on the direction of measures like the Consumer Price Index.
The Stock Market’s Hot Summer Became a Swoon. Where Does It Go Next?
Inflation and supply chain problems have been a concern since the pandemic began. But action by the Federal Reserve and pressure on corporate profits put...