Markets
The US labour market is losing momentum
The US added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below expectations, while unemployment rose to 4.2%. This raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve should continue raising interest rates.
Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, explained.
Bonds
Bond yields, explained without the jargon
When a bond’s price falls, its yield rises. Why that see-saw matters for mortgages, pensions and governments.
Currencies
Why currencies move, and what a weaker rupee means at home
Exchange rates shape the price of fuel, phones and foreign tuition. A look at the forces behind them.
Commodities
Gold’s long appeal as a safe haven
In uncertain times investors reach for gold. Is it really a shelter from the storm?
Opinion
Markets are not the economy, and we should stop pretending they are
A rising stock index can hide a struggling high street. Policymakers should look beyond the ticker.
