Jeff Sommer

Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.

A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy.

Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.

Stocks have prospered while the world has plunged into disorder, an economist says. “Keep calm and carry on” may be the best investors can do.

With signs of trouble popping up in financial markets, investors need to decide whether they can ignore the turmoil, our columnist says.

Dropping rates more than conditions warrant would stimulate the economy in the short term but could lead to trouble, our columnist says.

The Soviet Union was Cuba’s benefactor for decades. Venezuela took up the slack, and Mexico has supplied “humanitarian aid.” But the world is changing rapidly, our columnist says.