Discover what administered prices are, their role in economies, examples from history, and how they impact supply, demand, and economic efficiency.

An economic derivative is a financial contract where payouts depend on future economic indicators. It helps manage risk and speculate on economic forecasts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, markets and Berkshire Hathaway. Stocks have provided exceptional returns so far in 2025. These ...

The U.S. economy is expected to grow by 1.8% this year, notwithstanding policy shifts that have flummoxed economists and business leaders. Next year could look much the same, with growth in gross ...

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its third interest rate cut of the year as policymakers moved forward with the cut to support the labor market despite elevated inflation. Fed policymakers ...

In a K-shaped economy where the “have-nots” are increasingly falling behind the “haves,” the labor market is trending toward a similar fate. Job opportunities didn’t shrink as feared in October as ...

From jobs to housing to grocery prices, the U.S. economy has been weakening for months. But the stock market is telling a different story, thanks to a handful of companies called the Magnificent 7: ...

We continue to be bullish on investment banks, financials, REITs, small caps and preferred stocks, but tech stocks generally will outperform these sectors unless rates start to drop in 2025.

Investors appear unconcerned about market risks even though stocks are priced for perfection, Crosssmark Global Investments CEO and Chief Investment Officer Bob Doll suggested in his weekly commentary ...

Crypto had a rough November. The pain is persisting into December — and that could signal trouble ahead for the stock market. Bitcoin has slumped more than 6% in the past 24 hours, sliding from just ...