A Mortgage After 65: A ‘No Brainer’ or a Big Risk? Fueled by once-low rates, more older Americans have mortgage debt, according to new research. But the downsides can be significant, some experts say.
U.K. Economy Shrank as 2023 Ended, Tipping Into Recession Growth contracted 0.3 percent from October to December, the latest sign of a lackluster economy slowed by weak retail sales.
Japan’s Economy Slips Into Recession and to No. 4 in Global Ranking A slowdown in consumer and business spending held Japan back at the end of last year, with the economy contracting for the second straight quarter.
Three Lessons From a Surprisingly Resilient Job Market The recovery from the pandemic lockdowns has prompted economists to consider whether their playbook is outdated or just missing a page.
After a Rip-Roaring 2023, the Markets Are Taking a Breather The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for more.