Economics

Love Actually has become a beloved holiday classic precisely because it captures the messy, often contradictory nature of human relationships. The film’s

In economics, a deadweight loss is as bad as it sounds.

by Allen Mendenhall

Popular Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main distillery next year, according to the James B. Beam Distilling Company.

Whether you're new to budgeting or looking to improve, these budgeting tips will help you take control, stay on track, and feel confident with your money.

How can underdeveloped nations make capital accumulation safe?

Coming into the week, Oklo was in the top 500 for market capitalization among US-listed companies, despite having zero sales....

U.S. government bond yields aren’t just a barometer of the economy, they also influence the cost of borrowing, from mortgages to student loans. WSJ explains how they work and why they’re so crucial to the economy. Photo illustration: Tom Grillo/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wsj/videos/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSJ On Snapchat: https://on.wsj.com/2ratjSM #BondYields #WSJGlossary #WSJExplains

Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen explain why the central bank’s independence is crucial for American prosperity. They discuss the ...

Gratuity is tightening.

In the city that never sleeps, five families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts. The Merchants of Joy follows these Christmas die-hards as they source, sell, and safeguard a family tradition at risk. It's a warm, grounded portrait of pride, grit, and the joy they bring—one tree, one customer, one season at a time.

Keep your friends close, but your Christmas tree enemies closer.

Even with the IATA projecting record sector profits, more pilots reaching retirement age could cause turbulence....

Exclusive: Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill.

Explore Adobe’s Holiday Shopping Report for insights on online spending, AI-driven traffic, best-selling holiday products, and changing consumer demand.

$10 billion of investment. Code names to disguise projects and companies. Mixed opinions. Skyrocketing property values. And enough tax breaks...

Americans are increasingly over the “slop bowl.”

With the average cost of a real Christmas tree to hit $83.87 in 2025, Americans are projected to spend a collective $5.9B on Christmas trees.

They’ve been packed in lunchboxes, delighted trick-or-treaters, and vanished during opening movie credits. Today, we’re heading inside the Hershey factory to...

People might be ordering more appetizers as a way to save on their restaurant bill.

The market’s rebalancing, as sellers delist at a record pace....

Question of the day for your classroom. Gift cards are popular gifts, but how much money do we leave unspent on them?

I’m from Argentina, and when I hear New York’s new mayor speak about “democratic socialism” as a path to “social justice,” I feel like someone who has already

A study found the online retail giant was using AI to set prices

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Discover how real Christmas trees boost U.S. agriculture, preserve farmland and compete with rising artificial imports. Support American growers this season.

Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin broke down in tears minutes into his testimony as the first witness called in a federal antitrust trial against NASCAR, which opened Monday.

How to do more good with the money you give.

Three days after Netflix announced a deal, Paramount is making things messy