The prospect of a bear market, and the pessimistic investment environment that it entails, carry disconcerting near-term implications. In the 26 bear markets since 1929, the S &P 500 — the index ...

And while the stock market isn't a perfect representation of the overall economy, experts say even U.S. households that don't hold stock should keep an eye on its swings.

Recent data shows the economy has cooled off and might have trouble getting back to a strong point. The job market is tough, real GDP dropped more than initially thought, and consumer spending ...

This time, maybe the stock market is the economy. Financial markets around the world have plummeted in the days since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs, setting off a global trade war ...