Economy

The home improvement retailer’s third-quarter sales came in higher than expected, but the company is seeing caution among consumers.

Corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is preparing for new tariffs from a second Trump administration.

In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explore how President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises could shape the U.S. economy over the next four years.

It’s unclear when or if tariffs are coming, but some businesses are increasing their overseas orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

They’re the ultimate bets companies can make on their futures. So M&A activity can reflect confidence in the economy.

Dissatisfaction with the economy drove voters to the polls. And Trump was viewed as the change candidate.

Many gained on the prospect of lower taxes and the relief from uncertainty. But bonds declined on forecasts of bigger deficits.

Higher tariffs and lower taxes are key to Trump’s plan. The WSJ’s Greg Ip weighs their potential effect on the economy Biden and the Fed built.

We’ll unpack what a Trump win means for stocks, bonds, tariffs, interest rates and more.

Workers’ contributions follow trend of wages and inflation, but in a weaker labor market, businesses will have more leeway to reduce spending.