Trump: I hiked Swiss tariffs because their president was rude to me

Is it a national-security matter if a foreign leader speaks in a way the president doesn’t…

Trump says he’ll ‘figure something out’ if tariffs are struck down, as Supreme Court ruling may come next week

President Donald Trump said he’s ready to maintain his tariffs through other avenues, as he talked…

Bitcoin’s 50% plunge from highs ‘hurts a little’ — but it isn’t shaking these investors’ conviction

“Volatility is the price of admission with bitcoin,” one investor says.

Oil markets are on edge over elevated risks of a U.S. military strike against Iran this weekend

Myra P. Saefong, assistant global markets editor, has covered the commodities sector for MarketWatch for 20…

Powell probe will get resolved, clearing the way for Warsh’s confirmation, key Republican senator says

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott indicated Wednesday that he expects the Department of Justice will…

The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their lives: whistleblower

Every American’s personal data is at risk of fraud after DOGE’s alleged mismanagement, Social Security’s former…

‘Hell of a story, isn’t it?’: My brother stole $500K from my ailing father. Can we get justice?

Published: Feb. 2, 2026 at 5:15 a.m. ET Dear Quentin, A regular reader here. Recently, there was…

Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of his tax returns

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:34 p.m. ET President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit Thursday…

Corporate America faces growing shareholder pressure to talk about Trump’s immigration policies

Tyson Foods, Amazon and other big companies are facing pressure from some shareholders to provide reports…

4 tips to file your taxes like a pro — and get your refund faster

Expecting a bigger tax refund? There’s no money back until you get through tax filing.