Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Can anything stop the stock market? The U.S. economy recently weathered the worst pandemic in 100 years, the worst inflation in 40 years, and the highest interest rates in 20 years. Yet from 2019 ...

The stock market operates on a structured schedule, with set trading hours and designated holidays when markets are closed. This schedule ensures that investors and traders worldwide have a consistent ...

Historically, a stock market crash is sometimes followed by another crash within a few weeks or months, but not always. However, it typically takes at least several months and sometimes years for a ...

The US stock market is trading at only a 3% discount. Market-weight stocks overall, but overweight value. There is a minimal margin of safety as compared with risks ahead. The market is calm for now, ...

The S&P 500 often rises following a shutdown. It has increased one month after each occurrence since 1980. There is no clear link between shutdown duration and market impact; longer doesn't mean worse ...