Economist cover: The union’s troubled state

No matter how enthusiastic one might be about the prospects for artificial intelligence, it is fair for investors to ask inconvenient questions. Wouldn’t it make sense to maximize your impact now if you thought we were in the midst of a bubble that could explode later?

With inflation tame, Fed can be patient

Despite the ups and downs, the start of earnings season brought mixed results from a handful of major banks, and investors are cautiously optimistic about the market’s trajectory going forward.