Oil prices dropped as markets opened on Monday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. reached a tentative agreement with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The trend ...

The decision was split 7-1, with board member Toichiro Asada advocating for a hold. This comes at a time when Japan has been struggling with a weak yen and inflation that has started to creep up. The ...

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In an age where nearly everyone wants to measure and optimize their health, wearable devices have become a part of everyday life. Many people now use fitness trackers to count their steps, ...

You’re 30 minutes into your run and holding a strong, steady pace. Your stride feels smooth, your breathing is relaxed – overall, you’re feeling it. But then you glance at your watch and notice ...

Sign up for the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help. Economist Caitlin Myers has a striking explanation for why women are having fewer ...

Economist Caitlin Myers has a striking explanation for why women are having fewer babies: It's the smartphones. Myers and other researchers have been searching for what's behind the sharp drop in ...