One year into the second Trump administration, traders and investors say they are getting used to “event risk,” outsize market swings triggered by unexpected news.

Higher tariffs, labor and health-insurance costs have pushed many businesses to raise prices for consumers.

The viral open source project enables users to create personal AI agents

In 2019, $500,000 was more than enough to buy a single-family home in much of the U.S. Today, that amount only covers the cost of a condo at best in some cities.

It’s the first tax filing season after a major tax law passed last summer. How will it impact Americans’ tax returns? We’ll also explore how AI can help—or not—when it comes to doing your taxes. What’s the smart way to use it? Join MarketWatch Reporter Andrew Keshner and Financial-Planning Columnist Beth Pinsker for a live discussion and audience Q&A. This session is brought to you by Don’t Short Yourself Live, where MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests distill complex money questions into practical moves—from tax strategy to smarter saving—so you can stop guessing and start acting.

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