Why markets boomed in a year of human…

By Neil Irwin and Weiyi CaiThe central, befuddling economic reality of the United States at the close of 2020 is that everything is terrible in the world, while everything is wonderful in the financial markets.…

Beijing says it will take ‘necessary measures’ in…

Flags of U.S. and China are displayed at American International Chamber of Commerce (AICC)'s booth during China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, China, May 28, 2019.Jason Lee | ReutersChina vowed on Saturday…