Among all the economic indicators released each month, the Employment Situation is one of the most highly anticipated and can move financial markets.

As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it's worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.

Overreacting to market movements or trying to 'time the market' by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.

This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.