Government & Economy

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in April, as energy costs dropped by the most in six months.

Americans are “chumps” to believe the bankers are so scary smart about markets and the economy, the head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said.

China’s economy may be on the slowest pace in a decade, but lower commodity prices may actually benefit the U.S. and Europe — just when they most need it.