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Peter Coy
Peter Coy, a former writer for Bloomberg Businessweek and the New York Times opinion section, writes about business and the economy.
Will the Latest Bailout of Argentina Work?
There are strategic reasons the administration is propping up Argentina with a $20 billion bailout. But the country’s history of financial crises makes…
October 28, 2025
Peter Coy

Who Cares If AI Is a Bubble?
When the AI bubble bursts, investors will undoubtedly get burned. But if AI is as important as people think it is, it will have been worth it.
October 15, 2025
Peter Coy

Trump Says: Drill, Baby, Drill. The Stock Market Says: No Way.
The big, beautiful bill favors fossil fuels over solar and wind. So why is the stock market punishing drilling companies and rewarding solar and wind…
July 9, 2025
Peter Coy

With Tariffs, It’s the Uncertainty, Stupid
‘So long as uncertainty reigns,’ said one chief executive, ‘money will stay on the sidelines.’
April 23, 2025
Peter Coy

Is Gold a Good Investment?
Is this precious metal a good use of the funds lazily drawing interest in your bank account? Peter Coy and James Grant debate.
April 7, 2025
Peter Coy and James Grant

Trump to Wall Street: Brace for Impact
President Trump has drawn the ire of Democrats, Ukrainians, and college presidents. Wall Street assumed the president would have their back. Not so…
March 12, 2025
Peter Coy
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