The Financial Press
Financial journalism shapes how the world understands money, markets, and power. The publications below are the most influential sources of financial news — read daily by investors, executives, and policymakers.
From the salmon-pink pages of the Financial Times to the data-driven reporting of Bloomberg, these are the voices that move markets. For the events they cover in depth, see our financial archives and our guide to market crashes.
Financial Times ESSENTIAL
DAILYThe world's leading global business publication, famous for its salmon-pink paper and authoritative reporting on finance, economics, and international affairs.
The Wall Street Journal ESSENTIAL
DAILYThe most-read financial newspaper in the world. Flagship publication of Dow Jones and the definitive source for business, markets, and economic news.
Bloomberg News ESSENTIAL
WIREThe world's leading financial data and news provider. Its terminals are the primary tool of professional traders, with real-time coverage of markets and economics.
United States
The New York Times
DAILYOne of the world's most influential newspapers. Its Business section offers deep reporting on markets, economics, technology, and corporate affairs.
Fact: The NYT has won more Pulitzer Prizes than any other newspaper — over 130.
The Washington Post
DAILYA leading American daily with strong coverage of economic policy, business, and financial regulation, widely read in Washington and on Wall Street.
Fact: The Post's coverage of the Watergate scandal (1972–74) remains the most famous investigative reporting in history.
Barron's
WEEKLYThe leading weekly magazine for investors and market professionals. In-depth analysis, market forecasts, and investment ideas widely followed by the financial community.
Fact: Barron's has been published since 1921. Its "Barron's 400" index is a well-known mid-cap benchmark.
Bloomberg Businessweek
WEEKLYThe weekly magazine of Bloomberg L.P., offering in-depth reporting on business, finance, and the global economy. Long-form journalism with data-driven analysis.
Fact: Bloomberg acquired Businessweek in 2009, relaunching it as Bloomberg Businessweek in 2010.
Forbes
BI-WEEKLYBest known for its annual lists of the world's wealthiest people and largest companies. Covers business, investing, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Fact: The Forbes 400, first published in 1982, is the definitive ranking of America's richest people.
Fortune
MONTHLYOne of the most respected business magazines, known for its annual Fortune 500 ranking of the largest U.S. companies by revenue.
Fact: The Fortune 500, first published in 1955, is the definitive ranking of American corporate power.
United Kingdom
The Economist
WEEKLYOne of the most influential weeklies in the world. Known for rigorous analysis and a distinctive writing style, covering global politics, economics, and business.
Fact: Articles are famously unsigned — the collective voice of the editorial team speaks as "The Economist."
The Guardian
DAILYOne of the UK's leading dailies with a strong global digital presence. Known for investigative journalism, economics, and social affairs coverage.
Fact: The Guardian is owned by the Scott Trust, which ensures its editorial independence in perpetuity.
The Times
DAILYOne of the world's oldest newspapers, with substantial business and markets coverage. Traditionally the paper of record of the British establishment.
Fact: Founded in 1785, The Times is one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the world.
The Telegraph
DAILYA leading British daily with strong business, markets, and economics coverage. Historically centre-right in editorial stance.
Fact: The Telegraph was the first British newspaper to publish a daily crossword (1925).
Continental Europe
Handelsblatt
DAILYGermany's leading business and financial daily — the "WSJ of Germany." Essential reading for the German corporate and financial elite.
Fact: Handelsblatt means "commercial paper" in German — the same linguistic root as "handel" (trade).
One of Germany's most respected dailies, with strong coverage of economics, finance, and international affairs. Known for its rigorous editorial standards.
Fact: FAZ is published in Frankfurt, the financial capital of continental Europe.
Les Échos
DAILYFrance's leading business daily — the "FT of France." The reference for French corporate, financial, and economic news.
Fact: Les Échos was acquired by LVMH in 2007, making it part of Bernard Arnault's media group.
Il Sole 24 Ore
DAILYItaly's leading business and financial daily. The reference for Italian corporate, economic, and tax news, owned by the Italian employers' federation.
Fact: Il Sole 24 Ore is owned by Confindustria, the Italian employers' federation.
Asia-Pacific
Nikkei Asia
DAILYThe English-language edition of Japan's leading business daily. Authoritative coverage of Asian markets, technology, and economics.
Fact: Nikkei Inc. also owns the Financial Times — a rare cross-border media ownership.
South China Morning Post
DAILYHong Kong's leading English-language newspaper, with comprehensive coverage of China, Asian markets, and regional business.
Fact: SCMP was acquired by Alibaba in 2016 — one of the largest media acquisitions in Asia.
The Economic Times
DAILYIndia's leading business daily, covering markets, economy, corporate news, and policy. Essential for anyone following Indian markets.
Fact: The Economic Times is the world's second most-read English-language business newspaper.
News Agencies
Reuters
WIREOne of the world's largest and most trusted news agencies. Its financial data and news feeds are used by traders and investors globally.
Fact: Reuters was founded in 1851 using carrier pigeons to transmit stock prices between London and Paris.
Associated Press
WIREThe oldest and one of the largest news agencies in the world. Its business wire is a backbone of financial news reporting globally.
Fact: AP is a non-profit cooperative owned by its member news organizations.
Agence France-Presse
WIREOne of the world's oldest news agencies, headquartered in Paris. Provides global coverage of business, politics, and economics in six languages.
Fact: AFP was founded in 1835 as Agence Havas — the world's first news agency.
Dow Jones Newswires
WIREThe newswire arm of Dow Jones, feeding real-time business and financial news to professional terminals worldwide.
Fact: Dow Jones also publishes The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.
Broadcast & Digital
CNBC
TVThe world's leading business news network, providing live coverage of financial markets, corporate news, and economic data around the clock.
Fact: CNBC's "Mad Money" with Jim Cramer is one of the longest-running shows on financial television.
Bloomberg TV
TVBloomberg's global business and financial television network, broadcasting market news and analysis to professional audiences worldwide.
Fact: Bloomberg TV is available in more than 340 million homes worldwide.
Yahoo Finance
DIGITALOne of the most-visited financial websites in the world. Provides real-time quotes, market data, portfolio tracking, and financial news.
Fact: Yahoo Finance is the most-visited business news website in the United States.
Business Insider
DIGITALA leading digital business news site, covering finance, tech, markets, and the economy with a fast-paced, accessible style.
Fact: Business Insider was acquired by Axel Springer in 2015 for ~$450 million.
From Headlines to History
Market History
The deeper history behind the headlines — from Tulip Mania to the 2008 crisis and beyond.
Finance Movies
How the world of finance has been portrayed on screen — from Wall Street to The Big Short.
Market Crashes
The panics and collapses the press has covered for centuries — from 1637 to 2022, with causes and context.
Financial Scandals
The frauds, arrests and collapses that made front-page headlines — from Enron to FTX.
Last updated: September 2026 — List curated by DipSonar Research. Circulation figures are approximate.
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