Jeremy Siegel

Last week showcased the complexities driving markets and the economy, with inflation data, Federal Reserve commentary, and political developments at the forefront.

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An entire fleet of diesel trains that were taken off the tracks in California are being shipped to the megacity of Lima, Peru, where they will be used for a new commuter rail project. The World's transportation correspondent Jeremy Siegel looks at how the unusual move could be transformative for the Peruvian capital.

The MBTA has released a new app to help riders find nearby transit and track arrivals in real time. MBTA Go is now available in the Apple App Store.

With record-breaking numbers of people on the road this season, rain and possible snow could complicate holiday travel.

Construction is set to start at the beginning of 2025 on a suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, connecting mainland Italy to Sicily. It's an idea that's been centuries in the making, dating back to Roman times. The project has been proposed and abandoned a few times in recent years. Transportation correspondent Jeremy Siegel looks at how the bridge is once again on the cusp of reality with the backing of the leader of Italy's far-right party.

Last week we processed robust economic data and growing clarity on Federal Reserve policy, instilling a consensus view for a strong market that is now well reflected in positioning.

Last week's market narrative was defined by yet another extraordinary surge in tech stocks, inflation developments generally aligning with expectations, and anticipation of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.

The first-ever direct, daily bullet train is now running between Paris and Berlin. At roughly eight hours a trip, the new service is more than four times longer than a flight between the two capital cities, but it's being hailed as a symbol of French-German friendship. The World's Jeremy Siegel reports.

Call it a holiday miracle. The MBTA's keeping to its New Year's resolution, and riders are celebrating the long-awaited end of slow zones on the transit system.