Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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Stock Market Pullback Not Even a Correction

Stock Market Pullback Under Trump Not Even a Correction — And That’s a Good Thing - Recent Market Declines:…

Cost of Foreign Tariffs on American Goods

The Hidden Cost of Foreign Tariffs on American Goods: How Much Are They Really Costing the U.S. Economy?…

How Breakdown of Family Impacts Social Fabric of USA

How the Breakdown of Family Structure Is Reshaping the Social Fabric of America (STL.News) In recent decades, the…

Manufacturing Jobs: The Backbone of the Middle Class

Manufacturing Jobs: The Backbone of the Middle Class Often Secured with Just a High School Diploma (STL.News) For…

US Tariffs Generate Over $200M Daily

U.S. Tariffs Generate Over $200 Million Daily as New Trade Policy Reshapes Global Commerce Washington, D.C. (STL.News) The United…

National Debt Crisis – Why It’s Serious

The National Debt Crisis: Why It’s Serious and How Trump’s Economic Policies May Offer Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News)…

Volatility in Bond Markets Amid Investor Flight to Safety

Tariffs Spark Volatility in Bond Markets Amid Investor Flight to Safety ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) The U.S. bond…

The Republican Party in 2025

The State of the Republican Party in 2025: Unity, Division, and a High-Stakes Agenda Washington, D.C. (STL.News) As…

Global Commodity Prices Experience Volatility

Global Commodity Prices Experience Volatility Amid Trade Policy Shifts and Economic Uncertainty (STL.News) In recent weeks, global commodity…

Business Loan Brokers Open the Doors to Funding

Non-Traditional Business Loans: How Business Loan Brokers Open the Door to Flexible Funding (STL.News) In today’s fast-paced and…

Global Oil Prices Dip in 2025

Global Oil Prices Dip in 2025: What’s Driving the Decline and What It Means for the Economy (STL.News)…

Think for Youself – Do Research – Trust the American System

Think for Yourself, Do Your Own Research, and Trust the American System (STL.News) In the digital age, Americans…

Major Market Sell-Offs Are a Great Time to Invest

Why Major Market Sell-Offs Are Historically a Great Time to Invest and Not Panic (STL.News) When financial markets…

Long-Term Benefits of Trump’s Tariffs

The Long-Term Benefits of Trump’s Tariffs for the American Economy (STL.News) In recent years, tariffs have taken center…

America First: Why Unity & Patriotism Must Rise Above Politics

America First: Why Unity and Patriotism Must Rise Above Politics - Explained bipartisanly! (STL.News) In today’s deeply divided…