The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is a prestigious and influential American business-focused international daily newspaper and news organization, founded in 1889 and based in New York City, with headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Owned by News Corp through its subsidiary Dow Jones & Company, the WSJ is published six days a week and specializes in business, finance, economics, global affairs, foreign policy analysis, technology, policy, sports, and corporate dealings. It provides extensive global coverage of events, politics, markets, culture, and corporate affairs, reaching millions worldwide through print circulation, digital platforms, and social media, with significant readership among policymakers and elites.

Operating primarily on a subscription-based model via wsj.com and print editions, the WSJ is known for its editorial independence, rigorous fact-checking, in-depth, data-driven reporting, and access to high-level sources in finance and government. It has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes for investigative journalism. Its opinion pages are noted for a center-right conservative perspective and editorial stance, often reflecting influences from its ownership under the Rupert Murdoch family, featuring opinion pieces from industry leaders with conservative and hawkish viewpoints on foreign policy, favoring free-market views and often pro-Israel perspectives. The WSJ exerts global influence on business and foreign policy opinion and shapes public discourse on economic and policy issues, maintaining significant impact through its coverage of powerful institutions and individuals. Despite a reputation for quality journalism, it has faced criticisms regarding perceived biases in editorial content and controversies over reporting accuracy.

Notably, journalist Asra Nomani worked at the WSJ for 15 years, and a Global View columnist has contributed to the publication since 2018.