Banks Ready Battle Plans to Save Their Credit Card Businesses
“Everything’s on the table,” an executive at JPMorgan Chase said, as the industry seeks to head off President Trump’s effort to cap interest rates.
The Swedish Start-Up Aiming to Conquer America’s Full-Body-Scan Craze
Neko Health, backed by the Spotify founder Daniel Ek, plans to open in New York this spring.
U.S. Refiners to Profit as Trump Asserts Control Over Venezuelan Oil
The companies that turn oil into gasoline and diesel are likely to benefit more, right away, than the businesses that pump oil out of the ground.
As Trump Pushes Housing Affordability, His Mortgage Chief Undermines It
Under Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have pulled away from efforts to help low-income people buy homes.
Where Did All the American-Born Roofers Go?
The real story of how immigrant labor came to define the construction industry.
China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets
China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.
What the Bankruptcy of Saks Means for You
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.
Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofit Says
Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, an organization that works on web access said.
Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.
In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Prices
To assuage cost-weary voters and combat inflation, the president has resorted to a mix of threats and punishments, targeting companies and policymakers alike.
CPI Report Shows Inflation Remained Steady at 2.7% in December
Surging grocery prices were offset by lower increases for appliances and vehicles in the last such report before the Federal Reserve meets to debate interest rates.
Orsted Moves to Save Its U.S, Wind Farm Projects
Orsted’s C.E.O. says it plans to move quickly to complete a $6.2 billion wind farm off Rhode Island after a judge struck down President Trump’s bid to halt it.
JPMorgan Made Less Money Last Year, Facing Pressure on Multiple Fronts
The nation’s largest bank earned $57 billion in 2025, and Jamie Dimon, its chief executive, said “the benefits of deregulation” would help in the future.
Gourmet Magazine Is Back. It’s Not Exactly Sanctioned.
The defunct food publication is re-emerging as a newsletter, with new leadership and zero approval from its original owner.
CPI Report Shows Food Prices Rose Sharply in December
Beef, coffee and produce are among the items that have gotten more expensive recently, inflation data on Tuesday showed.
Global Central Bankers Rally Around Fed Chair Powell Amid Criminal Investigation
The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.
Microsoft Pledges to Pay More for Electricity, Drawing Praise From Trump
The tech giant is responding to concerns that data centers are driving up electricity costs in some communities.