Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?
Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Nicolai Tangen Manages Trillions of Dollars, but His Podcast Made Him Famous
Nicolai Tangen wanted to raise the profile of Norway’s $2.1 trillion oil fund and change corporate behavior, but he may have helped embroil it in a geopolitical tangle.
Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House
The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday.
With ‘The Rip,’ Netflix Makes an Exception for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service.
Trump Orders Fannie and Freddie to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
The move, a bid to make homes more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage firms. Buying risky mortgage bonds helped push them to near-bankruptcy in 2008.
Democratic lawmakers ask for an investigation of the Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
The request by a group of Congress members cites reporting by The Times and echoes a similar request by Democratic senators in September.
Polymarket Won’t Pay Users Who Bet on a U.S. Invasion of Venezuela
Polymarket users bet on whether the U.S. would invade Venezuela, but the prediction market said the Venezuelan president’s capture did not constitute an invasion.
G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions
General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.
U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009, Latest Data Show
The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
The (Many) Wrinkles in Trump’s Vision for Venezuela
President Trump appears committed to laying claim to Venezuelan oil for a long time. But there are plenty of reasons for U.S. businesses to be wary.
Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle With Basic Costs
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition
Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.
Push to Audit Private Equity and Venture Capital Falters Under Trump
Specialists have left the I.R.S. and audits have been abandoned since the president returned to office.
Mamdani Hosts Influencer Summit, Sidestepping Traditional Media
A friendly summit at New York’s City Hall with digital content creators and social media stars symbolized the new mayor’s attitude toward the changing news media.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Announces It Will Cease Operations
The family-owned company that operates the newspaper cited mounting losses and labor constraints. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3.
Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments
Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.
Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
The president said he wanted Congress to stop the purchases by big investors, which have driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.