Executives say they are optimistic about the economy despite high costs.
A cooling labor market and economic softness in the United States haven’t prevented business leaders and policymakers from feeling positive about America’s prospects.
Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Shows China’s Play Book in Action
In a sign of China’s role in the city, officials have tried to stamp out calls for accountability over a catastrophe that killed at least 159 people.
GM Will Still Make Fuel Efficient Motors Despite Weaker Rules, CEO Mary Barra Says
But the chief executive, Mary Barra, added that the jury was still out on whether electric vehicles would become a major seller in the United States.
Shoppers Turn to Discounts and Debt, but Not Just for Holidays
Consumers are focusing on value and financing purchases to complete their shopping lists.
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown
Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.
Dario Amodei, Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk Among Speakers at DealBook Summit
Andrew Ross Sorkin will interview some of the most powerful people from Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Washington.
Last year’s DealBook Summit featured Bill Clinton, Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos.
Artificial intelligence, inflation and the incoming Trump administration were big topics of conversation.
What to Expect at Today’s DealBook Summit: Full Speaker Lineup
Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk, Gavin Newsom, Dario Amodei, Mary Barra, Alex Karp, MrBeast, Lai Ching-te, and Larry Fink are among the big names speaking.
The Hong Kong Fire: A Crisis in the National Security Era
The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
Nature Retracts Study Predicting Catastrophic Climate Toll
While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.
Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.
Bitcoin’s Sky-High Prices Have Not Panned Out
Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump’s pro-crypto policies evaporated.
Ahead of Tariff Ruling, Businesses Race to Secure Refunds
The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but some companies aren’t waiting to try to secure a speedy and substantial payout.
How to Ski: A Beginner’s Guide
What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more.
Smartmatic and Fox Urge Judge to Decide Defamation Case
The case centers on false vote-rigging claims broadcast by Fox News during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
What to Know About Trump Accounts for Children and Eligibility After Dell Donation
Next year, Michael and Susan Dell plan to move $250 into the new Trump accounts of millions of children under 10. You’ll need to live in the right ZIP code.
Michael and Susan Dell Pledge $6 Billion in Investment ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children
The tech billionaire and his wife hope other philanthropists follow their $6 billion lead in expanding the reach of soon-to-be-created “Trump accounts.”
New Pentagon Press Corps Test-Drives the Briefing Room
A new group of media figures was given credentials to cover the Pentagon after many traditional news outlets refused to sign its new reporting rules.
India Orders a Tracking App to Be Installed in All Smartphones
The government said the rules were needed to prevent theft and other crime. Its opponents and privacy activists regard the app as a tool of mass surveillance.