The Best Playbook for Investing During a War Is Usually Doing Nothing
The Trump administration has breached so many norms that the old approach carries heightened risks, our columnist says.
Global Markets Swing as Investors Assess Energy Price Impact
Markets in Europe and the United States appeared to stabilize after days of turmoil, but stocks in Asia fell sharply.
All3Media and Banijay, 2 Big Production Houses, to Merge
The deal between All3Media and Banijay will bring together the companies behind the “Peaky Blinders” and the “Traitors” franchises.
Bessent Says Global Tariffs Will Rise to 15% This Week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that overall tariff rates, which fell after a Supreme Court ruling last month, would be back to previous levels within five months.
The High Stakes of Keeping the Strait of Hormuz Open
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has paralyzed the strait, a vital shipping lane for energy and commerce, putting global investors on edge.
Top Fed Official, Wary of Inflation, Calls for Extended Rate Pause
Beth M. Hammack, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, says it is too early to gauge the economic impact of the Iran war and backs holding interest rates steady for “quite some time.”
Paramount-Warner Deal Promises to Shake Up Streaming
The deal would put the combined company in the same league as Disney and Amazon. But Netflix and YouTube will still easily outrank everyone.
To Cut Housing Costs, Some States Are Easing Fire Safety Rules
Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least two staircases. More states are exploring the move.
Fred VanVleet Was a Critic of the NBA Players’ Union. Now He’s Leading It.
Fred VanVleet, a league veteran, has plenty of headaches to deal with. Can he revive trust in the organization?
9 Million Indians Live in the Persian Gulf. The Money They Send Home Is a Lifeline.
A huge number of Indians split their lives across the Arabian Sea — remitting billions of dollars a year, supporting their families and the Indian economy.
Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers
Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.
Target to Spend Billions to Refresh Stores, and Hire More Workers
The new C.E.O. said the company would focus on home décor, apparel and pop culture trends in an effort to reverse years of sales declines.
Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms
The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.
Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street
Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.
War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
How Anonymous Bettors Cashed In on the Iran Strike, Just Hours Before It Happened
Polymarket users placed hundreds of bets of at least $1,000 predicting an imminent American strike, raising concerns about insider trading.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Provide Sustainable Recommendations
Seafood Watch, long a source of advice on sustainable choices, is working to get restaurants to adopt its color-coded recommendations.
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services With His Step App. Parents, Pay Attention.
Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.
Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.