Europe Braces for a Spike in Inflation
Investors are betting that the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will raise interest rates this year.
Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit
States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.
TSA Lines Are Shorter. The World Cup and a Lengthy Shutdown Could Change That.
Security lines are shorter, but the shutdown continues and pay is unresolved. With the World Cup around the corner, T.S.A. agents are tempering their expectations.
Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program
Since imposing a $100,000 fee on new visas in September, the Trump administration has upended the skilled worker program.
How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
Middle East War Triggers Higher Prices in China
Three and a half years of deflationary pressure on Chinese factories reversed course last month as higher energy prices cycled into the economy.
Labor Secretary Faces Civil Rights Complaints From Department Staff
Three employees described a hostile work environment under Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon
A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New York Times.
White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income
The Trump administration backed a proposal for stablecoin issuers to offer yield to investors.
Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
I.M.F. Says Iran War Will Drag Global Growth Lower
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said the war in the Middle East could lead to another bout of inflation and higher interest rates.
David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87
A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.
America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Confidence in Cease-Fire Wavers
Investors were in a more sober mood after sharp moves on the previous day.
Fed’s Inflation Woes Preceded the War With Iran
An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.
How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally
Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well
Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.
A Must for the Next Food Craze? Be ‘Social Media Gorgeous.’
The ascent of ube has little to do with the purple yam’s taste or Filipino origins. It’s the color, flavor experts say.
Half of Gen Z Uses AI, but Their Feelings Are Souring, Study Shows
A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.
Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.
Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.