Two Measures, Two Stories About Inflation
The Federal Reserve must contend with price readings that seem headed in opposite directions.
Trump Renews Demand for Rate Cuts as Fed Grapples With War in Iran
Oil prices are soaring, threatening a wider problem with inflation, but the president has insisted that borrowing costs must be lowered.
What the Fed’s rate decision means for your finances
See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
Trump Suspends Jones Act to Ease Oil Shipping Rules and Gas Price Pressures
The Jones Act dictates that only U.S.-made ships can move cargo between U.S. ports. They charge customers more for shipping than foreign vessels.
Asia Turns Back to Coal as War Chokes Off Natural Gas
Across Asia, a sharp drop in liquefied natural gas supplies is pushing major importers back toward coal, undermining L.N.G.’s long-held role as a stable energy anchor.
Weighing the Costs of Corporate Silence
The days of the quarterly earnings report could be numbered as the Securities and Exchange Commission is said to weigh a rule change. What it could mean for investors is likely to stir debate.
Why This Jump in Gas Prices Feels Different
A state-by-state look at the increase and how it could affect you.
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s March Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as officials assess the economic fallout from the war with Iran.
The Cost of the A.I. Boom: A Trade Deficit the President Detests
A recent surge of A.I.-related imports has become an impediment to the smaller trade deficit President Trump wants.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Push to Cleanse His Past Online
After he left jail in 2009, Mr. Epstein hired a host of people to make him look better on Google, Wikipedia and many other places on the web.
Christopher A. Sims, 83, Dies; Won Nobel on Ways to Steer the Economy
He shared the 2011 prize for devising statistical tools to help guide central bankers and other policymakers on matters like tax cuts and rises in labor costs.
Plus-Size Southwest Passengers Say New Extra-Seat Policy Has Led to Fat Shaming
Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats.
Oscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021
The 17.9 million total followed similar drops for the Grammys and the Golden Globes.
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site
The state accused Kalshi of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.
Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.
Richard Mauer, Reporter Who Probed Corruption in Alaska, Dies at 76
He routinely took on the powerful and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team at The Anchorage Daily News that investigated alcoholism and suicide among Native Alaskans.
China Is Embracing OpenClaw a New A.I. Agent, and the Government Is Wary
Excitement about A.I. assistant tools is running into growing concerns about the security risks of software that operates autonomously on user’s devices.
Oil Prices Push Higher and Gas Prices Jump Again
Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.