Is Blue Owl Private Credit’s ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’?
Steep declines in the shares of private lenders, after a major fund changed how investors can withdraw money, have sparked worries about more trouble to come.
Trump and Indonesia Sign Trade Deal, Locking in 19% Tariffs
The countries made official an agreement reached last year, with Indonesia avoiding a higher tariff and committing to cooperate on export controls.
Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs
Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.
Blue Owl Capital Sets Off New Fears About the Private Credit Industry
The lender’s announcement that investors will no longer be able to ask for a set amount of money back from its funds prompted worries about the private credit industry.
Trump Administration Uses ‘Equal Time’ Rule to Reshape Late-Night TV
The F.C.C. is using the “equal time” provision to take aim at hosts like Stephen Colbert. The impact could reshape how talk shows handle politics.
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From Department Premises After Reports of Sexual Assaults
At least two female staff members said Dr. Shawn DeRemer had touched them inappropriately at the agency in Washington.
Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
Bill Gates Cancels Speech in India Amid Epstein Controversy
The philanthropist made the announcement on Thursday, after having earlier confirmed his participation in a prominent artificial intelligence summit in India.
Doing Your Taxes? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to speak to Americans about how the most recent tax cuts are affecting their pocketbooks.
U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump’s Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.
Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada
U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.
Walmart Expects Growth Streak to Continue as New Chief Takes Over
Shoppers are turning to Walmart to stretch their dollars, but an uncertain economy and trade tensions will test the retailer’s new executive team.
Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad
Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.
Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.
Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.
Stock Slide and Slow Sales: What’s Happening in China’s E.V. Market?
Investors are selling shares of Chinese E.V. companies, concerned that intensifying competition and shorter production cycles mean the years of easy growth are over.