G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.
Trump Scolded Companies for Raising Prices. Do They Have a Choice?
Economists say companies generally have to pass along the cost of tariffs. But populists on the left and right say the president may have a point.
Are You a European in a Housing Crunch? We Want to Hear From You.
To help us report on the housing crisis in Europe, we want to learn about the housing pressures you are dealing with, how they are affecting your community and how they are being solved.
Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut
Shares of the company, CATL, surged in their first day of trading. Onshore U.S. investors were blocked from buying its stock as a “decoupling” of finance continued.
Art Basel Announces New Fair in Qatar
With its enormous wealth, the Middle East has long been viewed by the international art trade as a prime market for expansion.
Market Jitters Over a ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
Investors burned by President Trump’s trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.
Trump’s Pick to Lead I.R.S. Promoted a Nonexistent Tax Credit
Billy Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his pushing of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, will be under close scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Gulf Deal-Making Spree Also Benefited Elon Musk and His Family
The world’s richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on Trump’s tour of the Gulf.
Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More
With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.
Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support
Democrats who had sided with the rest of their party last week to block the measure over concerns that President Trump could benefit dropped their objections. They argued that regulating the industry was urgent.
G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China
The decision affects relatively few vehicles because the vast majority that General Motors sells there are made in that country.
SPAC Deals Are Back, This Time With a Trump Bump
President Trump’s associates and crypto entrepreneurs are rushing back to the market for the once-hot, but mostly troubled, investment vehicles called special purpose acquisition companies.
India Arrests an Academic for Antiwar Posts on Instagram
The arrest of a political science professor shows Indian leaders’ sensitivity to the political fallout from the military flare-up.
Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases
The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.
CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump
Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News and Stations, had allied herself with Bill Owens, the “60 Minutes” executive producer who recently resigned.
23andMe to Be Bought by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech Company, for $256 Million
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said it would acquire 23andMe, which filed for bankruptcy in March and would continue to offer consumer DNA testing services.
Trump Wants to Fulfill His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Promise. The Details Get Tricky.
The idea is politically popular, but the tax benefits may not go as far for low-income workers as many may think.
Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings
The government is widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a painful housing crunch.
Tariff Uncertainty Threatens to Drag Down Europe’s Economic Growth
The European Union scaled back its forecast for growth in 2025 by nearly half a percentage point, as the jump in tariffs and surrounding chaos bite.
‘Sesame Street’ Signs New Streaming Deals With Netflix and PBS
The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces “Sesame Street” and has been struggling financially.