Karen Petrou, Influential Fiscal Policy Analyst and Critic, Dies at 72
Her insights on financial regulations and monetary policy guided big banks and Washington policymakers.
U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
Talent Agent Ari Emanuel Launches His Own Podcast, ‘Rushmore’
Hollywood’s archetypical agent has been showing a very different side of himself as a host of a video podcast called “Rushmore.”
As Oil Prices Rise, the War With Iran Becomes a Worldwide Economic Hazard
President Trump insists the conflict will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback.
Fashionable Wall Street Bros Set Off a Social Media Storm
They said yes to an Interview magazine fashion shoot. Then came the haters.
How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
An Amish Avatar and an A.I. Monk Are Pitching Supplements on Social Media
Influencers have long hawked supplements on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Increasingly, the influencers are fake.
F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
Colman McCarthy, 87, Journalist Who Waged Peace in the Classroom, Dies
For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years.
Tell Us About Your Plans for a Longer Life
If you are saving money and have a plan for the future, we want to hear how it’s going and any advice you have for others.
G7 Countries Hold Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Supplies
Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.
U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Are Now Up 17% Since Conflict Started
Interruptions in oil supplies in the Middle East, source of much of the world’s energy, are trickling down to what American drivers pay when they fill up.
Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.
The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.
‘The Old Game Is Back’: Oil Is a Potent Geopolitical Tool Again
The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.
Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges
The U.S. markets fell at Monday’s open, while Asian and European markets tumbled as tensions in the Middle East led to more energy supply disruptions, rattling investors.
Countries in Asia Try to Contain the Economic Fallout of the Mideast Conflict
Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice Dept.
The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.
The Former Coal Miner in the Middle of the A.I. Data Center Boom
Josh Payne, the chief executive of Nscale, raised $2 billion from investors. Sheryl Sandberg, the former Facebook executive, is joining his board.
Oil Prices Spike Over $110 a Barrel, Highest Since Pandemic
The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies.
Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma
A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.