U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.
U.S. Trade Deficit Bounces Back as Tariffs Cause Volatility
The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.
The A.I. Boom’s Uncertain Payoff
Companies like Microsoft and Meta are still spending big on artificial intelligence. But investors remain antsy about seeing results.
Russia’s Lukoil in Talks to Sell Some Assets to U.S. Investment Firm
The deal with Carlyle comes after the United States and the European Union imposed sanctions on Lukoil, putting a dent in the Kremlin’s oil revenue.
Newark Museum of Art Names a New Leader
Lisa Funderburke will be chief executive and director of the state’s largest art museum.
Trump’s Trade Policies Sort Manufacturers Into Winners and Losers
Tariffs have protected some companies, but more often they’ve hit the parts and materials many factories need to make finished goods.
Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.
A Rug Maker Withstood One Year of Trump’s Tariffs. New Challenges Loom.
Loloi stockpiled rugs from India, Turkey and other countries in advance, but inventory is running low.
At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View
The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.
Microsoft Continues to Spend Big on A.I. While Profit Jumps 60%
The company said on Wednesday that revenue in the most recent quarter was $81.3 billion, but its share price dropped more than 7 percent in after-hours trading.
Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
The Fed Is Waiting and Watching an Uncertain Economy
Inflation is elevated but steady and the job market is holding up, leading economists to predict that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at current levels.
Silver Prices Are Surging Even Faster Than Gold
Silver has risen roughly 60 percent this month alone. What is going on?
5 New Stylish Hotels for City Lovers
New accommodations around the world allow you to soak up urban culture and immerse yourself in hotel creature comforts.
Sundance Film Festival Says Goodbye to Park City, Utah
“It’s hard not to feel a disturbance in the force,” said Ethan Hawke, whose acting career took off after his early movies appeared at the Utah festival in the 1990s.
A Municipal Debt Boom Is Driving Public Projects and Tax Breaks for Investors
Municipal debt issuance surpassed $500 billion last year, a record that’s found a deep pool of buyers.
Fed Meeting Comes at Pivotal Moment for Central Bank’s Independence
The Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome H. Powell.