Finance
-
Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds
Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.
-
Comcast Plans Streaming Bundle With Netflix, Apple TV+
The bundle, called StreamSaver, is the latest joint effort from entertainment companies looking to woo price-weary customers.
-
Will Biden’s Trade War With China Get Results?
The White House has imposed $18 billion in new duties on Chinese imports, but it’s unclear how much that will…
-
Biden Will Raise Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Chips and Other Goods
The president is set to announce increased taxes on Chinese imports in strategic industries, building on former President Donald J.…
-
How China Rose to Lead the World in Cars and Solar Panels
Heavy subsidies for industry, together with weak sales in China, have set the stage for an export boom, raising fears…
-
A Jobs Program Broke the Rules to Succeed. Now the Rules May Change.
Pursuit, a nonprofit that trains low-income workers to become software engineers, is urging New York legislators to pass a new…
-
High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest
The economy as a whole has proved resilient amid the highest rates in decades. But beneath the surface, many low-…
-
What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)
Hopes for a steep drop in borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have been dashed. But some experts predict modest…
-
Melinda French Gates to Resign From Gates Foundation
The co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will chart her own course as a philanthropist focused on women’s…
-
GameStop Shares Surge After ‘Roaring Kitty’ Re-emerges
Keith Gill, the trader who helped turn the video game retailer into a high-flying “meme stock,” posted cryptic messages online…