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Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded Nobel for Economics

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/business/nobel-prize-economics.html

Published: October 12, 2026 10:05

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the prize for their insights that helped policymakers become “better equipped to deal with shocks in the economy,” the committee said.

World’s Energy Order Tested Again as Iran War’s Reach Extends Further

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/business/middle-east-oil-exports-houthi-saudi.html

Published: October 12, 2026 09:03

“We are entering an age of prolonged insecurity,” one former U.S. energy official said of what have become chronic threats on the Middle East’s energy core.

America’s Favorite Fruit Is Being Bruised by the Iran War

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/business/economy/bananas-iran-war.html

Published: October 12, 2026 09:01

The journey of one banana from farm to store shows how the war’s economic effects have cascaded into some surprising industries.

A Contagious Aversion to Overhead Lights

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/business/office-lighting-work-advice.html

Published: October 11, 2026 09:01

Plus: How far to go for a colleague, and now your chance to give someone advice.

Three Mark Zuckerbergs, Three Surprisingly Different Men

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/movies/mark-zuckerberg-social-network-reckoning.html

Published: October 11, 2026 09:01

Jeremy Strong in “The Social Reckoning,” Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network” and the real Meta executive are all playing parts. But only one has changed his approach.

San Francisco Is Still Pushing to Turn Offices Into Homes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/business/san-francisco-housing-conversions.html

Published: October 11, 2026 09:00

The city has not completed a single office-to-housing conversion, despite hopes to meet housing demand and inject life into empty downtowns.

Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/business/media/trump-justice-department-tv-networks.html

Published: October 10, 2026 23:03

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

What’s Dragging Down A.I. Efficiency? The ‘Verification Tax.’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/business/dealbook/ai-verification-tax-rework.html

Published: October 10, 2026 12:00

As artificial intelligence automates office tasks, it is also creating a new type of human work.

Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/science/nikon-microscopic-videos-ai.html

Published: October 9, 2026 20:37

Nikon announced that it had disqualified the winner of its Small World in Motion competition over how A.I. was used in his submission.

Target Says It’s Not Working With ICE Amid Uproar Over Parking Lot Use

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/nyregion/target-parking-lot-ice.html

Published: October 9, 2026 19:11

The retailer came under attack for being a staging area for immigration officers after Thursday’s shooting in New York City.

Trump Sends Obamacare ‘Refund’ Checks Ahead of Midterm Elections

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/trump-obamacare-refund-checks.html

Published: October 9, 2026 16:01

The $500 checks are accompanied by a letter signed by the president that criticizes the Biden administration for overcharging Americans for health insurance.

Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/trump-lisa-cook-fed.html

Published: October 9, 2026 14:56

President Trump said the White House would investigate unsubstantiated claims that Lisa D. Cook committed mortgage fraud and hold a hearing next month.

Private Medicare Plans Are Raising Costs And Forcing Millions To Find New Insurance

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/medicare-private-health-care-costs.html

Published: October 9, 2026 14:52

As enrollment for Medicare Advantage begins this month, older Americans are confronting fewer options because insurers are discontinuing coverage in many areas.

China and Europe Agree to Deal to Limit Chinese Exports of Hybrid Cars

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/china-european-union-trade.html

Published: October 9, 2026 14:35

The European Union said that the deal could roughly halve Chinese shipments over four years. But it also could lead to an even stronger Chinese auto industry.

How Correspondent Banking Can Enable Sanctions Evasion

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/correspondent-banking-russia-sanctions-evasion.html

Published: October 9, 2026 14:29

The correspondent system for banking has enabled globalism — and has been exploited by companies trying to skirt U.S. sanctions.

Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/elon-musk-delta-starlink-wifi.html

Published: October 9, 2026 13:28

Mr. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the internet provider.

The Fallout From OpenAI’s Revenue Surprise

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/dealbook/openai-revenue-safety.html

Published: October 9, 2026 12:06

News that the artificial intelligence giant’s sales weren’t growing as fast as investors had expected added to concerns about the A.I. boom.

The Winning Stock Funds This Time Weren’t Tech. They Were Energy.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/stock-bonds-tech-energy.html

Published: October 9, 2026 09:03

Stock and bond fund returns for the quarter were bad nearly everywhere you looked, our columnist says. Energy stocks, lifted by the war with Iran, were an exception.

Wayne Lawson, Vanity Fair’s ‘Secret Weapon,’ Has Died

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/media/wayne-lawson-dead.html

Published: October 9, 2026 09:01

Working with Mr. Lawson, reporters said, was like taking a master class in writing: “He was a throwback to the old style of editing.”

What to Know About the Facebook Whistle-Blowing Case Depicted in ‘The Social Reckoning’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/arts/the-social-reckoning-movie-meta-facebook-mark-zuckerberg.html

Published: October 9, 2026 09:01

Aaron Sorkin’s sort-of sequel to the 2010 “Social Network” dramatizes a whistle-blowing case at Facebook. Here’s what to know.

Clara Wu Tsai, the Billionaire Who Wants Brooklyn to Win

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/style/clara-wu-tsai-liberty-wnba.html

Published: October 9, 2026 09:00

Clara Wu Tsai, a co-owner of the Liberty and Nets, split from her husband of 30 years. Now she is turning her attention to leaving her mark on the borough.

Judge Extends Pause on Trump’s Ban Against CNN, MS NOW and Politico

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/media/cnn-msnow-politico-media-ban-trump.html

Published: October 8, 2026 18:37

The judge overseeing the case said that the pause would extend until next week, and promised to decide whether to further extend it by Tuesday.

Shifting Eating Habits Push PepsiCo to Weigh Options, Including a Split

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/pepsico-earnings-splitting.html

Published: October 8, 2026 17:13

The beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to grow its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.

Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/mortgage-rates-housing-prices.html

Published: October 8, 2026 16:01

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

Global Trade Proved More Resilient Than Expected This Year, W.T.O. Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/economy/wto-global-trade-resilient.html

Published: October 8, 2026 14:49

The World Trade Organization said that the drag on global trade from the war in the Middle East was more than offset by spending on A.I.-related goods.

France Is Veering Toward a Potential Debt Crisis, a Warning to the World

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/france-bond-yields.html

Published: October 8, 2026 12:44

French bond investors are demanding sharply higher interest rates, a cautionary development for other high-debt countries.

Oil Prices Jump on Outburst of Violence in the Middle East

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/iran-war-oil-prices.html

Published: October 8, 2026 12:12

Attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz have continued as a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi militia intensified.

Amex Supersizes Newark Airport Centurion Lounge Before It Even Opens

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/travel/amex-centurion-lounge-newark.html

Published: October 8, 2026 12:00

To meet skyrocketing demand, lounge operators like American Express are racing to build bigger, and the Centurion in Newark’s Terminal A will be a giant.

The Little-Noticed Exception in Trump Accounts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/dealbook/trump-accounts-stocks.html

Published: October 8, 2026 11:42

Wealthy donors and companies can donate individual stocks to the new investment accounts for millions of children. That has raised legal questions.

Why a Court Order Didn’t Stop Trump From Keeping Reporters Off Air Force One

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/media/trump-cnn-ms-now-politico-ban.html

Published: October 8, 2026 09:03

A judge temporarily blocked the president from barring journalists from White House grounds, but they are being excluded in other ways.

Can Your College Affect Your Income?

https://www.nytimes.com/video/business/100000011168809/can-your-college-affect-your-income.html

Published: October 8, 2026 09:00

A new analysis of federal earnings data measures how much students who received federal financial aid earned four years after graduating. Our graphics reporter Arfa Momin studied the data to see when a graduate’s major and college mattered most to…

How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/travel/airlines-flights-passenger-rights-trump.html

Published: October 8, 2026 09:00

Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.

A Top Fed Official Casts Further Doubt on a Rate Rise This Month

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/federal-reserve-christopher-waller-rates.html

Published: October 8, 2026 08:38

The Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates further as it seeks to tame inflation, but that is unlikely to happen until the end of the year.

At Nearly $300,000, Some Recent Duke Graduates Out-Earned All Their Peers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/your-money/duke-math-major-salaries.html

Published: October 8, 2026 03:08

Federal data show Duke math majors earning a bigger median income four years after graduation than any other majors from any school. It’s a small cohort.

Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/trump-hud-wells-fargo.html

Published: October 7, 2026 22:10

The federal housing agency says the bank’s efforts to encourage Black homeownership amount to discrimination.

Fed Minutes Show Officials Saw More Work to Do to Quell Inflation

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/fed-minutes-show-officials-saw-more-work-to-do-to-quell-inflation.html

Published: October 7, 2026 19:18

Policymakers grew increasingly concerned about inflation risks at their most recent meeting in September.

6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/travel/american-airlines-flight-broken-bathrooms-landing.html

Published: October 7, 2026 18:10

An American Airlines flight was diverted to New York on Tuesday because of an “inadequate number of operational lavatories” — two, on a plane that normally has eight.

Can Bergdorf Goodman Return to Its Golden Age?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/bergdorf-goodman.html

Published: October 7, 2026 17:02

Bergdorf Goodman, which has survived two bankruptcies in six years, is getting back to its white-glove origins.

Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/health/hiv-research-delay-cuts-hhs-nih.html

Published: October 7, 2026 16:11

The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine.

Whistle-Blower Says I.R.S. Leaked His Tax Records in Retaliation

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/economy/whistle-blower-irs-lawsuit.html

Published: October 7, 2026 14:24

Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, said in a lawsuit that the agency had sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors.

Why Markets Are Buoyant — and Under Pressure

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/dealbook/stocks-record-energy-ai.html

Published: October 7, 2026 11:53

Energy and technology companies’ earnings are expected to keep driving up stock indexes. But what’s driving up their profits are weighing on the economy.

Chrysler Building Gets a New Owner With Big Renovation Plans

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/chrysler-building-tishman-speyer.html

Published: October 7, 2026 11:45

A large commercial landlord is planning to spruce up the office spaces and add amenities after the building lost its luster in recent years.

Europe’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/china-europe-trade-issues.html

Published: October 7, 2026 09:06

The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.

China’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/china-europe-trade-manufacturing.html

Published: October 7, 2026 09:02

China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.

Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/travel/airfares-flights-cost-spirit-airlines.html

Published: October 7, 2026 09:02

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

Inheritances Can Shatter Families. Could a Therapist Help?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/inheritance-family-generational-wealth.html

Published: October 7, 2026 09:00

As the country faces the greatest wealth transfer in history, some people are turning to therapists to help them pass on their assets in a way that preserves harmony.

Need Help Paying for College? Try Bass Fishing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/bass-fishing-college-recruitment.html

Published: October 7, 2026 09:00

The popularity of competitive bass fishing has inspired a growing number of youth, high school and college fishing programs.

Porsche, Facing Falling Profits, Plans to Cut 25% of Its Work Force

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/porsche-china-job-cuts-volkswagen.html

Published: October 7, 2026 08:15

The German sports car maker once thrived in China and powered profits for its parent company, Volkswagen. Now it hopes to do more with less.

Porsche’s New Look: Pricier Cars and 25% Fewer Employees

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/porsche-china-volkswagen.html

Published: October 7, 2026 06:00

The German sports car maker once thrived in China and powered profits for its parent company, Volkswagen. Now it hopes to do more with less.

S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Rising Interest Rates and Elevated Oil Prices

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/stock-market-record.html

Published: October 6, 2026 20:26

The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday, exceeding its previous peak set in August and taking its gain this year to more than 14 percent.

How Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Ensnared the Can-Am Spyder

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/canada-tariffs-can-am-spyder.html

Published: October 6, 2026 16:46

The Can-Am Spyder has a devoted fan base across the United States. Now it’s a casualty in the trade war with Canada.

Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/media/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-skydance.html

Published: October 6, 2026 13:55

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in August

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/economy/us-trade-deficit.html

Published: October 6, 2026 13:41

New data from the Commerce Department showed that imports grew in the month, despite the Trump administration’s efforts to limit foreign products.

Emmys Leave Their Broadcast Home for Amazon

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/media/emmy-awards-amazon.html

Published: October 6, 2026 13:00

The Television Academy is moving its awards telecast to streaming, following the lead of the Oscars.

A New Open-Weight Challenger to Anthropic, Reflection, Emerges

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/dealbook/anthropic-reflection-open-weight-ai.html

Published: October 6, 2026 12:04

Reflection AI, a start-up backed by Nvidia, unveiled an open-weight artificial intelligence model meant to compete with Chinese tools — and other U.S. ones.

Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/media/disney-abc-fcc-lawsuit-court.html

Published: October 6, 2026 09:03

On Tuesday, a federal judge will begin hearing arguments in Disney’s effort to stop the agency from reviewing its broadcast licenses.

Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/travel/golf-st-andrews-scotland-courses.html

Published: October 6, 2026 09:00

In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses.

These Taste Testers Have Four Legs and Picky Palates

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/cat-food-pets-royal-canin.html

Published: October 6, 2026 09:00

Global pet food makers chasing a growing market are pouring big money into studying the taste buds of dogs and cats.

South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hacks on Its Banks

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/world/asia/south-korea-banks-hacked-ai.html

Published: October 6, 2026 06:12

The president said there were signs that such models were used in recent attacks on several banks involving customer data. Police are investigating.

The Hidden Policies That Power China’s Export Boom

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/business/china-exports-currency.html

Published: October 6, 2026 04:00

Huge tax breaks and a weak currency sustain exports, widen the government budget deficit and complicate the country’s efforts to rebalance its economy.

Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/trump-dyed-diesel-fuel-executive-order.html

Published: October 6, 2026 00:40

In Nebraska, President Trump announced an executive order to waive an off-road requirement for the fuel, which is exempt from the federal highway tax.

A.I. Officials Stonewall on Questions About Technology’s Risks

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/nyregion/ai-city-council-hearing.html

Published: October 6, 2026 00:17

A New York City Council hearing on artificial intelligence yielded few answers or assurances about how the industry would provide safeguards against catastrophic scenarios.

Nashville Symphony Receives $10 Million Lifeline From Oracle

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/arts/music/nashville-symphony-oracle-gift.html

Published: October 5, 2026 18:14

The symphony announced last week that it was pausing the rest of the season after disclosing financial trouble. The concerts are back on now, thanks to a tech company gift.

High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/ai-boom-interest-rates-fed.html

Published: October 5, 2026 15:27

Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.

Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/health/ken-paxton-pediatricians-vaccines.html

Published: October 5, 2026 15:00

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.

5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Merge

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/media/david-ellison-skydance-cnn-hollywood.html

Published: October 5, 2026 14:52

The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt.

Geography Is Back With a Vengeance

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/economy/iran-war-oil-geography.html

Published: October 5, 2026 14:37

Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.

Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/hormuz-saudi-iran-houthis.html

Published: October 5, 2026 13:22

Strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia came as the region’s exporters were getting more oil to the world market.

CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson Says He Will Stay On Under New Owner Skydance

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/cnn-mark-thompson-ellison-paramount-skydance.html

Published: October 5, 2026 13:21

Mark Thompson told the network’s employees that he had faith that David Ellison, the chief executive of Skydance, would support “independent news that CNN has always stood for.”

Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s ‘Machine Gun,’ Has a New Gig at Fox News

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/media/fox-news-karoline-leavitt.html

Published: October 5, 2026 13:00

A fierce and nimble speaker, Ms. Leavitt is the second of Mr. Trump’s former press secretaries to join the cable news network.

What’s the Right “Level of Care” for A.I.?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/dealbook/ai-safety-openai.html

Published: October 5, 2026 12:17

Another executive departed OpenAI, raising questions about the company’s commitment to safety.

5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as He Snags His Hollywood Prize

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/media/5-challenges-david-ellison-faces-as-he-snags-his-hollywood-prize.html

Published: October 5, 2026 09:04

The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt.

Supreme Court to Hear Major Environmental Lawsuit

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/us/politics/supreme-court-climate-change-oil.html

Published: October 5, 2026 09:03

The justices will begin their new term with a landmark case about whether local governments can sue oil companies over damages caused by climate change.

How to Get a VAT Tax Refund

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/travel/how-to-get-a-refund-on-value-added-taxes.html

Published: October 5, 2026 09:02

Here are the steps to get your money back on VAT taxes, which are widespread in Europe and are bundled into the costs of certain items that travelers take home with them.

Visiting Llamas and Alpacas at 5 Farms

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/travel/llamas-alpacas-tourism.html

Published: October 5, 2026 09:00

If you’re looking for something a little different on your next road trip, stop by a farm where you can commune with these fan-favorite animals.

US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/energy-environment/tandem-solar-panels-us-china.html

Published: October 5, 2026 09:00

Manufacturers say they are close to perfecting a new, more efficient solar panel that could help the United States reclaim ground it lost.

To Make More Money, Rolls-Royce Is Aiming Higher on Price, Not Production

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/business/rolls-royce-wealth.html

Published: October 5, 2026 09:00

The luxury carmaker is expanding its factory in Britain to focus on rarefied custom cars. First up is a $3.5 million-plus electric roadster.

Rebuked by Bond Market, Bessent Says ‘House’ Does Not Always Win

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/business/bond-market-scott-bessent.html

Published: October 4, 2026 18:33

The Treasury secretary said in an interview with Axios that he cannot control the Treasury market but argued that U.S. bond yields would come back down over time.

Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-ev-sales.html

Published: October 4, 2026 09:01

As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads.

P.&G.’s Chief on Whether Brand Loyalty Is Enough When Prices Keep Climbing

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/business/procter-gamble-shailesh-jejurikar.html

Published: October 4, 2026 09:01

Procter & Gamble’s new boss, Shailesh Jejurikar, talks about how the company is thinking about higher costs, what gets passed on to consumers and how A.I. helps it compete.

‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/business/media/digger-tom-cruise-box-office.html

Published: October 3, 2026 21:22

The film, starring Tom Cruise, grossed an estimated $8 million in its opening weekend. That could put the movie on track to lose at least $125 million.

F.D.A. Classifies Salad Dressing Recall to Highest Health Risk

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/health/fda-recall-salata-salad-dressing-salmonella.html

Published: October 3, 2026 21:01

Salata Dressings initiated the recall of its Jalapeño Avocado Dressing in August over concerns about possible salmonella contamination.

As A.I. Agents Begin Shopping, Brands Are Changing Their Sales Pitch

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/business/dealbook/ai-agent-marketing.html

Published: October 3, 2026 12:00

Faced with bots immune to traditional marketing tactics, marketers are racing to win them over with logic and data.

Trump Says Economy Has ‘Public Relations’ Problem Amid High Prices and Slow Hiring

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/business/trump-economy-inflation-midterms.html

Published: October 3, 2026 09:03

The president, who had hoped to tout a growing economy on the campaign trail, has found it hard to break through as workers’ wages fail to keep up.

Weight Loss Drugs Give Restaurants a New Hurdle: Diners Who Eat Less

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/business/restaurants-glp1-weight-loss.html

Published: October 3, 2026 09:01

Fewer orders and higher costs are squeezing restaurants big and small as people on the weight-loss drugs eat and drink less when dining out.

White House Filing Claims President Has Authority to Bar News Outlets

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/trump-white-house-ban-cnn-politico-ms-now.html

Published: October 3, 2026 02:29

The Trump administration again defended the decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and to exclude journalists from the pool that covers the president in small spaces.

F.D.A. Found Cyclospora During Taylor Farms Inspection in Mexico

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/health/cyclospora-taylor-farms-mexico.html

Published: October 2, 2026 21:11

The discovery adds strong evidence that the outbreak that sickened thousands over the summer originated in the company’s fields or processing facility in northeastern Mexico.

U.S. Labor Market Shifts to a Lower Gear

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/economy/jobs-report-unemployment.html

Published: October 2, 2026 16:08

The economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment ticked up, while inflation has maintained pressure on markets and raised costs.

Here’s the latest.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/02/business/jobs-report-economy/heres-the-latest

Published: October 2, 2026 15:59

Black Unemployment Rose Sharply in September, Jobs Report Shows

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/economy/jobs-report-black-unemployment.html

Published: October 2, 2026 15:34

Economists had taken a recent drop in Black unemployment as a hopeful sign that job gains were lifting a broad share of workers.

Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/economy/jobs-report-fed-interest-rates.html

Published: October 2, 2026 15:09

The odds of an interest rate change at the Federal Reserve’s meeting in late October have dropped following a softer jobs report and strong signaling from bank officials.

U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/diesel-reserves-g7.html

Published: October 2, 2026 15:08

The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France, Japan and others, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.

Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/media/skydance-paramount-warner-bros.html

Published: October 2, 2026 14:35

David Ellison, the tech scion who will run the combined company, borrowed the name of his original entertainment company that reflects his love of aviation.

America Wants to Make More Generic Drugs. India Shows Why That’s Hard.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/india-generic-drugs-tariffs.html

Published: October 2, 2026 14:11

Cheap labor and global supply chains are among the obstacles to President Trump’s plan to bring generic drug manufacturing back home.

As Gas Prices Rose, Sales of Larger Vehicles Slid

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/auto-sales-pickup-trucks-suvs.html

Published: October 2, 2026 13:31

Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.

Pay Advance Apps May Be Costlier Than Workers Think

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/your-money/pay-advance-apps-fees.html

Published: October 2, 2026 13:00

The loans tide borrowers over until their next paycheck. The apps offer no-cost options, but most users end up paying high fees, a report finds.

The Latest Challenge to Data Centers? Restive Investors.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/dealbook/data-center-ai-bonds.html

Published: October 2, 2026 11:48

Rising government bond yields are beginning to upend the economics around the artificial intelligence build-out.

China Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/china-exports-diesel-energy.html

Published: October 2, 2026 10:56

China has started limiting exports of refined products again as its own inventories of crude oil and refined products have dwindled.

Here’s the latest.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/02/business/jobs-report-economy/jobs-report-unemployment

Published: October 2, 2026 09:46

Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/technology/russian-propaganda-ai-war-songs.html

Published: October 2, 2026 09:04

Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.