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U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/economy/us-trade-deficit-2024-record.html
Published: February 5, 2025 14:03
A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.
Could the Trade Fight Take a Bite Out of Apple?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/dealbook/apple-trump-china-trade-tariffs.html
Published: February 5, 2025 13:32
A news report says that Beijing is weighing an inquiry into the iPhone maker, underscoring Chinas options in fighting against President Trump’s tariff threat.
U.S. Postal Service Reverses Decision to Halt Parcel Service From China
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/usps-china-de-minimis.html
Published: February 5, 2025 13:25
The Postal Service will continue to accept parcels from Hong Kong and China despite a new executive order that will require greater inspection of packages.
Honda and Nissan Merger Talks in Peril
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/honda-nissan-merger.html
Published: February 5, 2025 12:16
Two of Japan’s largest automakers have been in talks to combine their operations to form one of the world’s biggest car groups.
New York Times Reports 350,000 Additional Digital Subscribers
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/media/new-york-times-q4-2024-earnings.html
Published: February 5, 2025 12:13
Adjusted operating profit for the fourth quarter increased 10.7 percent from a year earlier, to $170.5 million, the company said.
Disney Returns to Its Steamrolling Self
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/media/disney-q4-2024-earnings.html
Published: February 5, 2025 11:42
Per-share quarterly profit rose 44 percent from a year earlier, the company said, signaling that it had moved past a period of turmoil.
Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/travel/british-pub-overnight-stays.html
Published: February 5, 2025 10:00
This quintessentially British lodging option offers room and board; the chance to hang out with regulars over pints of beer; and, if you’re lucky, an in-house ghost.
As Big Retailers Pull Back on D.E.I, What Happens to Emerging Black Sellers?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/dei-target-black-sellers.html
Published: February 5, 2025 08:00
Black-owned brands got a foot in the door through accelerator programs at companies like Target and Amazon. Now they worry it might be closing.
U.S. Postal Service Halts Parcel Service from China as Trump’s Trade Curbs Begin
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/china-us-usps-de-minimis.html
Published: February 5, 2025 02:34
The United States has been importing about 3 million parcels a day with almost no customs inspection and no duties collected.
Conditions May Have Stymied Black Hawk Crew Before Fatal Crash
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/us/politics/plane-helicopter-crash-reagan-airport.html
Published: February 5, 2025 00:28
The Army pilots were juggling dark skies, low altitude, a busy airspace and a cockpit without certain traffic detectors before the helicopter’s midair crash with a regional passenger jet.
Samuel Butler, Lawyer Who Helped Create Corporate Giants, Dies at 94
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/dealbook/samuel-butler-dead.html
Published: February 4, 2025 23:22
Leading the elite Wall Street firm Cravath, he became a go-to adviser on mergers and acquisitions — “all the big deals that were going on in the ’80s and ’90s.”
S.E.C. Moves to Scale Back Its Crypto Enforcement Efforts
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/sec-crypto-task-force.html
Published: February 4, 2025 22:42
Some in a special unit of 50 lawyers and staff members that had been assigned to regulate cryptocurrency are being reassigned in the agency.
Want Eggs With Your Breakfast? Pay a Surcharge, Waffle House Says.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/waffle-house-egg-surcharge.html
Published: February 4, 2025 20:49
The restaurant chain, which serves breakfast all day, said it was adding the temporary 50-cent surcharge because the bird flu has caused a shortage in the egg supply.
What Is a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Trump’s Executive Order, Explained
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/trump-sovereign-wealth-fund.html
Published: February 4, 2025 20:22
Sovereign wealth funds invest state or government money. They’re typically created from budget surpluses or revenues from oil or other commodities.
Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/trump-germany-cars-tariffs.html
Published: February 4, 2025 18:54
German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots.
PepsiCo Adding Healthier Snacks as Its North American Sales Dip
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/pepsico-earnings-salty-snacks.html
Published: February 4, 2025 17:09
Rising consumer demand for fewer empty calories is pushing the snack and beverage giant to offer options with less sodium, fat and artificial ingredients.
The Closed-Door Battle to Become IOC President
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/international-olympic-committee-presidential-election.html
Published: February 4, 2025 16:52
In perhaps the quirkiest election in sports, seven officials are vying for the powerful position of president of the International Olympic Committee.
Grammy Awards Audience Drops 9%
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/media/grammy-awards-ratings.html
Published: February 4, 2025 16:38
The awards show drew 15.4 million people this year, down from nearly 17 million last year.
Where Trump’s Trade Fight Could Go Next
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/dealbook/trump-trade-china-european-union.html
Published: February 4, 2025 12:40
New tariffs on Chinese imports are on, even as Canada and Mexico won a reprieve. Could the European Union be next? And how is the president defining victory?
How a Sale of TikTok Would Work and Who Might Buy It
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/media/tiktok-sale-who-could-buy.html
Published: February 4, 2025 12:04
A new law says TikTok must be sold to a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. President Trump has thrown out a lot of options for a potential sale.
Trump Promised a Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. Here’s His Chance.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/credit-card-interest-cap.html
Published: February 4, 2025 12:00
Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates.
Fed Official Pushes Back on Pre-emptive Policy Moves
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/mary-daly-federal-reserve-trump.html
Published: February 4, 2025 10:02
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said the central bank needed to assess the “scope, magnitude and timing” of President Trump’s policies.
Why These Companies in Louisville, Ky., Fear Trump’s Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/trump-tariffs-us-manufacturing.html
Published: February 4, 2025 10:02
American companies intent on making goods in the United States are fretting over the impact of tariffs on their access to parts and raw materials.
Buffalo Bills Fans Have It Tough, Especially in Antarctica
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/buffalo-bills-afc-antarctica.html
Published: February 4, 2025 10:02
Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t like the outcomes.
Brian Kelly, the Points Guy, Shares Tips on Reward Travel
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/travel/the-points-guy-brian-kelly.html
Published: February 4, 2025 10:00
Brian Kelly, the founder of the travel rewards website the Points Guy, says there’s never been a better time than now for earning points.
How an Activist Group Helped Torpedo MDMA Therapy
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/health/fda-mdma-psychedelic-therapy-psymposia.html
Published: February 4, 2025 08:00
The fallout from the F.D.A.’s rejection of a new treatment for PTSD worries researchers and experts who fear other psychedelic drugs in the pipeline could be jeopardized.
Trump’s 10% Tariff on Chinese Goods Takes Effect
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/economy/trump-tariffs-china.html
Published: February 4, 2025 05:09
A 10 percent tariff on Chinese products took effect just after midnight Tuesday, and it remains to be seen if Mr. Trump will strike a deal to remove them.
‘60 Minutes’ Head Producer Says He Won’t Apologize Over Trump’s Lawsuit
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/media/cbs-news-60-minutes-trump.html
Published: February 3, 2025 23:49
Bill Owens, the show’s executive producer, addressed his staff as CBS’s parent company, Paramount, pursues a legal settlement with the president.
Mexico and Canada Reach Last-Minute Deal With Trump to Avert Trade War
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/canada-mexico-tariffs-trump.html
Published: February 3, 2025 23:04
President Trump agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after both countries pledged to do more to block drugs and migrants.
After Tariff Fight With Canada and Mexico, Trump’s Next Target Is Europe
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/economy/trump-tariffs-european-union.html
Published: February 3, 2025 20:12
The president’s threats to slap duties on goods imported from the European Union is part of a pattern of directing the harshest penalties at the United States’ closest allies.
How Costs for Online Sales After Trump’s Trade Move
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/trump-tariffs-shein-temu-loophole.html
Published: February 3, 2025 17:04
President Trump’s tariff measures included a significant change to trade rules that could increase costs for many products bought online, including on Amazon, Shein and Temu.
How Costs for Online Sales After Trump’s Trade Move
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/trump-tariffs-loophole-china.html
Published: February 3, 2025 16:10
President Trump’s tariff measures included a significant change to trade rules that could increase costs for many products bought online, including on Amazon, Shein and Temu.
Weighing the Fallout From Trump’s Looming Trade War
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/dealbook/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
Published: February 3, 2025 12:59
Business groups, economists and even some Republicans cautioned that new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China could undercut U.S. industry and the economy.
How the New Orleans Saints Helped the Catholic Church Handle a Sex-Abuse Scandal
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/new-orleans-saints-catholic-church-abuse.html
Published: February 3, 2025 12:00
A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using their influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing talking points for media interviews.
Warren Questions Bessent Over Musk Access to Treasury Payment System
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/warren-bessent-treasury-musk-doge.html
Published: February 3, 2025 10:01
In a letter to the Treasury secretary, the Democratic senator warned against meddling with a system that processes trillions of dollars of transactions.
Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/economy/panama-canal-fees.html
Published: February 3, 2025 10:01
President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance investments and demand.
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/trump-tariffs-global-trade-blocs.html
Published: February 3, 2025 10:01
A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.
Three Years After Ukraine Invasion, Europe Still Deals With Energy Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/ukraine-russia-energy-europe.html
Published: February 3, 2025 05:01
To wean itself off Russian natural gas, Europe has found new sources of energy, including imports from the United States. But high costs are straining the economy.
Global Markets Brace for Fallout From Trump Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/stocks-trump-tariffs.html
Published: February 3, 2025 01:08
Shares in Japanese and South Korean manufacturers tumbled on concern that tariffs will hurt trade in North America, where they have major investments in factories.
OpenAI Unveils New A.I. Agent for Research
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/technology/openai-deep-research-tool.html
Published: February 3, 2025 00:00
The tool, called Deep Research, arrives days after OpenAI released another one, which shops for groceries and books restaurant reservations.
Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/world/us-tariffs-canada-china-mexico.html
Published: February 2, 2025 21:57
Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures, and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.
Why Is This C.E.O. Bragging About Replacing Humans With A.I.?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/klarna-ceo-ai.html
Published: February 2, 2025 21:21
Most large employers play down the likelihood that bots will take our jobs. Then there’s Klarna, a darling of tech investors.
Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/politics/trump-tariffs-global-economic-order.html
Published: February 2, 2025 20:35
The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.
Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/united-airlines-houston-engine-fire.html
Published: February 2, 2025 19:06
A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.
From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/tariffs-prices-consumers.html
Published: February 2, 2025 19:05
President Trump’s new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are likely to result in higher prices for lots of products, including computers, tequila and gas.
Plane and Aircraft Tug Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/chicago-ohare-airport-tug-plane-collision.html
Published: February 2, 2025 18:44
The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.
Who Pays for Tariffs? Here’s What You Need to Know.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/economy/trump-tariffs-what-to-know.html
Published: February 2, 2025 16:19
President Trump has insisted that his new tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will not increase prices for Americans. But a review of how they work suggests that is not the case.
Why Banks May Be Hoping You’re Not Paying Attention
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/upshot/capital-one-savings-interest.html
Published: February 2, 2025 10:00
They have no fiduciary duty in many cases and can profit from customers’ confusion. But where’s the line between unsavory and illegal?
How Old Prisons Are Being Converted Into Stylish Apartments
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/prison-conversion-housing.html
Published: February 2, 2025 10:00
The number of incarcerated people nationwide has declined, and almost 200 correctional facilities have closed in the past 20 years. The sites are being repurposed.
Why Is This C.E.O. Bragging About Replacing Humans With A.I.?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/why-is-this-ceo-bragging-about-replacing-humans-with-ai.html
Published: February 2, 2025 08:00
Most large employers play down the likelihood that bots will take our jobs. Then there’s Klarna, a darling of tech investors.
How US Tariffs Challenge China
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/business/trump-tariffs-china.html
Published: February 2, 2025 05:01
China chose swift retaliation for trade measures in the first Trump administration, but that led to an upward spiral of trade measures and much broader tariffs.
A Look at OpenAI’s Operator, a New A.I. Agent
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/technology/openai-operator-agent.html
Published: February 2, 2025 01:49
Operator, a new computer-using tool from OpenAI, is brittle and occasionally erratic, but it points to a future of powerful A.I. agents.
Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs Could Hurt Some Carmakers
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/business/economy/tariffs-trump-automakers-canada-mexico.html
Published: February 2, 2025 01:00
General Motors and a few other companies make as much as 40 percent of their North American cars and trucks in Canada and Mexico, leaving them vulnerable to tariffs.
Here’s What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/business/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
Published: February 1, 2025 23:00
More than a third of the goods and services imported to or bought from the United States are linked to Canada, Mexico and China. Tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers.
Trump Administration to Remove 4 Major News Outlets From Pentagon Office Space
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/business/media/pentagon-press-corps.html
Published: February 1, 2025 22:43
The New York Times, NBC News, NPR and Politico will be replaced by outlets including the right-wing site Breitbart News as part of a “new annual media rotation,” a spokesman said.
F.D.A. Upgrades Recall of Some Cal Yee Chocolates to Highest Risk Level
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/health/fda-recalls-chocolate-cal-yee.html
Published: February 1, 2025 22:01
The agency warned that the products, made by Cal Yee Farm, could have potentially serious or even deadly consequences because the packages were mislabeled. No illnesses have been reported.
Trump Administration Fires Consumer Bureau Chief
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/business/cfpb-rohit-chopra.html
Published: February 1, 2025 14:51
Rohit Chopra, who led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was known for his aggressive enforcement and expansion of consumer protection laws.
An Unconventional Plan for Fixing the Federal Budget
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/business/dealbook/an-unconventional-plan-for-fixing-the-federal-budget.html
Published: February 1, 2025 13:00
The Apollo C.E.O. Marc Rowan has championed a model that doesn’t fit within party lines.
Trump’s Tariffs Would Reverse Decades of Integration Between U.S. and Mexico
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/us/politics/trumps-tariffs-us-mexico.html
Published: February 1, 2025 11:00
Ties between the United States and Mexico have deepened over 30 years of free trade, creating both benefits and irritants.
Trump Moves to Invalidate Recent Labor Agreements With Federal Workers
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/us/politics/trump-federal-labor-contracts.html
Published: February 1, 2025 01:15
The order is aimed at “last-minute, lame-duck” agreements signed by the Biden administration, a White House memo says.
285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/air-traffic-controllers-understaffed.html
Published: February 1, 2025 00:43
Persistent staff shortages have raised safety concerns. At many facilities, staffing is so low that at least a quarter of the work force is missing.
How the D.C. Plane Crash Shattered Wichita’s Big Dreams of Skating and Flight
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/us/wichita-figure-skaters-plane-crash.html
Published: February 1, 2025 00:42
The city had tried for years to host the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and to get a direct flight to the northeast.
Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/reagan-airport-close-calls.html
Published: February 1, 2025 00:28
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
Kennedy Says He Will Give HPV Vaccine Lawsuit Proceeds to His Son
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/health/rfk-jr-gardasil-hpv-lawsuits-confirmation.html
Published: January 31, 2025 23:00
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also disclosed that he had reached at least one settlement agreement with a company or individual that has accused him of “misconduct or inappropriate behavior.”
F.A.A. Restricts Helicopter Flights in Reagan National Airspace
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/faa-restricts-helicopter-flights-in-reagan-national-airspace.html
Published: January 31, 2025 22:14
The agency’s decision, made shortly after Wednesday’s deadly collision, was framed by the transportation secretary as an important step toward enhancing safety.
What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/washington-crash-tcas.html
Published: January 31, 2025 21:26
Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.
CBS to Hand Over Transcript of Kamala Harris’s ‘60 Minutes’ Interview to FCC
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/media/trump-harris-60-minutes-fcc.html
Published: January 31, 2025 21:24
The broadcaster had declined previous requests by the Trump campaign to release the unedited transcript of an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/economy/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
Published: January 31, 2025 19:27
The White House press secretary said the president would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners on Saturday.
Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/reagan-airport-planes-helicopters-close-calls.html
Published: January 31, 2025 19:25
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.
Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family’s Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/travel/dominican-republic-resort-food-poisoning-deaths-lawsuit.html
Published: January 31, 2025 19:21
A Canadian family of four fell ill after eating at an all-inclusive resort’s buffet in late 2023, leading to the deaths of the mother and oldest son.
Once a Trump Foil, Warren Seeks Collaboration on Policy
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-trump-policy.html
Published: January 31, 2025 18:39
As Democrats reel from defeat, Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts progressive, preaches focus and accountability.
Kennedy Says He Will Give HPV Vaccine Lawsuit Proceeds to His Son
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/health/rfk-jr-financial-stake-hpv-lawsuits-ethics-confirmation.html
Published: January 31, 2025 18:03
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also disclosed that he had reached at least one settlement agreement with a company or individual that has accused him of “misconduct or inappropriate behavior.”
Chuck Todd Is Leaving NBC
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/media/chuck-todd-nbc.html
Published: January 31, 2025 17:57
A longtime major figure of NBC and MSNBC’s political coverage, Mr. Todd became less omnipresent in recent years.
DeepSeek’s Answers Include Chinese Propaganda, Researchers Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/technology/deepseek-chinese-propaganda.html
Published: January 31, 2025 16:13
Since the Chinese company’s chatbot surged in popularity, researchers have documented how its answers reflect China’s view of the world. Some of its responses amplify propaganda Beijing uses to discredit critics.
Ahead of Possible Tariffs, No Rush to Get Goods In From Canada and Mexico
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/economy/tariffs-canada-mexico-logistics.html
Published: January 31, 2025 16:11
Experts say the freight system could handle an increase in imports from Canada and Mexico, but there is little sign of a significant increase.
Official Email Tells Federal Workers to Find More Productive Jobs
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/us/politics/federal-workers-opm.html
Published: January 31, 2025 15:37
On Thursday, vast numbers of the government work force received an “F.A.Q.s” e-mail on how to leave their “lower productivity jobs” in government for more productive ones in business.
You Can No Longer Buy Paper Inflation Bonds With Your Tax Refund
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/your-money/i-bonds-tax-refund.html
Published: January 31, 2025 14:00
The Treasury Department has also eliminated the option of buying as much as $5,000 in extra inflation bonds, beyond the $10,000 annual limit.
The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/stock-market-ai-federal-reserve-immigration.html
Published: January 31, 2025 14:00
The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our columnist says.
Inflation Ticked Up in December, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/fed-inflation-economy.html
Published: January 31, 2025 13:39
The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.
Why There’s Nowhere to Hide From Trump’s Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/dealbook/trumps-tariffs-colombia.html
Published: January 31, 2025 12:14
President Trump’s long-promised trade war could start as soon as Saturday, leaving companies scrambling for a workaround for their global supply chains.
Kalshi, an Online Prediction Market, Will Open Up to Brokerages
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/dealbook/kalshi-prediction-market-brokerages.html
Published: January 31, 2025 12:06
The platform, which recently hired Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser, is seeking to tap Wall Street to expand its potential customer base.
Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Increase Gas Prices
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/energy-environment/trumps-tariffs-oil-gas-prices.html
Published: January 31, 2025 11:42
Some oil refineries will probably struggle to replace imported crude oil if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.
High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/us/politics/fed-tariffs-inflation-canada-mexico.html
Published: January 31, 2025 10:03
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.
High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/trump-tariffs-china-mexico-canada.html
Published: January 31, 2025 10:01
Manufacturers from Asia, Europe and elsewhere have poured billions into North American supply chains that could be hit by new taxes on Mexico, Canada and China.
Boomers Could Cause a ‘Silver Tsunami.’ Is It a Crisis or an Opportunity?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/silver-tsunami-meaning-boomers.html
Published: January 31, 2025 10:00
The impending wave of an aging U.S. population is either a crisis or an opportunity … depending on whom you ask.
Clues From D.C. Plane Crash Suggest Multiple Failures in Aviation Safety
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/dc-plane-helicopter-crash-cause.html
Published: January 31, 2025 05:03
Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.
Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/tesla-chinese-carmakers-europe-emissions.html
Published: January 31, 2025 05:01
European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals at increasingly high prices.
Tell Us How Tariffs on Goods From China Will Affect Your Business
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/china-tariffs-callout-trump.html
Published: January 31, 2025 03:39
The New York Times wants to talk to business owners about President Trump’s plan to impose additional duties on imports from China.
Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/media/paramount-trump-cbs-news-settlement.html
Published: January 31, 2025 01:32
A settlement, if reached, would be an extraordinary concession by a major U.S. media company to a sitting president.
Doug Burgum Is Confirmed by Senate as Interior Secretary
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/climate/doug-burgum-interior-secretary.html
Published: January 31, 2025 01:02
The former governor of North Dakota is promoting President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda and wants more oil, gas and mining on public lands.
Mark Zuckerberg Defends Embrace of Trump Administration in Meta Employee Q&A
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/technology/mark-zuckerberg-meta-trump.html
Published: January 30, 2025 23:21
In a meeting with Meta employees on Thursday, Mr. Zuckerberg also doubled down on recent changes to the company’s online speech policies and ending its diversity initiatives.
Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He’s Hanging On
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/trump-rohit-chopra-cfpb.html
Published: January 30, 2025 22:38
Mr. Chopra, long a target of criticism by Republican lawmakers and banks, has not yet been forced out. “I swore an oath to a five-year term,” he said this week.
RFK Jr. Says He Won’t Keep Financial Stake in HPV Vaccine Lawsuits
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/health/rfk-jr-hpv-vaccine-lawsuits-fees.html
Published: January 30, 2025 22:08
Senators had objected to the financial conflict posed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to retain a financial stake in lawsuits against a major drug company. It remains unclear whether any proceeds would be redirected.
Starbucks and Workers United Union Agree to Contract Mediation
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/starbucks-workers-united-union-mediation.html
Published: January 30, 2025 21:28
A labor agreement, covering more than 500 U.S. stores, would be the company’s first. Talks stalled last year over wages.
Loretta Ford, ‘Mother’ of the Nurse Practitioner Field, Dies at 104
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/health/loretta-ford-dead.html
Published: January 30, 2025 20:50
She transformed nursing by making it an area of clinical practice and research and recasting nurses as colleagues of doctors, not assistants.
Staffing Was ‘Not Normal’ at Air Traffic Tower During Plane Crash
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/air-traffic-control-staffing-plane-crash.html
Published: January 30, 2025 20:42
The report, reviewed by The New York Times, said that one controller was communicating with both helicopters and planes. Those jobs are typically assigned to two people, not one.
Wolfgang Zwiener, Waiter Who Built a Steakhouse Empire, Dies at 85
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/dining/wolfgang-zwiener-dead.html
Published: January 30, 2025 20:06
After years of waiting tables at Peter Luger in Brooklyn, he opened Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Manhattan, the first of 35 restaurants around the world.
Blackstone Still Bullish on A.I. Data Centers Despite DeepSeek
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/blackstone-ai-quarterly-report-deepseek.html
Published: January 30, 2025 19:32
Blackstone, a major global investor in data centers that run A.I. systems, expects use of the technology to rise as the cost of computing power falls.
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Stations
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/media/npr-pbs-fcc-investigation.html
Published: January 30, 2025 18:29
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently expressed concern about NPR and PBS’s sponsorships.
U.S. Sues to Block Tech Deal in First Antitrust Action of Trump Term
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/dealbook/hpe-juniper-deal-blocked.html
Published: January 30, 2025 17:36
The challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks came as many in corporate America had expected a lighter touch under a new administration.
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