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William Nordhaus Dies; Nobel Winner Influenced Climate Policy
04 November 2026The Yale professor moved climate change into mainstream economic analysis. -
Trump Administration Said to Plan Rolling Back Pregnancy-Related Job Protections
02 November 2026The Biden era law was meant to help women stay in the workplace, but some conservatives say rules to enact it went too far with coverage for abortion and fertility treatment. -
Trump’s Tariffs Are On the Ballot in Michigan
02 November 2026The levies as well as trade fighting with Canada are facing a test in the state, where voters appear skeptical of free trade but also of the president’s erratic approach. -
U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter
29 October 2026The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy. -
In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation
29 October 2026Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data. -
Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows
29 October 2026The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady. -
Here’s the latest.
28 October 2026Here’s the latest. -
Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation
28 October 2026Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said an “information-rich” period before the central bank’s gathering in December will help officials determine next steps for policy. -
Fed Will Hold Fewer Rate-Setting Meetings Starting Next Year
28 October 2026Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve’s chairman, said the central bank would vote on interest rates seven times in 2027 and six in 2028. It has traditionally voted eight times per year. -
Takeaways from Warsh’s news conference.
28 October 2026Takeaways from Warsh’s news conference. -
Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Looms Over Warsh
28 October 2026Lisa D. Cook, a Fed governor, is set to face an unorthodox, private hearing over allegations of mortgage fraud she has consistently denied. -
How the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Affects Credit Cards, Loans and More
28 October 2026The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate untouched, but a December hike could make holiday borrowing more costly. -
California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives
27 October 2026Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops. -
What’s Riding on Anthropic Going Public? Nearly Everything.
26 October 2026Anthropic sits atop a pyramid of business partners and suppliers, making it a barometer of the broader economy. Its initial public offering will have widespread implications. -
For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past
25 October 2026Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence. -
U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal
23 October 2026President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory. -
Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
20 October 2026The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps. -
3 Charts That Explain the Economy as Voters Head to the Polls
18 October 2026Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence. -
Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
15 October 2026The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans. -
California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back
15 October 2026Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.