Fed Official Still Bracing for Economic Slowdown Despite China Tariff Pause
Austan D. Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed, said there was still a risk of higher consumer prices and slower growth amid elevated uncertainty about the White House’s trade policy.
Trump Plan Would Tie Some Drug Prices to What Peer Nations Pay
The president announced an executive order aimed at lowering U.S. drug costs, revisiting an idea that was blocked in court during his first term.
Robert Shapiro, Who Made NutraSweet a Household Name, Dies at 86
His promotion of the sugar substitute was a success. But later, as head of Monsanto, he faced blowback after the company rushed into genetically altered products.
For Trump, It’s a New Era of Deal-Making With Tech’s Most-Coveted Commodity
As the president heads to the Middle East, America’s dominance over A.I. chips has become a powerful source of leverage for the president.
Inside the U.S.-China Trade Cease-Fire
Global markets are rallying on optimism over Washington and Beijing reaching a major, if temporary, détente in their tariff fight.
U.S. and China Reach Deal to Temporarily Slash Tariffs
The 145 percent U.S. tariff on Chinese goods will come down to 30 percent for 90 days, while the two sides continue talks aimed at resolving their differences.
Global Stocks Jump After U.S. and China Cut Tariffs
A temporary reduction in punishing tariffs, agreed after weekend talks between American and Chinese officials, signaled a de-escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Can More Military Spending Revive an Economy? This British Town Hopes So.
Britain is spending billions of pounds more on defense, but wants the money to go beyond nuclear submarines to improve local jobs and prosperity. Barrow-in-Furness may be the model.
Trump Plan Would Tie Some Drug Prices to What Peer Nations Pay
The president announced an executive order aimed at lowering U.S. drug costs, revisiting an idea that was blocked in court during his first term.
Why Patients Are Being Forced to Switch to a 2nd-Choice Obesity Drug
CVS Caremark decided to stop offering Zepbound in favor of Wegovy for weight loss. It’s the latest example of limits imposed by insurance that disrupt treatments for patients.
130,000 Igloo Coolers Recalled After Fingertip Amputations From Handle
The warning expands a recall of more than one million Igloo coolers in February, which was prompted by reports of fingertip injuries from the tow handle.
A Shipping Change Might Help Small Businesses if Not for Trump’s Trade Wars
Companies squeezed by Shein and Temu are welcoming the end of a shipping rule that bolstered the Chinese e-commerce giants. But broader tariff concerns are outweighing any optimism.
The Tech Guys Are Fighting. Literally.
Not content to battle it out in the boardroom, crypto bros, tech executives and start-up founders have embraced an old-fashioned version of masculinity.
U.S. and China Will Meet for Second Day of Trade Talks
Top officials are scheduled to conclude their weekend of trade negotiations in Geneva on Sunday.
Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe
European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves.
‘Don’t Need a Deal’: Top Trump Economic Adviser Is All In on His China Hardball
In a wide-ranging interview, Stephen Miran, the chair of President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, said, “Volatility doesn’t necessarily mean anything greater for the long term.”
Elizabeth Holmes’s Partner Has a New Blood-Testing Start-Up
Billy Evans has two children with the Theranos founder, who is in prison for fraud. He’s now trying to raise money for a testing company that promises “human health optimization.”
US and China Meet for First Time Since Trump Imposed Tariffs
The outcome of the trade negotiations could determine the trajectory of the global economy.
Worried About the Economy Amid Trump’s Tariffs? Building an Emergency Fund Can Help.
One bit of advice: Putting aside $2,000 to cover surprise expenses, like a car or home repair, can help you avoid credit cards. Experts have more tips on saving.
How Much Do People Pay for Newsletters Like Substack? It Can Be Surprising.
More people are spending money on newsletters from their favorite writers. They’re also having trouble keeping track of how many they subscribe to.