The A.I. Spending Frenzy Is Propping Up the Real Economy, Too
The trillions of dollars that tech companies are pouring into new data centers are starting to show up in economic…
Month: August 2025
Crime Ring Stole 600 Times From Home Depots in California, Officials Say
The group in Southern California stole goods worth millions of dollars since January, officials said. Nine people were charged this…
Europe Is Spending Big on Defense. Will That Help Its Ailing Economy?
Leaders in Britain and the European Union are promoting the promise of economic benefits from increased military spending, but there…
Airbnb’s Joe Gebbia is Trump’s Chief Design Officer. Some Peers Are Skeptical.
Joe Gebbia wants to make government services more “satisfying.” Some peers in the design industry are skeptical.
Trump Raises Tariffs on India to 50% Over Russian Oil
As punishment for buying Russian oil, President Trump is doubling the tax on goods imported from India, jeopardizing a relationship…
Lisa Cook Says She Will Not Step Down From the Fed Board
Ms. Cook said that she would not resign from the Board of Governors, hours after President Trump announced he was…
U.S. and Japan at Odds Over Terms of $550 Billion Investment
Claims that President Trump will direct Japanese investment highlight how trade frictions are mounting even with countries that have reached…
When (and How) to Book Your Holiday Flight
Yes, it’s still summer, but it’s time to start strategizing. What to know about when and how to book your…
The Backbone of the Global Auto Supply Chain Is at Risk From Trump’s Tariffs
They are threatening smaller parts companies that are key to manufacturing and employ hundreds of thousands in Japan, South Korea…
Trump Says He Is Firing Lisa Cook From Fed Board of Governors
President Trump told Lisa Cook that he had found sufficient cause “to remove you from your position.” Ms. Cook and…