Rachel Reeves, UK Chancellor, Confronts the Political Challenges of Fiscal Stability
Rachel Reeves came into office promising to adhere to strict rules on spending and borrowing. Two years later, a special…
The U.S. Economy Is Leaving Small Businesses Behind
Small businesses say relentless pressures from tariffs and higher energy prices have sapped their resilience and finances.
‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office
“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two breakout horror films from first-time directors in their 20s, have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster…
Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Traders Assess U.S.-Iran Deal
Stocks were mixed after strong rallies the day before.
Warsh Faces Tenuous Balancing Act in First Fed Meeting as Chairman
Elevated inflation and the specter of rate increases will greet Kevin M. Warsh in his debut as chairman of the…
The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy
The global order has been altered, and economies are unlikely to simply pick up where they left off before the…
Just How Much Are E.V. Drivers Saving With Gas Prices Still High?
Over a long period, gas prices tend to be more volatile than electricity rates.
A.I. Boom Ignites Asian Chip Companies
They make much of the gear that goes into giant data centers. Demand for their products is shifting the balance…
What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans Around the World
Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing…
China Moves the Price of Oil, Even When It Buys Less
China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its…