Fred Segal Has a New Owner. This Time It’s Aritzia.
The storied Los Angeles retailer, once recognized as an arbiter of West Coast style, has been acquired by the mass-market…
He Researched Dishonesty. He Got Friendly With Jeffrey Epstein.
Dan Ariely, a behavioral scientist at Duke, sought out the convicted sex offender for his research. Their yearslong correspondence suggests…
Trump Doubles Down on Closing Tax Loophole on Cheap Imports
The exemption was shut down last year by President Trump based, in part, on the same legal grounds as the…
‘Murky Waters’ for Global Businesses After Trump’s Tariff Loss
Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president’s levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are…
Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs
Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.
Can an A.I. Productivity Boom Clear a Path for More Rate Cuts? Trump’s Fed Pick Thinks So.
As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because…
Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump
Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at…
Trump and Indonesia Sign Trade Deal, Locking in 19% Tariffs
The countries made official an agreement reached last year, with Indonesia avoiding a higher tariff and committing to cooperate on…
Blue Owl Capital Sets Off New Fears About the Private Credit Industry
The lender’s announcement that investors will no longer be able to ask for a set amount of money back from…
Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including…