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The White House is readying a budget for the statistics agency that compiles the jobs report. on April 3, 2026 at 11:03 am

President Trump is set to release his new spending plan on Friday, after trying last year to cut funding for the federal bureau tasked with measuring the economy.

Jobs and Workers Are In Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It. on April 3, 2026 at 9:01 am

Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

How New Yorkers Spend, Splurge and Scrimp to Live in the City on April 3, 2026 at 7:00 am

Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.

Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump on April 2, 2026 at 9:34 pm

From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.

Trump Revamps Metal and Pharmaceutical Tariffs on April 2, 2026 at 7:28 pm

The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for two industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.

Tough Fight Awaits Trump as He Prepares His Next Budget on April 2, 2026 at 2:21 pm

Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.

Global Ban on Digital Duties Expires After Stalled Talks at W.T.O. on March 31, 2026 at 3:19 pm

A prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded their annual meeting without an agreement.

Global Food Supply Faces a Dangerous Bottleneck as Iran War Persists on March 27, 2026 at 2:42 pm

Fertilizer prices are climbing as a result of disruptions in the Middle East, putting global food supplies at risk.

Where Might the Iran War Hit Your Wallet? Start With Raspberries. on March 27, 2026 at 9:03 am

It takes a lot of fuel to produce this delicate fruit, which can be a sensitive barometer as oil costs rise.