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.

Local Opposition Is Slowing A.I. Data Centers. Wall Street Has Noticed. on March 26, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Tech companies are running into resistance from neighbors and may not be able to build at the pace they promised investors.

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran on March 25, 2026 at 11:09 pm

Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran War on March 25, 2026 at 9:39 pm

Kharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks.