Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms? on May 4, 2025 at 9:00 am

Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.

‘People Who Are Salaried Are Crying’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery on May 4, 2025 at 4:01 am

Increased payroll taxes are one element of a desperate bid in Kenya to keep the government running and pay off the country’s foreign creditors.

Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble. on May 3, 2025 at 4:59 pm

For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.

For the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk on May 2, 2025 at 2:07 pm

The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods on May 2, 2025 at 4:00 am

Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.

A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy on May 1, 2025 at 3:03 pm

American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.

GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions on May 1, 2025 at 3:17 pm

General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

Trump, on Tariffs, Says ‘Maybe the Children Will Have 2 Dolls Instead of 30’ on April 30, 2025 at 10:13 pm

At the end of a cabinet meeting, the president allowed for the possibility that trade war could disrupt supply chains.

Here’s What 7 Americans Think of Trump’s First 100 Days on April 30, 2025 at 9:01 am

Here’s what a variety of voters who made their choices in November’s election with some hesitation had to say about President Trump’s first 100 days.

White House-Amazon Spat Culminates in Trump Calling Bezos ‘Very Nice’ on April 29, 2025 at 8:18 pm

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related price increases. Amazon said it was “not going to happen.”