Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Getting Cut Under Trump? on February 25, 2025 at 8:46 pm

Many federal workers being cut by the thousands are relatively new in their current jobs but often have years of experience.

What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy on February 24, 2025 at 8:17 pm

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

Markets and Corporate America Are Unfazed by Washington Chaos, for Now on February 22, 2025 at 10:01 am

The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Businesses are betting that tax cuts will be extended and the math will work out.

Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies on February 20, 2025 at 6:06 pm

A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups on February 20, 2025 at 3:13 pm

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

Clean Energy Was Lifting Manufacturing. Now Investment Is in Jeopardy. on February 20, 2025 at 10:02 am

With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.

Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing on February 19, 2025 at 9:13 pm

Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.

Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China on February 19, 2025 at 3:24 pm

U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary on February 18, 2025 at 11:48 pm

A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.

Restaurant Execs Share Top Trends to Drive Growth in 2023 on April 4, 2023 at 12:08 pm

Focus Brands (which owns Carvel and Cinnabon), Marco’s Pizza, and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii deploy strategies for success in a changed restaurant landscape.