Trump Allows Low-Cost Chinese Products to Enter U.S. Without Tariffs, for Now on February 7, 2025 at 6:24 pm

The president temporarily paused a provision that had imposed tariffs on many packages sent from China beginning this week and that had sowed confusion among retailers and shippers.

The report will revise figures from 2023 and 2024. Here’s what to know. on February 7, 2025 at 11:37 am

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Solid Labor Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Rate Pause on February 7, 2025 at 11:01 am

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.

What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means on February 7, 2025 at 10:00 am

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.

Jobs Report Today Will Offer First Look at 2025 Labor Market on February 7, 2025 at 10:01 am

Economists forecast a steady pace of hiring, slightly dampened by fires and cold snaps and clouded by annual data adjustments.

Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing on February 6, 2025 at 10:02 am

Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.

Friday’s Jobs Report Will Be Confusing. Here’s How to Make Sense of It. on February 6, 2025 at 10:03 am

The Labor Department’s January survey will include revisions making data for previous months look stronger in some cases and weaker in others.

U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged on February 5, 2025 at 3:25 pm

A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.

U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged on February 5, 2025 at 2:03 pm

A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.

Trump Prepares to Take On the US Trade Deficit, a Familiar Nemesis on February 5, 2025 at 10:00 am

The trade deficit has long drawn the president’s ire. Now, he’s preparing to take it on again.