Finance

Supreme Court Decision Trump Tariffs Shakes Trade
Finance

Supreme Court Decision Trump Tariffs Shakes Trade

BANGKOK — The Supreme Court’s ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs has countries like China and South Korea watching...


February 23, 2026
US Trade Deficit 2025 Falls as Goods Gap Hits Record
Finance

US Trade Deficit 2025 Falls as Goods Gap Hits Record

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce...


February 20, 2026
Tariffs Paid by Midsize US Companies Tripled in 2025
Finance, Politics

Tariffs Paid by Midsize US Companies Tripled in 2025

WASHINGTON — Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one...


February 20, 2026
Student Loan Repayment Plans and Collections: What to Know
Finance

Student Loan Repayment Plans and Collections: What to Know

NEW YORK — It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold....


February 9, 2026
US Stocks Drift as Gold, Silver and Bitcoin Stabilize
Finance

US Stocks Drift as Gold, Silver and Bitcoin Stabilize

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting in mixed trading Monday, a downshift following bursts higher for stocks in Asia...


February 9, 2026
Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5M in Driver Sexual Assault Trial
Finance, News

Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5M in Driver Sexual Assault Trial

A U.S. jury ordered Uber on Thursday to pay $8.5 million after finding it liable in a lawsuit brought by...


February 6, 2026
Job Market Shows Rocky Start to 2026 as Layoffs Rise
Finance

Job Market Shows Rocky Start to 2026 as Layoffs Rise

New data on jobs and layoffs this week points to more job cuts and lackluster hiring plans, indicating 2026 might...


February 6, 2026
Amazon Shares Slide After AI Spending Plan Spooks Investors
Finance

Amazon Shares Slide After AI Spending Plan Spooks Investors

NEW YORK — Amazon sales surged 14% during the fourth quarter, helped by strong holiday spending and a better-than-expected growth...


February 6, 2026
US Job Market Worsens as Openings Hit Pandemic-Era Low
Finance

US Job Market Worsens as Openings Hit Pandemic-Era Low

The labor market is becoming increasingly inhospitable in the United States, as demand for workers continues to wane and job...


February 5, 2026
Markets Edge Lower as Tech Slides and Bitcoin Hits 15-Month Low
Finance

Markets Edge Lower as Tech Slides and Bitcoin Hits 15-Month Low

Markets are modestly lower before the opening bell Thursday with parts of the technology sector under pressure and bitcoin hitting...


February 5, 2026