Economy & Policy

While the idea of tariffs paid by foreign countries and generating enough revenue to replace Americans’ income tax sounds appealing, tax experts say both premises are untrue.

President Trump’s plan could mesh with the Savers Match program set for next year, and it appears to be structured similarly to bipartisan legislation.

Weak advertising spending dragged down the Chinese search-engine provider’s profit and revenue.

It’s a remarkable turnaround for Argentina, which had an economy near hyperinflation and a treasury headed for one more bankruptcy some 25 months ago.

Salesforce’s outlook underwhelms, Paramount’s Ellison sees Warner Bros. as growth ‘accelerant,’ tax experts skeptical Trump’s tariffs can replace income taxes, and more news to start your day.

Interest rates have hardly budged since the Supreme Court decision voiding most of Trump’s tariffs. Don’t get complacent.

Defense stocks are getting hammered, illustrating how even powerful rallies can be interrupted.

Home improvement retailers cited high housing costs and economic uncertainty as pressures to their business.

The Federal Reserve chair nominee will face an uphill battle to forward his agenda, Joseph Gagnon writes in a guest commentary.

A new report lays out a death spiral for the economy in which AI displaces white-collar workers, which causes economic ruin.

Job growth has proven sluggish during Trump’s first year in office.

U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to meet to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program.

Diageo's tequila sales plunged 23% in the six months to the end of 2025. It has warning for the U.S. economy.

Meta strikes a deal to buy AMD chips, Trump’s State of the Union address, Alcoa’s plans to cash in on AI, and more news to start your day.

Markets staged a partial comeback after Anthropic said it was looking to maximize partnerships over conflict. Plus, what to expect in tonight’s State of the Union address.

The administration is rushing to reconstruct its tariff policy after the Supreme Court struck down about 60% of the levies imposed last year.

The lack of will to police untested financial instruments is setting the stage for crisis similar to 2008, David Slovick writes in a guest commentary.

The tip of the iceberg? FedEx is looking for a tariff refund from the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Goolsbee warned against “front-loading” rate cuts.

AI could boost productivity and create job-market challenges, but neither would justify near-term rate cuts, said Federal Reserve Governors Lisa Cook and Christopher Wall. Their views are at odds with the White House.

Despite the violence, Mexico’s markets have been rocking this year, lifted by the global tide of a weakening dollar and pent-up demand for emerging markets.

Raphael Bostic, who has held the role for about nine years, is stepping down effective Feb. 28.

Stocks are stuck in a pattern of advance and retreat. The market needs a jolt. Can Nvidia provide it with one?

Waller calls March rate decision a coin flip, a viral online post slams stocks, tariff refunds are in play, and more news to start your day.

Trump will address Congress days after the Supreme Court struck down key tariffs, leaving questions about his trade agenda, approval ratings, and midterm strategy.