I.M.F. Forecasts U.S. and China Slowdowns Will Hold Back Growth
The pandemic has changed the way people in many parts of the…
Omicron’s Economic Toll: Missing Workers, More Uncertainty and Higher Inflation (Maybe)
Covid-related absences are creating headaches for businesses that were struggling to hire…
Kohl’s Receives $9 Billion Offer Backed by Activist Investor
The department store Kohl’s has received a roughly $9 billion offer to…
Rapid Inflation Fuels Debate Over What’s to Blame: Pandemic or Policy
The price increases bedeviling consumers, businesses and policymakers worldwide have prompted a…
Biden Looks to Intel’s U.S. Investment to Buoy His China Agenda
WASHINGTON — In celebrating a $20 billion investment by Intel in a…
Your Inflation Questions, Answered
Inflation is high and has been for months. It's weighing on consumer…
Australia’s (Brief) Idea to Ease Supply Chains: Juvenile Forklift Drivers
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government has been trying all kinds of…
Supply Chain Woes Could Worsen as China Imposes Covid Lockdowns
WASHINGTON — Companies are bracing for another round of potentially debilitating supply…
Retail Sales Fell in December, a Slowdown in a Robust Holiday Shopping Season
Retail sales fell 1.9 percent in December, the Commerce Department reported on…
