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Everything Feels So Expensive. Here’s What’s Really Going On.
Whatever you call it, we can all agree this doesn’t feel good.
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In Six Decades of Public Life, I Never Thought I Would Write This Piece
Trump’s meddling would have dark consequences for our democracy and our prosperity.
Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.
President Trump held a rally on Monday night in Kansas, where farmers traditionally form a solid Republican voting bloc.
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Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
President Trump is wary of military escalation that could drive oil prices even higher and anger voters who already mostly oppose the Iran conflict.
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Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems
The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.
Gena Pemberton has not had a full-time job since July 2025, when her role as chief inclusion and impact officer at Omnicom Health was eliminated.
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A Bad Combination
We take a look at the human face of America’s utility bill crisis.
Genia Weitz confined herself to her living room to try to keep the electricity bill down.
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3 Charts That Explain the Economy as Voters Head to the Polls
Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.
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Corporate Tax Revenue Falls Even as Profits Soar Under Trump
The annual decline was about $70 billion. Companies are writing off billions in A.I. investments, taking advantage of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law.
A law signed by President Trump last year lets companies claim larger deductions in the year they make new investments.
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What if the A.I. Economy Crashes?
Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky debate the case for and against an A.I. bubble.
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U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting
Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.
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This Texas Region Flipped for Trump. Will It Stay Red?
With control of the Senate at stake, Mara Gay traveled to this Texas border region to hear from voters.
Warsh Vows to Tame Inflation as A.I. Delivers ‘Shock’ to Economy
The Federal Reserve chairman said technological change was complicating the outlook for central banks.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaking at an event during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.
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Why Bad News in the Bond Market May Be Good News for Investors
In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.
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