Fed up with no-shows and last-minute cancellations, restaurants are increasingly charging fees as high as $100 a head. And some diners are pushing back.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy
State regulators asked more than 400 companies for data on their homeowners insurance businesses. The inquiry comes at a moment when severe weather is increasing risk.
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Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms
It has become harder for some borrowers to get affordable car loans as banks and dealerships face a rising number of delinquencies.
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The jobs report comes as the Fed considers the timing of interest rate cuts.
The Federal Reserve is primarily watching progress on inflation as it contemplates its next steps, but it is also keeping an eye on the labor market.
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Planning a Trip? Tips and Tricks for Working With a Travel Adviser
The internet has turned us all into our own travel planners, but for complicated itineraries or milestone trips, an adviser can save you money and headaches.
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How China Came to Dominate the World in Solar Energy
Beijing is set to further increase its manufacturing and installation of solar panels as it seeks to master global markets and wean itself from imports.
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Lucien Pellat-Finet, Fashion’s ‘King of Cashmere,’ Dies at 78
The aesthetic of the sweaters he designed, which included provocative symbols like marijuana leaves and skulls, was casual. Their price tags were not.
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Fed Chair Powell Still Expects to Cut Rates This Year, but Not Yet
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said policymakers still expect to lower rates in 2024 — but the timing hinges on data.
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Brighter Economic Mood Isn’t Translating Into Support for Biden
Voters feel slightly better about the economy as inflation recedes, but partisan divides remain deep, a Times/Siena poll found.
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China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%
Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
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OPEC to Extend Oil Production Cuts Through June
Saudi Arabia’s announcement appears to be aimed at bolstering oil prices as growth in demand remains modest.
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High Mortgage Rates Leave Biden Searching for Housing Relief
The president and his team are seeking ways to help Americans afford to rent and buy homes, as high borrowing costs dampen views of the economy.