Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Japan’s Tourism Surge Leaves Some Residents Frustrated

The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated.
Jennifer Lopez and Black Keys Tour Cancellations Raise Questions for Industry

High-profile cancellations from Jennifer Lopez and the Black Keys have armchair analysts talking. But industry insiders say live music is still thriving.
U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry

American solar manufacturers are pushing for further protections for their new factories against cheaply priced imports from China.
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2019

The reduction comes as inflation in the eurozone cools, prompting the E.C.B. to move before the Federal Reserve in the United States, where rates remain high.
Office Buildings’ Losses Are Growing, With More Pain to Come

The distress in commercial real estate is growing as some office buildings sell for much lower prices than just a few years ago.
Guess Who’s Angry at China’s Real Estate Bailout: Homeowners

China has relaxed or eliminated measures on home buying to spur new purchases. This has made a vocal constituency of existing homeowners very unhappy.
Bob Kelley, Who Made the Kelley Blue Book an Authority on Cars, Dies at 96

He knew all the data that went into determining a vehicle’s price, but he insisted that it was as much an art as it was a science.
How Electric Car Batteries Might Aid the Grid (and Win Over Drivers)

Automakers are exploring energy storage as a way to help utilities and save customers money, turning an expensive component into an industry asset.
Global Hot Spots Take Aim at Overtourism

From Barcelona to Bali, higher fees and new rules are targeting overtourism and unruly behavior. Some locals are worried the changes will keep tourists away.
N.Y.S.E. Trading Glitch Briefly Sends Some Shares on Wild Ride

Berkshire Hathaway showed a drop of 99 percent before trading was halted and the technical problem corrected.
Electric Cars Are Suddenly Becoming Affordable

More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars.
Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.

Automakers and dealers are starting to offer discounts, low-interest loans and other incentives to lure buyers as the supply of cars grows.