Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns

With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.
Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans

Ford Motor said the costs come from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
A Seized Oil Tanker and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling

The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.
Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy

Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.
Hatching the Automobile’s Future in a Cloistered Los Angeles Lab

Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?
As the Price of Beef Soars, Restaurants Are in ‘Code Red’ Mode

Midpriced steakhouses and fine-dining establishments are trying to figure out how to cover their rising costs without scaring away customers.
What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More

See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
Trump’s Search for Powell’s Replacement Adds to Cacophony Around Interest Rate Decision

The end of Jerome Powell’s term as Fed chair will give President Trump his biggest opportunity yet to reshape the central bank.
Wall Street Is Shaking Off Fears of an A.I. Bubble. For Now.

The valuations of some artificial intelligence companies are approaching those of the dot-com boom. But investors worry that pulling money from today’s market risks future gains.
Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Growing Concerns Over Affordability

The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.