New research suggests that big shifts in consumer and company behavior — and maybe federal stimulus dollars — have fueled entrepreneurship.
Category: United States Economy
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One Casualty of a Shutdown: Government Data
A lapse in funding would delay data on unemployment and inflation as policymakers try to avoid a recession.
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U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession
White House and Wall Street estimates suggested the economy could withstand a brief shutdown, with risks mounting the longer it lasts.
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Can the U.S. Make Solar Panels? This Company Thinks So.
First Solar kept producing them in Ohio after most of the industry moved to China. President Biden wants many more domestic manufacturers.
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UAW Deal With Ford Could Put Pressure on G.M. and Stellantis
Talks continued on Saturday with all three companies, a day after the U.A.W. expanded its strike at G.M. and Stellantis.
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U.S. Issues Final Rules to Keep Chip Funds Out of China
The rules, which aim to prevent chip makers from using new U.S. subsidies to benefit China, take into account the industry’s perspective.
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U.S. and China Agree to New Economic Dialogue Format
The regular talks are intended to give both countries a venue to resolve differences.
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Rethink on Rates Caps Bad Week on Wall Street
The Federal Reserve’s message of higher rates for a longer period of time has led investors to question their assumptions.
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As Fed Battles Inflation, the Dollar Keeps Its Swagger
The U.S. currency has been on a tear, and the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady is likely to keep the dollar “higher for longer,” our columnist says.
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U.S. and China Agree to New Economic Dialogue Format
The regular talks are intended to give both countries a venue to resolve differences.
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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.