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Washington Post Business
Oct 09, 2025

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms
The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

Washington Post Business
Oct 09, 2025

The government isn't releasing economic data. Private firms are stepping in.
The government shutdown has prompted private firms to release their own economic data, filling a gap left by the absence of official figures.

Washington Post Business
Oct 08, 2025

The Pentagon's revised press rules are unacceptable, journalists' group says
The Pentagon Press Association said the government's policy still appears "designed to stifle a free press and potentially expose us to prosecution."

Washington Post Business
Oct 08, 2025

Pentagon's revised press rules are unacceptable, journalists' group says
The Pentagon Press Association said the government's policy still appears "designed to stifle a free press and potentially expose us to prosecution."

Washington Post Business
Oct 08, 2025

Why this one area of cities is usually the poorest
Research reveals industrial pollution's historical link to urban poverty, with eastern parts of cities often more impoverished because of prevailing winds.

Washington Post Business
Oct 08, 2025

The future of white-collar work may be unionized
Law firms, banks and tech companies are seeing an uptick in employees choosing to join unions.

Washington Post Business
Oct 08, 2025

Layoffs are traumatic. Here are some things you should never say.
Platitudes or jokes will only add to the hurt of unemployment. Offer real help instead.

Washington Post Business
Oct 08, 2025

Trump threatened shutdown layoffs. So far, he hasn't followed through.
One week into a shutdown that shows no sign of ending, there's also no sign of the dire consequences that President Donald Trump predicted.

Washington Post Business
Oct 07, 2025

Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims
Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration's budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up tensions in Washington over the week-long closure of dozens of federal agencies.

Washington Post Business
Oct 07, 2025

Gold soars past $4,000; why the record is a sign of uncertainty
Central banks and other investors have been snapping up the "safe haven" asset, pushing prices nearly 50 percent higher since the start of the year.

Washington Post Business
Oct 07, 2025

Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims
Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration's budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up tensions in Washington over the week-long closure of dozens of federal agencies.

Washington Post Business
Oct 07, 2025

ICE closes detention oversight group in shutdown despite surge in detainees
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's entire Office of Detention Oversight has been placed on furlough, despite surging numbers of detainees.

Washington Post Business
Oct 07, 2025

ICE kept most offices open in shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's entire Office of Detention Oversight has been placed on furlough, despite surging numbers of detainees.

Washington Post Business
Oct 07, 2025

Gold briefly soars past $4,000; why the record is a sign of uncertainty
Central banks and other investors have been snapping up the "safe haven" asset, pushing prices nearly 50 percent higher since the start of the year.

Washington Post Business
Oct 06, 2025

The Senate returns with no shutdown deal in sight
The House has no votes planned this week, as Republicans try to pressure Senate Democrats to fold and open the government.

Washington Post Business
Oct 06, 2025

The Senate is back with no shutdown deal in sight
The House has no votes planned this week, as Republicans try to pressure Senate Democrats to fold and open the government.

Washington Post Business
Oct 06, 2025

Trump's new IRS ‘CEO': The head of Social Security
The Trump administration on Monday found its seventh leader for the Internal Revenue Service since the start of President Donald Trump's second term: the head of the Social Security Administration.

Washington Post Business
Oct 06, 2025

Bari Weiss named editor in chief of CBS News
The founder of the Free Press, a website critical of mainstream media, takes a new position in which she will report directly to Paramount CEO David Ellison.

Washington Post Business
Oct 06, 2025

Work Advice: My boss loves AI. I want nothing to do with it.
Even if you don't need it yourself, learning about AI can help you separate the helpfulness from the hype.

Washington Post Business
Oct 06, 2025

The Senate is back Monday with no shutdown deal in sight
The House has no votes planned this week, as Republicans try to pressure Senate Democrats to fold and open the government.

Washington Post Business
Oct 04, 2025

Trump pushes definition of national security to expand tariffs on goods
President Donald Trump is using a 1962 trade law to impose the tariffs that are seen as less vulnerable to legal challenge than country-specific levies.

Washington Post Business
Oct 04, 2025

‘We're just beaten': For beleaguered federal workers, shutdown is last straw
Staffers are working without pay or on furlough — all after months of job cuts.

Washington Post Business
Oct 04, 2025

How to get cheaper health care, utilities or rent with one phone call
When it comes to your monthly bills — be it cellphone, internet or electricity — assume there are savings available: "Don't be afraid to ask."

Washington Post Business
Oct 03, 2025

Government will remain closed as Senate again votes down funding extension
The government shutdown continued into its third day as lawmakers from both parties engage in informal talks to craft a deal on funding bills.

Washington Post Business
Oct 03, 2025

Bari Weiss to be named top editor at CBS News
Paramount Skydance will acquire the journalist's publication, the Free Press, which she started after quitting the New York Times in 2020.

Washington Post Business
Oct 03, 2025

Shutdown stretches on as lawmakers continue informal bipartisan talks
The government shutdown continued into its third day as lawmakers from both parties engage in informal talks to craft a deal on funding bills.

Washington Post Business
Oct 03, 2025

What Jane Goodall's work with chimps can teach us about investing
If there's one lesson you can learn from Jane Goodall's legacy that will serve you well as an investor, it's the power of patience.

Washington Post Business
Oct 03, 2025

AI will trigger financial calamity. It'll also remake world.
Two things can be true at the same time. Bets on AI are going to cause financial calamity. And AI is going to change the world.

Washington Post Business
Oct 03, 2025

Shutdown delays jobs report, obscuring potential economic problems
The government shutdown is curtailing key economic data, including the jobs report, leaving the US economy in a state of uncertainty.

Washington Post Business
Oct 02, 2025

Senate rejects plans to extend funding; Congress skips votes on holiday
Rank-and-file senators began discussing potential solutions Wednesday, though a compromise remains out of reach.

Washington Post Business
Oct 02, 2025

Government shutdown continues with no end in sight amid partisan divide
Rank-and-file senators began discussing potential solutions Wednesday, though a compromise remains out of reach.

Washington Post Business
Oct 02, 2025

Russian gasoline production buckles under Ukrainian drone strikes
In annexed Crimea, drivers are limited to five gallons of gas at the pump, and all Russians face higher taxes and less social spending as the war drags on.

Washington Post Business
Oct 02, 2025

How companies might avoid Trump's new $100,000 visa
The new fee targeted at new H-1B visas could spur employers to seek other paths to acquiring high-skilled workers abroad.

Washington Post Business
Oct 02, 2025

How companies might avoid Trump's new $100k visa
The new fee targeted at new H-1B visas could spur employers to seek other paths to acquiring high-skilled workers abroad.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

Trump administration seeks to exert control over government shutdown
Officials canceled projects in Democratic states, posted partisan messages on government websites and warned that federal layoffs will begin soon.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

Walmart to remove food dyes from its Great Value, other private labels
The nation's largest grocer will excise certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes from its store brands as consumers shift to "cleaner" options.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

If you had only a year left to live, would you still be a penny pincher?
Jonathan Clements, a personal finance writer who recently passed away of cancer, gave us a road map for valuing what is truly important.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

If you only had a year left to live, would you still be a penny pincher?
Jonathan Clements, a personal finance writer who recently passed away of cancer, gave us a road map for valuing what is truly important.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

As stock market booms, Americans have more at stake than ever
Small investors are riding a wave, even as Wall Street's gains overlay a mixed economic picture and some analysts think the market is overheated.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

What's affected by the government shutdown
Here's a look at what's closed and what's open, including Social Security, USPS, the National Park Service and more.

Washington Post Business
Oct 01, 2025

Government shutdown begins after federal funding expires
The lapse in finances means crucial government functions will shutter until lawmakers approve more money.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Journalists shoved by federal agents outside New York immigration court
Video of the incident shows masked agents pushing two journalists to the ground, the latest confrontation between immigration officials and those documenting their actions.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

White House withdraws controversial pick to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
A White House official said the administration looked forward to nominating a new candidate soon.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Government set to shut down overnight after Senate blocks funding extension
Government funding will run out at the end of the day, and lawmakers do not have a bipartisan solution.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Washington pivots from dodging shutdown to blaming rivals for it
Government funding is set to lapse overnight, and the White House and Congress are jockeying for political advantage.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Tell The Post: Are you a federal worker affected by the government shutdown?
We want to hear from federal workers about how a shutdown would affect them professionally and personally. Tell us your story through this form.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Tell The Post: Are you a federal worker who would be affected by a government shutdown?
We want to hear from federal workers about how a shutdown would affect them professionally and personally. Tell us your story through this form.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

HUD website says ‘radical left' will hurt America in shutdown, raising ethics concerns
A bright red banner alarmed federal workers Tuesday morning as shutdown anxiety mounted

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

A government shutdown is less than a day away. Here's what you need to know.
Broad swaths of the federal government — from national parks to small business loans to taxpayer services — are set to go offline this week until lawmakers and President Donald Trump strike a deal on new funding.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Millions of seniors could lose access to telehealth without deal in Congress
Millions of American seniors could see major disruptions to health services amid a government shut down.

Washington Post Business
Sep 30, 2025

Government shutdown set to begin overnight as Congress hits impasse
Government funding will run out at the end of the day, and lawmakers do not have a bipartisan solution.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Judge blocks Kari Lake from laying off over 500 Voice of America staffers
Royce Lamberth said Trump administration official Kari Lake, who is acting CEO of the agency that runs VOA, had shown "concerning disrespect" that would merit a contempt trial.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Lally Weymouth, Post journalist from storied Graham family, dies at 82
She interviewed world leaders for The Post's Opinions section, maintaining a longtime connection to the paper that was once run by her mother, Katharine Graham.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Shutdown nears as Trump meeting yields no breakthrough with Congress
The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday unless lawmakers act. Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill on health care spending and a funding extension.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Government shutdown would prevent key jobs data from being released
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would suspend operations entirely, delaying the release of highly anticipated jobs figures set for Friday, a Labor Department plan says.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Trump repeats threat to tax foreign films, suggests move on furniture imports
Trump's latest tariff threats target foreign movies and furniture imports, citing national security concerns and alleged theft of the US movie-making business.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Shutdown nears as Trump plans to meet with leaders in Congress
The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday unless Congress acts.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Work Advice: Hugging a job you no longer love?
As the labor market contracts after years of growth, "job hugging" is the new buzzword.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

Shutdown nears as Democrats, Republicans remain divided on funding
The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday unless Congress acts.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

A government shutdown could start Wednesday. Here's what to know.
Broad swaths of the federal government — from national parks to small business loans to taxpayer services — are set to go offline this week until lawmakers and President Donald Trump strike a deal on new funding.

Washington Post Business
Sep 29, 2025

A government shutdown is days away. Here's what you need to know.
Broad swaths of the federal government — from national parks to small business loans to taxpayer services — are set to go offline this week until lawmakers and President Donald Trump strike a deal on new funding.

Washington Post Business
Sep 28, 2025

Trump set to bail out Argentina, irking some in ‘America First' camp
The Trump administration is set to provide a $20 billion financial lifeline to Argentina, a move that has sparked controversy among some of his supporters.

Washington Post Business
Sep 27, 2025

Trump's shutdown plans reflect his vision of a smaller federal government
Shutdown plans include mass layoffs, fewer regulations and military deployments — and track with past Trump efforts to defang much of the federal government.

Washington Post Business
Sep 27, 2025

Trump's shutdown plans: Mass layoffs, deregulation, military deployments
The White House's call for mass layoffs in a looming shutdown tracks with past administration efforts to defang much of the federal government.

Washington Post Business
Sep 27, 2025

NPR challenges CPB's authority to redirect millions in funding
The public radio network asked a federal judge to block the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from transferring $57.9 million to a new nonprofit.

Washington Post Business
Sep 27, 2025

Trump's fresh tariffs could inflate consumer prices in months to come
President Donald Trump has announced new sector-specific tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, and other goods, which could exacerbate inflation.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair's ABC stations
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has been off the air on ABC stations in D.C. and other markets since Disney-owned ABC reinstated the late-night host Tuesday.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

The wealthiest are boosting the economy, as consumer spending rises again
Wealthy Americans are driving the US economy with increased consumer spending and income growth

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

What Trump's new tariffs mean for pharmaceuticals and patented drugs
Trump said branded pharmaceutical products would face 100 percent tariffs unless certain exemptions applied, sparking some confusion over how the policy would be implemented.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Sinclair's ABC stations
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has been off the air on ABC stations in D.C. and other markets since Disney-owned ABC reinstated the late-night host Tuesday.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

What Trump's new tariffs mean for pharmaceuticals and ‘patented' drugs
Trump said branded pharmaceutical products would face 100 percent tariffs unless certain exemptions applied, sparking some confusion over how the policy would be implemented.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

Democrats say Bill Pulte ‘abused' his role with mortgage fraud probes
Six leading lawmakers said Pulte mounted a "politically motivated public campaign" against Trump's enemies. They are seeking information on how peoples' mortgage data is being used.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

What to do if a federal government shutdown freezes your paycheck
It's not just federal workers who would take a hit, but contractors and the businesses that depend on them.

Washington Post Business
Sep 26, 2025

AI is taking on live translations. But jobs and meaning are getting lost.
New artificial intelligence-driven capabilities are expected to accelerate the shift from translation done by humans to machines.

Washington Post Business
Sep 25, 2025

Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture and pharmaceuticals
President Trump said pharmaceutical products may face tariffs of up to 100 percent, upholstered furniture 30 percent and heavy trucks 25 percent starting Oct. 1.

Washington Post Business
Sep 25, 2025

White House begins plan for mass firings if there's a government shutdown
The Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies Wednesday night instructing them to plan for staff reductions, including firings.

Washington Post Business
Sep 25, 2025

White House directs mass firings if there is a government shutdown
The Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies Wednesday night instructing them to plan for staff reductions, including firings.

Washington Post Business
Sep 25, 2025

As hurricane season heats up, insurers look to share risk with Wall Street
Catastrophe bonds allow insurers to spread the risk of crushing disaster payouts. Investors make double-digit returns — unless a big storm wipes out gains.

Washington Post Business
Sep 25, 2025

As hurricane season heats up, investors bet big against natural disasters
Catastrophe bonds allow insurers to spread the risk of crushing disaster payouts. Investors make double-digit returns — unless a big storm wipes out gains.

Washington Post Business
Sep 25, 2025

Research tying Tylenol to autism lost in court. Then it won Trump's ear.
Kenvue had gained the upper hand in litigation alleging acetaminophen use during pregnancy can cause autism. Now the Trump administration has breathed new life into research rejected by a federal judge.

Washington Post Business
Sep 24, 2025

Family sues American Airlines over deadly crash near National Airport
The suit by the family of Casey Crafton also names the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Army.

Washington Post Business
Sep 24, 2025

Wall Street bets against Trump on tariff refunds, while importers suffer
Wall Street investors are buying up claims to potential tariff refunds, betting that the Supreme Court will strike down President Donald Trump's signature economic policy.

Washington Post Business
Sep 24, 2025

Trump's tax break on tips has a catch. Here's what to know.
Trump's tax break on tips has a catch. Here's what to know.

Washington Post Business
Sep 23, 2025

Kari Lake said she learned of Trump dismantling VOA the day of his order
Kari Lake said she learned of Trump dismantling VOA the day of his order.

Washington Post Business
Sep 23, 2025

Trump cancels meetings with Democrats, bringing shutdown closer
Democratic congressional leaders argue the president's unwillingness to meet is inviting a shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Sep 23, 2025

ABC bringing Kimmel back to air, but some station owners are boycotting him
Nexstar and Sinclair say they will continue to preempt the late-night show, a move that affects dozens of markets, including D.C., Seattle and Nashville.

Washington Post Business
Sep 23, 2025

Kimmel's return to late-night TV prompts cheers and jeers
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show amid a backlash to his comments about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing - sparking criticism including from some conservatives.

Washington Post Business
Sep 23, 2025

Want to retain young talent? Start offering financial advice.
Financial wellness tools are popular with Gen Z and Millenials. Company benefit managers are taking notice.

Washington Post Business
Sep 23, 2025

A shutdown would give Trump more power over federal spending
Congress is racing toward a government shutdown deadline, and Democrats worry the White House could have more control over spending either way.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Trump administration to get tough on companies that misuse the H-1B visa
The Labor Department said it would take the unusual step to open investigations into companies that abuse the H-1B visa program.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Maryland federal job losses worst in the nation since Trump took office
The state is home to several federal offices that have been part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Disney brings back Jimmy Kimmel, sidelined after Charlie Kirk comments
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC was taken off air following backlash from President Donald Trump, FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Nexstar, Sinclair and a bevy of conservative critics.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Outdoor brand Arc'teryx's Himalayan fireworks stunt sparks environmental probe
Arc'teryx said it regretted the high-altitude fireworks display, which it organized with the visual artist Cai Guo-Qiang in Tibet to promote mountain culture.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Work Advice: When you're a difficult co-worker's only ‘friend'
My quirky co-worker says I'm his only friend, and he's becoming increasingly combative with other colleagues. Should I say something to HR?

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

From electricity to rent, monthly bills are tipping the inflation scale
Housing, healthcare, food and utility prices are outpacing inflation and taking an outsized share of Americans' paychecks.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

This toy company's stock is outpacing Nvidia
Build-a-Bear is bucking trends on two fronts: a thriving mall brand that sells items in a highly tariffed category.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Weight-loss drugs can cut future health costs. The fight is over who pays now.
A new analysis found that semaglutide and tirzepatide offer great health benefits over a lifetime, but the immense scale of their potential use makes them hard to afford.

Washington Post Business
Sep 22, 2025

Trump's nuclear ‘renaissance' rests on risky plan for radioactive waste
The administration goes all-in on recycling spent fuel, despite a history of spectacular mishaps, including an unintentional atom bomb.

Washington Post Business
Sep 21, 2025

Many Americans can't buy homes, get jobs or move in this stuck economy
Many Americans feel stuck economically due to high borrowing costs, fewer job openings and uncertainty.

Washington Post Business
Sep 21, 2025

Americans can't buy homes, get jobs or move in this stuck economy
Many Americans feel stuck economically due to high borrowing costs, fewer job openings and uncertainty.

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