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Washington Post Business
Jan 25, 2025

Tariffs will make shoe production pricier. Who will bear the cost?
Footwear groups recently warned that imposing tariffs will hurt an industry that imports 99 percent of its products. But the impact could vary by company.

Washington Post Business
Jan 25, 2025

Rent rose by 20 percent across L.A. County after fires. That's illegal.
Rent for single-family homes across Los Angeles County rose by almost 25 percent, and even more in certain areas, according to a Washington Post analysis.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

Target becomes latest company to roll back DEI programs
One of the country's largest retailers said it will end the diversity, equity and inclusion goals it sets in three-year cycles and curtail racial equity initiatives.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

The housing market hasn't been this slow in almost 30 years
High mortgage rates and low housing inventory have kept homes out of reach for many people in the United States.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

Trump's budget pick, Russ Vought, is starting to upend Washington
Russell Vought has signaled he hopes to slash spending — and push the limits of presidential power to achieve Trump's agenda.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

I'm not a fan of big tax refunds. Here's why.
Though many filers count on that annual windfall, they'd be much better served if they simply worked to break even.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

Elon Musk's business conflicts draw scrutiny amid White House role
Musk is a key Trump adviser. But his businesses also intersect with government in myriad ways.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

‘Kindergarten Cop' lied to us. This is the real single-parent capital of America
In the movie "Kindergarten Cop," Astoria, Oregon, is cast as "the single-parent capital of America." That can't possibly be true, can it? Let's look at the data!

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

‘Kindergarten Cop' lied to us. This is the real single-parent capital of America.
In the movie "Kindergarten Cop," Astoria, Oregon, is cast as "the single-parent capital of America." That can't possibly be true, can it? Let's look at the data!

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2025

Trump wants to tackle inflation. Will these top actions bring prices down?
Trump has promised to cut regulations, impose sweeping tariffs, overhaul energy policy and lower interest rates. But not all of those measures will bring down inflation.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2025

Trump is desperate for more energy, as long as it's not from the wind
President Donald Trump's targeting of offshore wind and other renewables in favor of fossil fuels could come at a cost to the power grid.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2025

Trump pressures Federal Reserve to lower interest rates
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would press the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates "immediately," rekindling a fight over the historically independent U.S. central bank.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2025

In first days, Trump deals ‘death blow' to DEI and affirmative action
The president moved to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs throughout the federal government with a flurry of executive orders, upending decades of policy.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2025

How China is reacting to Trump amid tariff threats, TikTok bans
Beijing was steeling itself for a first-week assault from Donald Trump. That hasn't happened — yet — so Chinese leaders are making nice and hoping to cut a deal.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2025

Amazon to close Quebec warehouses and lay off 1,700 workers
The online retail giant said the move was not linked to recent unionization efforts by workers in the Canadian province.

Washington Post Business
Jan 22, 2025

Netflix hikes prices as its lead widens over other streaming services
The company raised subscription prices across most plans in the U.S. and several other markets. It added 19 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of last year.

Washington Post Business
Jan 22, 2025

Trump ended the EV mandate. Here's what it means for the auto industry.
Trump's new executive order ending the EV mandate could give companies more leeway in the EV transition, but it is not expected to save jobs in the long term.

Washington Post Business
Jan 22, 2025

Netflix raises prices after surge in subscribers
The company raised subscription prices across most plans in the U.S. and several other markets. It added 19 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of last year.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

Trump says tariffs for China, Mexico and Canada taking shape for Feb. 1
Trump underscored his intention to use tariffs as a tool of international economic policy and an increasingly vital source of government revenue.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

‘DOGE' revamp empowers Musk as frictions spur Ramaswamy's exit
Musk's and Ramaswamy's differing visions for DOGE led to Ramaswamy's departure and Musk's takeover.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

Disagreements with Elon Musk prompted Ramaswamy's ‘DOGE' exit
Musk's and Ramaswamy's differing visions for DOGE led to Ramaswamy's departure and Musk's takeover.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

Trump embarks on vast effort to revoke federal regulations
Trump's plan to rethink the federal government has begun, with a focus on undoing Biden's policies.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

Tariffs for Mexico and Canada may take shape for Feb. 1
Trump underscored his intention to use tariffs as a tool of international economic policy and an increasingly vital source of government revenue.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

Trump appoints Commissioner Andrea Lucas to oversee EEOC
Andrea Lucas, a vocal critic of corporate DEI initiatives, was named acting chair of the federal agency that enforces workplace discrimination laws.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2025

Tariffs for Mexico and Canada taking shape for Feb. 1
Trump underscored his intention to use tariffs, a tax on foreign goods, as a tool of international economic policy and an increasingly vital source of government revenue.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2025

Elon Musk's DOGE sued minutes after Trump inauguration
A lawsuit was filed against Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new nongovernmental entity as soon as Donald Trump was officially president.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2025

7 charts that explain why Americans are unhappy with the economy
Some statistics illustrate why Americans still feel crunched even though traditional metrics make economic conditions seem strong.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2025

Elon Musk's DOGE to be sued within minutes of Trump inauguration
A lawsuit will be filed against Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new nongovernmental entity as soon as Trump is officially president.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2025

Work Advice: A worker I fired said I'm ‘dead' to her
I don't feel guilty about having to fire an employee, but I feel bad for the pain it's caused her. What should I do?

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2025

Costly wildfires imperil utilities accused of causing the spark
Southern California Edison is the latest power company in crisis, as climate change becomes an increasingly existential threat for utilities.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2025

Bassinet backlash reflects debate over adding fees to connected devices
Some experts see the addition of subscription fees to the popular Snoo bassinet as an example of how the smart device landscape has shifted for baby products that promise to track sleep, crying, digestion and hunger.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2025

Trump team considers trying to replace postmaster general
Donald Trump's transition team is vetting candidates to replace Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, though Trump won't have direct authority to fire him.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2025

Trump readies massive shift in U.S. economy on eve of inauguration
The incoming president and his Republican allies are beginning to plot out major changes to federal taxes and spending as they prepare to take control of Washington.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2025

It isn't your imagination: Everyone was on vacation in December
It isn't your imagination: Everyone was on vacation in December

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2025

California isn't the only place where insurers are dropping homeowners
Insurance "nonrenewal" rates have been climbing nationwide. They've hit climate-sensitive areas including Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and California.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

Treasury will begin steps to avoid debt default as Trump takes office
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. government's fiscal health is bleak, with debt and deficits set to reach record levels.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

National debt races toward record level as Trump takes office
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. government's fiscal health is bleak, with debt and deficits set to reach record levels.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

Technical glitch leaves Capital One users unable to access funds for hours
A third-party technology provider blamed a power outage for an issue that prevented Capital One customers from using various services.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

IRS commissioner to resign as Trump eyes replacement
Danny Werfel's term has not yet expired, but the president-elect has already said he wants to appoint a new IRS chief.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

FAA will require SpaceX to investigate breakup of Starship rocket
The incident in which a SpaceX rocket broke up after launch demonstrates the challenges the FAA will face as the number of commercial space flights increases.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

Break up of SpaceX rocket forces FAA to divert airline flights
The incident in which a SpaceX rocket broke up after launch demonstrates the challenges the FAA will face as the number of commercial space flights increases.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

U.S. economy continues to outperform the rest of the world, IMF says
The U.S. economy will continue to be the developed world's best performer in 2025 giving President-elect Donald Trump a running start on his plan to spur faster growth, the International Monetary Fund said.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

3 tips to getting a good credit score
There's no need to pay anyone to "repair" your credit; you have all the tools you need to raise your FICO number.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

Meet Trump's leading pick to oversee Wall Street regulation at the Fed
Donald Trump is expected to elevate Michelle Bowman, a fifth-generation community banker and current Fed governor, as the government's most influential banking regulator.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

As L.A. burned, some venues tried to provide laughter, drinks and normalcy
Some businesses and events have continued as planned — and donated proceeds to victims — amid fires in other parts of the Los Angeles area.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

Who are the top readers for 2024? And where did they get their books?
And — bonus data — which books were they least likely to finish?

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2025

SpaceX loses spacecraft after successful booster catch in Starship test
SpaceX said the ship experienced "a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn," moments after a dramatic, successful booster catch at the launchpad.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2025

Toyota truck unit fined $1.6 billion for emissions violations
Toyota's heavy-duty trucking unit was fined $1.6 billion on Wednesday over fraudulent emissions testing and other violations.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2025

Steady global economic growth leaves poorest nations behind, World Bank says
Global growth is expected to hold at an annual rate of 2.7 percent for the next two years, the same as in 2024, the bank's economists said.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2025

What foods contain red dye No. 3, and how do you avoid them?
Red dye No. 3 must be removed from food by mid-January 2027 and excised from ingested drugs the following year after the FDA's decision to ban it.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2025

The House Democrat who wants Trump to go big on tariffs
As most Democrats slam Trump's tariffs, Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) is defending the president-elect in Congress.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2025

Musk's DOGE weighs recommendations to cut federal diversity programs
In private talks, the nongovernmental group is deliberating over policies that would counteract initiatives assailed by opponents as "DEI" programs.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2025

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket reaches orbit in first test
Successful flight puts Jeff Bezos's space venture on a path to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2025

Trump encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to seek Ohio's open Senate seat
The co-leader of the "Department of Government Efficiency" could move to replace JD Vance in the Senate, though other contenders remain.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2025

Trump encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to seek open Ohio Senate seat
The co-leader of the "Department of Government Efficiency" could move to replace JD Vance in the Senate, though other contenders remain.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2025

Fabrics and crafts chain Joann seeks buyer, files for bankruptcy again
In the latest sign of trouble for specialty retailers, Joann is seeking Chapter 11 protection for the second time in less than a year.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2025

Inflation heated up in December, as prices continue to weigh on Americans
Consumer prices rose by 2.9 percent in December, higher than in November.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2025

Inflation may have heated up in December
Economists expect consumer prices rose 2.9 percent annually in December, higher than in November.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2025

Republicans may try budget math that doesn't count Trump tax cuts
Extending the tax law that's set to expire would add $4.6 trillion to the national debt — so some GOP lawmakers want to change the rules.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2025

SpaceX set to carry two moon landers on one rocket
A SpaceX rocket set to launch overnight will carry two lunar landers, one from Austin-based Firefly Aerospace and one from Japan's ispace.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2025

SEC sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter share purchases
The financial regulator ordered Musk to pay a civil penalty and remedies over what is alleged was "unjust enrichment."

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2025

U.S. regulator accuses Capital One of ‘cheating' customers on interest rates
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of "cheating" customers out of more than $2 billion by misleading them about interest rates.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2025

Trump announces new ‘External Revenue Service' to collect tariff funds
The parallel with the Internal Revenue Service is seen as a signal of the president-elect's determination to enact sweeping import duties.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2025

Biden proposes front-of-pack food labels in his final days in office
The Biden administration's proposal is a last-ditch effort to put its stamp on the nation's food policy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2025

Buy or leave, Starbucks tells nonpaying customers in policy reversal
Starbucks announced a new code of conduct for its North American stores that reverses a 2018 policy that allowed non-paying customers to use its facilities.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

McDonald's sued over scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students
McDonald's HACER program is discriminatory because it is not open to students of all races, a federal lawsuit alleges.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

Republicans say they want to put conditions on wildfire aid to California
California and other Democratic-controlled states would need to atone for "bad behavior" if they wanted federal assistance, one lawmaker said.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says he wants to buy U.S. Steel if Nippon deal fails
The move by Cleveland-Cliffs comes after the Biden administration blocked the U.S. Steel-Nippon tie-up on national security grounds.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs mulls purchase of U.S. Steel if Nippon deal fails
The move by Cleveland-Cliffs comes after the Biden administration blocked the U.S. Steel-Nippon tie-up on national security grounds.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

Arrested by AI: Police ignore standards after facial recognition matches
Confident in unproven facial recognition technology, sometimes investigators skip steps; at least eight Americans have been wrongfully arrested.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn rocket launch over technical issue
The company repeatedly delayed its launch early Monday before calling it off shortly after 3 a.m.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2025

Work Advice: A colleague shook me. How can I avoid working with him?
When a provider at the hospital where I work grabbed and shook me, HR told him not to do it again. But I'm not allowed to change my schedule to avoid him.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2025

Steve Bannon derides Elon Musk, vowing to limit influence over Trump
Bannon's comments reflect the intensifying battle over Musk's role in the second Trump administration.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2025

Trump's treasury pick, Scott Bessent, to divest from assets
Ahead of his confirmation hearing for Treasury, billionaire hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent outlined holdings that could pose a conflict of interest and said he would divest.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2025

Americans drank less alcohol even before the surgeon general weighed in
Consumption of alcoholic drinks was trending downward long before Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy's recent call for rethinking recommended limits.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2025

Foreign investors may overlook failure of Japanese bid for U.S. Steel
Foreign investment in the U.S. economy is expected to continue, despite the failed bid by Japan's Nippon to buy U.S. Steel, because the U.S. offers the most economic opportunities.

Washington Post Business
Jan 11, 2025

Their homes torched amid a housing crisis, L.A. residents wonder where to go
With thousands of houses destroyed by fire, one of the most populous cities in the United States must confront the fraught logistics of rebuilding.

Washington Post Business
Jan 11, 2025

Soldier's suicide exposes military's struggle with mental health stigma
Matthew Livelsberger's dramatic death at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas has spotlighted the Pentagon's efforts to screen for and treat invisible injuries.

Washington Post Business
Jan 11, 2025

Self-driving-car executives excited for Trump (and Musk) to take the wheel
Self-driving-car companies are excited by the prospect of Republicans using their power to help them expand from a handful of cities into communities across the country.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

IRS's Direct File to let users import W-2 forms, other data
The tax agency will start accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27 and expand the Direct File system for free tax filing to more states.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

More women are sharing their homes as they grow older
Inflationary pressures and a crisis of loneliness have sparked a new trend among women — finding a roommate

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Macy's identifies 66 stores in first round of closures
The move is part of the department store chain's plan to shutter 150 underperforming locations by the end of 2026.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December as hiring picked up toward the end of 2024
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, reflecting stronger growth toward the end of 2024
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket prepared for pivotal test launch
A successful test flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket would allow Jeff Bezos' space venture to compete against Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

The Big Shift
In the coming decade, women will hold greater economic power than in previous generations.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Three money myths about women that need to be debunked
Misconceptions linger even though American women increasingly manage the money in their households.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Older women face hurdles with investing. These savers figured it out.
Women have roughly 30 percent less income in retirement than men, according to a 2020 study.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

Job growth expected to fall in December, capping year of smaller but solid gains
The December jobs report from the Labor Department is expected to show slower growth before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Washington Post Business
Jan 10, 2025

DOGE is dispatching agents across U.S. government
Federal officials are already dealing with surrogates from Elon Musk's and Vivek Ramaswamy's nongovernmental body before Donald Trump is sworn in again.

Washington Post Business
Jan 09, 2025

Walter White had a home fit for a high school teacher. It's listed for $4M.
The Albuquerque house would normally sell for about $350,000, but the real estate agent said the listing reflects the popularity of "Breaking Bad."

Washington Post Business
Jan 09, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires already pegged as costliest blaze in U.S. history
With strong winds, dry conditions and no immediate end in sight, analysts project total economic losses of $50 billion to $150 billion.

Washington Post Business
Jan 09, 2025

Google donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural committee
Like other Silicon Valley behemoths, search and advertising giant has worked to make nice with the president-elect ahead of his second term.

Washington Post Business
Jan 09, 2025

Musk, Ramaswamy put spotlight on proliferation of U.S. regulations
The leaders of the "Department of Government Efficiency" vow to undo thousands of federal rules, but they face obstacles and risk collateral damage.

Washington Post Business
Jan 09, 2025

Work Advice: How to say no to colleague who wants to meet outside work
Male colleague keeps inviting his younger female co-worker to meet up outside of work. She worries her friendliness may have sent him the wrong message.

Washington Post Business
Jan 08, 2025

After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan
House and Senate Republicans are split on how to advance Donald Trump's agenda and hoped the president-elect would give Congress marching orders.

Washington Post Business
Jan 08, 2025

Massive port strike averted, as shippers and union reach tentative agreement
The longshoremen's union was threatening a work stoppage that could have frozen East and Gulf coast ports days before President-elect Trump takes office.

Washington Post Business
Jan 08, 2025

Senate awaits Trump as Republicans plan early moves on taxes and border
House and Senate Republicans are split on how to advance Trump's agenda, and hope the president-elect will give Congress marching orders.

Washington Post Business
Jan 08, 2025

If the Fed pauses rate cuts in January, it might be because of Trump, Fed minutes show
Potential trade and immigration policies under Trump are driving a slower approach to future cuts.

Washington Post Business
Jan 08, 2025

Workers at Ford EV joint-venture battery plant seek to unionize with UAW
The Kentucky autoworkers, who want to join the United Auto Workers, filed for a union election Tuesday, a key development in the union's campaign to organize Southern auto-factories and EV battery facilities.

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