What’s News: Business & Finance
What’s News: Business & Finance
Industrial Policy Job Losers: Stellantis and Intel
The car maker and the chip maker, both big subsidy beneficiaries, announce layoffs.
Bangladesh’s Shaky Political Future
For all her flaws, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may be preferable to the alternatives—including hardened Islamists eager to gain power.
Corrections & Amplifications
Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of Aug. 1, 2024.
Australia Shares Set to Rise
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was on track to rise at the open after local inflation data released Wednesday eased fears of an interest-rate […]
Brian Nelson Leaving Treasury to Advise Harris Presidential Campaign
He has served as undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence since 2021.
Israel Returns Fire on Iran and Its Proxies
Hezbollah and Hamas leaders fall. The U.S. can help by standing firm in support of its ally.
Marxism and the Xi-Putin Link
To Xi Jinping, a Russian victory over Ukraine would vindicate the Marxist theory of history.
Donald Trump and the Black Journalists
The former President meets his critics head on. Where was Kamala Harris?
Doctor Jay (Powell) Is on the Way
The Federal Reserve seems confident it can cut rates in September.
Meta’s AI Costs Surge as Digital Advertising Revenue Grows
Meta Platforms said quarterly digital advertising grew rapidly even as its investments in artificial intelligence and the so-called metaverse weighed on profits.
Stocks, Bonds Climb After Fed Meeting
The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and government bonds rallied on the final day of July, capping a topsy-turvy month for global markets.