After Fierce Lobbying, Regulators Soften Proposed Rules on Banks
A top Federal Reserve official said that blowback to proposed rules on capital requirements led him to “relearn…
2024
What Wall Street Wants to Hear at the Presidential Debate
Taxes, tariffs, trade and regulation: Business leaders have a long list of topics they want addressed in Tuesday’s…
Predicting TV Ratings for the Presidential Debate Between Trump and Harris
A semi-scientific theory about how many Americans will tune in to watch Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on…
The Spectator Magazine Sold to Paul Marshall, a U.K. Hedge Fund Tycoon
Paul Marshall, a multimillionaire founder and investor in upstart conservative media outlets, has bought the right-wing British magazine…
Donald Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education. Can He?
Donald Trump has argued he would use the department to further his priorities — or close it. But…
Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals
The cases had established the European Union as the world’s leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions…
He Was Lured by a Promising Job, but Was Forced to Scam People
A Ugandan man named Jalil Muyeke traveled to Thailand for a promising job opportunity. He ended up being…
Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake
Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what…
For Trump, Tariffs Are the Solution to Almost Any Problem
The former president has proposed using tariffs to fund child care, boost manufacturing, quell immigration and encourage use…
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Launch: What to Know and How to Watch
A private mission, scheduled to launch at 3:38 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday after a series of delays, would…