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U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December
A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.
Many ‘impact investors’ aren’t fully tracking whether their investments are good for society or the environment − new research
Establishing a lofty goal doesn't guarantee its accomplishment. VectorMine/iStock via Getty Images PlusInvestors can aim not only to make money but to benefit society while doing so.
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.
Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes
President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.
SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era
A marriage between the service employees union and the A.F.L.-C.I.O. could better equip organized labor to deal with a less-friendly administration.
Biden Administration Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread
The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.
Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?
Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.
How Trump’s Greenland Plan Could Hit Ozempic, Legos and Hearing Aids
Putting tariffs on Denmark unless it cedes the island of Greenland could hurt access to a few key products, including popular medicines.
Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.
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