Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms?
Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.
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‘People Who Are Salaried Are Crying’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery
Increased payroll taxes are one element of a desperate bid in Kenya to keep the government running and pay off the country’s foreign creditors.
Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.
For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.
A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy
American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.
Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods
Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.
U.S. and China Dig In on Trade War, With No Plans for Formal Talks
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.
Here’s What 7 Americans Think of Trump’s First 100 Days
Here’s what a variety of voters who made their choices in November’s election with some hesitation had to say about President Trump’s first 100 days.
Trump, on Tariffs, Says ‘Maybe the Children Will Have 2 Dolls Instead of 30’
At the end of a cabinet meeting, the president allowed for the possibility that trade war could disrupt supply chains.
Trump Signs Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.
White House-Amazon Spat Culminates in Trump Calling Bezos ‘Very Nice’
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related price increases. Amazon said it was “not going to happen.”
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