Saturday, May 17, 2025 12:47 AM ET
4 days ago
Can AI be 'democratic'? Race is on for who will define the technology's future. -- An American AI company is working to promote "democratic" artificial intelligence. It's not yet clear what that means or how it might influence how the emerging technology is used.4 days ago
The Explainer -- US-China trade talks could temper tariff angst, but rivalry runs deep -- It's unlikely the U.S. and China can erase the tension in their geopolitical rivalry. But they can manage it. The current talks provide a key avenue.7 days ago
First Look -- Billionaire Warren Buffett's best and worst investments over the years -- Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced plans Saturday to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. Here's a look back at his career.7 days ago
Hiring is up, GDP is down: Economy sends mixed signals as tariffs loom -- The latest U.S. jobs report beat expectations, yet consumer sentiment is down. America's economic health may turn on upcoming tariffs14 days ago
China is a big buyer of US soybeans. These farmers are bracing for tariff impact. -- Farmers in Illinois, the top soybean-producing state in the U.S., are trying to sort out how much to plant while staring down tariff-related market chaos.15 days ago
Markets falter as Trump attacks Fed's independence – and its chair -- The selloff of U.S. assets continued as President Trump stepped up threats for Fed Chair Powell to drop interest rates to spur the economy or lose his job.25 days ago
California designs a trade plan to blunt tariffs. Be careful, China expert says. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom says that to protect its economy from tariffs, the state can make its own trade deals with China. Orville Schell, director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society, says California has to step carefully to avoid working against federal government interests.29 days ago
Why Trump's 'madman theory' tactics could run aground amid trade reversals -- Is there a method behind the Trump administration's madness? Yes, on both negotiation tactics and long-term economic strategy. But the path to get there is not only rocky; it's full of pitfalls.1 month ago
Tariff chaos tests the status of Treasury bonds as a haven of safety -- The normally staid bond market's latest gyrations suggest that foreign governments, banks, and investors are losing confidence in the U.S. – and upset over President Trump's tariff program.1 month ago
From cellphones to cars, some shoppers stock up before tariffs inflate prices -- Many Americans are cutting back on services and focusing on buying goods that may get more expensive with tariffs.1 month ago
What do tariffs mean for carmaking and US communities? Clues from one Georgia town. -- A new Hyundai plant hints at how foreign carmakers may look to expand U.S. operations to soften President Trump's tariffs, and how local economies may adapt.1 month ago
The Explainer - Markets are reeling over Trump tariffs. Why it's hard to win a trade war. President Donald Trump may be igniting a global trade war with big new tariffs. Here's what it may mean for consumers and the economy.1 month ago
Is there a vision behind tariff chaos? Trump says it's about jobs and fair trade. -- President Trump hopes to use reciprocal tariffs to boost national self-sufficiency while unleashing a jobs boom. What's less clear is whether they can work.1 month ago