Debt Has Entered the A.I. Boom
To fund heavy spending on infrastructure for artificial intelligence, companies have leveraged a growing list of complex debt-financing options.
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The $1 Trillion Question Hanging Over Elon Musk’s Pay Package
Tesla shareholders approved his potentially record-breaking compensation package. But will he actually get the full award?
China Suspends Some Export Controls on Critical Minerals but Retains Others
The Chinese government followed through on promises it made publicly after a recent summit, but has not yet taken other actions sought by the White House.
Japanese Automakers Warn of Billions in Tariff Losses
Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits from higher tariffs that they acknowledged were likely ‘here to stay.’
Britain Faces Up to Tough Economic Choices. Finally, Economists Say.
The central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, a decision that came at a time when British policymakers and lawmakers are confronting economic challenges.
France Blocks Orders From Shein as It Expands Its Crackdown
Customs officials were ordered to inspect more than 200,000 packages entering the country at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
What a Rough Day in Court Means for Trump’s Tariffs
Businesses and investors are bracing for uncertainty after Supreme Court justices questioned the legality of a core part of the president’s trade policy.
A Skeptical Supreme Court Puts Trump’s Tariffs and Economic Agenda in Question
President Trump has used his sweeping global tariffs as an economic tool and a political cudgel. A decision invalidating them could hamper his power.
How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips
Carmakers and their suppliers are piecing together new supply chains after a Chinese-owned company in the Netherlands was caught in the middle of the trade war, revealing European vulnerabilities.
Was Mamdani’s Win a Referendum on Capitalism?
Democrats won big nationwide. But Zohran Mamdani’s victory raises questions about whether Democrats and voters are embracing populism.
Trump Aides Raise Recession Fears, and Point Fingers at the Fed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said some sectors were in a recession as he argued for more interest rate cuts.
Small Businesses Gear Up for Tariff Fight at Supreme Court
Companies that sell diamonds, plant sensors and wine all have one thing in common: They are weighing in against tariffs in a consequential case.
The Gamble Behind a Takeover of Kenvue, Maker of Tylenol
Potentially huge legal issues are hovering over Kenvue. But Kimberly-Clark, which agreed to buy it for $40 billion, appears to think they’re manageable.
Bessent Plans to Attend Tariff Arguments at the Supreme Court
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the idea that his presence could be seen as an attempt to intimidate the court on a case that President Trump considers vital to his economic policy.
This Trillionaire Economy Thrived in a Global Order Trump Is Ditching
Poland and other countries across Europe that found economic success in an era of collaboration are now facing a crumbling of international alliances.
Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power
The justices face a so-called legitimacy dilemma as they deal with a tricky legal dispute and a president who has made clear he would view defeat as a personal insult.
The Economic and Legal Case Against Trump’s Tariffs
A key part of the president’s trade policy faces scrutiny by the Supreme Court this week, with huge implications for business.
Will Trump’s Tariff Deal Tilt the Playing Field Back Toward China?
The president’s trade truce with China has lowered U.S. tariffs to a level that could pause a longer-term effort to reduce America’s dependence on Beijing.
Can Paul Atkins ‘Make I.P.O.s Great Again’?
The chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission has a plan to reverse the decline in public listings. His critics say he’s taking swings at the wrong target.
How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power
Developers have finally broken ground on the project, known as Sizewell C, but getting there meant navigating wary investors and local opposition.