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U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Companies Over Ties to Forced Labor

U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Companies Over Ties to

The government targeted companies involved in making seafood, aluminum and footwear, citing their links to labor programs affecting Chinese minorities.The
Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates as Economy Holds Up

Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates as Economy

Federal Reserve officials are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting this week. They will also release a
U.A.W. Reaches Accord on Pay and Safety at E.V. Battery Plant

U.A.W. Reaches Accord on Pay and Safety at E.V. Battery

The agreement, if ratified, will cover 1,600 workers making batteries for General Motors in Ohio. The union said it would
What to Make of the Jobs Report’s Mixed Signals

What to Make of the Jobs Report’s Mixed Signals

The monthly data is drawn from two surveys. This time, one was quite strong, and the other flashed warning signs.The
Wage Growth Exceeds Forecasts, Potentially Deterring Fed Rate Cuts

Wage Growth Exceeds Forecasts, Potentially Deterring Fed Rate Cuts

The latest data could add to fears that the labor market remains too hot to bring inflation fully under control.The
Jobs Report Will Be Latest Test of U.S. Economy’s Resilience

Jobs Report Will Be Latest Test of U.S. Economy’s Resilience

Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain
U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry

U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry

American solar manufacturers are pushing for further protections for their new factories against cheaply priced imports from China.American solar manufacturers
Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?

Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It

A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity
Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.

Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.

Automakers and dealers are starting to offer discounts, low-interest loans and other incentives to lure buyers as the supply of
Price Pendulum Swings Back to Discounts, Within Limits

Price Pendulum Swings Back to Discounts, Within Limits

The pandemic shopping boom led many retailers to widen profit margins by charging more. Now value is the watchword as
The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out

The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out

The coronavirus pandemic schooled the world in the essential role of global supply chains. Have we learned anything from it?The
Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier.New research shows that people