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Washington Post Business
Feb 05, 2026

Can you trust AI with your next pay raise?
Companies are increasingly using AI agents to streamline HR processes including pay increases.

Washington Post Business
Feb 05, 2026

As West goes after Russia's oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding
New European measures to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.

Washington Post Business
Feb 04, 2026

Will the IRS be disorganized this tax season? Here are 3 issues to watch.
IRS staff shortages and new tax laws mean you should file your taxes early and triple-check everything.

Washington Post Business
Feb 04, 2026

Why nobody really knows the scale of the U.S. housing crisis
Experts say the U.S. needs an additional 2 million to 20 million homes to fix the shortfall, underscoring the challenge of meeting the nation's housing needs.

Washington Post Business
Feb 04, 2026

Bipartisan lawmakers pitch new plan for affordability crunch
The House Problem Solvers Caucus wants to put pressure on other lawmakers to take action on costs, via an "affordability agenda" including dozens of policy proposals.

Washington Post Business
Feb 03, 2026

PepsiCo cuts prices on Lay's, Doritos after cost complaints from shoppers
PepsiCo said it will lower its suggested retail price on snacks including Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos and Lay's by up to 15 percent starting this week.

Washington Post Business
Feb 03, 2026

PepsiCo cuts prices on Lays, Doritos after cost complaints from shoppers
PepsiCo said it will lower its suggested retail price on snacks including Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos and Lays by up to 15 percent starting this week.

Washington Post Business
Feb 03, 2026

Disney announces Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Iger returned in 2022 for a second stint as chief executive. The company's new CEO led Disney's parks and resorts division.

Washington Post Business
Feb 02, 2026

U.S. and India seal trade deal after months of diplomatic tensions
The United States and India finalized a trade agreement Monday, helping stabilize a relationship that had been in decline during Trump's second term.

Washington Post Business
Feb 02, 2026

Here's what remains open during this partial government shutdown
The federal government went into a partial shutdown this weekend as the House faces votes on Senate-passed bills for some agencies and a resolution to continue funding DHS for another couple of weeks.

Washington Post Business
Feb 02, 2026

Trump's chaotic governing style is hurting the value of the U.S. dollar
The US dollar's value is declining due to Trump's economic policies and their impact on global financial markets.

Washington Post Business
Feb 01, 2026

ESPN closes deal for NFL Network following regulatory approval
The sports media mega-merger will also give the NFL a 10 percent stake in Disney-owned ESPN.

Washington Post Business
Feb 01, 2026

Are YIMBYs winning the housing wars? Not so fast, these people say.
Though the "build more" movement is chalking up wins, supply skeptics contend housing affordability calls for government policies, not just market forces.

Washington Post Business
Jan 31, 2026

For the first time in 50 years, college grads are losing their edge
Historically, U.S. workers with a bachelor's degree or higher have enjoyed better employment outcomes. That's starting to shift, labor data shows.

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

Trump taps career staffer to lead statistics agency whose chief he fired
The agency has been without a permanent leader since August when Trump fired its previous commissioner Erika McEntarfer over a weaker-than-expected jobs report.

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says U.S. will decertify Canadian-made planes, threatens 50% tariff
The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says Venezuela safe for Americans; State Dept. warns against travel
President Donald Trump says he's reopening "all commercial airspace over Venezuela" and Americans can travel there "very shortly."

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says he's reopening Venezuelan airspace and Americans may visit
Venezuelan officials welcomed the announcement, which followed the U.S. capture this month of their president, Nicolás Maduro.

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

What a new Fed chair could mean for the economy
President Donalf Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair, potentially affecting interest rates and the economy

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

Trump taps Fed critic Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman
The Wall Street veteran once held hawkish views on interest rates but has recently signaled a stance more in line with the president's public demands.

Washington Post Business
Jan 30, 2026

At India's main energy summit, signs of a new world order without Trump
In the beachside state of Goa, officials and oil executives envisioned new energy pacts and multilateral relationships as a counterbalance to Trump's America.

Washington Post Business
Jan 29, 2026

Dozens of Saks Off 5th stores to close as Saks maneuvers bankruptcy
The news comes just two weeks after the parent company filed for bankruptcy. Only 12 off-price stores will remain open.

Washington Post Business
Jan 29, 2026

Here's what would stay open during a partial government shutdown
The federal government is poised to enter a partial shutdown as soon as this week. Here's what services would close, and what would still operate.

Washington Post Business
Jan 29, 2026

Trump officials awarded Venezuela oil-sale contracts to firms tied to bribery
The Trump administration awarded $500 million in contracts for Venezuelan oil sales to two firms with a history of bribery and corruption.

Washington Post Business
Jan 28, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, signaling risks to economy are dropping
The central bank opted for its first pause after three rate cuts last year, as officials wait for clearer signs that inflation is cooling.

Washington Post Business
Jan 28, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, signaling patience despite Trump pressure
The central bank opted for its first pause after three rate cuts last year, as officials wait for clearer signs that inflation is cooling.

Washington Post Business
Jan 28, 2026

ICE would still operate in a partial government shutdown
Lawmakers face a Friday deadline for a partial government shutdown, 80 days after they reopened federal agencies after the longest shutdown ever in November.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

UPS will slash 30,000 jobs as company shifts away from Amazon
The reductions come after the shipping giant eliminated 48,000 positions in 2025.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

FAA ignored warnings before DCA crash, federal investigators say
Families hope the nearly year-long probe by the National Transportation Safety Board will promote aviation safety changes.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

Bari Weiss to CBS News staff: Without a shift in strategy, ‘we are toast'
The CBS News editor in chief said the network needs to produce journalism people want as she named a raft of new contributors from her website, the Free Press.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

FAA ignored warnings from controllers before DCA crash, federal investigators say
Families hope the nearly year-long probe by the National Transportation Safety Board will promote aviation safety changes.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

UPS will slash 30,000 jobs amid ongoing split with Amazon
The move comes after after the shipping giant eliminated 48,000 positions in 2025.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

Federal investigators blame ‘systemic failures' for deadly DCA crash
Families hope the nearly year-long probe by the National Transportation Safety Board will promote aviation safety changes.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

A year later, federal authorities will reveal what caused fatal DCA crash
Families hope the nearly year-long probe by the National Transportation Safety Board will promote aviation safety reforms.

Washington Post Business
Jan 27, 2026

The ‘one-legged stools' holding up a fragile economy
The US economy is growing, but its reliance on a few industries, including healthcare and consumer spending, raises concerns about its fragility.

Washington Post Business
Jan 26, 2026

Why gold and silver prices are surging at breakneck speeds
A record-setting rally in precious metals comes as global investors diversify away from the U.S. dollar, a phenomena known as the "debasement trade."

Washington Post Business
Jan 26, 2026

How to file your taxes for free in 2026
Despite the demise of Direct File, taxpayers still have plenty of no-cost options for filing their returns this tax season.

Washington Post Business
Jan 25, 2026

Trump has ramped up lawsuits against the media. Here's where they stand.
While the president has settled some suits, and judges have dismissed others, his court fights continue with the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and other news outlets.

Washington Post Business
Jan 25, 2026

Trump is breaking the old global order; allies brace for economic risks
The U.S. is abandoning its role in the global economy, pursuing an America First approach that is causing a shift in the global economy.

Washington Post Business
Jan 25, 2026

How to claim tax breaks on overtime, tips and more this filing season
Many taxpayers stand to collect larger refunds this year from the IRS, whether they itemize or not.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2026

Pets are family. But can you claim them as dependents on your tax return?
Filers often look for creative ways to ease the tax burden. But these wild stories tap into the frustration many taxpayers feel about the inequities in the tax code.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2026

As grocery prices soar, this German grocery chain is conquering America
Aldi, known for its no-frills selection and store-brand products, plans to have 3,200 U.S. stores through 2028.

Washington Post Business
Jan 24, 2026

After months of restraint, treasury secretary joins attacks on Fed chief
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spent much of the past year quietly urging restraint as President Trump trained his fire on Fed Chair Powell. This week, Bessent joined the attack.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2026

ICE detention staff reported death of restrained man as a suicide
The statements to 911 operators the night Geraldo Lunas Campos died appear to conflict with autopsy's later finding of ‘homicide.'

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2026

Inside the effort to shield Stars and Stripes from Pentagon control
The Pentagon criticized the military newspaper as "woke." Now the outlet's leaders — and some members of Congress — are trying to assert its independence.

Washington Post Business
Jan 23, 2026

Big Tech is taking on more debt than ever to fund its AI aspirations
Technology companies issued a record $108.7 billion in bonds in the fourth quarter, a proliferation that some analysts say puts the broader economy at risk.

Washington Post Business
Jan 22, 2026

Trump sues JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon over cutting off banking access
President Donald Trump filed suit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, saying the bank abruptly closed his accounts.

Washington Post Business
Jan 22, 2026

Trump budget office orders review of funds to Democratic-controlled states
President Donald Trump said his administration would cut off federal resources to "sanctuary cities" on Feb. 1.

Washington Post Business
Jan 22, 2026

FCC targets talk shows by revisiting ‘equal time' rule for political candidates
By changing course on a decades-old ruling, the agency again raised free speech concerns over the Trump administration's approach to media regulation.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2026

Autopsy report classifies ICE detainee's death as a homicide
The report deeming an ICE detainee's death in Texas a homicide comes the same day that a federal judge temporarily barred the deportation of two witnesses.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2026

The surprising windfall that airlines could reap from weight-loss drugs
A new report suggests that U.S. airlines could save millions in fuel costs as more Americans slim down with the help of weight-loss drugs.

Washington Post Business
Jan 21, 2026

Why sticking to your savings plan beats panic buying gold or crypto
Sticking to a savings plan beats panic selling or buying crypto or gold out of fear in a volatile stock market.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2026

S&P 500 slides 2.1% after Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland
"The fear trade is absolutely on right now," one analyst says, as U.S. and European markets slump and Wall Street's "fear gauge" spikes.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2026

Stocks slide after Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland
"The fear trade is absolutely on right now," one analyst says, as U.S. and European markets slump and Wall Street's "fear gauge" spikes.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2026

Trump's IRS chief reorganizes tax agency days before filing season
The Trump administration's IRS chief, Frank Bisignano, is reorganizing the tax agency ahead of the upcoming tax filing season.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2026

Congress moves toward funding government, dodging shutdown
A bipartisan deal would keep the government open after the Jan. 31 deadline.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2026

Global stocks slide after Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland
The morning marked a return to trade-induced market volatility, with stocks in the U.S. and Europe dropping more than 1 percent.

Washington Post Business
Jan 20, 2026

They've outsourced the worst parts of their jobs to tech. How you can do it, too.
New to AI? Here are five tips to make you more productive at work.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2026

Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.'s new vaccine guidance for children
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2026

What Trump's proposed 10 percent cap on card rates could mean for you
President Donald Trump's proposal for a 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates could save consumers billions, but may also reduce access to credit for those with lower credit scores

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2026

When is it least likely to rain in the United States?
The U.S. is generally driest in late September, but it depends on where you are.

Washington Post Business
Jan 19, 2026

The strange relationship between birthdays, wedding days and rain
The Department of Data went on a quest to find the driest days of the year and discovered an odd relationship with birthdays and wedding days.

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2026

‘60 Minutes' story held for lacking interview with Trump official airs without one
Bari Weiss intervened to postpone a "60 Minutes" interview, leading to allegations of "corporate censorship." The segment aired Sunday without major changes.

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2026

Gen Z is obsessed with Y2K fashion. These brands are winning.
Gen Z is reimagining the trends of its elders, embracing low-rise baggy and flare jeans, baby doll tops, and sweatpants with numbers.

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2026

Homeowners don't want to move. It's a big deal for their shrinking backyards.
Americans have more and more reasons to have smaller outdoor spaces.

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2026

How Gen Z is making millennials look cool again
Gen Z is reimagining the trends its elders, embracing low-rise baggy and flare jeans, baby doll tops, fur-trimmed cable-knit V-necks, and sweatpants with numbers.

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2026

Why the American backyard is getting even smaller
Americans have more and more reasons to have smaller yards.

Washington Post Business
Jan 18, 2026

Trump will order TV networks to ‘protect' Army-Navy football game
The president promised an executive order granting an exclusive broadcast window for the game, which faces scheduling pressure if the College Football Playoff expands.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2026

White House told CBS to run Trump interview unedited or get sued
Exchange underscores president's readiness to challenge media organizations, in court and online.

Washington Post Business
Jan 17, 2026

Why you may just be renting your car even if you have a loan
Rolling debt and seven-year loans are leaving households underwater on their car, making ownership unaffordable.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2026

Trump bought $1M in Netflix, Warner Bros. bonds after merger announcement
The president bought the bonds days after saying he'd be "involved" in deciding whether to approve the $83 billion deal.'

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2026

White House and governors confront electricity's rising costs as data centers expand
A bipartisan proposal discussed at the White House Friday would push tech companies to bankroll power plants as consumer anger over utility bills mounts.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2026

Trump signals Hassett may stay at White House, reshaping Fed chair race
President Donald Trump suggested he may keep Kevin Hassett in his current role as a top White House economic adviser.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2026

Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors
The battle between the Federal Reserve and Trump administration prosecutors developed amid mixed signals and mutual suspicion, according to interviews.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2026

Here's who is likely to profit from Trump's Venezuela takeover
The oil majors may be balking on Venezuela, but smaller firms see opportunities to cash in. Some are big Trump donors.

Washington Post Business
Jan 16, 2026

A healthy meal for $3? Agriculture secretary says it's easy.
Brooke Rollins drew ridicule on social media after saying a meal could be a "piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, a corn tortilla and one other thing."

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2026

Medical examiner likely to classify death of ICE detainee as homicide, recorded call says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2026

Pentagon to overhaul independent military newspaper, calling it ‘woke'
Plans for more Defense Department control of Stars and Stripes surface after job seekers were asked about their commitment to President Donald Trump's policies.

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2026

Trump's promised manufacturing boom is a bust so far
Manufacturing employment has declined every month since April, when the president said tariffs would bring factories "roaring back."

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2026

The other effort to control the Fed
Politics, Wall Street or the American people?

Washington Post Business
Jan 15, 2026

Why more seniors are being asked to care for their partners — alone
Caregivers in their 60s, 70s and beyond often go through "pre-bereavement" as their loved ones fade, and then face the financial and emotional fallout.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

You don't need Trump to cap your credit card interest. Just use this script.
You may have more power than you think to challenge your high interest rate, particularly if you have a strong credit score and payment history.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

No 10% credit card interest cap is coming. Use this script instead.
You may have more power than you think to challenge your high interest rate, particularly if you have a strong credit score and payment history.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

We analyzed hundreds of earnings calls to see what executives really think of the economy
Executives on earnings calls in late 2025 struck an increasingly optimistic tone about growth and strength even as U.S. households grew pessimistic on the economy

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

Stars and Stripes job applicants are asked if they back Trump policies
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

Military newspaper applicants face ‘loyalty test' on Trump policies
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

Parents are cutting back on child care as costs stretch budgets
Research shows 1 in 5 families face child care hardships because of the expense, with single mothers most affected.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

Boomers are staying in the job market as Gen Z struggles to break through
The average age of workers starting new jobs has spiked, new data shows, as AI and economic pressures lead employers to favor experience.

Washington Post Business
Jan 14, 2026

Saks files for bankruptcy as it struggles to pay debts
The announcement comes after Saks missed a $100 million interest payment that was connected to its nearly $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2026

U.S. lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate shows
Trump's immigration policy has led to a significant decline in U.S. immigration rates, with net migration falling below zero for the first time in 50 years, according to a new estimate.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2026

Global economy holding steady despite threats, thanks to U.S. performance
But a new World Bank forecast warns of the weakest decade since the 1960s.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2026

Price growth held firm in December, capping a year of persistent inflation
Overall, prices were 2.7 percent higher than they were a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2026

Inflation remained elevated in late 2025, new data expected to show
New data is expected to show that U.S. inflation rose in December, closing out a year of stubbornly high prices complicated by tariffs and a government shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Jan 13, 2026

Congress agrees to fund Voice of America, bucking Trump shutdown order
The Trump administration has tried to eliminate funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA. Appropriators in Congress have had other ideas.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2026

The campaign to persuade Trump to investigate the Federal Reserve chief
It's not clear how the inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was approved, but housing regulator Bill Pulte met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, and shared a prop resembling a "wanted poster" he had made up featuring Powell.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2026

Stocks waver, dollar slips as DOJ opens criminal probe into Fed chair
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell accused the Justice Department of using the investigation to pressure the central bank to lower interest rates.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2026

Former Fed chiefs rebuke Justice Department probe into Fed chair
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell accused the Justice Department of using the investigation to pressure the central bank to lower interest rates.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2026

Nearly 15,000 nurses walk out at key New York City hospitals
New York City nurses went on strike over staffing levels and health benefits at key hospitals.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2026

Stock futures waver, dollar slips as DOJ opens criminal probe into Fed chair
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell accused the Justice Department of using the investigation to pressure the central bank to lower interest rates.

Washington Post Business
Jan 12, 2026

Which jobs have grown (and declined) fastest during your working life?
Here's what jobs have grown and declined the most over the years, based on information from the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey.

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