High tariffs are keeping affordable Chinese-made EVs out of the U.S. for now
U.S. policymakers from both parties have proposed higher trade barriers, or even bans, to keep the vehicles out more permanently.
Economy
Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Investors now think it could be September or later before rates start to fall.
Getting inflation below the Fed's 2% goal is taking longer than expected
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and investors now think borrowing costs could stay higher for months to come. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target.
What is 'communal living' and is it right for me?
People who've lived in co-ops, communes, group houses and 'intentional communities' share four questions you should ask yourself before taking the leap.
The Federal Reserve is weighing what to do about interest rates
The U.S. economy has been sending some mixed signals lately. Consumers say they're less confident, but they keep spending more money. It's a lot for the Federal Reserve to puzzle over.
Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week — and possibly for months to come — as policymakers try to sort through mixed signals about the U.S. economy.
How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one
An economic perspective on misinformation
Labor deal points to growing union strength in the South
Daimler Truck and the United Auto Workers reached an 11th-hour agreement late last week that averted a strike at locations including Thomas Built Buses in High Point.
What consumers should know as Philips agrees to $1.1 billion CPAP settlement
Under a related deal, users who return devices by Aug. 9 can get an extra $100. As part of the recall, the company is offering repairs, replacements or refunds of the machines' cost.
United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike in North Carolina
The United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck on Friday evening, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers. The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company just before the expiration of the previous contract, which was enacted six years ago.