President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.

The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.

Mortgage rates have pushed above 7 percent and home prices remain elevated, hurting the prospects of would-be buyers.

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.

Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.

September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures.

The final inflation report before the 2026 election — showing price increases and stagnant wages — spelled bad political news for the White House.

Inflation and economic frustrations have expanded the map of competitive midterm election districts deep into Republican territory.

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Energy prices have surged since the start of war with Iran, lifting inflation in the United States.

Inflation has made basic goods hard to afford and attitudes toward inequality have changed, studies from the Pew Research Center showed.

Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.

The journey of one banana from farm to store shows how the war’s economic effects have cascaded into some surprising industries.

Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, said in a lawsuit that the agency had sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

The World Trade Organization said that the drag on global trade from the war in the Middle East was more than offset by spending on goods related to artificial intelligence.

Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.

Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.