For about a year now, the labor market has existed in a state of eerie calm: Not many people were losing their jobs or quitting, but not many of those seeking work were getting job offers. The mass layoffs now underway across the federal government, along with its employees who are voluntarily heading for the…
President Trump inherited an economy that was, by most conventional measures, firing on all cylinders. Wages, consumer spending and corporate profits were rising. Unemployment was low. The inflation rate, though higher than normal, was falling. Just weeks into Mr. Trump’s term, the outlook is gloomier. Measures of business and consumer confidence have plunged. The stock…
As President Trump puts new tariffs on goods from China and threatens a trade war with allies like Mexico and Canada, one global company is likely to suffer less than most of its competitors: Tesla. But the electric car maker led by Elon Musk, which accounts for a third of the billionaire’s wealth, is also…
Early evidence is promising. In 2023, the region added 30,000 foreign-born residents, amounting to a 23.2 percent increase in the immigrant population, according to census data. (The New York City area added 88,000, only a 1.5 percent increase.) That was almost enough to offset the loss of 34,000 native-born residents. “We have no choice but…
As he prepares to introduce new tariffs on foreign metals this week, President Trump has vowed not to grant the types of exclusions and exemptions that were common during his first trade war. But he has already undercut that tough position on other tariffs. After lobbying from automakers, farmers and other industries, Mr. Trump quickly…
The United States buys more steel from Canada than from any other country, and those imports will become much more expensive under tariffs President Trump intends to impose this week. That’s good news to Stephen Capone, president of Capone Iron Corporation of Rowley, Mass., which makes steel stairs, handrails, gratings and other products and has…
Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori turns heads with bold new look Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori has once again taken the internet by storm with her ‘most daring’ look yet. The 30-year-old, who previously garnered attention with her bold fashion preferences at the February Grammys, created a nude illusion in her transparent undergarments and kickers…
Parker Posey spills the beans on BTS secrets at ‘White Lotus’ season 3 Parker Posey is finally ready to spill the tea on behind the scenes struggles of her and her co-stars while filming the third season of White Lotus. The 56-year-old actress, who plays the character Victoria Ratliff in the show, revealed that all…
‘Defenceless’ singer performs first gig after Liam Payne’s sudden passing Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has opened about his experience of visiting India for the first time. On March 8, the 33-year-old actor reached Mumbai as he had his first ever gig scheduled to take place in the city on Day 2 of the…
Lady Gaga explains how ageing changed her perspective on life Lady Gaga has recently explained how ageing has changed her perspective on life. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the pop singer was asked whether ageing gave her same perspective. To which, A Star is Born actress replied, “Yes, it has and I think some confidence and…
