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Key Interest Rate Falls as Worries About the Economy Rise
Investors’ increasingly gloomy sentiment about economic growth appears to be driving down the 10-year Treasury yield.

Nissan and Stellantis Could Be Hit Hardest by Trump’s Tariffs
A possible 25 percent levy on goods from Canada and Mexico is likely to raise the prices consumers pay for new cars and trucks, and disrupt complex supply chains.

How Trump’s Tariffs on China Are Affecting Toy Companies
A trade show for toys, most of which are made in China, showcased an industry, underneath the fun, rattled by President Trump’s higher tariffs.

Stocks Post Biggest Loss of the Year on Trump’s Tariff Plans
The S&P 500 fell 1.8 percent on Monday after President Trump doubled down on plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday.

TSMC, the Chip Giant, Is to Spend $100 Billion in U.S. Over the Next 4 Years
The investment plan, announced at the White House, was made as the Trump administration pushes to bring chip making back to the United States.

Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers, an 8% Drop
The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.

What You Should Know About Your Spouse’s Money
Many couples are surprisingly unaware about key aspects of each other’s finances — and that can hurt them. Here’s how to get on the same page.

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.

Oil Prices Fall After OPEC Plus Affirms Plan to Raise Production
The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.

Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.

In Face of Trump Tariffs, Mexico Embraces Nationalism
Before the tariffs went into effect, approval ratings for President Claudia Sheinbaum rose and companies began marketing “Made in Mexico” products.

He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.
Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of potential risks to very low-weight babies.

How ‘Silo’ and ‘Paradise’ Envision Housing After the Apocalypse
“Paradise” and “Silo” have opposing takes on the future of urban organization, echoing the debate over America’s housing shortage today.

China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.

China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies
Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said that 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.

Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Snap Into Effect
President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.

Is It Time to Transfer Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine? Calls Grow Louder.
President Trump’s threat to abandon Ukraine added urgency to plans to fund security or reconstruction with the roughly $300 billion owned by Russia’s central bank.

Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.

Texas May Rename the New York Strip
The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.

Inside a Celebration of The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham
A premiere for a documentary about Katharine Graham, the longtime publisher, had people talking about changes at the paper, and in Washington.

Struggling With Errors, DOGE Deletes Billions More From List of Savings
For the second time in a week, Elon Musk’s government overhaul effort updated its “wall of receipts” to remove mistakes that inflated its success.

What’s Behind Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With Canada
Canada is one of the United States’ largest trading partners, but President Trump wants to either take it or leave it.

Europe Faces a Huge Bill to Defend Ukraine. Investors Are Thrilled.
Europeans would need to ramp up military spending quickly, a notion that has set off a market rally, led by defense stocks.

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation
The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.

He’s the Face of a White House Press Corps Under Attack by Trump
Eugene Daniels, president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, is pushing back on the administration’s hostility to reporters as he navigates a move to MSNBC from Politico.

Trump Faces Blowback Over Plans for Crypto Reserve
Digital assets like Bitcoin rallied on the president’s backing for a strategic holding, but even some conservatives and industry backers disapproved.

Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running
China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.

Trump Will Impose 25 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday
President Trump said he would impose levies on America’s largest trading partners Tuesday. Industries are preparing for the worst.

Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.

Snowy Trails, Cozy Inns: Skiing Town to Town in Quebec
A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight stays (and meals) at local inns.

NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?
New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark Supreme Court decisions protect the press’s ability to investigate public figures. But a growing right-wing movement seeks to overturn them.

After He Ran a Cartoon on the War in Gaza, Gannett Fired Him
Tony Doris, the editorial page editor at The Palm Beach Post, was fired after he selected a cartoon that drew criticism from a nearby Jewish organization.

My Red Carpet Quest: A Two-Year Search for Steve
A reporter, after several attempts, managed to pin down the man who makes the celebrated carpet for the Oscars each year.

Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Successfully Lands on the Moon
Firefly Aerospace’s robotic vehicle became the second privately built spacecraft to make a soft landing on the moon. It could soon be joined by two more private lunar landers.

Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber
The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.

FedEx Plane Lands With Engine on Fire at Newark Airport After Bird Strike
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, said that the plane landed on Saturday morning and that there were no reported injuries.

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate
The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.

Why Do S.U.V.s Look Like Trucks Again?
For decades, carlike curves were in. Now, buyers are interested in sport utility vehicles that feature right-angles and off-road cred.

Plastic Bags Were Banned in NYC 5 Years Ago. They’re Still Floating Around.
The muse of American Beauty, Katy Perry and bathroom trash cans everywhere just won’t go away.

Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance
Worries about the award show’s TV viewership, a barometer of the industry’s influence, are rumbling through the movie capital.

Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.

Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump
The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.

Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist
The museum has suffered from rising costs and lower attendance. The cuts followed those at the Brooklyn Museum, which trimmed 10 percent of its staff this month.

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans
The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The People’s Union USA’s ‘Economic Blackout’ Organizer Served Jail Time on Sex Charge
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to “disseminating voyeuristic material.”

France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.

‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety
A bounce in the S&P 500 on Friday afternoon wasn’t enough to pull the index out of the red for the month.

Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t
Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

With the CFPB on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.

Paramount’s Shari Redstone Wants a Resolution on President Trump Lawsuit Ahead of Skydance Merger
Redstone, who controls Paramount, has been trying to close a merger with the Hollywood studio Skydance. President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News is complicating matters.

PCE Report Showed Inflation Eased Slightly in January
But consumer spending unexpectedly slowed, complicating the central bank’s plans for interest rates.

Inflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?
Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?

Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.

When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’
Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?
The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.