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As Fed Nears Next Rate Decision, Its Vice Chair Cites Reasons for Hope

Lael Brainard, the vice chair of the Federal Reserve, emphasized that non-wage causes had driven inflation in a sweeping speech.  » mehr lesen

Why Some Executives Wish E.S.G. ‘Just Goes Away’

The environmental, social and corporate governance investment trend is booming, but it has also become a big distraction for business leaders.  » mehr lesen

Jeff Bezos Visits The Washington Post as Layoffs Loom

With questions hovering about the financial performance of the news organization, its billionaire owner checked in with senior leaders.  » mehr lesen

Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen

Downtown lunch spots that rely on catering to white-collar professionals are rethinking their business model as more employees work from home.  » mehr lesen

How to Invest as a Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms

The risk of a federal debt ceiling breach later this year has increased. Steel yourself for trouble, our columnist writes. But remember: This, too, shall pass.  » mehr lesen

It’s Dry January. Pour One Out for the Bar Owners.

Between the “tripledemic,” the economy, holiday fatigue and the temporarily sober, businesses are suffering.  » mehr lesen

How ‘Extraordinary Measures’ Can Postpone a Debt Limit Disaster

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen will soon need to use accounting maneuvers to keep the United States from defaulting on its debt.  » mehr lesen

Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.  » mehr lesen

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