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Gen Z is ‘Chinamaxxing’—and it’s less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America
Gen Z is ‘Chinamaxxing’—and it’s less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America

A viral TikTok trend is handing Beijing a cultural moment that decades of propaganda never could. Are we entering the Chinese century?

By Nick LichtenbergApril 19, 2026
stressed student and parent
Parents are so panicked about the job market they’re paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college
By Jake AngeloApril 19, 2026
A woman kneels on the floor next to an older woman sitting down.
‘The current system right now is unsustainable’: top economist sees a crucial crack in the economy
By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high
The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high
By Shawn TullyApril 19, 2026
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The economist who was terrified of AI just found a rare reason for hope
By Nick LichtenbergApril 19, 2026
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The U.S. has a $282 billion trade surplus you’ve never heard of — and it’s at risk
By Josh KallmerApril 19, 2026
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For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity
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By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (Left) and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (Right)
SuccessJensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb’s Brian Chesky doesn’t use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules
By Emma BurleighApril 19, 2026
The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed
PoliticsThe most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 19, 2026
Trump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’
PoliticsTrump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’
By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
EnergyThe jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
By Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 18, 2026
Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
EconomyPutin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
LawA bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
North AmericaThe record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Jerome Powell
EconomyTrump threatens legal action against Powell over Fed HQ, demands immediate rate cuts as inflation holds steady
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 12, 2025
  • A young, anxious businessman with his head in his hands, sitting outside his building
    EconomyA third of CEOs plan to axe jobs over the next year—and most now say they’ll pass on new tariff costs to their customers
    By Eleanor PringleAugust 8, 2025
US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyJerome Powell’s job just got a whole lot easier as inflation data sidesteps disaster
By Eleanor PringleAugust 12, 2025
Jerome Powell at the podium
EconomyInflation is staying level—for now—but the next wave of tariff-driven price increases is already in motion: ‘They are going up, we’ve seen that’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 12, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyCBO: The poor get a $1,200 income cut and the rich get a $13,600 boost from Trump’s tax law
By Stephen Groves and The Associated PressAugust 12, 2025
Markets cashed in on the war in Ukraine but may like peace with Russia even more, top analysts say
FinanceMarkets cashed in on the war in Ukraine but may like peace with Russia even more, top analysts say
By Jim EdwardsAugust 12, 2025
This combination of pictures created on May 14, 2020 shows recent portraits of China's President Xi Jinping (L) and US President Donald Trump
EconomyMarkets are so used to the TACO trade they didn’t even blink when Trump extended a tariff delay with China
By Eleanor PringleAugust 12, 2025
  • This VC has invested in crypto for a decade. He has 3 pieces of advice for those getting into the market
    The CoinsThis VC has invested in crypto for a decade. He has 3 pieces of advice for those getting into the market
    By Jeff John RobertsAugust 7, 2025
James Litinsky, Chairman and CEO, MP Materials
TechHow deals with Apple and Trump’s Pentagon turned rare earth miner MP Materials into a red-hot stock
By Jordan BlumAugust 12, 2025
Trump extends China tariff truce by another 90 days, pushing new deadline to November
EconomyTrump extends China tariff truce by another 90 days, pushing new deadline to November
By AFPAugust 11, 2025
Mother working from home while holding toddler boy
EconomyThe new American workplace crisis: Return-to-office mandates lead to a working mom exodus
By Ashley LutzAugust 11, 2025
When the next recession hits, whoever is president will face intense pressure to cut tariffs, so don’t rely on them for revenue, top economist says
EconomyWhen the next recession hits, whoever is president will face intense pressure to cut tariffs, so don’t rely on them for revenue, top economist says
By Jason MaAugust 11, 2025
Don Vultaggio, cofounder of the AriZona Beverage Company, stands in front of a booth advertising his famous drinks
RetailThe 99-cent AriZona iced tea could be the next victim of Trump’s tariffs
By Eva RoytburgAugust 11, 2025
  • Francis Fukuyama speaks into a microphone
    EconomyTop economist says Trump’s Fed pressure may not be felt for years: ‘You can appear to get away with a lot while you’re actually doing a lot of damage’
    By Eva RoytburgAugust 7, 2025
Michelle Bowman, vice chair for supervision at the US Federal Reserve, left, and Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Board open meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
EconomyOne FOMC dissenter might have just called out the Fed for its shifting base interest-rate policy
By Eleanor PringleAugust 11, 2025
Photo of Stephen Miran
FinanceThe ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets
By Jim EdwardsAugust 11, 2025
Photo of Donald Trump
EconomyTrump said foreign countries would ‘eat’ tariffs—but U.S. consumers and businesses will actually pay 75% at best
By Eleanor PringleAugust 11, 2025
Exclusive: Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett outlines plan to save Intel and America’s advanced chip manufacturing
CommentaryExclusive: Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett outlines plan to save Intel and America’s advanced chip manufacturing
By Craig BarrettAugust 10, 2025
Dow futures rise as Wall Street and the Fed brace for updates on how much Trump’s tariffs are stoking inflation
EconomyDow futures rise as Wall Street and the Fed brace for updates on how much Trump’s tariffs are stoking inflation
By Jason MaAugust 10, 2025
This unprecedented shift in unemployment suggests AI could strand white-collar knowledge workers in a jobless recovery after the next recession
EconomyThis unprecedented shift in unemployment suggests AI could strand white-collar knowledge workers in a jobless recovery after the next recession
By Jason MaAugust 10, 2025
More than half of industries are already shedding workers, a ‘telling’ sign that’s accompanied past recessions, top economist says
EconomyMore than half of industries are already shedding workers, a ‘telling’ sign that’s accompanied past recessions, top economist says
By Jason MaAugust 10, 2025
US inflation to rise as higher tariffs feed through
EconomyUS inflation to rise as higher tariffs feed through
By Vince Golle, Craig Stirling and BloombergAugust 10, 2025
Stephen Moore stands next to a chart, and Donald Trump, during a press conference held in the Oval Office
FinanceTwo Trump-appointed economists—and longtime friends—are clashing over Trump’s jobs data
By Eva RoytburgAugust 10, 2025
Fed Governor Bowman says weak jobs report backs her view for 3 rate cuts this year
EconomyFed Governor Bowman says weak jobs report backs her view for 3 rate cuts this year
By The Associated PressAugust 9, 2025
Putin will meet Trump as a ‘fiscal crunch’ is about to hit Russia’s war machine 
EconomyPutin will meet Trump as a ‘fiscal crunch’ is about to hit Russia’s war machine 
By Jason MaAugust 9, 2025
Trump’s pick for the Fed ‘fuels an existential threat’ as central bank independence is targeted, JPMorgan says
EconomyTrump’s pick for the Fed ‘fuels an existential threat’ as central bank independence is targeted, JPMorgan says
By Jason MaAugust 9, 2025
Wall Street is divided over whether immigration is behind US hiring slowdown
EconomyWall Street is divided over whether immigration is behind US hiring slowdown
By Augusta Saraiva and BloombergAugust 9, 2025
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer privately warns Trump that tariffs could cause severe economic damage in key swing state
EconomyMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer privately warns Trump that tariffs could cause severe economic damage in key swing state
By Joey Cappelletti, Josh Boak and The Associated PressAugust 9, 2025
States are taking action as electric bills rise amid data-center boom. ‘There’s a massive outcry’
EconomyStates are taking action as electric bills rise amid data-center boom. ‘There’s a massive outcry’
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressAugust 9, 2025
President Donald Trump attends the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh on July 15.
TechAI’s endless thirst for power is driving a natural gas boom in Appalachia—and industry stocks are booming along with it
By Jordan BlumAugust 9, 2025
Stephen Miran
EconomyTrump to replace Biden Fed appointee with Stephen Miran, chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers
By Christopher Rugaber, Josh Boak and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2025
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EconomyBank of America sees stagflation, not recession—and no rate cut this year. It’s because of 2 specific Trump policies
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 8, 2025
The dollar is in decline because of a global ‘loss of faith in U.S. leadership,’ Macquarie says
FinanceThe dollar is in decline because of a global ‘loss of faith in U.S. leadership,’ Macquarie says
By Jim EdwardsAugust 8, 2025
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