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If the economy feels even worse for you than the inflation data says, that might be because childcare isn’t deemed a ‘necessity’

“The cost of childcare obviously impacts labor force decisions, and that in turn impacts labor growth as a whole,” Bowley tells Fortune.

By Eleanor PringleApril 17, 2026
The world holds its breath: Trump says Iran war will end ‘pretty soon’ as uranium deal is in sight
The world holds its breath: Trump says Iran war will end ‘pretty soon’ as uranium deal is in sight
By Jim EdwardsApril 17, 2026
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Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market—and pulling away from the pack
By Nick LichtenbergApril 17, 2026
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Reed Hastings’s exit from $455 billion Netflix ‘had nothing to do with’ the failed Warner Bros. deal, says Ted Sarandos
By Amanda GerutApril 16, 2026
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
By Phil WahbaApril 17, 2026
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Switzerland’s former ambassador to Iran: here’s how to end this war — and why Pakistan isn’t enough
By Philippe WeltiApril 17, 2026
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Exclusive: Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows
CryptoExclusive: Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows
By Ben WeissApril 17, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 17, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 17, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 17, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 17, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 17, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 17, 2026
Pope Leo XIV waves
SuccessPope Leo warned the world is in ‘big trouble’ if Elon Musk becomes the first trillionaire
By Preston ForeApril 17, 2026
The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers
NewslettersThe startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers
By Allie GarfinkleApril 17, 2026
The first wave of bank earnings shows why ‘resilience’ is Wall Street’s favorite word
NewslettersThe first wave of bank earnings shows why ‘resilience’ is Wall Street’s favorite word
By Diane BradyApril 17, 2026
Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings on July 10, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. (Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
NewslettersEnd of an era: Reed Hastings steps down from Netflix
By Andrew NuscaApril 17, 2026
A secretive tycoon known as the ‘French Murdoch’ holds the key to Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group
Personal FinanceA secretive tycoon known as the ‘French Murdoch’ holds the key to Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group
By Amanda GerutApril 17, 2026
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EnergyGas prices under Trump just hit a benchmark from the Biden inflation era
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
  • The stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work
    EconomyThe stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work
    By Catherina GioinoMarch 28, 2026
Ken Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
EconomyKen Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
By Jim EdwardsMarch 31, 2026
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BankingJamie Dimon says the American Dream is ‘slipping out of reach’—and JPMorgan is spending billions to fix it
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 31, 2026
America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark
MagazineAmerica and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark
By Francesca CassidyMarch 31, 2026
Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
Future of WorkIs the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
By Nicholas GordonMarch 31, 2026
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PoliticsThe federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 31, 2026
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    AIMeet a 29-year-old blue-collar founder who used AI to triple his revenue in 3 years
    By Nick LichtenbergMarch 28, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell to Gen Z: Don’t fear AI—master it
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026
Two people stand in front of a sign urging support for California’s billionaire tax
EconomyWealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. ‘They should pay their fair share’
By Catherina GioinoMarch 30, 2026
Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback
CommentaryDollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback
By Paul BlusteinMarch 30, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is ‘not unsustainable,’ but warns the trajectory ‘will not end well’
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell lets loose: ‘it’s very hard to build great democratic institutions and much easier to bring them down’
By Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2026
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    CommentaryFormer Trump advisor: ‘Conservatives’ risk killing America’s golden goose by taxing university research
    By Tomas J. PhilipsonMarch 28, 2026
Trump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation
EconomyTrump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation
By Eva RoytburgMarch 30, 2026
Bond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation
EnergyBond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation
By Jason MaMarch 30, 2026
War against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say
EconomyWar against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say
By Jim EdwardsMarch 30, 2026
Dow futures fall 300 points as Wall Street braces for potential U.S. ground assault on Iran and Houthi attacks that could slash oil supplies further
EnergyDow futures fall 300 points as Wall Street braces for potential U.S. ground assault on Iran and Houthi attacks that could slash oil supplies further
By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026
Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity
EnergyRussia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity
By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026
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EnergyGlobal economy takes gut punch from war in Iran, with nobody untouched the longer it goes on
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
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PoliticsSony raises PlayStation price another $100, second price hike in under a year
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Real EstateThe ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America’s housing supply. It’s likely to shrink it instead
By Shawn TullyMarch 29, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here — and it’s being wasted
By Gregory HaileMarch 29, 2026
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CommentaryFormer Trump official: the U.S. can win the AI race—if it gets patent policy right
By Laura PeterMarch 29, 2026
Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future
EnergyCoal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future
By Nicholas GordonMarch 29, 2026
Saudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal
EnergySaudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal
By Emma Ross-Thomas and BloombergMarch 28, 2026
There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as mismatch widens to a record 630,000. But it’s only a buyer’s market if you can afford it
Real EstateThere are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as mismatch widens to a record 630,000. But it’s only a buyer’s market if you can afford it
By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026
Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens
EconomyDollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens
By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026
U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’
EconomyU.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’
By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026
‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’
Economy‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’
By John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
Biden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals
Real EstateBiden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals
By Charlotte Kramon and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
As fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs
EnergyAs fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal
PoliticsIran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal
By Samy Magdy, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
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