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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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By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 17, 2026
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By Preston ForeApril 17, 2026
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By Allie GarfinkleApril 17, 2026
The first wave of bank earnings shows why ‘resilience’ is Wall Street’s favorite word
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By Diane BradyApril 17, 2026
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By Andrew NuscaApril 17, 2026
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By Amanda GerutApril 17, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says negotiations over tariffs are happening, and about 70 countries have called the White House since ‘Liberation Day’ to talk trade
FinanceTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says negotiations over tariffs are happening, and about 70 countries have called the White House since ‘Liberation Day’ to talk trade
By Alena BotrosApril 8, 2025
  • Donald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs against ‘friend and foe’ with a 10% minimum 
    FinanceDonald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs against ‘friend and foe’ with a 10% minimum 
    By Alena BotrosApril 2, 2025
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FinanceCould Trump tariffs solve Ireland’s housing crisis?
By Ryan HoggApril 8, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. President Donald Trump look on during The White House Digital Assets Summit in the State Dining Room of the White House on March 07, 2025 in Washington, DC.
PoliticsMarkets will keep tanking until Trump tells them what it is he actually wants, Treasury’s Bessent reportedly tells president
By Christiaan HetznerApril 8, 2025
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PoliticsCracks are beginning to show in the Musk-Trump partnership after the Tesla CEO reportedly appealed to White House on tariffs
By Eleanor PringleApril 8, 2025
GOP Senator wonders if tariff ‘medicine will be worse than the disease’—‘This is President Trump’s economy now’
FinanceGOP Senator wonders if tariff ‘medicine will be worse than the disease’—‘This is President Trump’s economy now’
By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak and The Associated PressApril 8, 2025
James Lamb works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 7, 2025.
FinanceWhat is a bear market? How Trump’s tariff blitz caused a market meltdown that could send the S&P 500 to lows not seen since 2022
By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga and The Associated PressApril 7, 2025
  • US President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in March.
    PoliticsTrump team was still hashing out ‘Liberation Day’ tariff plans 24 hours before the announcement
    By Christiaan HetznerApril 2, 2025
Larry Fink says most CEOs he talks to think US is in a recession
FinanceLarry Fink says most CEOs he talks to think US is in a recession
By Silla Brush and BloombergApril 7, 2025
A third-generation NYC candy shop owner says Trump’s historic tariffs will devastate his business—and fears ‘hyperinflation’
FinanceA third-generation NYC candy shop owner says Trump’s historic tariffs will devastate his business—and fears ‘hyperinflation’
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressApril 7, 2025
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PoliticsInvestor Bill Ackman pleads with Trump White House not to declare a ‘global economic war against the whole world at once’
By Christiaan HetznerApril 7, 2025
Wall Street expects the Fed to rescue the economy from Trump tariffs, but an emergency rate cut now could spark more panic, analyst warns
FinanceWall Street expects the Fed to rescue the economy from Trump tariffs, but an emergency rate cut now could spark more panic, analyst warns
By Jason MaApril 7, 2025
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
FinanceJamie Dimon concerned Trump tariffs will leave the U.S. out in the cold: ‘America First is fine, as long as it doesn’t end up being America alone’
By Eleanor PringleApril 7, 2025
  • US President Donald Trump
    Politics‘Smell of stagflation’ is mounting as Trump’s Liberation Day arrives
    By Eleanor PringleApril 2, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump
FinanceDonald Trump shares video claiming he’s ‘purposefully crashing the market’—but then insists ‘he doesn’t want anything to go down’
By Eleanor PringleApril 7, 2025
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Newsletters5 strategies CEOs are using to navigate Trump tariff turbulence
By Ruth Umoh and Lily Mae LazarusApril 7, 2025
Trump tariffs could climb even further—to the highest since 1872—before they ease again as a cycle of retaliation and escalation plays out
FinanceTrump tariffs could climb even further—to the highest since 1872—before they ease again as a cycle of retaliation and escalation plays out
By Jason MaApril 6, 2025
Trump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks with White House
PoliticsTrump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks with White House
By Adriana Gomez Licon and The Associated PressApril 6, 2025
Bessent strikes defiant tariff tone as he rejects US recession
FinanceBessent strikes defiant tariff tone as he rejects US recession
By Shawn Donnan and BloombergApril 6, 2025
Trump tariffs could help clear the way for bigger tax cuts as Congress eyes a potential revenue windfall — and a shrinking economy
FinanceTrump tariffs could help clear the way for bigger tax cuts as Congress eyes a potential revenue windfall — and a shrinking economy
By Jason MaApril 5, 2025
JPMorgan says Trump’s tariffs to send US into recession
FinanceJPMorgan says Trump’s tariffs to send US into recession
By Matthew Boesler and BloombergApril 5, 2025
President Donald Trump gestures while speaking during an executive order signing event in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2025 in Washington, DC.
PoliticsWhat is Trump really trying to achieve with his tariff plan, and will it work?
By Eleanor PringleApril 5, 2025
Trump tariffs are weakening the dollar instead of boosting it—further adding to the price Americans will pay for costlier imports
FinanceTrump tariffs are weakening the dollar instead of boosting it—further adding to the price Americans will pay for costlier imports
By Jason MaApril 5, 2025
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel calls Trump’s tariffs the ‘biggest policy mistake in 95 years’
FinanceWharton’s Jeremy Siegel calls Trump’s tariffs the ‘biggest policy mistake in 95 years’
By Alena BotrosApril 4, 2025
Trump’s tariffs are not ‘common sense’—and they’re putting America’s credibility and ‘exorbitant privilege’ at risk
CommentaryTrump’s tariffs are not ‘common sense’—and they’re putting America’s credibility and ‘exorbitant privilege’ at risk
By Steve H. Hanke and Matt SekerkeApril 4, 2025
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FinanceRobust March jobs report signals the economy is starting from a ‘position of strength’ if Trump tariffs spark downturn
By Paolo ConfinoApril 4, 2025
Trump is a drunk driver taking the economy off the cliff into a needless recession—as we warned
CommentaryTrump is a drunk driver taking the economy off the cliff into a needless recession—as we warned
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event.
Politics‘There will be blood’: JPMorgan raises recession risk to 60% as global stock market sell off continues
By Christiaan HetznerApril 4, 2025
Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a press conference about tariffs.
LeadershipTrump says tariffs will help U.S. manufacturing. So why are manufacturers so furious?
By Brit MorseApril 3, 2025
Trump’s tariffs put American growth and prosperity at risk—and raise the likelihood of a recession
CommentaryTrump’s tariffs put American growth and prosperity at risk—and raise the likelihood of a recession
By Gustavo Flores-MaciasApril 3, 2025
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FinanceTreasury Secretary Bessent blames Trump tariff sell-off in markets on deflating AI bubble: ‘That’s a Mag 7 problem, not a MAGA problem’
By Christiaan HetznerApril 3, 2025
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FinanceThe Czech Republic, and its quiet automotive giant Skoda, are bucking an economic downturn unfolding in its crucial ally Germany
By Ryan HoggApril 3, 2025
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FinanceTrump’s new tariffs will make equity markets ‘suffer,’ economist says, with the ‘downside risk of retaliatory tariffs around the globe’
By Amanda GerutApril 2, 2025
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