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A mother and child shopping.
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
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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)
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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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The bond market’s Trump trade is looking like a recession trade
FinanceThe bond market’s Trump trade is looking like a recession trade
By Michael Mackenzie, Liz Capo McCormick and BloombergMarch 9, 2025
  • The U.S. economy is propped up by three pillars, top investor Peter Boockvar says—and America’s growth now hinges on the wealthiest 10%
    FinanceThe U.S. economy is propped up by three pillars, top investor Peter Boockvar says—and America’s growth now hinges on the wealthiest 10%
    By Irina IvanovaFebruary 27, 2025
The Wall Street strategist who nailed the stock market’s recent mega-rallies sees a 10%-15% jump in the coming months
FinanceThe Wall Street strategist who nailed the stock market’s recent mega-rallies sees a 10%-15% jump in the coming months
By Jason MaMarch 9, 2025
Can CEOs expect clarity soon on tariffs after recent whiplash? Trump says they could go up further — ‘It depends’
FinanceCan CEOs expect clarity soon on tariffs after recent whiplash? Trump says they could go up further — ‘It depends’
By Jason MaMarch 9, 2025
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FinanceBillionaire investor Mark Cuban warns ‘this is how recessions start’ as federal cuts ripple through the economy
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2025
‘America First’ policies are threatening American exceptionalism as the economy and markets flash warning signs
Finance‘America First’ policies are threatening American exceptionalism as the economy and markets flash warning signs
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2025
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
FinanceJerome Powell says the ‘net effect’ of the Trump administration’s policies on trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulation will determine interest rates in the future
By Paolo ConfinoMarch 8, 2025
  • Joachim Nagel, president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, during a Bloomberg Television interview following the presentation of the Bundesbank's 2024 Annual Report in Frankfurt, Germany, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. German parties should quickly form a new government after Sunday's election, to help prevent the economy failing to expand for a third straight year, according to Nagel.
    FinanceIt’s 5 minutes to midnight for Germany’s economy, Bundesbank chief warns after central bank’s first loss in 45 years
    By Ryan HoggFebruary 26, 2025
A slide in Tesla on Friday is capping off a round trip of epic proportions in the company’s shares.
FinanceTesla erases $700 billion ‘Trump bump’ as sales slide globally
By Bloomberg and Esha DeyMarch 7, 2025
EPA staffers must now get DOGE approval before spending anything on items greater than $50,000
PoliticsEPA staffers must now get DOGE approval before spending anything on items greater than $50,000
By The Associated Press and Matthew DalyMarch 7, 2025
President Donald Trump delivers his address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 4.
PoliticsTrump’s team promised governments would ‘eat’ its tariffs. Execs say they’re passing on at least 50% to consumers
By Eleanor PringleMarch 6, 2025
Steven Mnuchin, founder and managing partner at Liberty Strategic Capital and former US treasury secretary, smiles on stage during the Bloomberg Invest event in New York, US, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
FinanceThe architect of Trump’s first tax cuts says the plan to scoop out overtime pay and Social Security from taxes is ‘very expensive’ but tips are feasible
By Greg McKennaMarch 6, 2025
Warren Buffett acts like the U.S. stock market is in bubble territory. He might be onto something
CommentaryWarren Buffett acts like the U.S. stock market is in bubble territory. He might be onto something
By Steve H. Hanke and Caleb HofmannMarch 5, 2025
  • Shot of a young businesswoman at work blowing her nose
    SuccessGerman bosses are blaming the country’s economic woes on ‘work-shy’ Gen Z calling in sick nearly 20 times a year
    By Ryan HoggFebruary 25, 2025
Want a more hopeful America? Increase awareness of past progress
CommentaryWant a more hopeful America? Increase awareness of past progress
By Clay RoutledgeMarch 5, 2025
Unpack your suitcase—Job insecurity from DOGE layoffs and tariffs are shattering Americans’ vacation plans
FinanceUnpack your suitcase—Job insecurity from DOGE layoffs and tariffs are shattering Americans’ vacation plans
By Alena BotrosMarch 5, 2025
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the Capitol building's House chamber in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2025.
PoliticsTrump may roll back Mexico and Canada tariffs as soon as today, but conflicting messages are giving consumers and Wall Street whiplash
By Eleanor PringleMarch 5, 2025
Wall Street is distraught over Trump’s tariffs
FinanceWall Street is distraught over Trump’s tariffs
By Alena BotrosMarch 4, 2025
Stop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer
CommentaryStop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer
By Jim Nussle and Juan Fernández CeballosMarch 4, 2025
President Donald Trump
PoliticsGlobal markets tumble as Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China spark trade war fears
By Eleanor PringleMarch 4, 2025
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PoliticsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pouring cold water on the hot economic numbers of the Biden administration, claiming that growth was ‘brittle underneath’
By Irina IvanovaMarch 4, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs 
FinanceTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs 
By Alena BotrosMarch 3, 2025
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill,
EconomyElon Musk calls Social Security ‘the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time’ as calls mount to remove contribution caps for billionaires
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 3, 2025
Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
PoliticsWarren Buffett says tariffs leave consumers footing the bill: ‘The tooth fairy doesn’t pay ’em’
By Eleanor PringleMarch 3, 2025
Car Prices Are Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s New Tariffs
TechCar Prices Are Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s New Tariffs
By Bloomberg and Keith NaughtonMarch 3, 2025
A Wall Street trader looks worried
FinanceWall Street is holding its breath as investors wait to see if Trump will enforce new tariffs or pull back at the last minute
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2025
Even in deep-red Trump country, business conditions are quickly collapsing as tariff fears cross party lines 
FinanceEven in deep-red Trump country, business conditions are quickly collapsing as tariff fears cross party lines 
By Jason MaMarch 2, 2025
The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts
PoliticsThe Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2025
Russia’s old economy is gone, and its wartime transformation has the military primed for a resurgence, former State Dept. official warns
PoliticsRussia’s old economy is gone, and its wartime transformation has the military primed for a resurgence, former State Dept. official warns
By Jason MaMarch 2, 2025
Artistic rendering of Benjamin Franklin on a $100 bill behind a graph showing downward movement
FinanceThe U.S. economy has suddenly been thrown into reverse as key GDP indicator flashes stunning negative forecast
By Jason MaMarch 1, 2025
With millions of hens killed by bird flu, critics charge big egg producers with price-gouging
RetailWith millions of hens killed by bird flu, critics charge big egg producers with price-gouging
By The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2025
Consumers are cutting back spending at the fastest clip in 4 years
FinanceConsumers are cutting back spending at the fastest clip in 4 years
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2025
America’s consumer economy is hostage to its top earners—and that could mean trouble down the road
FinanceAmerica’s consumer economy is hostage to its top earners—and that could mean trouble down the road
By Sydney LakeFebruary 27, 2025
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