She Died After Her Pacemaker Battery Failed. Its Maker Knew of Problems for Years.
Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found batteries with an…
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In Dubai, the World’s Luxury Brands Face a Wartime Crisis
Executives for high-end brands worry that a prolonged war will hurt sales in a city important to the future of the luxury industry.
Banking Regulators Prepare to Loosen Post-Crisis Capital Rules
The changes, long sought by bank lobbyists, would reduce the capital banks must hold in reserve to mitigate risks.
Uber to Buy Rivian Vehicles for Use as Driverless Taxis
The deal provides cash to Rivian and is part of Uber’s attempts to stay relevant in a driverless future.
Mortgage Rates Highest in Three Months as War Weighs on Housing Market
Rising energy costs and concerns about inflation have helped lift borrowing costs for a home mortgage for the third consecutive week.
Extended Mideast Conflict Would Slow Trade and Growth, W.T.O. Warns
The trade organization said that a slowdown in trade in 2026 could become even more extreme if the war in the Middle East persists.
Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to a Rate Cut
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, wants to keep the central bank’s policy options open as officials stare down another economic shock that …
Central Banks Brace for Faster Inflation as Energy Prices Surge
Traders now expect Europe’s central bankers to raise rates this year to address a sharp increase in inflation because of higher energy pri…
As Oil Prices Spiral, Damage to Infrastructure ‘Makes It Even Worse’
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production w…
The Markets Contend With Powell’s Long Goodbye
The chair of the Federal Reserve said that he might not leave the central bank any time soon, setting up a potential clash with President Tr…
The Best We Should Hope For From the Fed: Nothing
A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy.
Sorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.
Silicon Valley’s young coders are getting creative with this new technology. They also worry they’re not spending enough time with it.