Donald Trump’s Chicken-and-Egg Inflation Problem
A surge in egg prices underscores how persistent inflation is spooking the markets and could check the president’s boldest economic policies.
Read more at The New York Times
-
Donald Trump Jr invests in ‘steroid Olympics’
US president’s son backs Enhanced Games for athletes using performance drugsFinancial Times - 1h -
Donald Trump will force a fiscal reckoning on Labour
Past governments have broken tax promises as they weigh trade-offs against bigger imperatives and geopoliticsFinancial Times - 6h -
South Africa has been blindsided by Donald Trump
The US president’s attacks on the country might actually unite its peopleFinancial Times - 11h -
New inflation numbers are at odds with Donald Trump’s promise to lower prices
The president repeatedly claimed he would lower prices during the election campaign, but that’s not an easy task. Inflation gains speed despite Trump vow to ‘rapidly’ cut prices As tens of ...The Guardian - 23h -
What if Donald Trump calls the courts’ bluff?
The US judiciary poses the ultimate test of whether the president will break the systemFinancial Times - 2d -
What’s behind Donald Trump’s plastic straws move
Paper straws are, objectively, the worst. There’s the race against the clock to use them before they turn to mush, the temperature problem — good for neither hot nor frozen — and, worst of all, the ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s ‘interesting problem’ with Treasuries
Debtcon 1Financial Times - 3d -
This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected
He is making us a corrupted, brittle superpower.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.Wired - Feb. 5
More from The New York Times
-
Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.The New York Times - 8h -
Elon Musk’s Attacks on CFPB Remove Obstacle to Building ‘X Money’
Former officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Elon Musk’s payment-business aspirations were driving his efforts to hobble the agency.The New York Times - 18h -
Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid
Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, a decision to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.The New York Times - 22h -
The Rising Price of Eggs Is Also Hurting Your Local Restaurant
The soaring cost of eggs is hitting your local breakfast spot hard.The New York Times - 19h -
Help! Our Paris Rental Apartment Was Robbed and Airbnb Won’t Compensate Us.
A family’s belongings disappeared when a thief used a key left under their Airbnb’s doormat. The French police confirmed the story, but Airbnb’s insurance adjuster took the side of the host.The New York Times - 6h
More in Business
-
Trump reciprocal tariffs news conference set for 1 p.m.
Trump's all-caps post on Truth Social announcing the presser offered no details about the plan for new tariffs.CNBC - 9m -
Reddit shares slump 7% on daily active user miss
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said that the company experienced some "volatility" in user growth as a result of a Google search algorithm tweak.CNBC - 11m -
Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by 'pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis
Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.CNBC - 11m -
Elon Musk calls for the U.S. government to delete entire agencies: 'Remove the roots of the weed'
"I think we do need to delete entire agencies, as opposed to leave part of them behind. ... It's kind of like leaving a weed," Musk said.CNBC - 18m -
GE Healthcare’s business grows with boost from imaging and diagnostic drug units
The company said it was “pleased with … strong momentum.”MarketWatch - 18m