Business
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
- 0025
Markets brace for heavy earnings week, Fed decision, and shutdown deadline
Investors head into the Jan. 27–31 week watching a packed earnings calendar, a Federal Reserve meeting, and a congressional deadline to avert a shutdown—factors that could amplify volatility after recent declines.
- 0026
Poll: AAPI adults name inflation and affordability as top priorities, with health costs also a major worry
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data survey finds Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are especially focused on inflation and the high cost of living, while also expressing deep concern about health care costs in 2026. Confidence in government progress has slipped compared with late 2024.
- 0027
Davos 2026 spotlights growth and security as leaders clash over geopolitics and trade
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 meeting in Davos featured competing messages on growth, security, and cooperation amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and allies.
- 0028
U.S. consumer sentiment improves in January, Michigan survey shows
A University of Michigan survey found consumer sentiment rose in January, though households remain frustrated by elevated prices and a softer job market.
- 0029
Capital One agrees to buy fintech Brex for $5.15 billion as it expands deeper into business payments
Capital One said it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion, mixing cash and stock in a deal aimed at broadening its reach in corporate cards and expense management.
- 0030
Tariff threats shake markets, as investors reprice risk tied to U.S.–Europe confrontation
A sharp selloff underscored how quickly geopolitical threats can spill into financial markets, with investors reacting to the prospect of new tariffs and a widening dispute with NATO-aligned partners.
- 0031
U.S. winter storm disrupts travel, triggers emergency declarations and widespread cancellations
A major winter storm has prompted emergency measures and widespread disruptions across the United States, with large numbers of weather alerts, flight cancellations, and changes to transportation plans as conditions deteriorate across a broad swath of the country.
- 0032
Inflation edges higher as consumers keep spending, complicating expectations for rate cuts
A key U.S. inflation measure ticked up while consumer spending stayed strong, a combination that may keep the Federal Reserve cautious about cutting interest rates quickly.
- 0033
Wall Street sinks after Trump threatens tariffs on European imports linked to Greenland dispute
U.S. stocks fell sharply as investors reacted to new tariff threats against multiple European countries, with tech shares leading the slide and safe-haven assets surging amid renewed trade-war fears.
- 0034
Atlanta Fed survey shows firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations ease to 2.0% in January 2026
A January 2026 update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows businesses’ year-ahead inflation expectations decreased to 2.0% on average. The reading arrives as markets and policymakers watch whether price pressures are cooling enough to support steadier growth without reigniting inflation.
- 0035
Treasury Secretary projects 4% to 5% U.S. growth in 2026, far above most forecasts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told audiences around Davos that the administration expects a sharp acceleration in U.S. growth in 2026, while many economists and major forecasting institutions remain far more cautious about the outlook.
- 0036
Wall Street drops after Trump tariff threat aimed at eight European countries amid Greenland dispute
Stocks fell sharply after Trump said the U.S. would impose new tariffs on imports from eight European countries, reviving trade-war fears and pushing investors toward safe havens like gold and silver.