Biden’s Chief Economist Processes the Election With ‘Confusion, Guilt’

Jared Bernstein, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, was a leading architect of “Bidenomics.”

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Stock for Sale by Cabinet Members

Trump’s picks for Treasury secretary and commerce secretary both lead Wall Street firms. Here’s what that could mean for their finances and businesses.

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Former BP Chief Joins A.I. Data Center Developer

Bernard Looney will join Prometheus Hyperscale, a Wyoming start-up, to help it address the enormous energy needs of the artificial intelligence industry.

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The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent

Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.

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Steel Maker ThyssenKrupp to Slash 11,000 Jobs in Germany

The venerable steel producer, which has been struggling against high energy prices at home and growing competition from abroad, is the latest company in Europe to cut its work force.

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The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.

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Jeff Bezos, Jay Powell, Serena Williams and More Will Speak at the DealBook Summit

The conference on Dec. 4 will bring together the biggest names in business, politics and culture.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.

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Biden Cements TSMC Grant Before Trump Takes Over

The White House is racing to finish grant agreements for chip manufacturers, but some of its biggest successes might be credited to the Trump administration.

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After Flurry of Cabinet Picks, Trump Rethinks Candidates for Treasury Secretary

President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to invite the contenders for the role, including Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, to Mar-a-Lago this week.

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