The people here are not Hollywood stars or billionaire tech entrepreneurs who might own Ferraris and private jets. But they are well off. The median household income in the area […]
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Back to news homeU.S. Economy Grew 1.6% in Second Quarter
Now a new threat is emerging in the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, which has caused cases to soar in much of the country. The Centers for Disease […]
Consumer Spending Was a Big Factor in G.D.P. Expansion
Consumers are fueling the economic recovery.Consumer spending rose 2.8 percent in the second quarter, helping to offset declines in other parts of the economy. Spending on services was particularly robust […]
Covid Variant Adds to Worker Anxieties
For much of the pandemic, Amazon has offered free on-site Covid testing for employees. It incorporated a variety of design features into warehouses to promote social distancing. But a worker […]
Will the Delta Variant Wreck the Recovery?
The good economic news, when it comes to the ascendant Delta variant of the coronavirus, is that it puts the economy at risk in only two ways. The bad news: […]
QR Codes Are Here to Stay. So Is the Tracking They Allow.
SAN FRANCISCO — When people enter Teeth, a bar in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood, the bouncer gives them options. They can order food and drinks at the bar, he says, […]
Airlines See a Surge in Domestic Flights, Beating Forecasts
The aviation recovery is gaining momentum.A summer travel bonanza is exceeding expectations, helping airlines earn profits again and brightening the outlook for the rest of the year. It’s a welcome relief […]
China’s Growth Slows as Pandemic Fears Persist
BEIJING — After a year of leading the global economy out of the pandemic slump, China’s growth is now starting to level off, as the world tries to assess whether […]
China Called Finance Apps the Best Thing Since the Compass. No Longer.
When the coronavirus jammed up China’s economy last year, Rao Yong needed cash to tide over his online handicrafts business. But he dreaded the idea of spending long, dull hours […]
Corporate America’s Favorite Type of Activism
The DealBook newsletter delves into a single topic or theme every weekend, providing reporting and analysis that offers a better understanding of an important issue in the news. If you […]