Sarah Kessler
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The Week in Business: With Ukraine Invasion, Volatile Markets
The U.S. and the European Union have imposed a range of financial penalties on Russia. Companies are again setting dates for return to the office....
The Week in Business: A Step Toward Data Privacy
Americans kept shopping last month. China’s sunny version of the Olympics. And the potential impact on energy markets of a Ukraine invasion.
The Week in Business: Peloton’s Tough Times
Prices continued their steep upward trajectory in January, merger plans hit roadblocks and mask mandates are being lifted.
The Week in Business: A Strong Jobs Report
The jobs numbers were better than expected. But Meta’s earnings were weaker, sending its stock plunging. CNN’s top executive resigned. And the Olympics have begun.
The Week in Business: A Big Bet on Gaming
Intel announces plans for a $20 billion chip manufacturing complex in Ohio. With Omicron beginning a retreat, is a “new normal” coming? And the Fed...
The Week in Business: A Ruling on Vaccine Mandates
Companies are left on their own to set policy on vaccines for their employees. Oil production is only slowly ramping up. And this will be...
The Week in Business: Vaccine Mandates
Job growth stalled. Awards season fizzled. And confirmation hearings for President Biden’s nominees for the two top Fed posts are coming up.
The Week in Business: Taking On Inflation
Central banks in the United States, Britain and the European Union took measures to address rapidly rising prices.
The Week in Business
Senators grilled the head of Instagram about the site’s effect on some teenagers. The defense rested in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial. And the Fed...
New York’s Sweeping Vaccine Mandate Raises Questions for Companies
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s broad corporate vaccine mandate left many wondering what, exactly, is required. City Hall plans to release further guidelines on Dec. 15.