Chip Shortage Makes Big Dent in Automakers’ U.S. Sales

General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Stellantis and Nissan reported recent declines as problems in the global supply chain held down output and inventories.

Chip Shortage Makes Big Dent in Automakers’ U.S. Sales

General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Stellantis and Nissan reported recent declines as problems in the global supply chain held down output and inventories.

Finding Memories, and Mom’s Sewing Stuff, in a Reused Cookie Tin

The containers we use over and over, from Cool Whip tubs to Taster’s Choice jars, can evoke stronger feelings than the food that came in them.

Could This Covid Wave Reverse the Recovery? Here’s What to Watch.

Some businesses are still hurting, and federal aid has wound down. But economists see sources of resilience and signs of strength.

Biden’s New Vaccine Push Is a Fight for the U.S. Economy

The effort reflects the continuing and evolving threat the coronavirus pandemic poses to the economic recovery.

Change May Be Coming to Your Favorite Wines

Rising temperatures and the risk of wildfires have led some wineries to grow different types of grapes. And some regions that were long overlooked are now producing notable wines.

The Economy Is Booming but Far From Normal, Posing a Challenge for Biden

High inflation, ghostly downtowns and a resurgent virus have rattled consumers and created new obstacles as the president tries to push his broader economic agenda.

Workers’ Anxiety Grows as Covid Variant Casts a Shadow

Some see an undue rush by employers to get workplaces back to normal, whether by dropping precautions or imposing new rules.

The Pandemic Stimulus Was Front-Loaded. That Could Mean a Bumpy Year.

There’s a risk that the affluent, who saved money by limiting things like traveling and dining out, will sit on their cash rather than spend it.

Retail Sales Fell in May, in Latest Sign of a Bumpy Recovery

As more of the country is vaccinated, Americans are venturing out and spending more on lodging and entertainment, but less on goods.

America Is Driving the Global Economy. When Does That Become a Problem?

New trade data suggests the outlook for the U.S. economy will depend in part on the rate of recovery of other nations.

China Is Trying to Tame Inflation. It Matters to Much of the Globe.

Rising costs at its factories — an accelerating trend, new data showed — could trickle into the rest of the world economy.

The U.S. Economy Is Sending Confusing Signals. What’s Going On?

The ebbing of the pandemic has brought price increases, supply bottlenecks and labor shortages. Key indicators will show whether it’s just a stage.

The U.S. Economy Is Sending Confusing Signals. What’s Going On?

The ebbing of the pandemic has brought price increases, supply bottlenecks and labor shortages. Key indicators will show whether it’s just a stage.

Ready to Return: Fashion Rental Is Back

The pandemic hit the world of clothing rental hard. Now, companies like Rent the Runway say the market is booming like never before.