Why the Fed Isn’t Ready to Join Other Central Banks in Cutting Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell played down any impressions Wednesday that the central bank was looking ahead to cushion economic weakness from President Trumps tariffs by cutting rates. At a ne… [+4759 chars]

You’re More Like Warren Buffett Than You Think

Warren Buffett at the world premiere of the HBO film Becoming Warren Buffett in 2017. - Nancy Kaszerman/Zuma Press This column originally appeared in the WSJs Markets A.M. newsletter. to receive it … [+2326 chars]

U.S. Economy Shows Remarkable Resilience in Face of Trade Turmoil

- Rachel Mendelson/WSJ, iStock (3), Getty Images, AP The worlds most powerful economy is showing remarkable resilience in the face of enormous pressure. Employers added more jobs than many economis… [+8945 chars]

Europe Is Racing to Build Its Own Version of the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex

Spotters take pictures of a Dutch Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II jet fighter. - JOHN THYS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Americas vast military-industrial complex has many critics. For Europe, it is … [+7521 chars]

Meta’s ‘Digital Companions’, Using the Licensed Voices of Celebrity Actors, Will Talk Dirty With Anyone

Jeff Horwitz, reporting for The Wall Street Journal (News+ link): To boost the popularity of these souped-up chatbots, Meta has cut deals for up to seven-figures with celebrities like actresses Kr… [+1653 chars]

Google Says End of U.S. Trade Loophole to Pose Headwind

Google expects to be affected by the Trump administrations plan to close a loophole waiving tariffs on low-value shipments, an executive said Thursday. The change will end the de minimis exception f… [+442 chars]