Economy Oct 01 New Tesla chair must rein in CEO Elon Musk at risky time for the company WASHINGTON — It won’t be an easy job. Whoever becomes the new chairman of Tesla Motors will face the formidable task of reining in Elon Musk, the charismatic, visionary chief executive with an impulsive streak, while also helping Musk achieve…
Economy Sep 24 Why the ‘gig’ economy may not be the future of work Most Americans who earn income through online platforms do so for only a few months each year, according to a study by JPMorgan Chase.
Economy Sep 11 AP fact check: Are Trump policies boosting the U.S. economy? White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday rebutted Obama's claim that his policies put the economy on a growth path that is now benefitting Trump.
Economy Aug 17 Where White House touts a boom, most economists see a blip Is the latest pickup in U.S. economic growth destined to slow in the years ahead as most analysts say? Or, as the Trump administration insists, is the economy on the cusp of an explosive boom that will reward Americans?…
Politics Aug 13 AP fact check: Trump’s claims on ‘record’ GDP, jobs and the Russia investigation President Donald Trump is distorting the truth on U.S. economic growth and jobs, pointing to record-breaking figures that don't exist and not telling the full story on black unemployment. Here's a closer look at his claims.
Politics Aug 07 AP fact check: Trump’s claims on economic gains overstated President Donald Trump is grossly overstating the extent of U.S. economic and job gains. Here's a closer look at his claims.
Politics Jul 30 AP fact check: A look into Trump’s claims on ‘historic’ economic gains President Donald Trump exaggerated his role in boosting U.S. economic growth, falsely claiming full credit for positive economic news and inaccurately declaring a "historic" turnaround.
Politics Jul 27 AP fact check: Trump overstates his claims on the economy President Donald Trump is prematurely claiming he proved naysayers wrong in boosting U.S. economic growth. Here's a look at his claims.
Politics Jul 21 Analysts: Trump tariff threats unlikely to yield trade deals With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight.
Making Sen$e Jul 20 Trump heightens China tariff threat with no deal in sight With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight.