Tag: Supply Chain
White House Prepares Curbs on Russia’s Access to U.S. Technology
Kevin Wolf, a partner in international trade at Akin Gump who worked in export controls under the Obama…
What’s at Stake for the Global Economy as Conflict Looms in Ukraine
That means an invasion could have a dual effect — slowing economic activity and raising prices.In the United…
Pandemic’s Economic Impact Is Easing, but Aftershocks May Linger
The pandemic’s grip on the economy appears to be loosening. Job growth and retail spending were strong in…
Patrick Gelsinger is Intel’s True Believer
A few days later, he got a surprise call from Mr. Grove. The Hungarian-born executive, then Intel’s president…
4 Bed, 3 Bath, No Garage Door: The Unlikely Woes Holding Up Home Building
Amid all this variety, a few problems have been acute lately. Many doors contain spray-foam insulation, which has…
Rivian Loses Its Shine as Investors Fret About Production Delays
The company also did not tell investors that its chief operating officer, Rod Copes, a Harley-Davidson veteran, left…
The Real Reason America Doesn’t Have Enough Truck Drivers
Every truck stop is like a shrine seeking to ward off the demons of fatigue. Refrigerated display cabinets…
Why Are Oil Prices So High and Will They Stay That Way?
HOUSTON — Oil prices are increasing, again, casting a shadow over the economy, driving up inflation and eroding…
U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in 4th Quarter, Capping a Strong Year
Even so, the average business owner “sees a very strong environment right now,” said Oren Klachkin, the lead…
Apple’s profit jumps to $34.6 billion in holiday quarter despite supply issues.
Apple weathered the supply chain snarls at the end of 2021 that tripped up the global electronics market…
I.M.F. Forecasts U.S. and China Slowdowns Will Hold Back Growth
The pandemic has changed the way people in many parts of the world spend their money, shifting funds…
Omicron’s Economic Toll: Missing Workers, More Uncertainty and Higher Inflation (Maybe)
Covid-related absences are creating headaches for businesses that were struggling to hire workers even before Omicron. Restaurants and…