Trump Arrived in Davos as a Party Wrecker. He Leaves Praised as a Pragmatist.
President Trump used two days in Davos to assuage the worst fears about his presidency among the global elite while aggressively courting investment.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/26/business/trump-davos-speech-response.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
G.D.P. Grew at 2.6% Annual Rate in 4th Quarter as Economy’s Path Stays Firm
Combined with a sinking jobless rate, a surging stock market and a sunny outlook, the report signaled continuing resilience.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/26/business/economy/gdp-economy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Your Money: You Can’t Fire Equifax, but Your Employer Can. Mine Just Did.
After Equifax’s security breach, consumers looked for ways to make the company pay. One option: Persuade employers not to give the company any data.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/26/your-money/equifax-breach.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The World Bank Is Remaking Itself as a Creature of Wall Street
Jim Yong Kim, the World Bank’s president, is trying to revitalize a hidebound institution. But his embrace of Wall Street is controversial.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/business/world-bank-jim-yong-kim.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Live Briefing: Trump, in Davos Speech, Sticks to Script as He Declares America Open for Business
President Trump’s presence in Davos, Switzerland, is notable for several reasons — starting with his values, which are clearly at odds with the forum’s majority.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/26/business/davos-world-economic-forum-trump.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Why Is Pay Lagging? Maybe Too Many Mergers in the Heartland
Consolidation is often seen as a consumer problem. But it may also reduce competition for workers, especially outside big cities, holding down wages.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/business/economy/mergers-worker-pay.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
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