The New York Times - Economy

1. Markets and Corporate America Are Unfazed by Washington Chaos, for Now

   The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Businesses are betting that tax cuts will be extended and the math will work out.

2. Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies

   A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.

3. A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

   Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

4. Why Trump’s Clean Energy Rollbacks Could Derail a Factory Boom

   With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.

5. Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing

   Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.

6. Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China

   U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.

7. Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

   A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.

8. Can the Federal Reserve Look Past Trump’s Tariffs?

   Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.

9. Amazon Union Push Falls Short at North Carolina Warehouse

   The outcome was a setback for workers trying to score a second election success at an Amazon facility. The union vowed to keep trying to organize.

10. How Uncertain Tariff and Economic Plans Could Hurt Businesses

    The lack of clarity about tariffs and other policies could hurt hiring and investing. But the strong U.S. economy should provide a buffer.