Business Update

Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later. Source link

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years. Source link

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry. Source link

He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just add milk.” Source link

Smaller cattle herds and a decade of headwinds for the industry are expected to push up the cost of burgers and steaks for several years. Source link

Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Source link

While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered. Source link

The product of years of Republican effort, the American tax code now blends traditional supply-side economics with President Trump’s populist 2024 campaign promises. Source link

New technology can help vessels glide quickly over water in less time and with fewer emissions than their diesel counterparts. Source link

After striking only a few trade deals since declaring a 90-day pause in April, President Trump said he would announce new duties starting Friday. Source link