U.S. Economy and Business News

Some fiscal hawks worry that Trump’s policies would increase the deficit and fuel inflation.

By Bernhard Warner

The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch

The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits.

By Rebecca F. Elliott

Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?

By Jeanna Smialek

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

By Jeanna Smialek

A little-known investment banker, a former hedge fund star and an acolyte of George Soros have the president-elect’s ear.

By Rob Copeland, Maureen Farrell and Lauren Hirsch

The U.S. presidential election result has ensured a sharp turn in economic policy expected to upend global commerce and diverge from decades of American norms.

By Patricia Cohen

Donald Trump’s return to the White House could upend some industries and the economy. But stocks and other assets are soaring on hopes that a new, business-friendly era beckons.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch

Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.

By Joe Rennison, Eshe Nelson, Daisuke Wakabayashi and Danielle Kaye

Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.

By Danielle Kaye, Joe Rennison and Karl Russell