U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Hit $3.48 a Gallon

Interruptions in oil supplies in the Middle East, source of much of the world’s energy, are trickling down to what American drivers pay when they fill up.

By Emmett Lindner

Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Surge

Stocks on Wall Street were modestly lower, while Asian and European markets tumbled.

By River Akira Davis, Meaghan Tobin, Eshe Nelson and Joe Rennison

Jobs Evaporated Unexpectedly, a Troubling Sign for U.S. Economy

Employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent.

By Sydney Ember

Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk

The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.

By Colby Smith

‘No Tax on Overtime’ Isn’t All It Seems for Some Workers

President Trump’s simple campaign promise, now reality, includes lots of fine print that is confounding taxpayers and companies this filing season.

By Andrew Duehren

Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.

The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.

By Peter Eavis

A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries

A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

Why Does Child Care Seem Less Affordable Than Ever?

It has always been expensive, but recently prices have risen faster than inflation.

By Asmaa Elkeurti and Claire Cain Miller

MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services. Parents Should Pay Attention.

Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber

The Allure of ‘Slop Bowls’ Fades as Consumers Tighten Spending

Sales and traffic at restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen are falling, as customers grow tired of both salad bowls and their rising price tags.

By Julie Creswell

Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market

An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy.

By Lydia DePillis

How $800 Monthly Car Payments Are Hurting Car Sales

Cars have become so expensive that many Americans are putting off or not buying new cars, hurting the auto industry.

By Neal E. Boudette

A $1,000 Dog Grooming Session? The Pet Wellness Industry Is Booming.

Pet owners are extending their health beliefs and practices to their furry friends.

By Vivian Giang and Sophia June

Tripped Up

Help! The Hotel Had Rodents, and Our Credit Card Won’t Accept a Dispute.

A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they learned it had a rodent problem. Why did Citi tell them it was too late?

By Seth Kugel

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This Work Zoom Shouldn’t Have Gone X-Rated

Plus, how to deal when your pal is the toxic one at the office.

By Max Read