US Business

More public pension plans than ever are using leverage, investing borrowed money in an effort to earn higher returns and close big funding gaps. “They’re treading on very risky footing.”

Packed planes, long lines and other inconveniences were regular features of summer journeys, but now there isn’t slack for airlines to recover when things go wrong.

Sales growth for the online shopping extravaganza has slowed and consumers aren’t purchasing orders as large as they once did.

The Bank for International Settlements cautions that the steps necessary to get inflation under control could raise global economic costs.

The Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade will bring new scrutiny to research over the past several decades studying the socioeconomic effects of abortion liberalization.

Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest point on record, reflecting that elevated inflation weighs on Americans’ moods and adding to indicators of a slowdown in the world’s largest economy.

Consumers’ replies show a fondness for round numbers and partisanship, and can sway the Fed’s interest-rate decisions.

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services reversed its position on the deal after Frontier sweetened its offer Friday.

The wireless companies are boosting monthly fees and increasing the cost of mostly older cellphone plans.

Frontier puts up extra $2 per share to fend off competing bid from JetBlue; Spirit shareholders set to vote on Frontier deal June 30.