A parallel universe of millions of employees did not have the luxury of thinking about returning to the office — they never left. Six workers share their experiences.
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House Bill Raises Chance for Global Pact to Curb Corporate Tax Havens
Several big details remain to be worked out before an international October deadline.
Inflation’s Worldwide Surge May Be a Good Sign
Inflation has surged across advanced economies. The shared experience underlines that price gains come from temporary drivers — for now.
In This Remote American Outpost, Pandemic Recovery Is a Faraway Dream
Tourism-dependent Guam has done almost everything it can to restart its economy. Its Asian neighbors may have to bounce back first.
I.M.F. World Economic Outlook Forecasts 6 Percent Global Growth
The gap between the rich and poor countries will widen as the United States and other advanced economies expand faster than expected, according to new projections.
Yellen Says China Trade Deal Has ‘Hurt American Consumers’
The Treasury secretary said an agreement made by the Trump administration, which remains under review, had failed to address fundamental problems between the two countries.
E.U. Delays Digital Levy as Tax Talks Proceed
The postponement came as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Brussels to continue pushing for a global minimum tax.
Janet Yellen Warns That Coronavirus Variants Threaten Global Recovery
At the end of a gathering of the finance ministers of the Group of 20 nations, the U.S. Treasury secretary called for an acceleration of vaccine distribution worldwide.
Global Shortages During Coronavirus Reveal Failings of Just in Time Manufacturing
Global shortages of many goods reflect the disruption of the pandemic combined with decades of companies limiting their inventories.
U.S.-China Phase 1 Trade Deal Could Set Rules for Commerce
Last year’s deal could set the rules for global commerce for years to come, leaving the door open to lavish Chinese subsidies and unilateral American tariffs.