https://batimes.viajes/c/business Business en-AR https://batimes.viajes/a/2026-08-31-argentinas-s-p-merval-falls-about-10-in-august-as-energy-sector-remain-5a32cc89ff https://batimes.viajes/a/2026-08-31-argentinas-s-p-merval-falls-about-10-in-august-as-energy-sector-remain-5a32cc89ff The S&P Merval index declined by approximately 10% in August, while YPF increased its investment in Vaca Muerta to $6.2 billion. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:56:38 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-28-amazon-tells-workers-it-will-cut-16-000-jobs-worldwide-after-layoff-em https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-28-amazon-tells-workers-it-will-cut-16-000-jobs-worldwide-after-layoff-em Amazon said it will cut 16,000 jobs globally as it streamlines operations, marking another major reduction after layoffs announced a few months ago. The announcement followed an internal meeting invite that appeared to include a draft layoff email that was sent to some AWS staff by mistake. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:10 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-28-amazon-announces-16-000-job-cuts-worldwide-after-message-to-staff-leak https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-28-amazon-announces-16-000-job-cuts-worldwide-after-message-to-staff-leak Amazon told employees it will eliminate 16,000 positions globally, a second major round of reductions after layoffs announced three months earlier, as the company says it is streamlining layers and speeding decision-making. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:42 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-28-amazon-joins-wave-of-early-2026-layoffs-as-companies-push-efficiency-a https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-28-amazon-joins-wave-of-early-2026-layoffs-as-companies-push-efficiency-a A Reuters factbox highlights a growing list of U.S. companies announcing job cuts in the opening weeks of 2026. Amazon’s move is one of the biggest, reflecting cost controls and a broader shift toward AI tools and reorganized teams. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:26 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-gm-boosts-dividend-launches-6-billion-buyback-and-forecasts-higher-pro https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-gm-boosts-dividend-launches-6-billion-buyback-and-forecasts-higher-pro General Motors lifted shareholder returns with a dividend increase and a new $6 billion buyback, projecting stronger adjusted profit in 2026 even as the company absorbs EV-related charges and navigates tariff and demand uncertainty. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:08 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-fed-expected-to-hold-rates-steady-as-powell-faces-doj-probe-and-succes https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-fed-expected-to-hold-rates-steady-as-powell-faces-doj-probe-and-succes Markets are bracing for the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026, with investors widely expecting no change in rates. The meeting arrives as Chair Jerome Powell faces a Justice Department probe and the White House is expected to move toward naming a successor before his term ends in May. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:43 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-what-to-expect-from-the-fed-s-january-meeting-as-powell-faces-a-doj-pr https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-what-to-expect-from-the-fed-s-january-meeting-as-powell-faces-a-doj-pr Markets are widely braced for the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady at its first meeting of 2026. But the policy outlook is now tangled with political pressure and a Justice Department probe into Chair Jerome Powell over testimony related to Fed building renovations. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:31 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-health-insurer-stocks-slide-after-cms-proposes-near-flat-2027-medicare https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-health-insurer-stocks-slide-after-cms-proposes-near-flat-2027-medicare Shares of major U.S. health insurers fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a 0.09% average increase to Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027—far below what analysts expected. The proposal revived concerns about margins in a program covering tens of millions of Americans and intensified scrutiny of how insurers manage costs, coding practices, and benefits. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:17 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-fed-expected-to-hold-rates-as-powell-faces-doj-probe-and-white-house-p https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-fed-expected-to-hold-rates-as-powell-faces-doj-probe-and-white-house-p Markets broadly expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at its January 2026 meeting, but the decision arrives amid a Justice Department investigation into Chair Jerome Powell and rising political scrutiny as his term nears its end. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:31 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-health-insurer-stocks-tumble-after-cms-proposes-near-flat-medicare-adv https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-27-health-insurer-stocks-tumble-after-cms-proposes-near-flat-medicare-adv U.S. health insurers fell sharply after CMS projected only a 0.09% net payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027, a move that analysts said could squeeze margins and force benefit changes. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:30:58 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-takes-minority-stake-in-usa-rare-earth-in-1-6-billion-push-to-buil https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-takes-minority-stake-in-usa-rare-earth-in-1-6-billion-push-to-buil The Trump administration is investing in USA Rare Earth through a $1.6 billion package combining federal funding and a loan, in exchange for shares and warrants. The move aims to expand U.S. mining and magnet-making capacity and reduce reliance on China in strategically important supply chains. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:24 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-stocks-edge-higher-as-gold-sets-another-record-and-dollar-weakens-mark https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-stocks-edge-higher-as-gold-sets-another-record-and-dollar-weakens-mark U.S. stock indexes rose modestly while gold surged to another record and the dollar slid. Investors are weighing tariff threats, a busy earnings calendar and shifting currency dynamics that rippled across Asian markets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:33 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-stocks-end-mixed-as-investors-weigh-earnings-major-indexes-post-we https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-stocks-end-mixed-as-investors-weigh-earnings-major-indexes-post-we Markets finished Friday with the Dow lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher, while all three benchmarks logged weekly declines. Investors digested a stream of fourth-quarter results, including notable moves in Capital One and Alaska Air, as volatility remained contained but elevated. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:02 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-gold-tops-5-000-as-tariff-threats-and-storm-disruptions-add-to-investo https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-gold-tops-5-000-as-tariff-threats-and-storm-disruptions-add-to-investo Markets began the week watching the Fed and big-tech earnings while gold extended a record run above $5,000 an ounce and fresh tariff threats on Canada added to uncertainty, alongside widespread travel disruptions from a winter storm. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:28 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-stocks-end-mixed-as-investors-parse-earnings-major-indexes-post-we https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-stocks-end-mixed-as-investors-parse-earnings-major-indexes-post-we Wall Street finished a mixed session after a wave of corporate updates, with the Dow down and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher, while earnings surprises moved individual names. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:21 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-tops-5-000-and-tariff-talk-adds-to- https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-tops-5-000-and-tariff-talk-adds-to- Stock futures were near flat ahead of a week of big tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision, while gold pushed above $5,000 an ounce amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty and renewed tariff threats. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:00 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-usa-rare-earths-jumps-on-proposed-federal-backing-as-investors-brace-f https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-usa-rare-earths-jumps-on-proposed-federal-backing-as-investors-brace-f Markets opened the week cautiously with a Fed decision and major earnings ahead, while USA Rare Earths surged after announcing proposed federal funding and a large loan tied to U.S. industrial policy. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:28 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-tops-5-000-storm-driven-flight-canc https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-tops-5-000-storm-driven-flight-canc Investors entered a pivotal week with major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision ahead, while gold surged past $5,000 and a winter storm triggered tens of thousands of flight cancellations. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:21 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-minnesota-ceos-call-for-immediate-de-escalation-after-unrest-tied-to-i https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-minnesota-ceos-call-for-immediate-de-escalation-after-unrest-tied-to-i More than 60 executives from Minnesota-based firms urged officials to calm tensions and collaborate, as companies face pressure from activists, customers, and a polarized political climate. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:57 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-stocks-finish-mixed-as-investors-weigh-earnings-indexes-log-weekly https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-stocks-finish-mixed-as-investors-weigh-earnings-indexes-log-weekly U.S. markets ended Friday’s session with the Dow lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher, as investors digested mixed quarterly earnings results. Despite the split finish, major indexes posted weekly declines while volatility ticked up and trading volume remained elevated. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:25 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-as-investors-rotate-out-of-me https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-as-investors-rotate-out-of-me U.S. stocks fell sharply after President Trump’s tariff threats heightened fears of a renewed trade conflict, triggering a risk-off shift led by declines in large technology names. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted their steepest drop in months as investors moved toward defensive assets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:17 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-gold-breaks-5-000-as-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-big-tech-earni https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-26-gold-breaks-5-000-as-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-big-tech-earni Gold futures pushed through $5,000 per ounce as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty, while U.S. stock futures were little changed ahead of a major earnings week and a Federal Reserve meeting. Analysts pointed to tariffs, Greenland-related tensions, and shutdown fears as drivers of volatility, with precious metals extending a record run. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:40 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-focus-on-the-fed-s-next-move-as-mega-cap-tech-earnings-set-the https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-focus-on-the-fed-s-next-move-as-mega-cap-tech-earnings-set-the Investors head into a pivotal week watching the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a packed slate of major earnings, with AI spending, consumer demand and inflation pressures shaping expectations. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:24 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-health-departments-rattled-after-brief-pause-of-major-public-healt https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-health-departments-rattled-after-brief-pause-of-major-public-healt A sudden halt and quick reversal of a key federal public health grant program left state and local agencies unsure what spending was allowed, complicating operations as they prepared for a major storm. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:06 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-trump-housing-order-targets-big-home-investors-potentially-boosting-bu https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-trump-housing-order-targets-big-home-investors-potentially-boosting-bu A new executive order aimed at limiting institutional purchases of existing single-family homes could ease competition for buyers, while exempting build-to-rent projects—an opening that developers and investors may seek to exploit. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:29 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-job-growth-slows-sharply-in-december-with-unemployment-edging-down https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-job-growth-slows-sharply-in-december-with-unemployment-edging-down The U.S. added a modest number of jobs in December, capping a weak year of hiring that highlights ongoing affordability pressures and uncertainty for households and employers heading into 2026. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:56 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-markets-rattle-after-tariff-threats-as-investors-weigh-trade-risk- https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-markets-rattle-after-tariff-threats-as-investors-weigh-trade-risk- A steep one-day drop in U.S. stocks highlighted how sensitive markets remain to trade-policy shocks. Investors reacted to escalating tariff threats and to uncertainty surrounding how courts and the federal government would handle any future reversal of tariff policy. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:25 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-earnings-wave-as-trump-tariff-threat-and-shutdown-ri https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-earnings-wave-as-trump-tariff-threat-and-shutdown-ri A heavy earnings week is colliding with fresh tariff threats and rising shutdown odds, increasing uncertainty for investors as major U.S. companies report and Washington battles over funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:06 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-bankers-expect-busy-2026-after-dealmaking-and-listings-lif https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-bankers-expect-busy-2026-after-dealmaking-and-listings-lif Investment bankers say pipelines for mergers and IPOs remain active after large U.S. banks reported stronger results, driven in part by deal fees and underwriting. Executives point to opportunities across sectors and an improving backdrop for issuance. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:09 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-stocks-tumble-after-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-dispute-rattle-in https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-stocks-tumble-after-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-dispute-rattle-in U.S. and global markets slid after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs linked to opposition to his push on Greenland, intensifying fears of a wider trade fight. Investors moved toward perceived safe havens as uncertainty about policy direction hit equities. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:15 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-an-earnings-wave-as-tariff-threats-and-shutdown-risk https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-an-earnings-wave-as-tariff-threats-and-shutdown-risk Investors are heading into a high-stakes week of major corporate earnings while tracking a new tariff threat and renewed concerns about a potential U.S. government shutdown tied to a fight over Homeland Security funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:49:59 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-remain-jittery-after-tariff-threats-trigger-sharp-selloff-and- https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-remain-jittery-after-tariff-threats-trigger-sharp-selloff-and- After a steep one-day drop tied to tariff threats, investors are weighing whether the shock was an isolated tremor or the start of a broader repricing, with volatility lingering across equities and risk assets. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:44 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-the-fed-s-first-2026-rate-decision-as-megacap-earnin https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-the-fed-s-first-2026-rate-decision-as-megacap-earnin Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate decision of 2026 and a wave of high-profile earnings, including reports from major tech firms. With inflation still a concern and politics pressuring the central bank, markets are focused on forward guidance as much as on the rate move itself. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:01 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-canadian-imports-over-canada-s-china-tra https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-canadian-imports-over-canada-s-china-tra President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with a trade deal involving China, intensifying a widening dispute with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The move raises fresh uncertainty for cross-border commerce and puts new pressure on a critical U.S. trade relationship. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:54 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-dispute-ap- https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-dispute-ap- U.S. stock futures and European markets fell after President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on imports from eight European countries amid a dispute over Greenland, raising concerns about trade retaliation and broader transatlantic tensions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:16 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-first-brands-lenders-resist-new-financing-and-explore-liquidation-as-c https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-first-brands-lenders-resist-new-financing-and-explore-liquidation-as-c Lenders to auto-parts maker First Brands Group are resisting a proposed new loan and increasingly weighing liquidation, after cash dwindled and allegations of financial wrongdoing surfaced. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:39 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-consumer-prices-likely-rebounded-after-shutdown-related-distortion https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-consumer-prices-likely-rebounded-after-shutdown-related-distortion Economists expect inflation measures to have picked up as data collection distortions tied to the prior government shutdown unwind, keeping markets focused on whether the Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:56 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-market-jitters-intensify-after-tariff-threats-highlighting-renewed-unc https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-market-jitters-intensify-after-tariff-threats-highlighting-renewed-unc U.S. markets are grappling with heightened volatility following renewed tariff threats tied to U.S. foreign-policy disputes, underscoring how trade policy shocks can quickly spill into equities, commodities and planning assumptions for companies. Investors are watching for clearer policy signals as businesses weigh costs, supply chains and pricing power. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:43 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-who-shifting-global-health-work-toward-b https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-who-shifting-global-health-work-toward-b The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department announced completion of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization, describing the move as a response to COVID-19-era grievances and concerns about governance. The decision reshapes funding, contracting, and coordination for global health programs with implications for public-private partnerships. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:06 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-new-york-fed-survey-shows-job-finding-confidence-hits-record-low-as-in https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-new-york-fed-survey-shows-job-finding-confidence-hits-record-low-as-in A New York Fed consumer expectations survey found households became more pessimistic about the labor market in December, with job-finding expectations falling to a series low. At the same time, short-term inflation expectations rose, adding to concerns about near-term economic conditions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:33 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-a-contradictory-2025-economy-sets-up-big-questions-for-2026-as-hiring- https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-a-contradictory-2025-economy-sets-up-big-questions-for-2026-as-hiring- AP’s look at the US economy in 2025 highlights a paradox: strong growth alongside weak hiring and rising unemployment, with tariffs, uncertainty, and AI adoption shaping decisions as 2026 begins. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:51 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-states-and-local-health-agencies-whipsawed-after-abrupt-pause-then-rev https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-states-and-local-health-agencies-whipsawed-after-abrupt-pause-then-rev State and local health departments reported confusion and operational disruption after an unexpected pause of a multibillion-dollar CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant was announced and then reversed within hours. Officials say the episode deepened uncertainty for public health systems already under strain. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:30 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-with-major-ai-firms-to-s https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-with-major-ai-firms-to-s Thomson Reuters says it has convened a new industry group focused on building shared guardrails for increasingly autonomous ‘agentic’ AI, bringing together major AI and cloud players to define what trustworthy systems should look like in high-stakes work. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:57:48 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-nvidia-shares-lift-on-report-china-will-allow-h200-orders-amid-u-s-exp https://batimes.viajes/a/business-2026-01-25-nvidia-shares-lift-on-report-china-will-allow-h200-orders-amid-u-s-exp Nvidia stock rose after reporting that China would permit orders for the H200 AI chip, a sign of shifting policy amid U.S. tariffs and Commerce Department restrictions shaping cross-border AI hardware trade. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:33:42 GMT