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President Joe Biden's administration has proposed new rules on the export of AI chips in attempt to balance national security concerns about the technology with the economic interests of producers and other countries.

Biden administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

Industry executives contend the plan would limit access for existing chips used in video games and which companies could build data centers abroad.

Josh Boak and Matt O'Brien, Associated Press2 hours ago

Traveller’s at the Philadelphia International Airport, on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Want to travel PHL like a pro? Two frequent business flyers offer advice

Gene Marks2 hours ago

People listen to Congressmen Byron Donalds and Wesley Hunt speak during Congress, Cognac and Cigars at the Cigar Code in Philadelphia in June.

Here are the top cigar lounges in the Philly region

Earl Hopkins2 hours ago

Eiji Hashimoto, chairman and CEO of Nippon Steel Corporation, speaks during a press conference at their company headquarters in Tokyo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on Nippon’s bid blocked by Biden

Marc Levy, Associated Press

Officers with the Tredyffrin Township Police Department speak with protesters for environmentalist group Earth Quaker Action Team at Vanguard headquarters in Malvern in 2022. Activists have urged the second-largest investment company to divest from fossil fuels, but pro-oil, gas, and coal legislators in energy states have pressed Vanguard to keep investing in the sector.

Vanguard takes steps to convince the government it’s not too powerful

Joseph N. DiStefano

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

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