Consumer prices ticked up sharply in January, foreshadowing that inflation will continue to be a thorn in the side of President Donald Trump as he […]
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Trade deficit in goods reaches record high in 2024 as businesses braced for tariffs under Trump
The U.S. trade deficit in goods reached a record high in 2024, as manufacturers rushed to import goods in December ahead of possible tariffs in […]
How Boeing’s 737 MAX Went From Darling To Disaster
April Horst travels crosscountry often to visit her family and friends on the West Coast. She is not usually a picky traveler but on her […]
Target Misses the Mark as Competitors Thrive
Target executives blamed factors from hurricanes to the port strike for the company’s disappointing sales this fall. But even among competitors facing the same challenges, […]
Lower wage workers hit with movers tax as people head west
By Fenix Suriel When soaring rents and home prices made already-expensive coastal cities even more unaffordable in the wake of the pandemic, many Americans sought […]
As the warehouse industry cools, will workers lose their leverage?
When the demand for online grocery delivery grew during the pandemic, supermarket giant Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Stop & Shop, Giant, Food Lion, and […]
Startups Aiming to Electrify U.S. Freight Industry Confront Higher Interest Rates
This should be Intramotev’s moment. The St. Louis, Mo.-based manufacturer of electric railcars is positioned to take advantage of the push to bring green technology […]
Public Education Can’t Keep Up with Inflation
Rural school districts have long struggled to attract talented teachers. But in recent years, the shortage has become so severe that districts across states like […]
As insurers flake in risky areas, policyholders turn to public adjusters
When peculiar, heavy rainstorms began drenching Southern California last winter, Isaac Park noticed his phone ringing more than usual. Park is a public adjuster, meaning […]
Five Things to Watch in This Week’s CPI Report
The May consumer price index report will offer a window into where Americans are facing the most inflation throughout the economy, and give a hint […]