When Sarah Harkness landed her first post-college job at a public relations firm in New York City, she was eager to get all the trappings of an adult life: a professional wardrobe, some adventures abroad, and her very own apartment. But when coronavirus hit, she realized all those expenses didn’t […]
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FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN MARCH’S CPI NUMBERS
Every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a consumer price index report detailing the monthly rise and fall in prices across the United States. Tomorrow’s inflation numbers are set to show headline CPI down and core CPI, or price indexes excluding food and oil, flatlining or slightly falling in […]
Widespread drug shortages are on the way, say experts
Erica Stewart, a stay-at-home mom, is one of the millions of Americans living with Lupus, an autoimmune disorder whereby the immune system attacks healthy cells. Her life and ability to take care of her six children depend on a drug called Plaquenil, the brand name of hydroxychloroquine, a drug that […]
US Manufacturing Takes Its Hardest Hit Since 2009
New orders and employment tumbled in March at the quickest speed since 2009, signaling a tough road ahead for U.S. manufacturers. March’s Institute for Supply Management’s report on business declined to 49.1%, an indication of contraction for the U.S. economy. The index, based on a survey of U.S. manufacturing companies, […]
The missing story in February’s inflation numbers
Consumer prices increased slightly in February due to higher rents and food costs, but prices in the U.S. are expected to slow or even decline in the coming months as the U.S. economy sees the effects of the coronavirus take hold. As the virus continues to spread it will continue […]