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Feeding the Family (bonus episode)
For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your min…
5 months ago
Off-price retailers shine as consumer moods sour
TJX, the parent company of off-price retailers T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, posted excellent earnings this week, while Target cut its sales f…
5 months ago
The long-awaited September jobs report arrives
The September jobs report finally arrived after a six-week delay, showing employers added 119,000 jobs — well above expectations. The BLS also record…
5 months ago
Too little, too late?
China's purchase of 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans ends a trade war freeze. And while it's better than nothing, it's still far below typical Novembe…
5 months ago
Rural hospitals were already short-staffed. Then came Trump's H-1B visa fee
The White House’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications is adding extra pressure to health care systems in rural and low-income areas. Historica…
5 months ago
Why we've got an eye on this week's corporate earnings
A few big box retailers report earnings soon, including Target, Walmart and Lowe’s. That could give some clarity on the state of the American consume…
5 months ago
Trump's tariff turnaround
The latest in President Donald Trump’s trade war waffling? Tariff exemptions aimed at lowering Americans’ grocery bills. Affected products could incl…
5 months, 1 week ago
What happens when the data takes a month off?
With the government shutdown officially over, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is back at work after a 43-day hiatus. But all that missed data can’t be…
5 months, 1 week ago
Are we spending more because we can, or because we have to?
Consumers may have revved up their spending in October, but spending more doesn’t mean getting more — prices are also up this holiday season. In this…
5 months, 1 week ago
More labor market blues
Business owners aren’t too optimistic about the labor market, according to an NFIB survey. About a third are struggling to fill an open position, and…
5 months, 1 week ago