September 28, 2022

Women are returning to (paid) work after the pandemic forced many to leave their jobs

Instead of going back to a corporate job, Farida Mercedes started her own business. It pays less, but she has more flexibility to spend time […]
September 28, 2022

Why tackling climate change means a stronger economy — according to Janet Yellen

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the Biden administration has plans to help the economy absorb supply shocks. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Years of pandemic supply chain disruptions […]
September 27, 2022

Is a strong dollar a good thing? Not for everybody

As the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to fight high inflation, the U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly. Matt Cardy/Getty Images The value of the […]
September 26, 2022

How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts

Women hold flags during the national anthem in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month before an NFL game on Sept. 18. The NFL has launched its […]
September 26, 2022

The British pound hit a record low over fears about income tax cuts and debt

Exchange rates are advertised outside a Bureau de Change on Monday in London. The British pound fell against the U.S. dollar, fluctuating between $1.03 and […]
September 25, 2022

Stocks and bonds both get clobbered this time. Here's what's behind the double whammy

A screen on the trading floor displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the New York Stock Exchange in September. Stocks have kept falling since […]
September 23, 2022

FedEx delivers unexpected bad news to Wall Street

FedEx's stock price sank after it warned investors its performance suffered last quarter. Joe Raedle/Getty Images In a challenging economy, FedEx isn't delivering, and that […]
September 23, 2022

Here's what the FDA says contributed to the baby formula shortage crisis

A photo from June 17, shows empty formula shelves at a supermarket in Florida. An internal review found several factors contributed to the national baby […]
September 23, 2022

CO2 pipeline proposal draws mixed reaction in SW Minn.

A proposal to build a pipeline across five states to connect biofuel plants with permanent carbon storage is drawing mixed reactions in southwestern Minnesota, where […]
September 22, 2022

Home prices see biggest drop in 9 years, thanks to higher mortgage rates

Both home prices and the pace of home sales are falling nationally as higher mortgage rates cool off the market. tommy/Getty Images Higher mortgage rates […]