ECONOMY

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Ukrainian farms feed Europe and China. Russia wants to end that.

Russia is pursuing a military strategy to damage Ukrainian agriculture, this year and potentially for decades to come. The world needs to take notice.

By Susanne A. Wengle and Vitalii DankevychSeptember 1, 2022
BusinessAdvice

After ‘quiet quitting,’ here comes ‘quiet firing’

If some employees are "quiet quitting" their jobs, some employers are "quiet firing" employees by making changes that nudge them toward the door.

By Karla L. MillerSeptember 1, 2022

Rising rent: Why prices are only going higher

There’s no single reason why rent costs are up. Instead, a clash of factors have made it so that renting a house or apartment — your perfect nest — is more expensive than ever.

By Rachel Siegel and Emily WrightSeptember 1, 2022

Elizabeth Bailey, pathbreaker for women in economics, dies at 83

She was the first woman to receive a PhD in economics from Princeton and helped deregulate airlines as the first woman on the Civil Aeronautics Board.

By Emily LangerAugust 31, 2022

The labor market is still red-hot — and it’s helping union organizers

Two federal reports this week could indicate which way employment trends are heading.

By Lauren Kaori GurleyAugust 30, 2022

Half cows, entire pigs: Families are buying meat in bulk to save money

Rising meat prices are spurring families around the country to change their purchasing patterns and eating habits.

By Abha BhattaraiAugust 27, 2022

Markets sink after Powell says fighting inflation will cause ‘some pain’

In a forceful speech in Jackson Hole, Wyo., the Federal Reserve chair said central bank officials know inflation is still too high.

By Rachel SiegelAugust 26, 2022

Michigan Chipotle outlet the chain’s first to unionize

The election follows a string of first-time union victories led by Gen Z and millennial workers at other high-profile companies.

By Lauren Kaori GurleyAugust 25, 2022

U.S. consumers go deeper in debt to buy new vehicles, Experian reports

A roundup of business news from around the world.

August 25, 2022

Starbucks illegally withheld raises from union workers, labor board says

The coffee chain has been trying to tamp down a national organizing campaign

By Lauren Kaori GurleyAugust 25, 2022
BusinessAdvice

When remote workers live far away, who pays for their office visits?

When employees move out of commuting distance from the home office, should their employer pay their travel expenses for return visits?

By Karla L. MillerAugust 25, 2022

Jackson Hole: Where Fed officials gather, and workers can’t afford to stay

The central issue at this year’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium will be one that hits close to home for thousands of local workers.

By Rachel SiegelAugust 25, 2022

Who has student loan debt in America?

Public awareness of education debt is high amid debates over loan forgiveness, yet little is discussed of how the debt shakes out.

By Alyssa Fowers and Danielle Douglas-GabrielAugust 24, 2022

Western sanctions are wounding but not yet crushing Russia’s economy

Economists agree the damage is mounting and will degrade Russia in the long term, but the short-term impact is decidedly mixed.

By Jeanne Whalen, Robyn Dixon, Ellen Nakashima and Mary IlyushinaAugust 23, 2022

As inflation bogs down shoppers, some retailers fare better than others

Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s released earnings this week, providing fresh insight into consumer behavior.

By Jaclyn PeiserAugust 20, 2022

Judge orders Starbucks to reinstate seven fired baristas

In the face of a virulent anti-union campaign led by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, the ruling marks a crucial victory for campaign to unionize Starbucks, one of the most promising movements that U.S. labor has seen in a generation.

By Lauren Kaori GurleyAugust 18, 2022

Tapestry, Estee Lauder among luxury brands hit by China’s covid shutdown

A roundup of business news from around the world.

August 18, 2022

Lowe’s becomes latest employer to give workers inflation bonuses

These bonuses will give a boost to workers at a time when food and housing costs remain high, disproportionately affecting the lowest income households.

By Lauren Kaori GurleyAugust 17, 2022

5 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could save you money

Here’s a look at how the Inflation Reduction Act could affect your family’s finances, both now and in the future.

By Abha BhattaraiAugust 16, 2022

Instant-noodle makers ask Thailand for price increase under 14-year cap

Instant-noodle makers hope to get the Thai government’s permission to sell their products for about 23 cents instead of 17 cents.

By Bryan PietschAugust 16, 2022