Portraits from inside the wild, messy, overheating and confounding economy of 2021
Americans experienced highs and lows that were unique to the incredible disruption of pandemic life.
By David J. LynchDecember 21, 2021Biogen cuts Alzheimer’s drug price in half after slow U.S. sales
A roundup of business news from around the world.
December 20, 2021Hot economy collides with huge virus surge in pandemic’s latest twist
Some businesses are expecting a strong holiday season, while others are closing or seeing cancellations, showing the pandemic’s uneven impact
By Rachel Siegel and Laura ReileyDecember 17, 2021Quitters, part 3
A record number of Americans quit their jobs this year. Today for our special series “Quitters,” economist Darrick Hamilton examines why that is — and why he thinks it might be a good thing.
By Maggie Penman and Alexis Diao and Reena Flores and Jordan-Marie Smith and Linah Mohammad and Rennie Svirnovskiy and Ariel Plotnick and Emma Talkoff and Savannah Robinson and Sean CarterDecember 17, 2021‘Last on the rung’: Africa deals with fallout from a ‘Made in the USA’ supply chain crisis
Shipping lines flock to Asia-to-U.S. trade lanes at expense of many developing nations
By David J. Lynch and Neha WadekarDecember 16, 2021Amid huge shortage, new truck drivers train for some of supply chain’s toughest jobs
The trucking industry moves 70 percent of the nation’s freight but struggles to retain workers.
By David J. LynchDecember 16, 2021All eyes in Washington and West Virginia are on Manchin as child tax credit, spending bill hang in balance
West Virginia parents are pushing for his support, but the senator is holding the line.
By Yeganeh TorbatiDecember 16, 2021- BusinessPerspective
In the Great Resignation, many quit to avoid workplace bullies. Here are less drastic strategies.
During the Great Resignation, workers of all ages and experience levels are increasingly ready to walk away from toxic workplaces. The good news is that abuses that were once tolerated are increasingly being seen for what they are: needless, destructive and counterproductive.
By Karla MillerDecember 16, 2021 Life after quitting: What happened next to the workers who left their jobs
Servers and cooks who left a popular Arkansas restaurant in the past year say their mental health has improved, but not their finances.
By Heather Long and Maggie PenmanDecember 16, 2021How U.S. federal debt got so big
Over the past decade U.S. federal debt has steadily ticked upward tracking with the country’s economic growth. It accelerated once the pandemic took hold.
By Alyssa Fowers and Tony RommDecember 14, 2021Shkreli goes on trial in FTC civil lawsuit over lifesaving drug Daraprim
A roundup of business news from around the world.
December 14, 2021The Fed’s inflation challenge: Getting the policy and the messaging right
Fed officials have worked to clarify that their meaning behind “transitory” inflation is quite different than the public’s.
By Rachel SiegelDecember 13, 2021In Liberty County, workers who quit feel liberated, but the community discovers a powerful downside
Liberty County, Ga., is one of those places where startling numbers of people have quit their jobs this year. The result is a place where people are thinking about work in new, sometimes revelatory, ways — but also feeling the pain of reduced services, pinched bottom lines and a diminished sense of community.
By Marc FisherDecember 12, 2021Prices climbed 6.8% in November compared with last year, largest rise in nearly four decades, as inflation spreads through economy
Over the past few months, policymakers at the Federal Reserve and White House have backed away from the message that inflation is just temporary.
By Rachel SiegelDecember 10, 2021Five charts explaining why inflation is at a near 40-year high
Persistent supply chain backlogs and high consumer demand for goods have kept prices elevated.
By Alyssa Fowers and Rachel SiegelDecember 10, 2021- BusinessPerspective
Advice on dealing with a workplace bully
Whether you're a target or a witness, everyone can play a role in building an environment where workplace bullying won't thrive.
By Karla MillerDecember 9, 2021 The industries where workers quit the most
The Great Resignation continued into October with 4.2 million Americans quitting their jobs. Here are the industries most impacted.
By Alyssa FowersDecember 8, 2021Amazon services down for U.S. customers; Enbridge evaluates tolling options
A daily roundup of business news from across the globe.
December 7, 2021California utility regulators move to avoid power outages following this year’s extreme heat
A roundup of business news from around the world.
December 3, 2021Kellogg, union reach tentative contract agreement, potentially ending strike
A daily roundup of business news from around the world.
December 2, 2021