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 DankevychAfter ‘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. MillerRising 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 WrightElizabeth 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 LangerThe 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 GurleyHalf 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 BhattaraiMarkets 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 SiegelMichigan 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 GurleyU.S. consumers go deeper in debt to buy new vehicles, Experian reports
A roundup of business news from around the world.
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 GurleyWhen 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. MillerJackson 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 SiegelWho 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-GabrielWestern 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 IlyushinaAs 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 PeiserJudge 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 GurleyTapestry, Estee Lauder among luxury brands hit by China’s covid shutdown
A roundup of business news from around the world.
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 Gurley5 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 BhattaraiInstant-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 Pietsch