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GOP platform promises to preserve retiree benefits, but it's short on details
Jul 18, 2024
The Republican Party says it will maintain Social Security and Medicare entitlements without cutting benefits, but that's a tall order.
Why women's health is so far behind the curve
Jul 18, 2024
Improving the women's health gap could improve lives and the economy, researchers say.
Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since 2010, report finds
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 18, 2024
Social Security benefits are adjusted to protect retirees against inflation, but not enough, according to some experts, advocacy groups and lawmakers.
Will the EU follow the U.S. on economic policy and China?
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 18, 2024
The European Union relies heavily on China for technologies and products needed for the clean energy transition.
When it comes to inflation, interest rates might work like a "Jedi mind trick"
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sean McHenry
Jul 17, 2024
According to Rogé Karma at The Atlantic, many economists believe high rates tamp down inflation largely by influencing people's expectations.
Governments at all levels are hiring, and that's boosting the job market
by
Henry Epp
Jul 17, 2024
The public sector is still recovering from pandemic turbulence. Due to upcoming retirements, it may stay active in the labor market for years.
First-time homebuyers are a growing share of the market
by
Amy Scott
Jul 17, 2024
But not because it's easier to buy.
For public good, not for profit.
Rise in house completions means relief is coming for home seekers
Jul 17, 2024
The increase in housing supply will help bring down, or at least steady, prices, experts say.
What does it mean for the economy when businesses grow their inventories?
Jul 17, 2024
It all depends on why they're doing it.
A look at part of Amazon's $1.2 billion on-the-job training investment
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 17, 2024
Amazon has pledged to spend $1.2 billion to provide free skills training to about 300,000 Amazon employees.