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U.S. agricultural trade deficit could grow to record high
by
Will Bauer
Jan 16, 2024
Food exports are doing well, but imports are up. The strong dollar is part of the equation.
If inflation slowed down in 2023, why is my grocery bill so high?
Jan 10, 2024
2023 was officially a very good year for the US economy: unemployment stayed near record lows, the markets were strong, and inflation came under control. So with all this good news, why does looking at the grocery bill still feel a little like getting poked with a cattle prod?
Alternative investments went on a wild ride during the pandemic
by
Justin Ho
Dec 19, 2023
Many investors dabble in collectibles, wine and art. The pandemic caused some to re-think that strategy.
Uber set to join S&P 500 index, reflecting how far it's come
by
Justin Ho
Dec 18, 2023
The ride-hailing and food delivery company turned a profit for the first time this year.
Buying a house? Want to know if it floods? It might be hard to find out.
Dec 14, 2023
A growing number of states, including New York and New Jersey, are passing flood disclosure laws. But many still don’t have them.
What we can learn from U.S. cities where homelessness is trending downward
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 6, 2023
Towns making progress, an overwhelmed system, affordable housing — here’s what to expect ahead of new federal data on homelessness.
End to some pandemic-era child care subsidies could make hiring harder
Nov 6, 2023
Many child care providers used the funds to pay their staff. Now that the money is gone, it could affect providers’ ability to recruit and retain workers.
Did retail sales grow because we bought more stuff, or did the stuff get more expensive?
by
Justin Ho
Oct 17, 2023
The way the Census Bureau calculates its retail sales data wasn't an issue until prices started rising a couple years back.
What do these high Treasury yields mean for the economy?
by
Matt Levin
Oct 3, 2023
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached a 16-year high Tuesday. That benchmark rate lifts interest rates on other loans.