Economics

Downtown businesses get some help for the long winter.

The United States' trade deficit surged to its highest level in more than 14 years in November as businesses boosted imports to replenish inventories, offsetting a rise in exports.

But only three will provide a “living wage”

The dollar figure that the federal financial aid form spits out has long left families confused and despondent. And then there are those great expectations.

Many gave drivers a break in the spring. With accident claims remaining below normal, consumer advocates are calling for another one.

Mortgage rates fell to another record low last week.

The combined deficit for goods and services was $68.1 billion, while the deficit for goods alone was a record $86.4 billion.

Juggling too many activities wastes time and energy, so shelve at least some for those life goals (for now).

President Joe Biden campaigned on a promise to raise taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations. His core tax proposals will increase taxes on people earning more than $400,000 per year and raise corporations’ tax rates from 21% to 28%. And although his tax plan will impact the bottom line of th

For nearly two years, Detroit has had an excess of condominiums for sale on the market. To developers, that means an added challenge in an already tough building climate plagued with long-rising construction costs eating into profit margins — not to mention economic upheaval caused by a…

In this fascinating modern history of U.S. trade wars, we show the most interesting conflicts affecting U.S. trade in the last century.

The former Art Van Furniture headquarters property in Warren has been listed for sale for $65 million. That's an eye-catching number because just a few weeks before, its new tenant, Loves Furniture Inc., filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection, the property was listed for $53.9 million…

Which car brand will be the first in the race to reach $1 trillion? We take a look at the world’s top car manufacturers by market cap.

Discover the 25 highest-paying jobs in the United States for 2019, based on the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Ford has ordered a month-long production halt at one of its plants in Germany, the latest sign that a global shortage of computer chips is putting carmakers under increasing pressure and threatening their recovery from the pandemic.

Once you know your score, you can take the right steps to raise it.

Factory making Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair shuttered by parts shortage, workers to stay home.

As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.Instacart Inc., the grocery delivery service, announced Thursday that it would provide a $25 stipend for workers who get the COVID-19 vaccine. It joins others,…

China’s exports rose in 2020 despite pressure from the coronavirus and a tariff war with Washington, boosting its trade surplus to $535 billion

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Visa and Plaid called off their agreement this afternoon, ending the consumer credit giant’s takeover of the data-focused fintech API startup. The deal, valued at $5.3 billion at the time of its announcement, first broke cover on January 13, 2020, or nearly one year ago to the day. However, the Department of Justice filed suit […]

The U.S. government on Monday said it would begin collecting new duties on aircraft parts and other products from France and Germany from Tuesday after failing to resolve a 16-year dispute over aircraft subsidies with the European Union.