Economics

Chairman of the Board Maggie Wilderotter will serve as interim CEO as the company begins its search for the next executive.

Prepare for a whole lot of graphs.

The economic cycle is a series of peaks and valleys. Analyzing economic data going back to 1950 helps put recessions into perspective.

Is inflation getting higher? In this infographic we explore how inflation rates have evolved over the last century, putting current numbers into context.

This graphic maps out the migration of millionaires across the globe, showing the top 10 countries the ultra-rich are moving to and from.

What are the different types of inflation? Which economic forces impact each type? Below, we chart each over modern history.

The hot trash talk is meant to create conversation about the importance of keeping public spaces pristine, said Marie Persson, chief of the city’s roads department.

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Some progressive groups are urging Biden and Democrats to more aggressively cast corporations and billionaires as enemies in the fight against inflation.

China's "zero Covid" measures on trucking and cross-city transport limitations continue to slow down manufacturing and logistics.

What makes up the cost of a lithium-ion cell?

Over the next decade, China is expected to surpass the U.S. in economic power, and India is primed to become the world's third-largest economy.

Shortages of food supply is making headlines recently. With prices climbing and the war in Ukraine ongoing, officials fear a global food crisis could be at h...

It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide.

To help understand what’s happening at the pump, it’s important to first know what key factors dictate the price of gas.

Welcome to the macroeconomic bar fight. Today, fists are being thrown over the causes of high inflation. But off to the corner stands John Cochrane, an economist with a core explanation for rising prices: government borrowing and spending. Check out some of our earlier episodes on inflation: - Why some economists last year were concerned about low interest rates and high government borrowing and spending - Why the term 'transitory' inflation was banned by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as consumers spent and spent in 2021 - How the war in Ukraine raises prices around the world, including food prices, and a look at grain exports stuck in the country - Whether corporate greed is to blame for inflation

Half of teens polled by Fidelity said investing felt ‘out of reach’

Because fuel is a critical input for so many goods and services, higher costs are causing havoc across the economy.

The packages keep getting smaller, but we pay the same price.

In recent years, the central bank has pushed a record amount of money into the financial system—now, as it finally begins to tighten monetary policy, it may face another obstacle.

"Similar to other locations, lumber remained weak," JPMorgan said in a recent channel check of home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes.

MADRID (AP) — Bars and restaurants in Spain will be obliged to offer “doggybags” free of charge to clients to take home the food they have not eaten under a new law aimed at reducing food waste. Under the new bill passed by the Spanish government Tuesday, businesses in the food chain will have to draw up plans to try to reduce the amount of food wasted or else face possible fines.

How have the world's largest economies changed over time? These graphics show countries sized by their GDP, as a share of the global total.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ordered emergency measures Monday to boost crucial supplies to U.S. solar manufacturers and declared a two-year tariff exemption on solar panels from Southeast Asia as he attempted to jumpstart progress toward his climate change-fighting goals.

Could working less be…good? We’ll soon find out.

Companies around the world invest billions in R&D to provide cutting-edge innovation to their products and services.

MAPLETON — Wineries in Peninsula Township no longer have to follow numerous zoning restrictions a U.S. District Court judge ruled to be illegal or unconstitutional.

Using "buy now, pay later" and splitting your payments into smaller amounts across a few months must make it easier to pay, right?  Answer: 42% Questions: Have you seen the "buy now, pay later" options when you buy items online? If yes, have you ever used it? Why or why not?  What are the pros/cons of using this payment option?  Why do you think so many consumers have struggled to make on-time payments with "buy now, pay later?" Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the numbers (Acorns):  The share of American adults who’ve used buy-now, pay-later services in 2022 has increased to 43% — a 12 point jump from 2021, according to LendingTree.