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Much ado about affordability
Nov 25, 2025“Affordability” — it’s a hot-button issue across the political spectrum. But how does one define or quantify a subjective idea? We called up a linguist and a few economists to hear their thoughts. Plu...
Are more Americans working multiple jobs?
Nov 24, 2025The delayed-by-the-shutdown September jobs report showed a stronger-than-expected monthly gain of 119,000 jobs, seasonally adjusted. But dig into the data, and signs point to many of those jobs being ...
Feeding the Family (bonus episode)
Nov 22, 2025For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your mind, or cuts to USDA funding that have left your food...
Off-price retailers shine as consumer moods sour
Nov 21, 2025TJX, the parent company of off-price retailers T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, posted excellent earnings this week, while Target cut its sales forecast. “Off-price” means TJX sells excess invento...
The long-awaited September jobs report arrives
Nov 20, 2025The September jobs report finally arrived after a six-week delay, showing employers added 119,000 jobs — well above expectations. The BLS also recorded an unusually strong 80% employer response rate, ...
Too little, too late?
Nov 19, 2025China's purchase of 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans ends a trade war freeze. And while it's better than nothing, it's still far below typical November numbers. With no confirmation of more big shipmen...
Rural hospitals were already short-staffed. Then came Trump's H-1B visa fee
Nov 18, 2025The White House’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications is adding extra pressure to health care systems in rural and low-income areas. Historically, the visa has been a critical pipeline for skil...
Why we've got an eye on this week's corporate earnings
Nov 17, 2025A few big box retailers report earnings soon, including Target, Walmart and Lowe’s. That could give some clarity on the state of the American consumer as we head into the holiday shopping season. Thou...
Trump's tariff turnaround
Nov 14, 2025The latest in President Donald Trump’s trade war waffling? Tariff exemptions aimed at lowering Americans’ grocery bills. Affected products could include supermarket staples, like coffee and bananas fr...
What happens when the data takes a month off?
Nov 13, 2025With the government shutdown officially over, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is back at work after a 43-day hiatus. But all that missed data can’t be recreated — and catching up while understaffed wil...