Erika Soderstrom
Latest Stories (70)
Is the GameStop saga a sign of a stock market bubble?
Feb 12, 2021
One thing that bubbles have in common? The unpredictable consequences of economy-wide innovations.
For Super Bowl LV ads, some brands take the bench, others ready for debut
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Feb 5, 2021
Super Bowl regular Budweiser will skip the big day. Companies like Robinhood and DoorDash want to boost brand awareness.
Inside one family's journey to find an affordable college
Jan 27, 2021
The long road to a merit scholarship included 30 applications and 90 admissions essays.
How to pay less for college: Merit aid
Jan 26, 2021
If you don’t qualify for need-based financial aid, merit scholarships might be the answer.
With Biden incoming, Merkel outgoing, where do Western relations with China stand?
Jan 14, 2021
German Chancellor Angela Merkel concluded an EU business deal with China just before the new year that could disadvantage the U.S.
Market reactions to Georgia runoff results — and what they say about the future
Jan 6, 2021
Built in to market moves Wednesday morning are predictions about government spending, antitrust scrutiny and more.
How to problem-solve through economic issues
by
Andy Uhler
, Erika Soderstrom
and Rose Conlon
Jan 1, 2021
Research scientist Carey King discusses technorealistic ways to look at economic issues.
Biden faces economic obstacles beyond the pandemic's burdens
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Soderstrom
and Daniel Shin
Dec 29, 2020
The list includes dwindling trust funds for Social Security and Medicare and potential bubbles in the housing and stock markets.
What's included in Congress' $900 billion COVID relief bill?
by
David Brancaccio
, Nancy Marshall-Genzer
, Nova Safo
, Rose Conlon
, Meredith Garretson
, Erika Soderstrom
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 21, 2020
The headline items are $600 checks to individuals and an additional $300 per week in unemployment benefits for many.
What we know about the latest plan for more COVID relief
Dec 18, 2020
Direct payments in the range of $600 and extra unemployment benefits around $300 per week are on the table.