Latest from Sarah Leeson

• Nov 30, 2023

  The urban-rural wage gap

  

  It seems to be getting wider. Plus, new consumer expenditures data and a custom wedding stationery business.

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• Nov 29, 2023

  An oil exec hosting COP28? Surprise!

  

  World leaders will try to sell the switch to clean energy in a country that depends on fossil fuel extraction. Plus, Varda Space Industries wants to make medicine in zero gravity.

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• Nov 28, 2023

  Are we there yet? How about now?

  

  The Chicago Fed chief on inflation-cooling measures and consumer sentiment. Plus, ChatGPT makes hiring extra-tricky.

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• Nov 28, 2023

  “Has there ever been a bigger gap” between economic mood and actual numbers? Chicago Fed president asks

  

  Chicago Fed’s Austan Goolsbee on the consumer sentiment disconnect, and what happens if interest rates stay high for too long.

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• Nov 27, 2023

  Global trade may be back on track

  

  The World Trade Organization says goods trade could reach pre-pandemic levels in the next year. Plus, the history of the indoor mall.

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• Nov 24, 2023

  Shoppers love easy returns. But retailers aren’t sold on ’em.

  

  They cost stores a lot but have become commonplace since the start of the pandemic. Plus, cookie decorating and noisy offices.

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• Nov 24, 2023

  ‘Tis the season for sugary treats: What pays the bills for this creative cookie business

  

  Maddie Gartmann of Garty Goodies enjoys sweet success with special event orders and cookie decorating classes.

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• Nov 23, 2023

  It’s all about that holiday spending

  

  Black Friday is still a sacred holiday for retailers, but the lines between in-store and online are blurring. Plus, holiday deals are coming earlier and more often.

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• Nov 22, 2023

  Grocery prices are a little less stuffed this Thanksgiving

  

  We talked to last-minute holiday shoppers about their grocery purchases. Plus, the booming food fraud industry.

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• Nov 22, 2023

  In the fight against food fraud, producers are getting high-tech

  

  Between edible microchips, invisible ink and more, the food supply chain is becoming more transparent than ever.

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