Stacy Cowley, a reporter from The New York Times, talks about how consumers are going into debt to pay for basic household needs.
Learning she was pregnant with twins forced Sarah Burger to confront hard truths about her family’s budget.
As the cost of fuel — especially diesel — rises, more companies are looking to move goods by rail.
This morning, we’re looking at what tomorrow’s jobs numbers can — and can’t — tell us about the labor market.
According to the latest Logistics Managers’ Index, the combined cost of inventory, warehousing, and transportation has risen 18% this year.
Consumers are still spending. But for many, that now means dipping into savings.
Fed watchers expect the FOMC to raise rates at its September meeting, after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation hasn’t meaningfully improved.
We got lots of retail earnings reports this week, and they hinted at the continued K-shape of our economy.
Fresh data on orders for new semi-trucks, trains and planes in July showed a 2.3% increase from the previous month. That follows two previous monthly decreases.
They plan to cut back their spending on most services, except for utilities, according to a survey by The Conference Board.
