Marketplace Stories

Many entrepreneurs are starting businesses adapted to the post-pandemic economy.

The two groups, which existed for decades, gave expert advice to federal data scientists and played a role in government transparency.

Ben Chehebar is trying to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas with his soccer brand Eleven. But bringing a design to life has been full of trial and error.

Texas has a $300 billion trade relationship with Mexico all on its own.

An avocado importer and a building equipment maker are bracing for impact. A trade expert says the policy uncertainty has already taken a toll.

Economic uncertainty and previous overexpansion are prompting companies to be careful about leasing space, said Liz Young at The Wall Street Journal.

They’re stuck in a downward spiral.

In Valley County, Idaho, for example, data show that the Forest Service is the area’s third largest employer — ahead of a school district, the local hospital and a major ski resort.

The Soybean Innovation Lab addressed poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, but it was also “a huge opportunity” for U.S. growers, says Peter Goldsmith of the University of Illinois.

Government spending is tied up with consumer and business spending. Not reporting it as part of GDP would breach global accounting standards.