There are many contradictory economic trends these days, and history isn’t providing its usual hints about what will happen next.
The U.K.’s rate of business failure has climbed far above pre-pandemic levels as economic uncertainty reigns.
As climate change causes more destruction, the upfront costs of upgrading infrastructure may pay off in the long run.
The Jones Act requires that only U.S. ships carry goods between U.S. ports. It also raises costs in Puerto Rico and elsewhere.
The storm could cause more than $30 billion in property losses at a time when insurance companies in the state are losing money.
It’s taken companies so long to replace workers lost during the pandemic that many firms are reluctant to lay them off.
A direct hit would have been bad news for a world already struggling without enough fertilizer.
There are fewer than 10 ships waiting for a berth. “There still are issues, but it’s much better,” a Marine Exchange executive says.
The unfiltered, spontaneous nature of BeReal runs counter to how brands use social media, says reporter Chris Stokel-Walker.
California will require companies to publish salaries in job postings, a move aimed at closing pay gaps for women and people of color..
