Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Latest Stories (606)
When will we see the economic impact of new infrastructure spending?
Nov 8, 2021
There are shorter- and longer-term projects in Biden's $1 trillion plan. State and local governments will influence how it’s spent.
Why the labor shortage may go on for much longer
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Daniel Shin
Nov 3, 2021
University of Minnesota Professor Alfred Marcus says aging workforce issues will translate into longer labor shortages.
Biden, G-7, want to counter China's financing for developing nations
Nov 2, 2021
President Joe Biden wants advanced economies to finance infrastructure development in the developing world and, in doing so, counter China's influence.
How close are hydrogen planes, really?
Oct 28, 2021
Airbus hopes to fly the first zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. Other low-carbon fuels may be closer to widespread adoption.
Yellen says high inflation is temporary. And if it isn't?
Oct 25, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says inflation should ease by next year, but anxiety about that is still running high.
Carbon offsets can be tough to get right
Oct 21, 2021
If you can't pollute less, pay someone else to pollute less for you. Carbon offsets sound simple but are complicated in practice.
Bitcoin fund hits the New York Stock Exchange
Oct 19, 2021
The debut of the cryptocurrency ETF is a first. But like bitcoin itself, the value of the asset could be volatile.
Biden administration squeaks open door to tariff exemptions
Oct 11, 2021
Some companies that won exemptions from levies on Chinese goods in the past will be able to apply for relief again.
Why there's a child care shortage, and how parents are coping
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Oct 8, 2021
Across the country, families are struggling to secure the child care they need.
What's been the spark behind all the recent strikes and attempts to unionize?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Daniel Shin
Oct 7, 2021
In addition to cereal maker Kellogg's, there have also been strikes and union efforts at Amazon and within Hollywood.