Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question the Jobs Numbers, Not to Dismiss Them
Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of…
The Allure of ‘Slop Bowls’ Fades as Consumers Tighten Spending at Restaurants
Sales and traffic at restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen are falling, as customers grow tired of both salad…
Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market
An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest…
U.S. Gas Prices, Up 11% in a Week, Pile Pressure on Trump
The average price of a gallon of gasoline jumped again on Friday, to $3.32 per gallon, hitting its highest level…
India Is Turning Back to Russian Oil
India’s trade deal with President Trump was supposed to end its imports of oil from Russia. But then the conflict…
They Made It Through the 24 Hours That Rocked South Korea’s Markets
After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S.…
How War in the Persian Gulf Could Spill Into the U.S. Economy
Rising energy prices, snarled supply chains and higher government debt could all hurt American consumers.
Help! The Hotel Had Rodents, and Our Credit Card Won’t Accept a Dispute.
A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they…
‘No Tax on Overtime’ Rule Isn’t What Some Workers Were Expecting
President Trump’s simple campaign promise, now reality, includes lots of fine print that is confounding taxpayers and companies this filing…
Why Does Child Care Seem Less Affordable Than Ever?
It has always been expensive, but recently prices have risen faster than inflation.