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Christian Science Monitor - Business
Most Americans have avoided shutdown woes. That might change. -- The prospect of rising disruptions – from airports and national parks to programs such as SNAP – might test public patience with the government shutdown.
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California's take on a housing crisis: Aim for abundance, reap affordability -- California, trying to eliminate a deficit of 2.5 million housing units, has passed several laws making it easier to build more and denser housing.6 days ago
As trade war tests Canada's economy, it hits the US, too -- A trade war with Canada might be less visible to Americans than one with China. But it has big impacts on both sides of the border, felt by U.S. households as prices for materials from metals to lumber jump.8 days ago
Pittsburgh aims to capitalize on AI boom. Here's how Steel City is remaking itself. -- Pittsburgh is attracting money, and talent, as the former steel industry center remakes itself as an AI hub focused on innovation for everyday tasks.15 days ago
Why India may be the winner from Trump's H-1B price hike -- When Donald Trump hiked the cost of H-1B visas, Indian professionals looked to be the hardest hit. But India may also be the beneficiary of the new pool of job seekers.16 days ago
Gold prices keep rising. Why? And how far could the surge go? -- Gold prices rise in uncertain times. The current spike may signal both hedges against inflated stock market risk and doubts about the dollar as a stable reserve currency.17 days ago
Soybean bailout? Hard-hit farmers want China trade more than Trump aid. -- If Beijing and Washington can reach a soybean deal soon, it may pave the way for a larger trade agreement. Otherwise, America's farmers will remain boxed out.22 days ago
Amid immigration enforcement, migrant farmworkers' numbers are falling -- The Trump administration's immigration enforcement has hit some farms and agricultural businesses, and some operators say it's harder to find workers.22 days ago
Shutdown spotlights a persistent problem: Too few air traffic controllers -- The government shutdown might not yet be having a visible effect on air traffic controller staffing levels, but it could hurt efforts to hire and train more workers.28 days ago
Bucking tradition, Trump pushes the US as an investor in for-profit companies -- The Trump administration is using public funds for private investments, saying it bolsters U.S. security and access to key resources. Critics see a risk to the economy's free-market foundations.26 days ago
Why Obamacare and health costs take center stage amid shutdown -- The Affordable Care Act is central to the U.S. government shutdown, as Democrats argue to extend tax credits that lower health care premiums for millions.1 month ago
H-1B visas help fuel US tech innovation. Reforms could bring winners and losers. -- President Trump is making H-1B visas more expensive. Some workers and companies might benefit, while others could lose out.1 month ago
Fed cuts interest rates in response to a slowing job market -- After months of White House pressure, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a point on Wednesday, signaling two more cuts may follow, given job market woes.1 month ago
With economy sagging, political risks rise for Trump and Republicans -- Inflation posted a 2.9% annual rate in August, up from 2.3% in April. Job creation has slowed sharply. These key indicators put pressure on Republicans as the party in power – even as they push blame toward the Federal Reserve and Democrats.1 month ago