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Soaring electricity bills are the latest inflation flashpoint
Inflation likely cooled last month, thanks in part to falling gasoline prices, but for many families, there's another major strain on their household… -
The economy added 315,000 jobs, showcasing a labor market that is still strong
The U.S. job market remains unusually hot heading into the Labor Day weekend. Employers added 315,000 jobs in August, according to a report from the Labor… -
3 things to know about the stalled-out, $4 billion-plus economic development bill
Tax relief, child care grants and hospital funding are all on ice while state lawmakers disagree. -
Commerce Sec. Raimondo says CHIPS Act will create jobs for women
New law focuses on semiconductor production and lessens reliance on manufacturing overseas. -
Wayfair lays off 400 Boston employees, citing optimistic sales projections
The layoffs total nearly 900 employees across the US, Europe and Asia. -
Could the CHIPS and Science Act rebuild Boston’s middle class?
MIT economist says it could create "a new generation of technology hubs that middle class people can afford to live in." -
Private equity firms control New Bedford's fishing industry, investigation shows
The New Bedford Light found one of the largest U.S. fishing ports is dominated by foreign private equity firms. -
The job market got even better, in a surprisingly positive sign for the economy
The pace of hiring unexpectedly surged last month, as the U.S. job market showed surprising strength in the face of high inflation and softening economic… -
'Overwhelming’ diaper demand leaves local organizations and families struggling to keep up
"It was bad before the pandemic, it's gotten worse now." -
The pandemic pushed people to reevaluate their jobs. Meet 5 who reinvented themselves
We've all heard about the Great Resignation, as 4.4 million U.S. workers quit their jobs each month in 2021. But in some ways, the shift just as easily…
