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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… -
In a turbulent economy, here's how to weather the inflation storm
Groceries, gasoline, rent and outstanding debts, inflation and painful price hikes have many Americans concerned about their financial present and future.… -
Inflation, labor market and supply chain woes have Mass. employers on edge of pessimism
Associated Industries of Massachusetts reported Tuesday morning that its business confidence index fell to its lowest level since December 2020. -
Job cuts are rolling in. Here's who is feeling the most pain so far
The dominos are starting to fall in the U.S. economy. As the Federal Reserve pumps the brakes on the economy, many American companies are retrenching.…
