Economy

Evictions rise sharply in places with no pandemic protections for renters

7:40am November 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

After the Supreme Court struck down a federal eviction moratorium, landlords began filing more eviction notices --- despite billions of dollars in aid from Congress that is finally reaching renters.

How American leaders failed to help workers survive the 'China Shock'

6:30am November 02, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

Trade with China devastated American communities. A research project offers lessons on how to avoid repeating the same tragedy.

A long document labeled "health insurance" turns into waves as the document stretches across the screen. Two people in a small boat ride the "waves" of the document, fishing for the jargon like "deductible" and "copayment."

6 tips to help you pick the right health insurance plan

12:19pm November 01, 2021

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

The open enrollment period to buy health insurance on HealthCare.gov starts now and runs through Jan. 15, 2022. Look for more options and expanded subsidies this year — and more help signing up.

Visa delays are contributing to the U.S. labor shortage

7:57am October 31, 2021

Asma Khalid speaks to software professional Reetu Sharma and to the Cato Institute's David Bier about how visa delays impact the current labor shortage.

Biden focuses on France at the G20 economic summit

9:16am October 30, 2021

by Scott Detrow

World leaders meet in Rome for the G20 economic summit, minus those from Russia and China. President Biden takes the opportunity to smooth over relations between the U.S. and France.

For holiday shopping this year, are you noticing higher prices or emptier shelves? Going all-out on decor? Skipping physical gifts?

Economy

How different is your holiday shopping this year?

5:01am October 29, 2021

by Alina Selyukh

Are you noticing higher prices or emptier shelves? Going all-out on decor? Skipping physical gifts? It's a weird year in a weird economy, and we want to hear your story.

A sign asking patrons to wear a mask is seen at the entrance of a restaurant in New York City on Aug. 3. The spread of the delta variant led to sharply slower economic growth in the July-to-September quarter.

Economy

How the economy went from sizzle to fizzle, and why there's hope for a way back

5:10pm October 28, 2021

by Scott Horsley

The U.S. economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as the delta variant and persistent supply chain woes weighed on growth. The months ahead should be better.

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