What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains
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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.
What Kalamazoo (Yes, Kalamazoo) Reveals About the Nation’s Housing Crisis
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What Kalamazoo (Yes, Kalamazoo) Reveals About the Nation’s Housing Crisis

A decade ago, the city — and all of Michigan — had too many houses. Now it has a shortage. The shift there explains today’s costly housing market in the rest of the country.
Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.
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Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.

Automakers and dealers are starting to offer discounts, low-interest loans and other incentives to lure buyers as the supply of cars grows.