

Danielle Kaye
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Amazon Could Be Forced to Treat Drivers as Employees
Amazon’s delivery system depends on third-party companies. But labor regulators have challenged that model, possibly opening the way for unionization.

What Dockworkers Are Pushing For in the Port Strikes
The union representing thousands of striking dockworkers is pushing for bigger wage increases than port operators have offered, and a ban on automation.

How the Port Strike Could Affect the Economy
Transportation and warehousing sectors are poised to first feel the pinch, with a broader economic fallout expected if the strike drags on.

Port Strike on the East and Gulf Coasts: What to Know
Thousands of dockworkers who load and unload cargo ships could walk off the job on Tuesday, halting nearly all activity at ports from Maine to...

30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.

Thousands of Boeing Workers Go On Strike: What to Know
Thousands of Boeing workers in Washington State and Oregon walked off the job on Friday in the first strike at the plane maker in 16...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.2%, Lowest Since Early 2023
The average rate on 30-year mortgages declined to 6.2 percent this week, the lowest point since early 2023.

Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake
Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.

Stock Prices and Oil Fall in Sharpest Decline Since Early August
The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest single-day drop since an early August meltdown.

30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.35%
Further declines could encourage more activity from buyers and sellers.