Lydia DePillis
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Opportunity Zones, Lauded by Trump, Don’t Always Help Poor
A tax incentive, with bipartisan roots, aims to foster development in poor areas. It has fueled building, but it hasn’t always aided local residents.
Antitrust Regulator Tells Chains: Back Off Your Franchisees
After a yearlong inquiry, the Federal Trade Commission warned brands not to gag their small business operators or charge them extra fees.
For L.G.B.T.Q. People, Moving to Friendlier States Comes With a Cost
Laws targeting gender-affirming care have uprooted thousands. But places that are more supportive can also be more expensive.
Dilemma on Wall Street: Short-Term Gain or Climate Benefit?
Portfolio managers have conflicting incentives as the economic and financial risks from climate change become more apparent but remain imprecise.
U.S. Adds 272,000 Jobs in May, an Unexpectedly Strong Pace in Hiring
Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain of 190,000.
The jobs report will be the latest test of the U.S. economy’s resilience.
Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain of 190,000.
Jobs Report Will Be Latest Test of U.S. Economy’s Resilience
Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain of 190,000.
PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Gauge, Remained Flat in April
The Federal Reserve has been waiting for firmer evidence that rapid price increases are behind it.
Inflation Remains Steady, With Signs of Further Cooling
The Federal Reserve has been waiting for firmer evidence that rapid price increases are behind it.
Will Billions More in New Aid Save Family Farms?
The Biden administration aims to better support small farmers while still aiding big operations and rewarding climate-friendly practices. It’s a tall order.