Follow coverage of the U.S. and global economy, jobs and unemployment; banking; interest rates and other decisions by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and Chair; and economic indicators such as the gross domestic product (GDP), factory orders and durable goods. Other topics include the federal budget deficit and national debt, and local economic columnist Jon Talton.
Stuck waiting for their cargo ships to unload at jammed American ports, sailors looking for relief are turning to music, barbecue and beer.
Milk, cereal, tortillas: Many grocery-store staples have run short or are about to as the economy revs up. Suppliers are facing multiple issues, including a...
Whether you love cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or hate the very idea of them, they’re becoming more mainstream by the day.
We’re updating this page with the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world,...
U.S. home construction fell 1.6% in September as builders continue to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.
Officials warned that those who quit or get fired over the Washington state or federal mandate for state employees and others shouldn't count on receiving jobless...
China's economy continues to slow. The nation's powerful industrial output has stumbled recently and posted its worst performance since early in the pandemic.
Amazon is recruiting for 150,000 open seasonal positions in its U.S. warehouses as the retailer gears up for a holiday shopping season that experts anticipate...
We’re updating this page with the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world,...
Record-setting temperatures in early summer caused losses across a broad swath of the state from oyster aquaculture operations in the Puget Sound region to fruit...
