The number of ships that can travel through the vital route has fallen sharply this year because of a lack of water for the locks, raising costs and slowing deliveries.
Tag: United States Economy
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U.A.W. Strike Gains Could Reverberate Far Beyond Autos
Experts said the union’s new contracts could set precedents that give labor advantages when bargaining contracts and organizing workers.
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A Key Measure of Wages Grew at a Moderate Pace This Summer
The Employment Cost Index, which Federal Reserve officials watch closely as a gauge of pay trends, has come down since last year.
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What to Watch for as the Federal Reserve Meets This Week
Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates steady at a 22-year high of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Investors are looking for hints at what’s next.
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Joe Biden Knows What He’s Doing
The combination of tragedy, confusion and cost is what makes leadership so difficult.