A virtual currency crash could have real-world implications.
economy
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Help needed for the struggling class
The federal poverty line does not capture the economic hardship that half of Americans face.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Get our state back to work by getting fully vaccinated
Controlling COVID and fully reopening schools and shopping and entertainment venues will take the pressure off struggling families.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, gas and housing left Americans grappling with the highest inflation rate since 1990.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
General Electric to end its run as a conglomerate, split into 3 companies
The new public entities will be focused on aviation, health care and energy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden’s bet that economy would boost Democrats falls flat
Americans have turned pessimistic about the nation’s financial condition as inflation has persisted.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Global causes, local impacts with supply chain woes
Mainers are seeing higher prices and few choices due to the worldwide disruptions caused by COVID.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on U.S. economy
After a disappointing summer, it’s more clear than ever that masks and vaccines are the best path to normalcy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ‘Labor shortage’ is really something much bigger
COVID has caused people to reconsider their work lives, and given them the power to seek out something better.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills earns praise, criticism for pandemic response as re-election campaign looms
In an exclusive Blaine House interview, the governor talks about her decisions on COVID-19, vetoes she’s issued and other topics as Maine gears up for 2022 gubernatorial race.