Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data Even in the best of times, the Fed has a tough time interpreting the data and deciding how best to guide the US economy. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #news / / 7 days 7d Share
Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data Even in the best of times, the Fed has a tough time interpreting the data and deciding how best to guide the US economy. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-business .. theconversation-com-us-home-page / / #business / / 7 days 7d Share
Trump's 'golden age' economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates - which typically signal a weak jobs market The push to slash rates, despite what Trump considers a 'hot' economy, underscores why it's important the Fed relies on data - and not the wishes of politicians - when making decisions about monetary policy. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #news / / 8 days 8d Share
AI is changing who gets hired - what skills will keep you employed? Two surveys of hundreds of companies shed new light on what employers want. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #news / / 8 days 8d Share
Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits - new research Relying on flexible labor arrangements does not provide lasting financial benefits for nonprofits, making them more of a Band-Aid than a cure. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business .. theconversation-com-us-arts / / #news / / 11 days 11d Share
Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations It's difficult to manage the stressors of work if you're struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations for how to seek support. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-health .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #news / / 11 days 11d Share
1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025 Federal funding cuts are destabilizing many nonprofits, threatening the services they provide. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #news / / 12 days 12d Share
Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured here's what to do before the next fire Paying attention to the sticker price doesn't always result in the best insurance coverage. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #news / / 14 days 14d Share
Trump's words aren't stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow A review of countries' new climate pledges shows who is leading efforts to protect the climate their economies were built on and who is sliding. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-environment .. theconversation-com-us-politics .. theconversation-com-us-home-page .. theconversation-com-us-business / / #environment / / 14 days 14d Share
Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains Once a modest fall festivity, Halloween has transformed into a monthslong commercial phenomenon. You can hardly blame retailers. theconversation.com theconversation.com / feeds theconversation-com-us-business .. theconversation-com-us-home-page / / #business / / 15 days 15d Share