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For kids in public housing, access to higher-income neighbors spurs future economic gains

Now, research shows the redesign substantially improved the lives of the children who grew up there. The main reason for these outcomes: increased interactions with people who live nearby, the higher income the better. Get Starting…

Greater Montreal attracts 2.6B in foreign investment in 2025 despite global economic

Greater Montreal demonstrated continued economic resilience in 2025, attracting $2.628 billion in foreign investment across 54 projects, according to a report released Monday by Montréal International – a local not-for-profit…

Iran war, rising gas prices fuel economic concerns; most say conflict not going well,

When gauging a war, Americans consider at least two important things: what the goals are overseas and its impact back home.Right now, Americans want a lot of things to happen in Iran: Most feel it's important to stop its nuclear…

Dow tumbles nearly 800 points as surging oil prices raise fears about the economic toll

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, March 5, 2026.Brendan McDermid | ReutersStocks resumed their decline Thursday after a one-day respite as concerns over the Iran war flared up again with U.S. crude topping $80…

IMF urges US to change course on economic policy

IMF urges US to change course on economic policy Financial TimesIMF calls for US fiscal consolidation to bring down 'too big' current account deficit ReutersIMF Says Tariff Upheaval Risks Harm to ‘Buoyant’ US Economy Bloomberg.comIMF:…

Stock futures are little changed ahead of key economic data, possible tariff court

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 18, 2026. NYSEStock futures were little changed Friday ahead of the release of crucial economic data and a potential key ruling from the Supreme Court on President Donald Trump's…

How will Anchorage hit 10K homes in 10 years? Q&A with new community and economic

Bob Doehl is the director of the Anchorage Office of Community and Economic Development. (Marc Lester / ADN) As the city struggles with a housing crunch, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has made a push to build more homes one of her top…

Stock futures are flat ahead of a busy week of earnings, economic data: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 06, 2026 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesStock futures traded quietly on Sunday evening as investors braced…

Stock futures rise as big week of economic data kicks off: Live updates

A television station broadcasts the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesStock futures rose Monday…