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August 26, 2023 | 11:49 AM

How high tensions between China and the U.S. are impacting American companies

The uncertainty U.S. businesses are facing is getting increased attention this week

By David Gura/NPR
June 4, 2023 | 8:24 AM

Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know

The latest employment report from the Labor Department showed the country’s job market remained red hot

By Scott Horsley/NPR
April 12, 2023 | 12:48 PM

Pennsylvania chip component plant to get $300 million expansion

By The Associated Press

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February 3, 2023 | 9:31 AM

With gig work on the rise, Pennsylvania Democrats look to crack down on ‘worker misclassification’

By An-Li Herring/WESA
January 12, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly

The average credit card user was carrying a balance of $5,474 last fall, according to TransUnion, up 13% from 2021.

By Scott Horsley/NPR
December 27, 2022 | 2:05 PM

Pennsylvania, other states banking big bucks as Fed attempts to fight inflation

By David A. Lieb/ The Associated Press
December 21, 2022 | 4:45 PM

Economist talks about Pennsylvania’s economy in 2023

“the most likely outcome for the economy next year is what would hopefully be a mild recession.”

By Scott LaMar
December 1, 2022 | 5:30 AM

The House has voted to avert a rail strike. Now the bill heads to the Senate

Lawmakers also voted on a resolution that would provide seven days of paid sick leave to railroad workers.

By Ximena Bustillo/NPR
November 29, 2022 | 12:52 PM

The mystery of rising prices. Are greedy corporations to blame for inflation?

By Stacey Vanek Smith/NPR
November 28, 2022 | 8:34 AM

The holidays are more expensive this year. Here’s how to save

By An-Li Herring/WESA
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