Stacey Vanek Smith
Stories
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Business
Sweeping tech layoffs are hitting immigrant workers hard
Layoffs have been sweeping the tech industry in recent weeks. Those job cuts weigh heavily on immigrant workers in the U.S. on H1-B visas.
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Politics
The mystery of rising prices. Are greedy corporations to blame for inflation?
Inflation has been pushing prices up all year, but economists and politicians don't agree on where it's coming from.
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National
The bond that broke the internet
US Treasury bonds are known as a super safe, super boring place to put your money. But the Series I Savings Bond got so popular last week, the surge in demand crashed the Treasury's website
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National
Can the U.S. keep up with Ukraine's demand for weaponry?
The U.S. expects to be providing weaponry to Ukraine for months and even years to come. Defense officials are confident they can meet the demand, but there are real-world challenges.
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Politics
Recession or Inflation? Governments around the world must pick their poison
Liz Truss' resignation as Prime Minister is being blamed on a faulty economic plan. But her fate should serve as a warning to other countries that may have to grapple with an inconceivable choice.
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Business
You can run, but you can't hide: Inflation is busting budgets, and killing joy too
Inflation is hitting Americans hard at home with prices soaring for electricity, groceries, rent, even breakfast. A carton of eggs is 30.5% more expensive than it was last year.
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National
Americans are becoming less productive, and that's a risk to the economy
Job market swings over the past few years have dampened the motivation of many workers and led to a decline in the fuel of the U.S. economy — productivity.
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National
Workers are changing jobs and getting raises, and still struggling financially
It should be good news for Americans: a new poll shows almost everyone is getting a raise and they're not having to stick it out in jobs they hate. But for many the financial struggle continues.
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National
Law enforcement is using one of cryptocurrency's strengths to fight crypto crime
Cryptocurrency is an asset for those seeking privacy in their transactions, including criminals. Eyebrows were raised when a couple was arrested for allegedly laundering billions in stolen bitcoin.
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Business
Why the songwriting catalogs of music icons could be the new gold
Music icons like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan have sold their songwriting catalogs for eye-popping amounts of money. It's a growing trend in an industry that's shifted since the start of streaming.