Business and Economic News

Nation's largest Hispanic journalist group drops sponsorship by Fox News
The conservative network ignored the Hispanic journalists group's concerns about its immigration coverage, NAHJ says. The break came when a Fox pundit compared migrants with Nazis who invaded Europe.
A dead cat, a lawyer's call and a 5-figure donation: How media fell short on Epstein
Why did it take some of the nation's biggest news organizations so long to take seriously the accusations against the late Jeffrey Epstein? Allegations about his behavior go back more than a decade.
Walz to travel to Japan, South Korea
Gov. Tim Walz will take his first international trip next month to promote trade.
Tomato truce: U.S. and Mexico strike a deal on imports
The U.S. agreed to lift tariffs on imported tomatoes from Mexico. But importers warn that stepped-up inspections could still create bottlenecks, limiting supplies and raising produce prices.
The federal budget deficit is getting bigger as spending grows
The deficit is expected to swell to $960 billion this year and average $1.2 trillion in each of the next 10 years, according to congressional budget forecasters. They also expect the economy to slow.
No misfires from Target in second quarter and profits soar
Target is reporting second quarter results that topped expectations on just about every level as the company pushes faster delivery and invests heavily in new private label brands.
Employers struggle with hiring undocumented workers: 'You cannot hire American here'
Unauthorized immigrants often do manual, low-paying jobs, and employers say they have no choice but to hire them. But the White House and advocates for lower immigration say the law is the law.
In hurricane's wake, Puerto Ricans find safe harbor in Minnesota
More than 300 families have migrated to Minnesota from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of a devastating 2017 hurricane. Many are rebuilding their lives here, though they face barriers. Some aren’t sure if they’ll stay.