Business and Economic News

Economists size up the economy at year's end
Louis Johnston and Chris Farrell size up the condition of the economy at year's end, and look into the crystal ball. Former MPR host Gary Eichten moderated the annual event at St. John's University.
Suspended ABC News reporter Brian Ross will no longer cover stories involving President Trump following his erroneous report last Friday on former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Is this the right time for a big tax cut?
The rationale behind the GOP tax plan is that the economy needs stimulus. But it's already growing and near full employment. And the plan could be undercut by the Fed as it raises interest rates.
Mayor Emily Larson joined the program and spoke about how the money will be used.
What living on $100,000 a year looks like
On paper, $100,000 a year is well-off. But for several households around the country, it often takes just one major expense for that to not feel like enough: student loans, childcare or housing costs.
Office holiday parties get another look as scandals continue
There will be less booze at many. An independent business organization has renewed its annual warning not to hang mistletoe. And some will have party monitors, keeping an eye out for inappropriate behavior.
CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain provide more health care and keep a key client, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum
In emails to news organizations, the former Prairie Home host told his side of the story. MPR declined to do the same.