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July 16, 2023
Following the most recent economic and job numbers, it may be difficult to assess the state of the economy for…
May 7, 2023
America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience.
March 5, 2023
After surging in 2021 and most of 2022, rent growth has begun to moderate amid slowing demand and new apartment…
Do Black people tip less? Black people and tipping, theGrio.com
January 28, 2023
As businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity at places they normally wouldn’t.
January 28, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is closing a tour of Africa as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to rebuild ties with…
January 4, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration promotes projects that it says will transform and modernize America’s infrastructure and create new jobs.
December 27, 2022
Concern for the state of the Black economy lingers as African Americans have historically suffered during economic downturns.
November 10, 2022
President Biden took questions from the White House press corps the day after the midterm elections, calling it “a good…
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Holds News Conference Following Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
November 2, 2022
The Federal Reserve's move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in…
October 24, 2022
The data from theGrio/KFF’s Survey of Black Voters reveals some not-so-surprising facts about the economic concerns of Black America.
July 31, 2022
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa says the fight against corruption has been endorsed by the ruling African National Congress party.
July 28, 2022
The Black Futures Lab released the findings of its temperature check poll, which shows Black Americans are not happy with the…
Coins and dollars show the comparison of the euro to the dollar today
July 16, 2022
TheGrio speaks with economy and travel experts to get a better of sense of how the euro to the dollar…
July 14, 2022
With gas prices soaring along with grocery costs, many people are seeking charitable food for the first time, and more…
MoneyInHands, theGrio.com
July 5, 2022
Some ways to deal with inflation if money is tight are to prioritize essentials, tap into local resources, connect with…
Americans believe U.S. ratings
May 23, 2022
President Biden says he does not believe an economic recession in the U.S. is inevitable despite record-high inflation and supply…
May 10, 2022
The Federal Reserve's latest move will cause interest rates to rise for credit cards, some student loans, new home mortgages…
March 19, 2022
As students return to classrooms across the nation, many parents are finding crucial after-school programs in short supply.
President Joe Biden speaks about the January jobs report
February 7, 2022
While Black unemployment rate has dropped alongside the national rate, joblessness for the community remains disproportionately high.
August 22, 2021
The shortage of bus drivers is complicating the start of a school year already besieged by the highly contagious delta…