The law will guarantee an hourly wage for workers, but higher labor costs will put pressure on many small factories.
With inflation concerns, consumers are looking for bargains at the store. Currently, in-store meat brands are seeing a surge in consumer interest.
Observers say inflation makes it harder to agree on a long-term contract.
Exports are delayed for key crops like walnuts, many of which are grown for overseas customers.
The EPA has proposed new limits on methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities, which already leak more than the agency estimates.
So far these mandate were local. But police officers in many states face coming federal vaccine requirements for public workers.
Retailers have their own reasons to get people to do their holiday shopping early. It’s not all supply chain.
One key to cruise bookings is whether people can find good airfares and flights.
Colleges have struggled to retain enrollment in the pandemic, so there is pressure to keep tuition increases low
Some home builders are starting to figure out ways to adapt to shortages by stocking up and using alternative brands.
