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Jun 17, 2024

The economy doesn’t love the heat, either

A strong economy might be “hot,” but extreme heat brings a chill. Plus, what it means when bond prices rise.

Retailers follow Amazon’s lead on summer shopping events
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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Chains that offer sales for members don’t just bring in customers. They also get valuable data for better-targeted advertising.
Offshore wind industry hammered by inflation, interest rates
by Daniel Ackerman
Daniel Ackerman/Marketplace
Economics has frustrated efforts to expand the turbine fleet and meet clean energy goals. But the industry is adjusting.
Heat waves are a drain on the economy. And they’re getting worse.
by Henry Epp
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Many industries have to slow down, or shut down, when it’s too hot to work.
With the Port of Baltimore accessible again, longshoremen return to work
by Stephanie Hughes
Stephanie Hughes/Marketplace
Their work includes tying ships to the shore, unloading containers and vehicles and keeping track of everything that comes off.
She’s a cattle rancher and he loves to cook. Together, they opened a steakhouse.
by Sofia Terenzio
Courtesy Jess and Terrill Trask
The Trasks recently opened JT’s Steakhouse, a farm-to-table restaurant in Ely, Nevada.