Coverage: Alibaba’s Ma backs off pledge to create 1M U.S. jobs
Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Chinese retail giant Alibaba, says the company no longer plans to create one million jobs in the United States in the wake of the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China. Jillian D’Onfro of CNBC.com had the news: Ma made his original job creation pronouncement during a high-profile meeting with Donald Trump in January 2017 before […]
MNI seeks a Federal Reserve reporter
Market News International is looking for a reporter to cover the Federal Reserve, working sources and traveling to regional Feds to produce ground-breaking news about the world’s most important central bank. We’re looking to expand around the globe, and to stamp our mark on coverage of monetary policy. This is a fantastic opportunity for any writer seeking […]
Coverage: Consumer confidence is near an 18-year high
U.S. consumer confidence surged to near an 18-year high in August, as households remained upbeat on the labor market, pointing to strong consumer spending that should help to sustain the economy for the remainder of the year. Lucia Mutikani of Reuters had the news: The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index jumped 5.5 points to […]
Coverage: The U.S. has a new trade deal with Mexico
The United States and Mexico agreed on Monday to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement, putting pressure on Canada to agree to new terms on auto trade and dispute settlement rules to remain part of the three-nation pact. Roberta Rampton and Jeff Mason of Reuters had the news: “I think with Canada, frankly, the easiest we can […]
Why Fred is an economics reporters best friend
Neil Irwin, a senior economics correspondent at The New York Times, talked about the technology and websites he uses to do his job. Here is an excerpt: Economics is a topic full of data. What tools do you use to parse that data? And what sites or apps do you use to keep on top […]
LA Times seeks California economy reporter
The Los Angeles Times is looking for an experienced reporter to cover the world’s fifth-largest economy, California. The position calls for strong reporting on topics such as labor, immigrant workers, the gig economy, trade, competitiveness and automation. A successful candidate will be able to compose a smart list of enterprise ideas and work with colleagues […]
WSJ reporter Leubsdorf leaving paper, returning to school
Wall Street Journal economics reporter Ben Leubsdorf is leaving the paper and returning to graduate school. Leubsdorf, whose last day is Tuesday, is becoming a master’s student this fall at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies. “It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work with such great journalists these past four and […]
Washington Examiner seeks economic policy reporter
The Washington Examiner wishes to hire a finance and economic policy reporter to join its news team. The high-profile and demanding beat means covering Congress and the administration, the regulatory state, and general economic trends and developments. First and foremost, this is a job for a journalist committed to the rigors and excitement of online reporting. […]
Coverage: Trump criticizes Fed for rate hikes
By breaking with a 25-year tradition and criticizing Federal Reserve officials for raising interest rates, President Donald Trump has put Fed policymakers in a no-win position that could jeopardize the economic expansion. Paul Davidson of USA Today had the news: Other economists are downplaying Trump’s remarks, noting that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is unlikely to be […]
WSJ Pro seeks a central banking reporter
WSJ Pro, the unit of The Wall Street Journal that provides specialized news, data and analysis for professional audiences, seeks a senior reporter to cover central banking and monetary policy issues. The journalist in this position would be the lead writer for WSJ Pro Central Banking, providing news and exclusive analysis on developments at the […]
