Morning Consult, ACBJ launch consumer index for 46 cities
Morning Consult and American City Business Journals have launched the Metropolitan Consumer Sentiment Index, a new quarterly data set that tracks shifts in consumer confidence across 46 U.S. metropolitan areas. The index offers visibility into how major economic, political, and policy changes are shaping consumer confidence at the metro level — where economic decisions are […]
“Marketplace”‘s Ryssdal on being a voice of economic reality
Josh Hersh of Columbia Journalism Review interviewed Kai Ryssdal, host of “Marketplace,” a leading daily radio show and podcast about the economy, produced by American Public Media, since 2005. Hersh writes, “He delivers the news—from the bitter latest on our 401(k)s to unexpected interviews about the modern-day resurgence of train robberies—with an affable, direct tone. “And […]
The NY Times can’t get the trade deficit number right
Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research writes about how a New York Times story on the trade deficit used the number for goods and not the whole trade deficit, which includes services. Baker writes, “That’s all water under the bridge now, but it would be nice if the major news outlets could […]
Right media turning against Trump over tariffs
Media usually supportive of Republican President Donald Trump are beginning to break ranks with the government leader, reports Oliver Darcy of “Status.” Darcy writes, “On Monday morning, CNBC’s “Squawk Box” co-anchor Joe Kernen welcomed Peter Navarro onto the program. Kernen has long been one of Donald Trump’s most visible boosters on business television, frequently praising the president’s economic agenda and telling viewers that Trump’s […]
WSJ seeks a China economics reporter
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter to cover the Chinese economy. The Chinese economy is at a pivotal moment, as a 40-year boom fuelled by free trade collides with the Trump administration’s America First agenda. China, already struggling with an epic property bust, a shrinking population and a collapse in foreign investment, […]
Washington Post seeks White House economic policy reporter
The Washington Post is seeking a scoopy, high-energy reporter to cover White House economic policy. We are looking for an aggressive, versatile reporter who knows how to work sources, explain complex policy decisions for a general audience and seize opportunities to tell the big story about President Donald Trump’s transformational approach to the budget, taxes, […]
Bloomberg seeks an economic data news editor in Europe
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It’s what keeps us inventing […]
WSJ taps Kamp as news editor for regional economics
Wall Street Journal reporter Jon Kamp has been named news editor for regional economics,. He has been covering the economy from the Boston bureau. He has specialized in coverage of the U.S. opioid crisis, including the rapid rise of illicit forms of fentanyl and the impact on overdose death rates. Kamp also covers the Covid-19 pandemic closely […]
Barron’s hires Goodkind to cover the Fed
Barron’s editor in chief David Cho sent out the following on Tuesday: All, We’re thrilled to announce Nicole Goodkind is joining Barron’s as a senior writer covering the Federal Reserve and economic policy. Nicole was previously a senior reporter at CNN Business, where she helped lead coverage of the Federal Reserve, markets and the broader economy. Prior […]
Williams returns to trade beat for Financial Times
Aime Williams is returning to the trade beat for the Financial Times, and she will continue to cover climate change. She will cover the impact of the Trump administration’s trade and climate policies in communities across the US, as well as the impact of tariffs on trading partners. Williams joined the FT in London in 2016 […]
