Economy

Housing market has had little movement thanks to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices coupled with economic and political uncertainty, Redfin economists said.

The head of the Port of Long Beach is confident his Southern California can handle whatever increase in cargo it receives stemming from a work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Dockworkers at seaports on the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday after negotiations with port employers over a new contract remained at an impasse.

The secretary of commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, said she is not very focused on the potential for looming strikes despite the costs for the economy.

Dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts from Maine to Texas are on strike, raising questions about whether West Coast ports can absorb stalled shipments.

Three dozen ports along the East and Gulf coasts are facing a potential work stoppage as the deadline for a new contract between port employers and dockworkers nears.

Hurricane Helene brought historic devastation across the Southeast leaving more than 100 people dead and a preliminary estimate puts its economic cost up to $34 billion.

A potential strike by workers at more than 30 seaports from Texas to Maine could wreak supply chain havoc in U.S., impacting food supply, medicine, cars and auto parts.

Chief executive turnover surged in August and is now at the highest level year-to-date on record, according to data from coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

International Longshoremen's Association on Sunday said workers are readying for the picket lines should a deal not be reached by end of day Monday.

Bilt — a home and neighborhood loyalty program – is offering members the chance to win a rent-free month through its family feud-style game. It happens every month.

Experts warn that consumers will run into issues over the coming months if port workers strike next week. It will limit supplies and boost prices, they say.

Port employers met with White House officials Friday as negotiations with the union representing East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers are at an impasse with a potential strike looming.

Medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the potential impact prolonged port strikes along the East and Gulf coasts can have on medical supplies.