Abha Bhattarai

Skip to content More workers are stuck in part-time jobs, in warning for the economy The share of workers with multiple jobs is at its highest level in more than 25 years, as Americans cobble together new work arrangements. In a slowing labor market, even... See more

Skip to content A new round of confusing economic data is muddying the picture Economists largely shrugged off this week’s monthly jobs and inflation reports, saying shutdown-related distortions were probably at play. A barrage of post-shutdown data this ... See more

Higher costs push holiday shoppers toward socks, coffee and diapers Abha Bhattarai Updated Mon, December 15, 2025 at 3:28 p.m. UTC 6 min read Socks hanging on the shelf in the store Shirley Spillane’s holiday shopping list is decidedly no-frills this year... See more

Skip to content Higher costs push holiday shoppers toward socks, coffee, and diapers Inflation and tariffs have squeezed gift budgets for many Americans. Shirley Spillane’s holiday shopping list is decidedly no-frills this year: cutting boards, coffee, an... See more

Did you splurge on Black Friday this year? The answer may depend on your income. In a departure from long-held norms, this year’s holiday spending patterns so far have been largely driven by household income, according to new data provided to The Washingt... See more