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Housing industry in Massachusetts one of many to be impacted by Silicon Valley Bank fiasco
Its collapse could create problems for affordable housing developers. -
US government moves to stop potential banking crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank,… -
Banking shares slump despite U.S. assurances that deposits are safe
Bank shares slumped on Monday, with First Republic down over 60% at the market opening, despite emergency action by the U.S. to shore up confidence in the… -
Silicon Valley Bank failure could wipe out 'a whole generation of startups'
Stefan Kalb was in the middle of a meeting around 1 p.m. on Thursday when a fellow company executive sent him a panicked Slack message: "Do you know… -
With new alliance, Eastern Bank is dropping barriers to credit for minority and underserved businesses
Partnership with local incubator organizations will lower credit requirements for entrepreneurs. -
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling
Something unexpected is going on in the U.S. economy.Inflation remains high, yet many Americans went on a spending spree last month, eating out at… -
Greater Boston guaranteed income programs provide inspiration for the country
A handful of guaranteed income programs in Greater Boston have seen success in providing struggling families with basic needs. -
Labor shortage a growing threat to Massachusetts' economy, business leader says
John Regan is president and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts. -
Inflation eased again in January – but there's a cautionary sign
Inflation cooled in January for the seventh month in a row. But there's a cautionary sign: While the 12-month price increase was slightly lower, prices… -
High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them are sitting empty
This is an updated version of a story we originally published in 2018, with new reporting, and data and statistics, that reflect 2023 conditions.Like most…
