Economy Archives - The Mecklenburg Herald

One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth

One year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in the climate and clean energy, it is clear that the landmark law has already had positive impacts on the national and state economies.

Smaller Companies Struggle to Access Funding from Federal Economic Bills

In the quest for economic growth, some small businesses in North Carolina are facing challenges in accessing funding from federal economic stimuli, such as the Infrastructure Bill, Build Back Better, and the American Rescue Plan Act.

As Federal Student Loan Repayments Resume, Tips to Prepare

As summer comes to an end, kids and adults alike are headed back to school. But for college graduates, this also means it’s time to resume payments on their federal student loans after a hiatus of more than three years.

NC Gas Prices Increase, but Remain Lower Than National Average

Gas prices throughout the United States have continued their upward trend over the previous months and years, due to increasing oil prices. Despite the lower demand, potential hurricane development and forecasts of record-high temperatures could cause refineries to halt production and contribute to the increase in prices.

NC House Prices Increase, But Remain Lower Than National Prices

In June 2023, home prices in the United States decreased by 0.83 percent compared to last year to a median price of $425,177, according to data from Redfin.

US Losing Fitch’s Top AAA Credit Rating may Portend Future Economic Weakness

The formerly pristine reputation of the U.S. government’s debt lost a little more luster after another prominent rating agency demoted Uncle Sam from its AAA perch.

Opinion | The NC Legislature’s Irresponsibly Undisciplined Budgeting

Imagine yourself in the following situation: Your children lack decent clothing and shoes and depend on reduced-price school meals to meet their weekly nutrition requirements.