Economy and Finance
Communities in transition: St. Johns, Portland
Capturing the changing business landscape of this north Portland neighborhood.
- by Jason Kaplan
Labor market concerns dominate summit talks
Annual Greater Portland event focuses on attracting and retaining talent.
- by Caleb Diehl
Equal pay law to transform hiring practices
Many businesses do not adequately document pay disparities.
- by Kim Moore
Rural libraries turning more to private sector for lifeline
A fundamental public institution diversifies to survive.
- by Caleb Diehl
Labor scarcity poses headwind for construction companies
We look at labor challenges in the construction sector as part of a new series on the impacts of Oregon's tight jobs market.
- by Kim Moore
Biz tips: Reflections on the bull market
Despite investor skepticism, we don’t see signs of excess that would put the current run at risk.
- by Jason Norris
'Less regulated, non-bank lenders are making higher risk corporate loans'
Financial risks lurk in new market securities and shadow banking.
- by Kim Moore
'I get the impression everyone thinks another financial crisis is around the corner'
The next recession is going to be mild, an economist predicts.
- by Kim Moore