Business and Economic News

Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide as gaming industry faces tariff uncertainty
As new tariffs continue to strain global supply chains, some gamers are already feeling price hikes. Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week.
China says it’s considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs
Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.
For two women whose misdemeanors defined life, new ‘clean slate’ program is ‘joyful’
Around 500,000 Minnesotans with low-level offenses will have their criminal records sealed through Minnesota’s new automatic expungement law, which has been delayed since January. Officials are aiming for the first round of records to be expunged in late June.
Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community
Unlike many Hmong families who sought refuge in the United States after the Vietnam War, Marc Heu’s family located to French Guiana in South America. He says growing up in French Guiana was difficult for him at times. 
In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals
Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech.
As return-to-office policy approaches, Minnesota government workers see refined requirements
Starting June 1, more state workers will have to report to offices or job sites on a regular basis. It’s a change to pandemic-era flexibility around working requirements. But the policy has been slightly revised to offer more latitude.
What is the meaning of work?
Besides a paycheck, what do you get out of your job? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the co-authors of “Is Your Work Worth It?” about how to find work that seems worthy of your time and effort.