Erica Grieder
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Houston, TX, United States
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Inflation is cooling slightly, but Houston rents remain stubbornly high
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in February, bringing inflation over the past twelve months to 6 percent. → Read More
Silicon Valley Bank collapse casts a pall on Houston tech scene
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday could have painful implications for the Houston region, even if the risk of catastrophe has been averted. → Read More
Pi Day: Houston pizza shops offering deals on slices and pies
Tuesday, March 14th, has become known as "π Day," or "Pi Day," after the mathematical... → Read More
Wells Fargo says direct-deposit issue is resolved, and refunds will be issued
The snafu put customers on edge, coming on the heels of a chaotic week for the banking sector, which saw Silicon Valley Bank collapse Friday. → Read More
These two Texas banks stand out as 'overdraft giants.' Here's why.
Two banks headquartered in Texas made $330 million from overdraft fees and other fees in 2022, even as some big banks move to reduce or scrap such fees. → Read More
CERAWeek and RodeoHouston bring both visitors and millions of dollars to the city
CERAWeek and the Houston Rodeo are expected to attract thousands of visitors to Houston, with a combined economic impact of about $230 million. → Read More
Bob Waltrip, founder of Houston-based Service Corp., has died
Robert L. Waltrip, philanthropist and founder of Houston-based Service Corporation International, has died at 92. → Read More
Boston Scientific to move 120 jobs from Harris County to Minnesota this spring
Boston Scientific, a medical device manufacturer, is moving some operations to a facility in Minnesota from its Harris County location. → Read More
Hegar urges state fund managers to comply with 2021 law concerning oil and gas ‘boycotts’
The Texas comptroller steps up battle with government employee pension funds investing in firm that limit business with oil and gas. → Read More
Comptroller urges state fund managers to comply with 2021 law concerning oil and gas "boycotts"
Texas continues to play hardball with financial companies that it considers to be opposed... → Read More
Why PNC CEO Bill Demchak is bullish on Houston
The head of the United States' sixth-largest bank sees room for growth in the greater Houston region even as the prospect of a national recession looms. → Read More
SBA Administrator and Second Gentleman celebrate success in Houston
Since the pandemic disrupted the economy in 2020, the United States has seen more than... → Read More
Rising credit card debt could put U.S. consumers in a bind
Soaring inflation has many American consumers breaking out their credit cards. Zero-interest balance transfers, anyone? → Read More
Medical Center Starbucks becomes third Houston-area store to unionize
The Starbucks in the Medical Center has become the third unionized location in the Houston area after employees won their union election. → Read More
GHP's Bob Harvey is ready to hand over the reins
The outgoing president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership reflects on the business community's role in the city of Houston. → Read More
Gas prices are up, used cars are down: five inflation movers
Some goods and services got more affordable in January. Inflation over the past 12 months dropped to 6.4 percent in January, compared to 6.5 percent in December → Read More
Inflation ticked up in January
The consumer price index rose 0.5 percent in January, bringing inflation to an annualized rate of 6.4 percent. → Read More
Hearst Corp. generated record results in 2022
The parent company of the Houston Chronicle 'met the moment' in 2022, CEO Steven R. Swartz said. → Read More
Houston restaurant owners talk Super Bowl parties, chicken wing prices
Although a massive avian flu outbreak has driven egg prices through the roof, the... → Read More
Houston drivers face ongoing shortage of car parts
An ongoing shortage of auto parts is giving Houston drivers all the more reason to drive carefully. → Read More