Madison Hoff
Madison is a reporter on the economy team at Business Insider. She mainly reports on the labor force, inflation, and economic data or research.
She has covered the Great Resignation, workplace trends, as well as remote and hybrid work. Some other areas she has written about includes teachers, childcare, side hustles, and labor shortages.
Previously, she was a junior reporter and data editorial fellow on the Strategy team.
A few of her stories:
Some older Americans said caring for their parents had lasting negative impacts on their careers, earnings, and retirement prospects.
Economy
2025-02-12T16:24:22Z
It's official: Egg prices are at all-time highs after the biggest spike in 10 years
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said egg prices increased by 15.2% from December to January, the biggest rise since 2015.
Economy
2025-02-12T13:31:56Z
Inflation came in hotter than expected in January
Inflation accelerated in January, with the consumer price index rising 3% year over year, above economists' expectations.
Careers
2025-02-11T14:38:32Z
MBA grads are struggling to find work. Here's why it's unlikely to get easier anytime soon.
Recent MBA graduates from schools like Harvard and Yale are taking longer to find work due to a hiring slowdown for some white-collar roles.
Economy
2025-02-10T23:11:56Z
Trump moves ahead with 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, escalating trade tensions
Trump slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum in his first term, but with exemptions. Now, he's escalating and implementing 25% tariffs on all partners.
Economy
2025-02-10T18:33:13Z
Trump is set to order new tariffs on steel and aluminum. Here are the top countries that supply America's metal imports.
Trump plans to place a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Here are the top countries that supply metals to the US.
Careers
2025-02-08T09:07:01Z
How to prepare if you're asked to return to the office
To have a successful return to the office after working from home, you should figure out commuting options and your manager's expectations.
Economy
2025-02-07T13:32:29Z
The US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected
The US started 2025 with lower job growth than anticipated and another month of falling unemployment.
Economy
2025-02-07T09:00:02Z
Why Friday's jobs report could cause widespread confusion
Annual data revisions could show slower job growth in 2024 than we previously thought.
Economy
2025-02-03T17:37:00Z
China, Canada, and Mexico are Trump's first tariff targets. Here are the goods the US imports from them the most.
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Here are the goods imported most.
Real Estate
2025-02-01T09:07:02Z
One of the solutions to NYC's housing shortage is already running into regulatory hurdles
New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to allow certain homeowners to add extra dwellings in their backyards, attics, and basements.
Economy
2025-01-31T20:16:32Z
New tariffs are coming. 2 maps show the top trade partners for every state.
President Donald Trump is planning tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Those countries are major trade partners for many states.
Economy
2025-01-30T13:34:05Z
The US economy ended 2024 with cooler growth than expected in the fourth quarter
Real GDP growth in the fourth quarter was short of the expected 2.7% increase.
Politics
2025-01-30T11:47:12Z
Federal employees are ping-ponging between outrage, despair, and confusion as Trump's payout offer hits inboxes
One federal employee who voted for Trump twice said they "had hope that he would fulfill his promises." After the payout offer, "that hope disappeared."
Economy
2025-01-28T09:03:02Z
Despite Trump's pressure campaign, you probably won't be seeing interest rate cuts this week
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in its coming decision out Wednesday.
Careers
2025-01-26T09:06:02Z
6 things to keep in mind to boost your chances of getting a promotion or a raise
Before it's time for promotions or pay raises at your company, setting up a career-development meeting with your boss can be important.
Economy
2025-01-23T09:00:02Z
What federal workers are saying about Trump's RTO order
Federal employees describe both challenges and benefits presented by President Donald Trump's return-to-office mandate.
Politics
2025-01-22T17:58:30Z
Trump's administration is looking to slash the federal workforce. Here's where the most people are employed and what they make.
Trump's administration is looking for federal employees it can easily fire. BI looked at the biggest federal employers and their salaries.
Politics
2025-01-22T08:40:39Z
Trump targets DEI mandates for federal employees
President Donald Trump on Monday pledged to reverse executive orders from Joe Biden in favor of a "merit-based" society.
Politics
2025-01-21T00:55:59Z
Trump orders federal employees to return to the office full time
Donald Trump promised stark changes for government workers. On his first day in office, he ordered federal employees to return to the office.