Rachel Lerman is a Technology Reporter at The Washington Post. She covers a wide range of topics including finance, personal finance, consumer behavior analytics, and international affairs, with a focus on regional interest and world news. Rachel's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The Seattle Times, The Boston Globe, and Yahoo News.
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Rachel Lerman's coverage primarily focuses on technology and business, with a significant emphasis on data security. This suggests that she would be receptive to pitches related to the latest advancements in technology, particularly within the realm of data security and privacy.
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By: Lauren Kaori Gurley
Forecasters had expected gains of about 84,000 new jobs in September, consistent with a stable but sluggish labor market.
Without them, prices would have declined slightly, researchers at the New York Fed found.
By: Rachel Lerman
In many parts of the country, it’s finally a buyer’s housing market. But interest rates are keeping people on the sidelines.
By: Rachel Lerman
Buying a house has gotten a lot easier — though pricier. The days of fighting multiple offers and waiving house inspections to even have a shot of buying a home are over in many parts of the country.
By: Rachel Lerman
Inflation increased in September to a 3.7 percent annual pace, higher than expected.
By: Rachel Lerman
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By: Rachel Lerman
Several elected officials condemned the attack Friday on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was beaten and injured by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Prices for the candy and chewing gum category have spiked 7.7 percent over the past year — more than twice the rate of overall inflation.
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House 21 months ago, gas is up about $1.20 per gallon and mortgage rates have soared past 7 percent, hitting a three-year high.
Gas prices are spiking. Egg prices are falling. See how the economy has changed under the president.
