Data-rich business and economic stories not only inform the public but resonate with readers who are personally impacted by the information, creating a deeper understanding of the information at hand. By combining strong analysis with a focus on writing with clarity, relevance, and creativity, journalists can craft stories that captivate their audience and highlight the significance of the data.

Even if you aren't applying for a job at a business news outlet, you need to improve your skill set to effectively cover economic issues. Every journalist should be able to write about business or economic topics with comfort and ease.  This article contains 11 tips to help you write easy-to-understand and impactful business reports.

Happy New Year! As we look ahead to a great 2025, we'd like to share the news stories that attracted the most attention over the past year.