Economy
Keep Calm And Carry The 1: Investors Often Miscalculate Amid Volatility
Selling after a market plunge, financial experts say, just locks in the loss and prevents investors from participating in the rebound. But human psychology can make that advice excruciating to follow.
Ardmore Supporters Meet To Discuss Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan
Supporters of Winston-Salem's Ardmore and Cloverdale apartments expressed their concerns Monday over a proposed redevelopment plan for the area.
Global Stocks Fail To Rally After Monday's Slide
China's stock market had another rough day as other markets across the world seemed to recover. But the Dow took a late day plunge after another major sell-off.
For Most Of Us, The 'Real' Economy Matters More Than Markets
Stock prices may be having a meltdown, but consumers and homebuyers are still pushing the economy forward. In fact, a new round of data suggests the economy is gaining strength even as markets fall.
Don't Panic About Stocks. It's Not 2008 All Over Again, Economist Says
Unlike 2008, the current turmoil didn't originate in the U.S., economist Austan Goolsbee notes. And this time, the economy is growing, banks aren't in danger and there's no credit crunch, he says.
Fed Shouldn't Raise Interest Rates, Ex-Treasury Secretary Summers Cautions
Steve Inskeep talks to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers about his recent op-ed in The Washington Post calling on the Federal Reserve not to raise interest rates.
Global Economy Feels Ripples Of Chinese Stock Market Fall
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to three NPR correspondents about the state of the global economy, including Frank Langfitt in Shanghai, Corey Flintoff in Moscow, and Lourdes Garcia-Navarro in Rio de Janeiro.
Dow Loses Nearly 3.6 Percent. How Will Markets Fare On Tuesday?
Stock prices in Asia are battered and prices are down in Europe too. In the U.S., investors wait to see if the turmoil is abating. Stocks began dropping over concerns about China's economic slowdown.
Say What? Winston-Salem Gets An 'F' For Small Business Friendliness
A national survey ranks Winston-Salem among the least friendly cities for small business in the state.