Biden says solid economic growth data proves his recovery plan is working
NPR's A Martinez talks to Bill Hoagland of the Bipartisan Policy Center about how President Biden has handled the economy, and what to expect in 2023.
Economy
Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches
"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.
As China lifts most COVID controls, its economy has a ways to go to recover
China is slowly opening its borders and has lifted COVID controls. But a full-blown economic recovery may take some time.
Slower economic growth is expected this year
The U.S. economy grew at a healthy clip in the final months of 2022. But forecasters expect slower growth this year, as the Federal Reserve continues to crack down on inflation.
Boom Supersonic breaks ground at PTI
One year after Boom Supersonic announced its intention to manufacture what’s been called the world’s fastest airliner in North Carolina, the company held an official groundbreaking for its new facility at Piedmont Triad International airport Thursday.
What tracking one Walmart store's prices for years taught us about the economy
Inside our shopping cart is a story of global trade, extreme weather, shrinking packages and rising prices.
Mung bean omelet, anyone? Sky high egg prices crack open market for alternatives
Eggs have roughly tripled in price in the last few years. Now a raft of competitors are hoping to lure Americans away from their beloved breakfast food.
The U.S. economy ended 2022 on a high note. This year is looking different
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% in the final three months of last year — a surprisingly strong finish. But growth is expected to slow in 2023, and possibly even reverse.
The U.S. economy did well in 2022, however, recession fears are growing
The U.S. economy grew at a healthy clip in the final months of last year, but forecasters expect that to slow in 2023.
Morning news brief
The U.S. economy did well in 2022, but recession fears grow. Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram. Social media companies face pressure to crack down on online fentanyl sales.