A look at how inflation may be starting to ease
There has been a string of negative news about the economy this month — but nonetheless, stock and bond markets are headed for big gains in January. What gives?
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The Fed kicks off a 2-day meeting with another interest rate hike expected
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Encore: Examining the state of global shipping and what it might mean
During the pandemic, the cost to fill and transport a shipping container skyrocketed. Now, shipping rates have dropped by roughly 80% over the last six months.
With COVID lockdowns lifted, China says it's back in business. But it's not so easy
China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.
What prices at a Walmart in Georgia tell us about inflation
NPR has been tracking prices at a Walmart in Georgia for four years. The latest shopping trip tells us a lot about what's been happening in world trade and the U.S. economy.
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.
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.