Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she was wrong about the risks of inflation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells CNN she was wrong about the trajectory of inflation during interviews a year ago.
Economy
Along with the U.S., Europe is hit with extraordinarily high inflation numbers
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg Bank in Berlin, Germany, about high inflation across the Eurozone.
Evictions in some once-affordable suburbs are on the rise as more people move in
Evictions in some once-affordable suburbs are on the rise. During the pandemic, people looking for more space left high-priced cities and moved to the burbs, pushing out lower income renters there.
Fear The Vibe Shift: Are We Entering A Recession?
Despite low unemployment, solid spending, and continued job growth, signs are flashing that the U.S. economy is headed for another downturn.
EU leaders agree to ban 90% of Russian oil by the end of 2022
The embargo covers Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption for imports delivered by pipeline, a crucial move to bring Hungary on board a decision that required consensus.
A mother's weekend errands show the impact of the economic crisis in Lebanon
The calculations of one mother in Beirut shows the struggles to feed a family amid Lebanon's years-long economic collapse.
The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding
As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding.
The astronomical price of diesel is making everything more expensive
America runs on diesel. It keeps freight moving, factories humming and farmers planting. But a surge in diesel prices is making everything more expensive.
Micro-Face Auction: The Most Collectible Comic Book Of All Time?
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Why a strong U.S. dollar could be great for some and harmful to others
The U.S. dollar is appreciating in value against other currencies — an increase that comes with some benefits, but can also potentially be a drag on the economy.