The changes the Fed is making in the face of historically high inflation
This week, the Federal Reserve will again decide whether and how much to raise interest rates to try to bring inflation under control.
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In China, the banking scandal is causing some to lose faith in the Communist Party
The rough treatment of bank protesters in China has cast a spotlight on an under-regulated corner of the banking system. Some depositors are questioning their faith in the ruling Communist Party.
Inflation is crushing rural America and may even drive people to the cities
Inflation is hitting hard in rural America and could accelerate depopulation in some parts of the country, according to the latest analysis from one expert.
Encore: CEOs are split over the likelihood of a recession in the U.S.
If the Federal Reserves moves too aggressively to combat inflation, there are fears it could trigger a recession. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on June 12, 2022.)
NC apprenticeship programs get $4 million boost from U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor is providing $4 million to North Carolina's community college system.
Italy's government is in turmoil. Here's how it got there — and what's next
Mario Draghi helped restore the country's influence and reputation. With his resignation as prime minister, stability in Italy and the rest of Europe is unclear.
A guaranteed income program in rural Georgia hopes to reduce income inequality
Guaranteed income programs are often associated with big cities. A new program aims to help residents in rural Georgia.
Full-time professionals are getting side gigs to get ahead of inflation
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sacha Chadwick, a 30-year-old in New York City who works 2 jobs to support herself and pay off debt. She works daily and is exhausted.
The Horn of Africa is facing drought and food shortages
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Samantha Power, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development about food shortages and drought in the Horn of Africa.
The Fed's mission improbable: Beating inflation without causing a recession
Inflation is sky high. The Federal Reserve wants to bring it back to earth without crashing the economy. But achieving a so-called "soft landing" and avoiding a recession is easier said than done.