Many first-time investors in crypto are dealing with painful losses
A steep sell-off has hurt many first-time investors who bought crypto last year, when Bitcoin and other digital currencies were hitting record highs.
Economy
The Atlantic cod is coming back after strict catch limits greatly decreased numbers
Atlantic cod, a fish that was foundational to New England's economy, is being caught at historically low levels. But a research scientist says cod is in the early stages of a comeback.
Encore: Some workers who retired during the pandemic question their decision
More people retired during the COVID-19 pandemic than expected. With the current economic conditions, some are wondering if they left their jobs too soon. (Story first aired on ATC on July 13, 2022.)
How record inflation is affecting different people
As inflation reached a 40 year high in June, NPR's Michel Martin asks food pantry administrator Amy Corron, realtor Somone Wilder and economist Kathryn Edwards how Americans are managing financially.
Where is the economy likely to go next?
Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Horsley speak with economist Austan Goolsbee about what's driving inflation and why so many economic forecasts have been wrong.
Europe is on sale. Why the dollar-euro exchange rate is a win for Americans
The dollar has continued to strengthen against the euro, and for the first time in decades, the two currencies are worth about the same.
Retail sales, inflation and the Fed
Retail spending jumped more than expected in June. But it's not keeping pace with rising prices. In many cases, people are spending more money but getting less in return.
Online retailers are feeling the pain as pandemic-driven e-commerce slows
Now that the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom has slowed, small and medium businesses who sell products on Amazon are feeling the squeeze.
China's economic growth slows following COVID lockdowns
China's economy contracted in the three months ending in June compared with the previous quarter after Shanghai and other cities shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks.
There's a massive housing shortage across the U.S. Here's how bad it is where you live
Hundreds of cities and towns are seriously short of housing, both homes to buy and rentals, according to a new study. It's the main reason that home prices and rents are so high.