Economy

Trump Mulls 2 Kinds Of Tax Cuts While Browbeating Fed About Interest Rates

11:04am August 21, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration is boasting that the economy is strong. But the administration is also calling for the kind of dramatic economic stimulus one would usually only consider during a recession.

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The Pew Research Center estimates there are 7.5 million unauthorized workers in the United States concentrated in agriculture, construction and the hospitality industry.

Employers Struggle With Hiring Undocumented Workers: 'You Cannot Hire American Here'

8:51am August 21, 2019

by John Burnett

Unauthorized immigrants often do manual, low-paying jobs, and employers say they have no choice but to hire them. But the White House and advocates for lower immigration say the law is the law.

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News Brief: U.S. Economy, Iran Sanctions, Syria's Civil War

6:14am August 21, 2019

White House takes steps to stoke the economy. The U.S. says it will continue sanctions against Iran. And, Syrian government forces advance into a strategic town in the country's last rebel stronghold.

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Children walk on the beach with rubber rings around their necks — and a pink flamingo — in Narbonne-Plage during a sunny day of summer on July 3, 2019.

The Case For Summer Vacation

10:09am August 20, 2019

by Greg Rosalsky

Economists have long criticized summer vacation as economically inefficient. But one has come to its defense.

President Trump is downplaying the odds of a recession, but he's also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again.

Trump Dismisses Recession Fears, Saying Fed Must Help The Economy

7:21pm August 19, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.

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President Trump Tries To Tamp Down Recession Fears

8:24am August 19, 2019

by Tamara Keith

Some economic indicators suggest the U.S. could be approaching a recession — or a least a period of slower growth. The White House is downplaying fears of a slowdown as the 2020 election approaches.

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Tenants Pushed Out As Developers Buy Single-Room-Occupancy Properties

7:30am August 19, 2019

by Chris Burrell

Single room occupancy housing, or SROs, have been a crucial place to live for low-income renters. The units are being threatened by developers looking for more profitable buildings.

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Economy

Looking At The Economy's Health

7:55am August 18, 2019

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what she's looking for as she gauges the health of the American economy.

Economy

Wall Street's Wild Week

8:00am August 17, 2019

by Scott Horsley

Mixed economic signals have economists concerned about a recession, something President Trump is trying to factor into his reelection bid.

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Companies Look For Workarounds To Avoid Trump's Tariffs As Trade War Grinds On

5:27pm August 16, 2019

by Scott Horsley

As the trade war drags on, companies are beginning to make long-term adjustments. For some, that means hiring workers to redesign or reclassify products or seek new suppliers to sidestep import taxes.

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