China's Economy Bounces Back As Pandemic Is Brought Under Control
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging globally, China will be the only major economy in the world to post positive growth this year.
Economy
Should The Rising Federal Deficit Be Considered In Pandemic Relief Talks?
Millions of unemployed Americans are still waiting for help from the federal government, but pandemic relief efforts have stalled. Republicans point to a ballooning federal deficit.
'I'm Still Unemployed': Millions In Dire Situation As Savings Start To Run Out
Many unemployed Americans have been tapping into their savings to pay bills. But those savings are going fast, and hopes for a new round of pandemic relief before the election are fading.
What's The Impact of Bars Shutting Down on Innovations and New Ideas?
There's a long history of bars playing a vital role in innovation and economic growth. NPR discusses what may happen now that the coronavirus pandemic has shut down so many of them.
Pandemic Forces More Women To Leave The Workforce
More than 800,000 American women dropped out of the labor force last month — a significantly larger number than men. For many, the move didn't happen by choice.
Pandemic Thins Out Savings Of Unemployed Americans
Many unemployed Americans have had to tap into their savings to pay bills. Hopes for a new pandemic relief bill before the election are fading, and those savings for many are largely exhausted.
Shoppers Came Back To Department Stores In September, Lifting Retail Sales
U.S. retail spending grew 1.9% last month, delivering a slight boost of confidence amid a recent spate of signs that the economic recovery has lost momentum from the pandemic's toll.
$3.1 Trillion: Pandemic Spending Drives The Federal Budget Deficit To A Record
The government shortfall for the fiscal year that just ended was more than triple that of 2019. The national debt of $21 trillion now exceeds the size of the U.S. economy.
High Point Market Returns With Pandemic Precautions
The High Point Market is back with a new look for the fall.
From Health Care To The Economy: Where Trump And Biden Stand
NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.