Economy

Michigan Gets Attention From Presidential Candidates Biden, Trump

7:38am September 09, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about Joe Biden's visit to the swing state, and what her constituents face as the pandemic continues. President Trump visits the state Thursday.

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Chart: In Chicago, 50% of households reported having serious financial problems during the pandemic, compared with 46% of households nationally.

NPR Poll: Financial Pain From Coronavirus Pandemic 'Much, Much Worse' Than Expected

5:00am September 09, 2020

by Joe Neel

In the largest U.S. cities, at least half of all households have seen a serious financial loss such as lost job, wages or savings. Many problems are concentrated in Black and Latino households.

Egg Prices Skyrocket During The Pandemic

4:06pm September 08, 2020

The price of eggs skyrocketed at the start of the pandemic. That had some states crying foul — and filing suits against egg companies.

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A fisherman in a kayak makes a cast on Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park in Portersville, Pa. Sales of camping, outdoor and recreational equipment have been surging.

Economy

Amid A Deep Recession, Outdoor Equipment Is Flying Off The Shelves

11:45am September 08, 2020

by Ashish Valentine

Kayaks and bicycles are now almost impossible to find in stores across the country. People who were able to keep their jobs and those who got expanded unemployment benefits have been driving demand.

My dream Zoom house in Truckee, California.

Zoom Towns And The New Housing Market For The 2 Americas

11:41am September 08, 2020

by Greg Rosalsky

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.

A triage team screens patients outside the Emergency Department at Owensboro Health. The hospital lost two-thirds of its revenue while elective surgeries were halted, but it didn't lay off any workers.

Economy

Kentucky City Enjoys Booming Economy Amid Pandemic As Rest Of Country Reels

11:01am September 08, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Owensboro, Ky., has enjoyed the closest thing to a V-shaped recovery of any city in the country. Its jobless rate soared in April but by June was back to pre-pandemic levels.

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News Brief: Fed Chair Interview, California's Creek Fire, Cohen Releases Book

6:12am September 08, 2020

How will the U.S. economy recover after the pandemic? Firefighters attempt to rescue hundreds of people trapped by a wildfire. And, Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney, publishes a book.

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The Latest On The National Eviction Moratorium

5:17pm September 05, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with housing attorney Jeniece Jones about what renters need to know about the federal moratorium on evictions.

Economy

The Pandemic's Ripple Effect On Northern California Businesses

5:17pm September 05, 2020

by Stephanie O'Neill

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated many businesses, including a small creamery in Northern California that's selling less cheese and buying less milk.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a House committee hearing in June.

Economy

Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With Fed Chairman Jerome Powell

5:15pm September 04, 2020

In an interview on Friday with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell took questions about the current financial crisis, income inequality and about economic recovery.