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David McNew/Getty ImagesMany buyers are now forced to choose between affordability and safety, as much of the cheapest property can be found in areas with higher risk of natural disaster. -
While millions of fans will be watching the Super Bowl, others will be more focused on the bowls of chips and dip.
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Economists have found U.S. consumers tend to overbuy in a panicked frenzy before storms like Fern, racing to hoard milk, bread, and canned essential goods, clearing shelves of grocery stores in a storm’s projected path.
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The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen. -
The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation. -
Planet Money went to the annual meeting of the American Economics Association, and we saw some fascinating papers presented there. -
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Tariffs, gold and the AI bubble are just some of the reasons January was a bumpy ride for markets.
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President Trump announced he plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Gene Sperling, former director of the National Economic Council, weighs in.
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Warsh has been critical of the current Fed leadership. -
The number of visitors to Las Vegas in 2025 dropped by nearly 8% compared to the year before, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Officials say a drop in international tourists and concerns about the economy are to blame. -
Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates.
