Two new, independent reports show detailed looks at the costs of the war in Iran. It's led to shortages in U.S. weapons, supply chain bottlenecks and a price tag in the tens of billions of dollars.

An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined. Health care coverage was little changed from 2024.

President Trump’s newest tariffs against Canada are in effect as of Tuesday.

The Federal Reserve meets Wednesday and is widely expected to raise its short-term interest rate to fight high inflation, a move that will likely frustrate President Trump.

For the last few years, corn and soybean farmers have faced low commodity prices and rising fertilizer and fuel costs.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Stacey Vanek Smith, reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, about the 10-year Treasury yield's brief rise to 5% Monday and how the Federal Reserve might react.

Post-graduation struggles are making some young people question whether college is worth it.

They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk about the pressure the ongoing conflict in the Gulf is putting on the global economy.

Fed chairs wield great power and they take great care to signal what they intend to do ahead of time to avoid surprises. Not Kevin Warsh though. He wants to say less, and investors are worried.