Economy

Economy

Dow Falls 950 Points, Or 4 Percent, In 2 Days

6:29pm November 20, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

There was a bloodbath in tech stocks. Companies like Apple depend on foreign markets and there are signs trade tensions are slowing growth in Europe and China. Apple and Facebook stocks have fallen.

Economy

Tech Industry Stocks Are Fueling A Drop In The Markets

5:11pm November 20, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, thanks to a technology industry selloff that crossed into other sectors. The stock market has been quite volatile over the past month.

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Economy

The Ins & Outs Of The Minimum Wage

4:55pm November 20, 2018

by Cardiff Garcia

The minimum wage is a contentious issue. Some claim it's a job killer. But what does the research show?

Economy

It's Time To Stop Raising Interest Rates, Kashkari Says

6:47am November 20, 2018

The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates in December. Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, tells Steve Inskeep it's not the right time to do so.

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Economy

Recession Indicators, Pt 2

5:28pm November 19, 2018

Wondering whether we're poised to tip into a recession? The jobs market may point the way.

Protesters gather in Long Island City to say "no" to the Amazon "HQ2" decision to establish part of its second headquarters in the New York City neighborhood.

Economy

Opinion: Amazon Deal In New York Creates Some Unlikely Allies

3:47pm November 17, 2018

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on Amazon's plan to open a headquarters in New York. It has prompted an unlikely coalition to unite in opposition, because of tax breaks and subsidies the company will get.

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Economy

Recession Indicators, Pt 1

5:18pm November 16, 2018

Are we heading into a recession? The Conference Board's Leading Indicator has ten ways to tell.

Economy

The Lucky Country

5:26pm November 15, 2018

Australia hasn't had a recession in 27 years. Good policy? Or just good luck?

Economy

FDA's Proposed Menthol Ban Puts Tobacco Companies On Defense

5:01pm November 15, 2018

by Sean Bueter

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and restrict other tobacco products could make waves in North Carolina's economy.

Rep. Maxine Waters, seated next to Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, at a hearing in July, is set to become chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

'Auntie Maxine' Waters Gets Ready To Take On The Banks As House Panel Chair

8:24am November 15, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

California Rep. Maxine Waters has been a favorite target of President Trump and his supporters. Now she's in line to chair the House Financial Services Committee, where she could slow his agenda.

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