What A Booming Economy Means For The Midterms
Nearly all financial indicators suggest Americans are optimistic about the economy. But, it's not clear that it's benefiting President Trump or the Republican Party.
Economy
Tech Stocks Have Lost Some Of Their Luster, Dragging The Stock Market Lower
Technology stocks ranging from Amazon to Facebook to Apple have been hammered in recent days, driving broader declines in the market. There are growing calls to regulate big tech companies.
Why The Number Of Independent Bookstores Increased During The 'Retail Apocalypse'
Between 2009 and 2015, the number of independent bookstores grew by 35 percent. This happened during the so-called "retail apocalypse," which has pitted Amazon against every retail outlet in America.
Disability In Decline
A long-term trend of Americans withdrawing from the workforce due to disability has gone into reverse.
America Has A Large Trade Deficit, But Economists Aren't Too Concerned About It
President Trump says the trade deficit that the U.S. runs with other nations must be slashed for the well-being of the country. But analysts say the deficit provides other benefits to the economy.
Dollars And Census
The census is more than a headcount. It determines how federal dollars are spent and how districts are represented in Congress.
No Need To Sign On Dotted Line: Credit Cards Are Phasing Out Signatures
Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Visa have all announced that they are limiting policies requiring you to make your mark. They say advances in technology make fraud less likely.
U.S. Economy Grew At A Faster Pace Than Earlier Thought
The Commerce Department revises its growth estimate upward to 2.9 percent for the fourth quarter. Consumer spending helped fuel the faster pace, but import purchases subtracted from growth.
Ambassador Branstad: Trump Position On North Korea Is Clear
David Greene talks to U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's unannounced visit to Beijing and the possibility of a trade war with China.
Trump Administration Strikes Major Trade Deal With South Korea
Noel King talks to Peter Navarro, White House trade adviser, about the newly announced trade deal between the U.S. and South Korea. NPR's Uri Berliner weighs in on their conversation.