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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.