How Germany Wins At Manufacturing — For Now
Manufacturing accounts for 24 percent of the German economy. In the U.S., it's only 11 percent. What makes German manufacturing so strong and resilient?
Economy
2018 Administration Priority: Overhauling U.S. Trade Policy
One of President Trump's top priorities for the new year is overhauling U.S. trade policy. Ailsa Chang talks to Wendy Cutler, a former deputy U.S. trade representative under President Obama.
Tax Changes Could Hurt Affordability At High End Of The Housing Market
Thanks to the tax overhaul, buying a home will get more expensive in some places in 2018. That's because of new restrictions on how much mortgage interest and property taxes homeowners may deduct.
Minimum Wage Goes Up In 18 States On New Year's Day
Those hikes in the minimum wage range from just four cents in Alaska, to a full dollar in Maine. Advocates argue that's good for low-wage workers, but skeptics say it will cost jobs.
Economists Are Saying We Will Have A Happy — Really Happy — New Year
Economists and market analysts are optimistic about the outlook for the new year. Most are predicting continued job growth, rising stock prices and healthy profits. But slow wage growth could hurt.
The Potential Impact Of Increasing The Minimum Wage
People who work for the minimum wage in 18 states are getting a raise on Jan. 1. From Alaska to Maine, increases range from 4 cents to a dollar.
The 50-Year Newspaper
Daily news coverage gives us a lopsided view of the world. What would the top stories be if we only got a news update once every 50 years?
On New Year's Day, Many Low-Wage Workers Will Celebrate With A Raise
The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1.
Homeowners Debate Whether To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes
The IRS said Wednesday that homeowners shouldn't prepay next year's property taxes — leaving many of them in legal limbo. David Greene talks to David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal.