Hurricane Season Takes Its Toll On Home Sales And Builder Optimism
The recent enormous storms have hit the industry hard, with several signs turning negative. But economists expect a rebound when the weather improves.
Economy
Fed's Unwinding Of Crisis Programs Expected To Push Up Interest Rates Very Gradually
The Federal Reserve in October will begin unwinding the extraordinary stimulus it used to battle the Great Recession. That means that over the long run, rates on car loans and mortgages could go up.
The Department Of Education Cuts Off A Student Loan Watchdog
The Education Department has terminated two agreements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why that matters.
Federal Reserve To 'Unwind' Holdings
David Greene talks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the Federal Reserve's plan to shrink its balance sheet.
Equifax Confirms Another 'Security Incident'
Equifax is already struggling to retain public trust after it waited at least a month to disclose a cyberattack that potentially impacted the personal information of millions of people.
Eyeing Toys R Us' Future, Analyst Suggests Hands-On Displays
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jim Silver, toy expert and CEO of TTPM (Toys, Tots, Pets & More), a website that reviews toys. They talk about Toys R Us' bankruptcy declaration and the state of the toy industry.
Cities Try Convincing Amazon They're Ready For Its New Headquarters
Atlanta, Denver and other cities are making their cases for the online giant to locate its second headquarters in their area. At stake: up to 50,000 well-paying jobs and billions in investments.
Ahead Of The Holiday Season, Toys R Us Files For Bankruptcy Protection
The largest U.S. toy chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Monday. Toys R Us plans to use $3 billion in bankruptcy financing to buy merchandise from vendors and fund operations.
The Dollar Is Weaker, But That Might Not Be A Bad Thing
The dollar is down nearly 10 percent since the beginning of the year. That's bad news if you're a tourist traveling to Europe but great news if your U.S. company sells goods overseas.
Houston's Tight Rental Market Makes It Tough For Low-Income Hurricane Victims
Even before Harvey, Houston had an affordable housing crisis. Prices are rising for apartments that weren't damaged, forcing some to stay in flood-damaged apartments, while others face eviction.