Economy

New York City Holds Job Fair In Staten Island

The job market remains incredibly healthy -- but the tariff storm could upend things

8:57am April 04, 2025

Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.

The US and China flags stand behind a mi

Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods

8:54am April 04, 2025

Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".

Inflation Fears And Tariff Worries Drag Down Dow Jones Average

How new tariffs will impact small retailers. And, key takeaways from Trump's 7th week

7:25am April 04, 2025

President Trump's new tariffs are expected to take effect tomorrow. Small retailers are bracing for the impact. And, Trump denies reports of Laura Loomer's influence in yesterday's NSC firings.

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Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough

6:00am April 04, 2025

by Noam Levey

Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.

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Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

5:00am April 04, 2025

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?

Economy

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin discusses impact of auto tariffs on the state

4:16am April 04, 2025

by Michel Martin

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the impact of car and auto parts tariffs on her state where the auto industry still drives the economy.

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The way brands speak to us has changed a lot in just the last decade

4:14am April 04, 2025

by Darian Woods

The tone of voice and personality that brands use to market themselves to consumers has changed a lot in the past decade, with many brands communicating more frequently and in overly familiar ways.

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Businesses and markets left reeling after Trump expands trade war with new tariffs

4:13am April 04, 2025

by Alina Selyukh

Businesses of all sizes are reeling as President Trump expands his trade war. Stock markets fell sharply on Thursday. We also gauge how small U.S. retailers are responding to the new tariffs.

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Economy

Farmers aren't happy about Trump tariffs

6:09pm April 03, 2025

by Frank Morris

Many farmers worry the sweeping tariffs announced by President Trump will drive up prices for critical supplies and hurt American exports.

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Economy

Markets plunge after 'Liberation Day' tariffs

5:14pm April 03, 2025

by Maria Aspan

President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement triggered a sharp drop in U.S. stock markets, a flashing-red warning sign of the economic fallout that's expected to result from the widening trade war.

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