Economy

White House Begins Implementing Changes In U.S.-Cuban Relations

7:59am January 16, 2015

The moves to be made on Friday, loosen restrictions on travel and trade. The U.S. travel ban to Cuba is still technically in place, but experts say it's become a lot easier to go there anyway.

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Tax Time Gets New Ritual: Proof Of Health Insurance

8:32am January 15, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

The health law requires people to report their coverage status at tax time. Those without insurance or those who received subsidies will have to fill out new forms.

A pedestrian passes a currency exchange in London Jan. 5. The value of the U.S. dollar has risen about 15 percent against the euro since last summer.

Dollar's Rise Is Good News For The U.S., For Now

8:17pm January 14, 2015

by John Ydstie

The dollar's value keeps climbing. That's a sign of a healthy economy, especially compared with some of America's biggest trading partners — but it also has the potential to slow U.S. economic growth.

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Economy

As Herbalife Opens, Incentive-Makers Learn From Dell Closure

8:15pm January 14, 2015

by Keri Brown

A company that makes nutrition protein shakes and other dietary supplements will officially open its plant in Winston-Salem Friday. Herbalife received a large tax incentive package to locate its facilities in the city, and state and local leaders will be watching to make sure the company create jobs.

Economy

New Report Shows Poor Getting Poorer In Greensboro

11:47am January 14, 2015

by Neal Charnoff

A Greensboro non-profit has released it's annual State Of The City economic assessment. The results reflect a growing disparity between rich and poor.

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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim wants the international community to step up its response to Ebola.

World Bank Head On Ebola: Put The Fire Out Where It's Raging

11:00am January 14, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

World Bank President Jim Kim believes the world has moved too slow in battling Ebola. And closing off travel from West Africa, he says, is not the answer.

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Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Volkswagen workers block the Anchieta highway in Sao Bernardo do Campo. Thousands of metalworkers marched to protest layoffs by carmakers expecting little or no rebound from a sharp 2014 downturn.

In Brazil, A Once-High-Flying Economy Takes A Tumble

9:45am January 14, 2015

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

A few years ago, amid a global recession, Brazil was the darling of the financial markets. But last year, the country barely avoided recession. Prices are soaring, and investors are looking elsewhere.

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Boston is in the running to host the 2024 Olympics.

Not So Wicked Smaht: Boston's Olympic Hopes

9:04am January 14, 2015

by Frank Deford

The city is excited to be in the running to host the 2024 Summer Games. Commentator Frank Deford counts the many ways Boston will be a big loser if it wins.

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Ford's F-150 truck beat the Chevrolet Colorado and Lincoln MKC as the Detroit auto show's 2015 North American Truck of the Year.

Winning The Truck Battle Isn't Just About Smack Talk. It's Everything

4:25am January 14, 2015

by Sonari Glinton

For Detroit automakers, there's likely no bigger prize than being the No. 1 truck. The Detroit three — GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler — are essentially truck companies that sell cars.

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Economy

Could Third Time Be a Charm For Hobbs-Friendly Development in Greensboro?

7:52pm January 13, 2015

by Keri Brown

Halpern, an Atlanta-based developer, is asking the Greensboro Zoning Commission for a 60-day continuance in its application to rezone a 6.7 acre area from a residential one to retail at Friendly Avenue and Hobbs Road.

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