Report: U.S. Furniture Industry Improving, But Big Challenges Remain
The High Point Furniture Market is in full swing this week. Organizers say the bi-annual event draws more than 85,000 people.
Economy
Should You Stock Up On Chocolate Bars Because Of Ebola?
The virus has already caused one spike in chocolate prices, because cocoa is grown in countries that border Ebola-stricken Liberia and Guinea. Prices went back down — for the moment.
European Slowdown Drives Roller-Coaster Week In Markets
Concerns in Europe over a slowdown in economic growth have been rattling global financial markets. NPR's Scott Simon talks with correspondent John Ydstie about the volatile week on Wall Street.
Amid The Chaos Of Debt Collection, 'Bad Paper' Offers A Riveting Roadmap
It's not often that a book can mix machetes with hedge funds. Then again, few industries are as chaotic, and compelling, as debt collection — which Jake Halpern's book reveals in alarming detail.
Pritzker Travels Europe And Asia On Commercial Diplomacy Tour
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker recently returned from Ukraine and Turkey, and she heads next to Japan and South Korea. NPR's Scott Simon talks to her about practicing commercial diplomacy.
Predictions Of 'Peak Oil' Production Prove Slippery
Just a few years ago, authors were predicting production would soon hit a peak and then decline. But since then, supplies have surged. So are the forecasters now slapping themselves in the head?
National Organization Takes Aim At Retailers To End Tobacco Sales
A national campaign is calling on retailers to end tobacco sales. The move comes in the wake of CVS Pharmacy's historic decision last month to stop selling tobacco products.
Drop In Unemployment Raises Debate On Optimal Rate
Now that unemployment has slipped below 6 percent, there's renewed interest in what the Federal Reserve's target for joblessness should be. Some economists worry that inflation will resurface.
W.Va. Pottery Company Keeps Popular Fiesta Line Thriving
Homer Laughlin China Co. has been making the brightly colored Fiesta dishes for decades at its factory on the banks of the Ohio River. And it's still going strong.
Why Has There Been So Much Turmoil In Financial Markets Lately?
To examine the turn global stock markets took this week, Linda Wertheimer talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and a Wall Street Journal contributor.