The state of the — surprisingly resilient — economy
At the start of the year, economists were warning the U.S. was likely headed for a recession, but the U.S. economy has proven remarkably resilient. So what gives?
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Inflation may be cooling, but the housing market is still too hot for many buyers
The median home price has risen to $413,800 – the second-highest price ever — thanks to a shortage of homes on the market and high mortgage rates. Experts say renting may be a better option.
Shocked by those extra monthly apartment fees? 3 big rental sites plan to reveal them
Surprise charges for things like paying rent online or removing trash can add up and make an apartment less affordable. Advocates warn they can also put renters at risk for debt or even eviction.
Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen
The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are — and shares what it feels like when people don't tip.
How is Detroit doing 10 years after it filed for bankruptcy?
It's been a decade since Detroit became the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy. It's made a lot of progress since then but still faces challenges.
Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen
The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are — and shares what it feels like when people don't tip.
David Wessel discusses the Federal Reserve's next course of action
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the Federal Reserve's next course of action and the prospect of a "soft landing."
China's second quarter GDP figures show a faltering post-COVID economic recovery
The disappointing numbers come amid dropping property sales, weak exports and a stagnant retail environment in the world's second-biggest economy.
Local economies are getting a boost from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks economist Mara Klaunig about the economic effects on local communities of concerts like Taylor Swift's or Beyoncé's.
The black market endangered this frog. Can the free market save it?
How one person tried to put an end to the poison frog black market by breeding and selling frogs legally.