Economy

Cruise ships are docked at the Port of Miami in the spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended cruises from U.S. ports in March after coronavirus outbreaks on a number of ships.

Cruise Lines Can Sail Again From The U.S., But It's Not Clear How Soon

7:21pm October 30, 2020

by Greg Allen

The federal government has given the go-ahead for cruise ships to sail from ports in the United States. Officials stopped cruise lines in March as the coronavirus pandemic ramped up.

Up to 23 million Americans are planning to relocate as telework becomes the new normal, according to new survey.

Now That More Americans Can Work From Anywhere, Many Are Planning To Move Away

6:17pm October 30, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

Since more people are working from home, they're using the opportunity to migrate to other places. Big cities are seeing the biggest outflows, according to new surveys.

How has the pandemic affected your life? We're listening.

How Are You Surviving In The Pandemic Economy? Share Your Story

4:40pm October 30, 2020

by Chris Arnold

It's been more than eight months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. economy like a wrecking ball. Millions are still out of work. How has it affected your job, your finances and your family?

How The Election Might Affect Stock Prices

6:56am October 30, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

Trump says a Democratic victory next week will send stock prices plummeting. But Wall Street ambivalent about the prospect of a Biden presidency. Mainly investors are worried about COVID-19.

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News Brief: Final Electoral Map, Hidden Coronavirus Data, Stock Market

5:02am October 30, 2020

NPR's final electoral map still shows plenty of uncertainty. Federal agencies are not sharing key hospitalization data with the public. And, Wall Street weighs in on the election and the stock market.

U.S. Economy Grew At A Record Pace In Third Quarter

3:53pm October 29, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The U.S. economy rebounded sharply during the last three months, growing at a record quarterly pace of 7.4%. However, the economy has not yet recovered from the damage done by the pandemic.

Signs in the window of a retail store offers discounts, and jobs, in Santa Monica, Calif. U.S. GDP grew at a record-setting rate, reflecting pent-up activity after the coronavirus lockdowns, but economists warn of trouble ahead.

U.S. Economy Grows At Record Pace But Still Has A Long Way To Go

11:44am October 29, 2020

by Scott Horsley

U.S. GDP grew at a record 33.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.

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New GDP Numbers Won't Be Enough To Repair All Economic Damage

11:15am October 29, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The Commerce Department reported record-setting economic growth during the most recent quarter. But the economy is far from healthy, after a record-shattering collapse earlier this year.

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News Brief: Michigan's Great Divide, Economic Outlook, ISIS Fighter Identified

5:59am October 29, 2020

Michigan judge blocks ban on open carry of guns at polls on Election Day. Strong GDP numbers won't repair all economic damage. And, NPR identifies ISIS fighter at the center of Navy war crimes trial.

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The U.S. flag hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month. Investors have been grappling with a wave of uncertainty that's sent the market lower in recent weeks.

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Dow Plunges 943 Points; Steep Sell-Off Is Triggered By Fears Of More Lockdowns

4:26pm October 28, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

The Dow tumbled more than 900 points as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and Europe, while next week's election is only adding to the uncertainty over the economy.