Economy

Lower inflation and rising unemployment may lead to a possible rate cut next month

5:13am August 16, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee discusses with NPR's Steve Inskeep what the Federal Reserve should do next, now that inflation is trending downward.

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'The Indicator from Planet Money': Olympic intellectual property

3:13am August 16, 2024

by Adrian Ma

While viewers watched the Olympics, trademark attorneys with the International Olympic Committee were watching online to see who is using or misusing their lucrative Olympic branding.

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TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

9:42pm August 15, 2024

In the latest salvo in the fight over the hit app’s future in the U.S., lawyers for TikTok say the government’s push to ban TikTok is unconstitutional and lacks proof that TikTok is a real security risk.

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‘Washington Post’ reviews star columnist Taylor Lorenz's 'war criminal' jab at Biden

7:55pm August 15, 2024

The Washington Post is reviewing star tech columnist Taylor Lorenz's private chat in which she posted a photo of herself near President Biden — and the caption "war criminal."

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To save more money, avoid these 5 common financial mistakes

10:35am August 15, 2024

Financial missteps can cost you money. Make better-informed decisions about budgeting, investing and borrowing money.

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Inflation is down, but consumers still struggle. And, Medicare to lower drug prices

8:05am August 15, 2024

Inflation in the U.S. dropped to its lowest level in over three years last month. Here's why consumers are still struggling. And, Medicare to reveal lower drug prices after months of negotiations.

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HHS team negotiated with drug companies to save on Medicare drug prices

7:32am August 15, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra about the results of negotiations to lower Medicare prices for 10 blockbuster drugs.

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Trump gutted federal employee unions. They believe he'd do it again

5:00am August 15, 2024

Federal employee unions are fervently supporting Kamala Harris for president, in part because they like her pro-labor policies, but just as much because they fear a second Trump term.

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Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July

3:49am August 15, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Inflation eased in July, which likely clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next month. Housing costs remain stubbornly high, though.

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Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos cookies, has died

8:39pm August 14, 2024

The creator of the grocery store snack aisle staple died at 88. His family said in a statement that he had dementia.