Economy

President Trump Tries To Tamp Down Recession Fears

8:24am August 19, 2019

by Tamara Keith

Some economic indicators suggest the U.S. could be approaching a recession — or a least a period of slower growth. The White House is downplaying fears of a slowdown as the 2020 election approaches.

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Tenants Pushed Out As Developers Buy Single-Room-Occupancy Properties

7:30am August 19, 2019

by Chris Burrell

Single room occupancy housing, or SROs, have been a crucial place to live for low-income renters. The units are being threatened by developers looking for more profitable buildings.

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Economy

Looking At The Economy's Health

7:55am August 18, 2019

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what she's looking for as she gauges the health of the American economy.

Economy

Wall Street's Wild Week

8:00am August 17, 2019

by Scott Horsley

Mixed economic signals have economists concerned about a recession, something President Trump is trying to factor into his reelection bid.

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Companies Look For Workarounds To Avoid Trump's Tariffs As Trade War Grinds On

5:27pm August 16, 2019

by Scott Horsley

As the trade war drags on, companies are beginning to make long-term adjustments. For some, that means hiring workers to redesign or reclassify products or seek new suppliers to sidestep import taxes.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

5:14pm August 16, 2019

We cover the week's top domestic stories, from immigration regulations to inverted yield curves.

Friday News Roundup - International

5:14pm August 16, 2019

Conflict in Kashmir, protests in Hong Kong and treatments for Ebola dominated the global news this week.

Economy

How The Manufacturing Slowdown Is Impacting U.S. Businesses

4:42pm August 16, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shawn Donnan of Bloomberg News about how the manufacturing slowdown is impacting business around the U.S. and what it means for President Trump's economic record.

Restaurant Owners Grapple With Hiring Undocumented Immigrants

6:22am August 16, 2019

by John Burnett

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at chicken processing plants in Mississippi last week raised an old debate: Who will do these jobs if not immigrant workers?

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Major U.S. stock indexes posted small gains Thursday, a day after their steepest drops of the year.

Economy

Stock Markets Take A Breather After Steep Drop

5:50pm August 15, 2019

by Scott Horsley

Investors paused to catch their breath Thursday after the stock market suffered its worst drop of the year the day before. Consumer spending is still strong, despite signs of a looming recession.