Economy

Economy

Red Sea shipping attacks have economic implications for the entire world

6:58am January 12, 2024

How do Red Sea shipping disruptions and the military response to rebels in Yemen affect global economies? NPR's Leila Fadel asks Marco Forgione of the Institute of Export and International Trade.

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Rent costs are leveling off and even dropping around the U.S.

5:52pm January 11, 2024

by Scott Horsley

After a rapid jump in recent years, rents have begun to level off around the country. And in some areas, rents are even falling.

The gumbo inflation index: Join a New Orleans chef on an ingredients shopping trip

4:50pm January 11, 2024

Cold weather is gumbo season and the traditional New Orleans dish can also give us a unique look at inflation.

Economy

Americans are feeling a little bit better about inflation as gasoline prices fall

9:50am January 11, 2024

The Labor Department delivered a report card on inflation Thursday. Price hikes have been cooling in recent months, and Americans are starting to take notice.

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Inflation ticked up in December, with prices rising 3.4% from a year ago.

Economy

As car insurance continues to rise, U.S. inflation ticks up in December

9:13am January 11, 2024

by Scott Horsley

Overall CPI in December was up 3.4% from a year ago. The cost of motor vehicle insurance rose 1.5% in December from November, marking a 20.3% increase compared to the previous year.

The Securities and Exchange Commission, under Chair Gary Gensler, has approved several spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which will track the cryptocurrency's price.

Economy

U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto

10:46pm January 10, 2024

by David Gura

Bitcoin ETFs get greenlight from top federal regulator, after years of resistance. The fund will track the price of the cryptocurrency.

Meet the new generation of manufactured houses

5:47pm January 10, 2024

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Adele Peters of Fast Company about communities are embracing manufactured homes, which offer a potential solution to affordable housing.

Economy

Americans are sour on Biden's handling of the economy. The media may be to blame

5:13am January 10, 2024

The U.S. economy is booming according to the data, but not according to public opinion. What part does the media play in the disparity?

Since the new FAFSA launched on Dec. 30, 2023, the form has only been available for short periods of time. That changed this week. On Tuesday, the U.S. Education Department said applicants will now have 24-hour access.

The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

4:05pm January 09, 2024

by Cory Turner

The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.

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Economy

North Carolina insurance industry proposes average 42% homeowner premium increase

2:03pm January 09, 2024

by Associated Press

Another round of setting homeowner insurance policy rates in North Carolina has begun with the industry seeking a 42.2% average statewide premium increase that would begin in the summer.