Economy

President Obama tours a General Electric gas engines factory in Waukesha, Wis., on Jan. 30, 2014. GE has recently said it would shift hundreds of jobs abroad because of the Export-Import Bank's inability to help finance international deals.

Export-Import Bank Debate: 'Retreat From Sanity' Or End of Corporate Welfare?

9:14am October 29, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Many business leaders say U.S. exporters already are hurting because they lack financing from the Export-Import Bank. Congress is working on legislation to renew the bank charter that expired June 30.

Economy

Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices

7:01am October 29, 2015

by Bill Chappell

In addition to lower oil prices, Royal Dutch Shell says it incurred billions in costs when it shut down large-scale projects in Alaska and Canada.

This map, created by Christo Wilson of Northeastern University, shows Uber surge price areas in Boston.

Uber Surge Price? Research Says Walk A Few Blocks, Wait A Few Minutes

3:48am October 29, 2015

by Alina Selyukh

Northeastern University researchers wanted to figure out how Uber comes up with surge prices by studying Manhattan and San Francisco. They say the surges work, but maybe not the way they are intended.

GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado

10:41pm October 28, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.

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A car departs from Volkswagen's factory and company headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. The company says the fallout from its diesel emissions scandal is still becoming clear, as it reports a large quarterly loss.

Economy

VW Reports First Quarterly Loss In This Century, At $1.8 Billion

7:56pm October 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

That $1.8 billion figure represents the after-tax loss claimed by Volkswagen in its new quarterly statement. The carmaker's loss before taxes was far higher, at $3.8 billion.

A Polystyrene box used for the transport of human organs.

Economy

Episode 518: Your Organs, Please

7:28pm October 28, 2015

How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.

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The Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged

4:23pm October 28, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.

Chipotle vs. McDonald's: The Rise Of Fast Casual Food In 'The New Yorker'

7:06pm October 27, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to New Yorker writer Michael Specter about his article, "Freedom from Fries," on the rise of fast casual food and the impact on the fast food industry.

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On his way out the door, Boehner is leaving a present for the new speaker: more than a year with no debt ceiling or budget showdowns.

What's In The Budget Deal: More Spending, Some Savings, A Few Gimmicks

6:05pm October 27, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The budget deal might be a political win, but is it good policy? Check out what's in it.

When should the Fed raise interest rates? The future is cloudy.

As Fed Officials Meet, A Rate Hike Suddenly Seems Less Likely

3:44pm October 27, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

With the U.S. economy showing signs of slowing, Federal Reserve policymakers are divided over how to respond.