Economy

China's Market Turmoil Seeps Into The Auto Industry

6:12pm August 26, 2015

by Frank Langfitt

There are some indications of price drops, slowing sales and slowing factory production. The bigger question analysts are asking is about over-capacity. Is China just making too much stuff?

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Peloton's New York City cycling studio has a television production facility so that subscribers, using bikes equipped with a waterproof tablet, can ride along at home.

Beyond Jane Fonda Tapes: Home Workouts Go Virtual

4:22pm August 26, 2015

by Rob Sachs

In New York City, an instructor leads an indoor cycling class while participants at home around the country ride along — and compete with other riders — on special bikes outfitted with tablets.

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Economy

Louisiana Finds Tracking Government Vehicles By GPS Saves Money

3:06pm August 26, 2015

by Amy Jeffries

Louisiana has become the first state to track nearly all of its government vehicles. It's hoped to cut down on fuel use and prevent accidents. And, the project is off to a good start.

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Preparing For The Fed's Planned Interest Rate Hike

2:59pm August 26, 2015

NPR'S Audie Cornish talks to Megan Greene, managing director and chief economist at Manulife, about how the interest rate hike will affect mortgages, auto and student loans, and consumer behavior.

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Is The Stock Market Volatility A Correction Or A Full-Blown Crisis?

2:59pm August 26, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Gillian Tett, U.S. managing editor for the Financial Times, about the difference between a stock market "correction" or "crisis."

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Economy

Developer: Demolishing Historic Apartments Will Boost Winston-Salem Neighborhood

6:00am August 26, 2015

by Emily McCord

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A trader fills orders Monday in the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index options pit at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Watching market numbers plummet can make investors queasy, but analysts say keeping a level head through volatility is the best course

Economy

Keep Calm And Carry The 1: Investors Often Miscalculate Amid Volatility

8:07pm August 25, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Selling after a market plunge, financial experts say, just locks in the loss and prevents investors from participating in the rebound. But human psychology can make that advice excruciating to follow.

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Economy

Ardmore Supporters Meet To Discuss Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan

8:06pm August 25, 2015

Supporters of Winston-Salem's Ardmore and Cloverdale apartments expressed their concerns Monday over a proposed redevelopment plan for the area.

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Global Stocks Fail To Rally After Monday's Slide

6:37pm August 25, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

China's stock market had another rough day as other markets across the world seemed to recover. But the Dow took a late day plunge after another major sell-off.

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For Most Of Us, The 'Real' Economy Matters More Than Markets

5:34pm August 25, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Stock prices may be having a meltdown, but consumers and homebuyers are still pushing the economy forward. In fact, a new round of data suggests the economy is gaining strength even as markets fall.