Autoworkers are set to strike if their contract demands aren't met by midnight
The UAW and the Detroit automakers have just hours to reach tentative deals before the union will begin targeted strikes.
Economy
What a crop of upcoming IPOs from Birkenstock to Instacart tells us about the economy
A crop of IPOs are coming, starting with chip designer Arm, which is making its debut on Thursday. It's another sign of confidence in markets — and the U.S. economy.
More U.S. households now need AC due to climate change — but some can't afford it
As the climate changes, places where home air conditioning used to be rare are now seeing a need for artificial cooling. In places like the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest, lives are at stake.
The Fed won't raise interest rates despite inflation uptick, some economists say
Inflation picked up a little steam last month, largely as a result of rising gas prices. The Federal Reserve is still expected to hold interest rates steady when policymakers meet next week.
Biden loves to talk about unions. But the autoworkers are withholding their affection
Most of the country's big unions have already endorsed President Biden for reelection. But not the United Auto Workers. A looming strike draws attention to this tension.
4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring
The cost of car insurance has jumped more than 19% in the last year, far outpacing overall inflation. There are several reasons why that's happening.
China's suffering real estate, construction sectors spark fear of economic stagnation
China's post-pandemic recovery fell far short of the mark. Consumers are spending less. Their lack of confidence in the future is feeding a cycle of stagnation.
Why the McFlurry machines at McDonald's are always broken
How McFlurry machines got caught up in a battle between copyright law and a growing repair-it-yourself movement.
Economists challenge maxim: For inflation to go down, unemployment needs to go up
An economic rule of thumb has been that lowering the inflation rate leads to higher unemployment. But that has been weakening lately. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on September 6, 2023.)
Many young Indians say they haven't benefited from the economic growth Modi boasts of
Ahead of the G20, India's Prime Minister Nerendra Modi boasted about his country's economic growth. But many young Indians say they have not benefited from it.