Economy

The shoe tariff reduction under the Trans-Pacific Partnership would cover only some countries where American shoes are produced. China, the No. 1 producer for the U.S., is not covered by the current TPP proposal.

Would Lower Shoe Tariffs Actually Encourage American Jobs?

3:31pm May 08, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Nike says lower tariffs in a proposed Asia-Pacific trade deal would allow it to support thousands of domestic jobs. But the potential relief is a fraction of current footwear tariffs.

Economy

Will the Triad land an automaker? Ask this man

12:25pm May 08, 2015

by Keri Brown

A top executive for the state's job creation entity is trying to lure automakers to North Carolina.

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Economy

Casinos Bet On Change After Younger Players Ignore 'Boring' Slot Machines

8:28am May 08, 2015

by David Kestenbaum

When young people go to casinos, they aren't playing slot machines. Our Planet Money team talks to a man who thinks he can make slot machines that younger people will want to play.

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Economy

Winston-Salem "State Of The Community" Finds Growth Opportunities, Obstacles

8:21pm May 07, 2015

Winston-Salem civic leaders gathered Wednesday for the first annual “state of the community” discussion. The event is an effort to make the city one of the top 50 metro areas for job creation by the end of the decade.

Economy

Major New Development Planned Near BB&T Ballpark

8:17pm May 07, 2015

A major new development has been proposed for downtown Winston-Salem.

President Obama walks away from Marine One in his Nikes on Sunday. He heads to Nike Headquarters later this week.

Obama Laces Up To Tout Asian Trade Deal At Nike

1:47pm May 07, 2015

by Scott Horsley

The president says he's pushing for the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership in part to boost "Made in the U.S.A." products around the world. So why make the pitch at Nike?

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Oil Prices Are Rising Again, But Will They Keep Going Up?

1:41pm May 07, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Oil hit a new high for the year — closing at just under $61 a barrel. But some analysts say the global economic slowdown and the rise of alternative energy will mean less demand and lower prices.

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Economy

Bank Of The Carolinas To Be Sold

1:01pm May 07, 2015

by Neal Charnoff

A North Carolina bank is merging with a bank based in Arkansas worth roughly $65 million dollars.

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PREPA's Central Palo Seco power station in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The utility's bondholders want to raise rates. That's a challenge when the median income is about half that of Mississippi, yet the U.S. territory's energy costs are among the highest in th

Power Problems: Puerto Rico's Electric Utility Faces Crippling Debt

11:07am May 07, 2015

by Greg Allen

The island's power authority owes $9 billion. Power costs are already high, but bondholders are pushing for rate hikes. That may deter employers, which would further hurt the territory's weak economy.

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In Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis, There Are No Easy Solutions

8:45am May 07, 2015

by Greg Allen

After years of recession and rampant tax evasion, the U.S. territory is desperate to renegotiate its $73 billion debt. But it can't declare bankruptcy, and plans to raise taxes face strong resistance.

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