Are We Ready For A Recession?
Some signals on the economic dashboard are warning we could be heading for a downturn within a couple of years. Are we ready to fight off a recession?
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A Warning About U.S. Credit Rating Could Signal Higher Interest Rates
A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation's AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.
'I'm Scared': TSA Families Fear Falling Behind On Bills, Losing Their Homes
Jacinda, whose husband is a TSA officer, says her biggest concern is losing her home. "I feel this sneaking anxiety that it all can be gone," she says.
Nobody Is Moving Our Cheese: American Surplus Reaches Record High
Americans consumed almost 37 pounds per capita in 2017, but that wasn't enough to reduce the country's 1.4 billion-pound cheese surplus. The stockpile of cheese started to build several years ago.
Extended Talks Signal Progress In Efforts To End Trade War With China
In Beijing, a U.S. trade delegation enters a third day of talks with their Chinese counterparts. It's a sign of progress between the world's top-two economies.
Analysis: At Davos, A Darker Mood Awaits Meeting Of Global Elites
Last year, the Davos scene was marked by grand entrances and ambitious power politics. But this year, the power of several word leaders is in decline and the global economy is shaky.
How The U.S. Steel Industry Is Reacting To Trump's Aspiration For A Steel Border Wall
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Thomas Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, about his reactions to President Trump's aspiration to build a border wall out of steel.
Don't Fear The Fear Index
2018 was one of the most volatile stock market years on record. And the market continues volatile today. But that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Why Consumers Systematically Give Inflated Grades For Poor Service
A study shows that rating systems for online marketplaces are prone to inflation, because raters feel pressured to leave high scores.
