What The Federal Reserve May Be Planning For The Future
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with economist Julia Coronado about the Federal Reserve's recent efforts to protect the economy and what plans does it have moving forward.
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Oil 101: Why Are Prices Jumping, And What Are 'Futures'?
Demand for oil has plummeted. Prices were expected to drop, too. But speculating investors have sent oil prices on a wild ride.
Some Republicans Demand That Governor Reopen More Businesses In Texas
Although Texas is easing its stay-at-home order, some Republicans say the governor is not going far enough and should allow even more sectors to reopen — such as tourism and recreation.
Democrats In Congress Call For Payment Of Federal Aid To Tribal Governments
Democrats in Congress requested payment of long-promised federal aid to Native American tribal governments this week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with one of them, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M.
After Being Fired Over Zoom, He Changed His Twitter Handle To 'Dan Is Interviewing'
Dan Munro found out he lost his job via a Zoom call. The tech startup where he worked announced that a third of its Austin-based office would be cut in a "resizing."
Can This President Be Reelected In An Economy This Bad?
In the extraordinarily volatile environment of this pandemic-election year, even a nightmare economy may not be as fatal for the incumbent as it would have been in the past.
CEO Organizes A 7-Hour Virtual Beer Pong To Ease Edge Off Employees
DJ Haddad, CEO of an advertising company in Fairfield, Conn., says virtual meetings and parties help his employees forge new connections with their co-workers.
Trying To Get Back To Business When Business Has Ground To A Halt
As some states move to reopen their economies, business owners remain uncertain what conditions will be like a few months from now and when customers will be willing to spend again.
Corey Hajim: Is It Time To Rethink What Our Economy Should Value?
As the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares ideas on shifting the role of business in society.
Florida Prepares For Phased-In Reopening To Begin Monday
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson about whether this is the right time to reopen the Sunshine State's economy.