ECONOMY

Boeing is the top U.S. exporter, and its decision to suspend production of the 737 Max is expected to ripple through the manufacturing supply chain and bring down economic growth.

Economy

Boeing Is So Big That Its 737 Max Production Halt Will Slow The Economy

11:15am December 18, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

The aircraft giant is the top U.S. exporter, and its decision to suspend production of the 737 Max is likely to ripple through the supply chain. Several analysts project that the move will cut growth.

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Where A Child Grows Up Plays A Major Role In Future Opportunities

7:22am December 18, 2019

NPR got an early look at data showing vastly different opportunities for children of different races across the U.S. living just neighborhoods apart. Albany, N.Y., has some of the biggest inequities.

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Measure Would Help Low-Income Students Apply For College Financial Aid

6:15am December 18, 2019

by Elissa Nadworny

President Trump is likely to sign a bill that makes fixes to the college financial aid application system, including simplifying the verification process, which often trips up low-income students.

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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer speaks Dec. 10 in Mexico City during an event to sign an updated trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It was just one development in a week that exposed deep cracks in the global trading system.

7 Days That Shook 7 Decades Of World Trade

8:04pm December 17, 2019

by Scott Horsley

Some see worrisome signs for the international trading system that grew up after World War II, following a week that saw an update to NAFTA, a preliminary U.S.-China deal and a big step toward Brexit.

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Amazon Distribution Center In Las Vegas Delivers To The Region

From 'Place Your Order' To Your Doorstep: Inside Amazon's Delivery Process

2:43pm December 17, 2019

What happens after you buy something from the world's largest online retailer?

Who Is Making Money Off Utility PG&E's Bankruptcy?

7:43am December 17, 2019

by Marisa Lagos

California's governor rejected G&E's plan to exit bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the power company's financial woes are making some people very rich — namely lawyers and Wall Street investors.

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Is A Wealth Tax Constitutional?

6:30am December 17, 2019

by Greg Rosalsky

Two legal scholars have been arguing about the constitutionality of a wealth tax for twenty years. Now people are actually paying attention.

Economy

A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War

9:17am December 14, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.

Greta Thunberg Attends COP25 Plenary Session In Madrid

The News Roundup - International

12:34pm December 13, 2019

Elections around the world, Greta Thunberg is TIME's person of the year and a jacket, purchased and returned.

President Donald Trump Holds White House Summit On Child Care And Paid Leave

The News Roundup - Domestic

12:34pm December 13, 2019

After weeks of public and private deliberation, the articles of impeachment are here.