Feeling Squeezed? Many Others Wedged Into The Same Tight Economic Spot
A new study shows that it's not your imagination: Far more people are seeing stagnant or falling wages. In 25 advanced economies, it's the same story.
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British Prime Minister Announces Key Members Of New Cabinet
Boris Johnson is Britain's new foreign secretary and David Davis will manage the country's complicated exit from the EU under Prime Minister Theresa May. She was against Brexit. They were for it.
Episode 711: Hooked on Heroin
Scoring a fix is cheap and today's heroin is strong. But that's just part of the reason why America got hooked. Today on the show, we trace the roots of America's heroin epidemic.
Americans Have Less Debt; Are Saving More For Emergencies
Americans are feeling more confident about their finances according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Despite Low Interest Rates, Governments Hesitate To Fix Infrastructure
Following Britain's vote last month to leave the European Union, investors have been moving cash into "safe havens," such as U.S. Treasury bonds. That surging demand for reliable investments has sent interest rates down to record lows. But local governments may not be able to take advantage of cheap money for infrastructure repairs.
Examining The Increase In Long-Term Disability Payments
David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and a contributing correspondent to The Wall Street Journal, explores the issue of federal disability checks.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Calls For 'Responsible Nationalism'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Larry Summers, a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and former U.S. treasury secretary, about his op-ed in the The Washington Post regarding popular support for Brexit and Donald Trump.
A Swiss Way For The U.K.?
Switzerland has never been a member of the European Union. Former Swiss President Micheline Calmy-Rey says that it could provide a potential model for the U.K. after the "Brexit" vote.
Post-Brexit, Ireland Faces Economic And Political Downturn
Ireland is not happy with Britain's decision to leave the EU. Correspondent Frank Langfitt tells NPR's Lynn Neary that the country faces economic uncertainty and border issues with Northern Ireland.
We Could All Use A Vacation Right Now; And Firms Are Staffing Up To Help
Travel experts had been predicting that summer 2016 would bring out our desire to take vacations and have fun. The latest jobs report confirms it: Employers are hiring to help you enjoy the season.