Business Inflation fell in July, and interest rates could drop in September Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July. Consumer prices were up 2.9% from July 2023, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September. Scott Horsley
Politics The Economic Mind of Tim Walz A rundown on some of the Democratic VP candidate’s important economic policy decisions. Greg Rosalsky
Economy How planning now for health care costs in retirement can save you money A recent survey shows 66% of Americans say they are worried about rising health care costs in retirement.
Economy Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a year The average rate is still only just under 6.5%.
Economy In Point Roberts, tourists' slow return prompts questions about the peninsula’s future Alec Cowan Diana Opong
Business Housing relief? Mortgage rates drop to their lowest level in over a year Mortgage rates fell to 6.47% this week, prompting a flurry of refinancing activity. Rates are still much higher than they were a few years ago, however, leaving many homeowners reluctant to move. Scott Horsley
National 10 reasons why AI may be overrated A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped. Greg Rosalsky
Business What to make of this current market turmoil NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst and Young and about Monday's market sell off and what that could mean for the global economy. Kira Wakeam Katia Riddle Ailsa Chang
Economy U.S. faces fears of recession, rattling markets in other countries A jobs report Friday showed the unemployment rate ticked up and with high interest rates, and investors around the world are nervous.
Business The Dow Jones plunges over 1,000 points as markets are rocked by U.S. economy fears Stocks fell sharply across the globe on Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy triggered a worldwide sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,000 points in early trading. Scott Horsley
