Politics Voters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economy Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too. Asma Khalid
National Getting inflation below the Fed's 2% goal is taking longer than expected The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and investors now think borrowing costs could stay higher for months to come. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Scott Horsley
Politics Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Investors now think it could be September or later before rates start to fall. Scott Horsley
Business The Federal Reserve is weighing what to do about interest rates The U.S. economy has been sending some mixed signals lately. Consumers say they're less confident, but they keep spending more money. It's a lot for the Federal Reserve to puzzle over. horsley
Politics With mixed economic signals, the Federal Reserve is likely to stand pat on rates The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week — and possibly for months to come — as policymakers try to sort through mixed signals about the U.S. economy. Scott Horsley
Politics How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one An economic perspective on misinformation Greg Rosalsky
Business Striking Seattle electrical workers demand better pay, improved safety Striking electrical workers from IBEW Local 46 have shut down eight work sites after negotiations broke down with the Puget Sound Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Kamna Shastri
National The U.S. economy slowed down in the first three months of 2024, report shows The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year. But consumers are still spending money — especially on services such as travel and restaurant meals. Scott Horsley
Politics Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood. Ailsa Chang Mia Venkat
National The disconnect between facts and feelings when it comes to voters and the economy Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election? Domenico Montanaro Scott Horsley
