Economy

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Business

Labor dispute stops Canadian rail freight and could cause economic disruption in U.S.

Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that may bring economic disruption in Canada and the U.S.
The Associated Press
Government

Seattle ticks through to-do list to revive downtown

It's been one year since Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel launched his "Downtown Activation Plan." He's racked up a growing list of accomplishments. But so far, economic recovery has proven fickle and elusive.
Joshua McNichols
Economy

How one Alabama university is addressing scarce housing with experimental architecture

Many rural communities lack affordable housing.
Business

U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reported

A preliminary report from the Labor Department shows U.S. employers added 818,000 fewer jobs in the year ending in March than initially reported. The news comes during an election season in which the strength of the economy is a key issue for voters.
Scott Horsley
Politics

The White House plan to stop companies from wasting our time

The Biden-Harris administration has a new initiative called "Time Is Money."
Greg Rosalsky
Business

Should a President have total control over the Fed? Harris and Trump disagree

Should a President have total control over the Fed? Both candidates vying for the presidency have differing points of view.
Wailin Wong

Darian Woods
Business

Trump and Harris have the same goal for the economy, but different plans to get there

We look at economic plans put forth by both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with both saying they aim to lower prices and cut taxes.
Scott Simon

Franco Ordoñez
Arts & Life

How one nonprofit is helping families find affordable cars

A nonprofit in western North Carolina knows the burden families face when they don’t have transportation — and it’s trying to help people get affordable cars and discounted repairs.
Business

Lower inflation and rising unemployment may lead to a possible rate cut next month

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee discusses with NPR's Steve Inskeep what the Federal Reserve should do next, now that inflation is trending downward.
Steve Inskeep
Business

Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July

Inflation eased in July, which likely clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next month. Housing costs remain stubbornly high, though.
Scott Horsley

Steve Inskeep

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