Economy
When you buy a bottle of rum in the United States, by law nearly all the federal taxes on that rum must be sent to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Isl
NPR - 3 days ago
It's Indicators of the Week, our up close and personal examination of economic headlines. Today we have three indicators from President Joe Biden's ec
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The National Association of Realtors has reached a nationwide settlement that could change the way real estate agents are compensated.
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The National Association of Realtors has reached a national settlement that could change the way real estate agents are paid. Critics say the current
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A majority of baby boomers say they want to stay in their homes as they get older. There are more physical and social supports to help with that goal.
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HOOAH! It's our first Beigie Award for 2024! The Beigie Award is back to recognize the regional Federal Reserve Bank with the best Beige Book entry. T
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It must earn eye-watering returns while speeding the shift to a post-oil economy
Economist - 5 days ago
Money makes the world go around, faster and faster all the time. At Planet Money, a multimedia team of reporters tracks down the economists, investors
NPR - 5 days ago
The wind power business is a bit contradictory right now. It's showing signs of boom and bust seemingly all at once. The story of wind energy markets
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After its crash several years ago, bitcoin has come back with a vengeance. That's in part due to the newfound accessibility of holding bitcoin through
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Cyberattacks are plaguing the healthcare industry. It's an expensive and dangerous trend that's on the rise. Today, we consider why hacking is surging
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The introduction of brand new spot bitcoin ETFs has put bitcoin on a bit of a hot streak. Just this week, the price of bitcoin reached a record high o
NPR - 6 days ago
Inflation was a little hotter than expected in February, for the second month in a row. Rent and gasoline drove much of the monthly increase. Food pri
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Haiti's prime minister says he'll resign once a transitional council is created. Georgia, key to winning the White House, holds a primary on Tuesday.
NPR - 7 days ago
The Labor Department will release its February consumer price index findings Tuesday. Inflation has generally been easing, but the headline numbers co
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Flint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to e
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There's been a disconnect between how the US economy is doing and how people actually feel about it. Maybe people are still burnt from when inflation
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This weekend's Oscars ceremony will mark the close of awards season. But what has been an exciting year in film seems to have turned into an opportuni
NPR - a week ago
President Biden is having a tough time convincing people that he's taking care of the economy. He took another crack at this in the State of the Union
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U.S. employers added 275,000 jobs in February — more than forecasters had expected. Wages are growing faster than inflation, giving a boost to worke
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