Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s business and economic news — no ec
Job creation slowed sharply in July, the Labor Department reported today. One sector that took a hit
Strong productivity growth last quarter coupled with recent wage growth means we’re generating
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate as is today, but rate adjustments aren’t the on
When Big Tech earnings reports come out this week, traders will scrutinize how much was spent on art
McDonald’s reported weak sales in its second quarter. A slowdown in restaurant spending — if t
The good news? The Commerce Department says personal income and consumption were up in June. Bad new
New gross domestic product data just came in — GDP grew a healthy 2.8% annually in the second quarte
The last time Congress raised the federal minimum wage, it went up 70 cents — from $6.55 to $7.25 an
“Act your wage,” “coffee badging,” “ghost jobs” — the internet i
In the face of major news, some say the bond market can signal what comes next economically. But so
Nearly every economic sector relies on secure technology networks: retailers, airlines, hospitals an
The number of people filing for jobless benefits in each of the last two weeks rose. That means it&#
Now’s the time of year when many families look for a new home. But it’s a seemingly impo
Retail sales numbers released today show spending was flat last month. But if you look a little deep
The economy seems to be coming in for a soft landing, and that’s a big reason banks are doing
Nearly a million Texans are without power after Hurricane Beryl damaged an already fragile energy gr
Inflation cooled for the third straight month in June, and borrowers hope rate cuts come soon. But w
Inquiring minds want to know: When will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? Fed Chair Jay Powell
The job market has cooled in recent months. The days of two openings per available worker may be ove
Paramount just announced a merger with Skydance, a film production company. The hope is that adding
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