Legacy Topic: Economy
A look at President Trump’s potential Federal Reserve nominations
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 12, 2019
What factors played a role in his picks?
Game of Thrones' Iron Bank, explained
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 12, 2019
Is the most powerful bank in the “Game of Thrones” universe too big to fail?
In some cities, foreclosures are still on the rise
by
Amy Scott
Apr 12, 2019
In cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia, the number of homes in the early stages of foreclosure is higher than it was before the financial crisis.
Travel ban takes its toll on small businesses
by
Nina Roberts
Apr 12, 2019
Businesses are struggling with hiring, access to capital and family separation.
Is that student debt really worth the burden?
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 12, 2019
More than 40% of millennials and Gen Xers say they don't think so.
Bank CEOs ask Congress to loosen capital requirements
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 11, 2019
For the first time since the financial crisis, the CEOs of the largest US banks testified to the House Financial Services Committee. James Gorman of Morgan Stanley, Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan asked Congress to lower the high capital requirements. They say the rules, put in after the financial crisis, […]
Why are subways in the U.S. so expensive?
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 11, 2019
American cities pay a mysterious premium for underground rail lines.
For public good, not for profit.
Facing a labor shortage, construction tries to rebrand
by
Amy Scott
Apr 11, 2019
To recruit more young people, employers talk up technology and higher pay.
Measuring inflation isn't easy
Apr 10, 2019
Month-to-month price fluctuations make it difficult for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure inflation accurately.
House votes to continue controversial IRS program
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 10, 2019
The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.