Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s business and economic news — no econ degree or finance... more
We may be two weeks out from Thanksgiving, but online retailers are already locked in on holiday shopping season. While... more
The incoming administration may follow the mantra “Drill, baby, drill,” but demand hasn’t been vigorous and the International Energy Agency... more
The national inflation rate doesn’t give a full picture of rising prices. Some places have it better than others. In... more
Financial data from three industry-leading firms tells three very different stories. Concert promoter Live Nation had a scorching-hot summer season,... more
Cryptocurrency firms are thrilled with last week’s election outcome. For them, a second Trump term means a friendly face in... more
he U.S. is somewhere between 3 million and 7 million units short of meeting the nation’s housing needs. What can... more
If President-elect Donald Trump gets his way, importers are about to pay a ton more in tariffs. Some businesses are... more
What will happen to the economy during Trump’s second stint in the White House? We don’t know for sure. But... more
Back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused billions in damage. How are insurers going to pay for it all? Turns out,... more
There are only a few bills with strong bipartisan support in the soon-to-be lame duck Congress. Requiring AM radio in... more