Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s business and economic news — no econ degree or finance... more
Many states are making it easier for homeowners to subdivide their single-family lots. But those with space to spare may... more
Thanks to a strong stock market and record home prices, asset owners are feeling richer, even if it’s only on... more
In the 1990s, companies that hoped to change the world using newfangled computer technology took off. Wall Street invested in... more
Today, President Joe Biden called for tariffs to be tripled on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products. These tariffs, first... more
The International Monetary Fund reported today that the global economy has shown “remarkable resilience” and that growth is expected to... more
The economy has historically been a major factor in election forecasting. But right now, the economy is kinda all over... more
As more cities and states debate abolishing subminimum wages for tipped workers, we’re keeping an eye on Washington, D.C., where... more
Like a choreographed dance, central banks usually move together in managing interest rates. But with a high U.S. inflation reading... more
Inflation is hotter than anticipated, according to today’s consumer price index. Electricity, for instance, cost 5% more year over year.... more
Curious about which way the global economy’s headed? Take a look at copper prices. Demand for the metal is soaring,... more