Economy
US Jobless Claims Rise to 197K; Layoffs Remain Low Despite Headwinds
New US jobless claims rose to 197,000 last week, but layoffs stay historically low. The labor market shows resilience even as the...
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Economy
Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth, Consumers Maintain Spending Pace
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the spring, a slowdown from Q1, but consumer spending remained strong at...
World Business
IMF Chief Praises Milei’s Austerity, Argentina Debt Outlook Strengthens
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva lauded President Javier Milei's austerity measures, stating Argentina is better positioned to meet its $58 billion debt...
Economy
Trump Reignites Tariff Offensive With Week of Trade Threats
President Trump has dramatically escalated his trade war rhetoric, signaling a renewed commitment to tariffs that could reshape global commerce.
Economy
Trump Tariffs: Small Businesses’ Coping A Complex Story
President Trump's new tariffs pose a complex challenge for small businesses. NPR's latest report, featuring correspondents Alina Selyukh and Debbie Elliott, explains...
Economy
Canada Opens Major US Trade Bridge; Tariffs Cloud Celebration
Canada celebrates the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a vital trade link with the U.S., but new tariffs announced by...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Plunge to 187,000, Lowest Since 1969
US applications for jobless benefits tumbled to 187,000 last week, marking the lowest level in over five decades despite global economic uncertainty.
Finance
Economist Heather Long Discusses Trump’s Speech on Economy, Affordability
NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, on July 23, 2026, regarding President Trump's latest...
Finance
Health Insurance Traps 23 Million US Workers in Unwanted Jobs
Nearly one in four American employees remain in jobs they wish to leave solely for health insurance benefits, a new survey reveals....