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News Articles: Economy

Eggs are cleaned and disinfected in January at the Sunrise Farms processing plant in Petaluma, Calif., which had seen an outbreak of avian flu.

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  • Economy

Why the price of eggs is on the rise again

The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.

September 28, 2024
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Lauren Tuvell and James Watts with their dogs Xena and Desi (left to right) at their home in Downtown Las Vegas on Sept.24, 2024.

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  • Politics

Why Nevada's housing crisis is about more than Californians driving up home prices

As part of NPR’s "We, The Voters" series — we went to Nevada to talk to residents about their housing situation, the state’s affordable housing crisis and what factors are driving it.

September 25, 2024
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By:
  • Claire Murashima

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  • Politics

Have economists gone out of fashion in Washington?

Once the high priests of policy, economists may now be seeing lower demand. But who's taking their place?

September 24, 2024
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
A "now hiring" sign is displayed outside Taylor Party and Equipment Rentals in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S., Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Brian Snyder/Reuters

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  • News

Georgia unemployment increases for fourth straight month

Georgia’s unemployment rate rose in August for the fourth month in a row, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

September 23, 2024
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Dayton, Ohio, launched an effort in 2011 to become more welcoming to immigrants. Backers say the newcomers have benefited the city, which was losing population for decades.

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  • Economy

A city near Springfield, Ohio, welcomed immigrants. See what happened

Springfield has become a lightning rod in a pitched battle over immigration. Meanwhile, Dayton has welcomed immigrants for more than a decade, to fill vacant jobs and revitalize old neighborhoods.

September 21, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Lower mortgage rates are expected to spur more buyers to enter the housing market. A house for sale in Los Angeles last month is seen here.

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  • Your Money

Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing market

Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home.

September 20, 2024
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
The Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates Wednesday, signaling a turning point in the long-running battle against inflation.

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  • News

The Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates in a big moment for the economy

The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as easing inflation fears gives way to concern about the job market.

September 19, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Fed Chair Jerome Powell prepares to deliver remarks at a conference on Nov. 8, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The Fed is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2001 on Wednesday — but will need to decide on the size of the move.

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  • Economy

The Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. Here's what to know

The Fed is expected to start cutting interest rates on Wednesday — marking a milestone in the central bank's long-running battle against inflation.

September 18, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley and
  • Maria Aspan
Atlanta Has Become a Top Tourist Destination

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  • Economy

Georgia sets tourism records for second straight year

Georgia broke tourism records last year for the second year in a row, setting an all-time high for visitors.

September 18, 2024
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By:
  • Dave Williams
A crowd surfer celebrates Taking Back Sunday’s performance during the second and final day of the Warped Tour music festival in Atlantic City, N.J., on June 30, 2019.

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  • Economy

So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?

Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.

September 17, 2024
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection technician monitors overseas parcels as they get scanned at a mail inspection facility in Chicago.

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  • Business

Shein and Temu face a big change to how they ship cheap Chinese goods

New White House rules would close a tax loophole that lets Shein and Temu cheaply ship from China to American shoppers. The Biden administration says it undercuts U.S. workers, retailers and manufacturers.

September 13, 2024
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
HUD rally

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  • Economy

'I'm living in displacement': Tenants speak out on Georgia’s affordable housing crisis

Tenants and former tenants of public housing developments showed up at the Atlanta headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development last week demanding leaders address their concerns about poor living conditions. 

 

September 13, 2024
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Motorists drive during the morning rush hour in Beijing on Friday.

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  • Asia

China is raising its retirement age, now among the lowest in world's major economies

In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.

September 13, 2024
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year ago, the smallest annual increase since early 2001. Grocery prices have largely leveled off after climbing sharply in the previous two years, but the cumulative increases continue to sting many consumers.

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  • Economy

Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means

Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021. Falling inflation clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next week — likely by a quarter percentage point.

September 11, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
GPB News NPR

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  • Business

Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data

Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?

September 09, 2024
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
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