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News Articles: Economy

U.S. employers added fewer jobs in the 12 months ending in March than had been reported, according to a preliminary count by the Labor Department. The revised figures suggest employers added 2.1 million jobs during the year, not 2.9 million in the original count.

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  • Economy

U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reported

A preliminary report from the Labor Department shows U.S. employers added 818,000 fewer jobs in the year ending in March than initially reported. The news comes during an election season in which the economy is a key issue.

August 21, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier met with the Portis family to celebrate 50 years of their family business operating in Atlanta's West End Neighborhood.

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  • Business

Atlanta creates grant program for the city’s longtime businesses

Atlanta’s longtime business owners will now have access to financial assistance through the city’s new Legacy Business Program.

August 20, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews

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  • Economy

The White House plan to stop companies from wasting our time

The Biden-Harris administration has a new initiative called "Time Is Money."

August 20, 2024
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  • Greg Rosalsky
While inflation has been easing, Americans are still feeling its lingering effects at the grocery store.

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  • Business

Everything you always wanted to know about inflation (but were afraid to ask)

NPR asked readers and listeners to send in their questions about inflation. We took the most common ones — and got answers from economists.

August 17, 2024
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  • Lola Murti
GPB News NPR

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  • News

Harris’ plan for groceries and housing. And, the race to win 'song of the summer'

Vice President Harris is set to focus on grocery store prices and housing costs in her economic plan. And, these songs are vying for the unofficial title of "song of the summer."

August 16, 2024
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  • Brittney Melton
GPB News NPR

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  • News

Inflation is down, but consumers still struggle. And, Medicare to lower drug prices

Inflation in the U.S. dropped to its lowest level in over three years last month. Here's why consumers are still struggling. And, Medicare to reveal lower drug prices after months of negotiations.

August 15, 2024
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  • Brittney Melton
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, at the Liacouras Center at Temple University on Aug. 6, 2024 in Philadelphia.

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  • Politics

The Economic Mind of Tim Walz

A rundown on some of the Democratic VP candidate’s important economic policy decisions.

August 13, 2024
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  • Greg Rosalsky
The Black to the Future Action Fund representatives and local community members pictured in Atlanta on August 8, 2024, at the release of the Black Economic Agenda. Ambria Burton/GPB News

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Black Census Project releases Black Economic Agenda for lawmakers ahead of election season

The Black to the Future Action Fund, a 501(c)4 organization, revealed the Black Economic Agenda on August 8 at the Gathering Spot in Atlanta. The agenda is a roadmap for lawmakers and elected officials regarding Black communities' economic priorities ahead of the election season.

August 12, 2024
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  • Ambria Burton
Andrew DiDonato, a construction plan review specialist with Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections, stands near City Hall on July 22, 2024. After four years of working a hybrid schedule, he's been called back into the office five days a week.

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  • Business

Working from home allowed him to be a more engaged dad. Now it’s over

The mayor of Philadelphia ordered all city employees back to the office full-time this summer. Now some workers are wondering whether their jobs are worth the flexibility they're giving up.

August 12, 2024
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  • Andrea Hsu
Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in 15 months this week, providing a little relief in the country's housing sector.

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  • Economy

Housing relief? Mortgage rates drop to their lowest level in over a year

Mortgage rates fell to 6.47% this week, prompting a flurry of refinancing activity. Rates are still much higher than they were a few years ago, however, leaving many homeowners reluctant to move.

August 08, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Jan Smith hugs members of her legal team after the final hearing before Georgia's Public Service Commission on the issue of whether or not a local railroad can use eminent domain to take rural land which has been in her husband's family since the 1920s.

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  • Economy

Sparta residents and the railroad they oppose get a final hearing

Georgia’s Public Service Commission heard the final oral arguments this week for and against allowing eminent domain to be used to build a new 4-mile rail spur through a majority Black community that opposes it.

August 07, 2024
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  • Grant Blankenship
GPB News NPR

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  • News

Google loses in antitrust lawsuit. And, Harris to announce VP pick

Google says it plans to appeal the ruling in an antitrust lawsuit that calls the company a monopoly. And, Harris to announce her running mate today in Philadelphia.

August 06, 2024
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  • Brittney Melton
A new study finds that Americans have adopted generative AI faster than personal computers and the internet. Does this mean we're about to see a long-awaited increase in productivity growth?

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  • Technology

10 reasons why AI may be overrated

A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped.

August 06, 2024
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Stocks fell sharply in the U.S. and around the world on Monday.

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  • Business

The Dow Jones slumps over 1,000 points as fears about the U.S. economy intensify

Stocks fell sharply across the globe on Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy triggered a worldwide sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,000 points or 2.6%.

August 05, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
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Warnings go out over possible damage to crops from Debby

Power outages and a high risk of flooding spark concern in South Georgia, with no estimates of full damage yet. 

August 05, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas
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