Inflation Is Still High. Used Car Prices Could Help Explain What Happens Next
A surge in prices of used cars was a major driver of inflation again in June, but there are some signs those price hikes may be shifting into reverse.
Economy
The Economic Crisis In Lebanon May Be One Of The Worst In The World Since The 1800s
The once-thriving middle class in Beirut, Lebanon, has collapsed amid a historic economic crisis. Banks are freezing withdrawals and pharmacies are running out of medicines.
'Clean' Beauty Products Are A Marketing Triumph
Clean skin care is now a billion-dollar industry. But it's a murky label — any brand can claim its product is clean, regardless of the ingredients used in its formulas.
Life Kit: How To Rein In Your Spending
As vaccine rates increase, many Americans are increasing their spending. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how rein that in and stay on a budget.
7 Life Kit Episodes That Will Bring You Closer To Financial Independence
Managing money is a lot easier with a little know-how. Here are seven Life Kit episodes on common but confusing money topics with personal finance and economics experts who are eager to help you out.
What Biden's Latest Executive Order Means For Businesses And Consumers
President Biden signed a new executive order this week to promote competition in the U.S. economy — we'll take a look at what that means for businesses and consumers.
How A New Executive Order Aims To Shift Power From Companies To Consumers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bharat Ramamurti, deputy director of the National Economic Council, about President Biden's executive order that aims to shift power from companies to consumers.
Biden Moves To Restrict Noncompete Agreements, Saying They're Bad For Workers
In an executive order aimed at promoting competition, President Biden is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit noncompete agreements that affect tens of millions of workers.
Stock Market Slumps Just After The S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs
The stock market slumped just one day after the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq hit record highs. Fresh pandemic concerns may have rattled investors, as Japan has decided to declare a state of emergency.
What The Rise And Fall Of Lumber Prices Tell Us About The Pandemic Economy
Lumber prices soared during the pandemic, sparking inflation fears. Just as quickly, prices then dropped, but that's not the end of the story.