Should We Kill The $100 Bill?
It feels like cash has disappeared. But there's more paper money out there than ever. That might be a problem.
Economy
The Pandemic Is Having Tremendous Financial Impact On Houston, Survey Shows
Half or more of U.S. households say the financial impact of the pandemic has been serious. An NPR and Harvard survey found Houston households were affected the most, especially Blacks and Latinos.
As Auto Industry Roars Back, Worker Shortages Throw Up Roadblocks
The U.S. auto industry has an absenteeism problem. The word might bring to mind people playing hooky, but during a pandemic there are lots of good reasons people might not show up to work.
Despite A New Federal Ban, Many Renters Are Still Getting Evicted
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.
More Groceries, Less Gas: The Pandemic Is Shaking Up The Cost Of Living
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August and 1.3% over the last 12 months. Some economists say that official measure understates inflation, because the pandemic has changed both what and how we buy.
Parts Of America See Housing Boom During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The lopsided housing market reflects two Americas: one living in booming "Zoom Towns" and one on the brink of eviction.
COVID-19 Is Changing The Way We Spend Money, Affecting Inflation
The pandemic has changed how people are shopping in ways that are not reflected in official measurements like the Consumer Price Index, due out Friday morning. Lived inflation is probably even higher.
News Brief: U.S. Wildfires, Coronavirus Relief Bill, Russian Election Hackers
Fires continue to rage in the West Coast. The Senate failed to advance another COVID-19 relief bill. And, Microsoft says the Russian hackers who disrupted the 2016 election are back.
Economic Impact Of Coronavirus Shutdown On NYC
New York City has gotten the coronavirus under control much more successfully than most parts of the U.S. But now it's dealing with severe economic consequences of the shutdown, according to a poll.
Airline Workers Brace As Federal Aid Runs Out This Month
Flight attendants, pilots and other airline employees hope a deadlocked Congress will agree to extend a federal payroll relief program and prevent mass layoffs.