Economy

Rep. Maxine Waters, seated next to Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, at a hearing in July, is set to become chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

'Auntie Maxine' Waters Gets Ready To Take On The Banks As House Panel Chair

8:24am November 15, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

California Rep. Maxine Waters has been a favorite target of President Trump and his supporters. Now she's in line to chair the House Financial Services Committee, where she could slow his agenda.

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Economy

Oil Up, Oil Down

5:09pm November 14, 2018

The decline in the oil price since the end of October has been stunning in its depth and speed, and follows more than a year of climbing. What changed?

The Benefits Of Taking Out Loans For College

10:10am November 14, 2018

by Elissa Nadworny

As student debt increases, counselors, parents and students hesitate to take out loans for college. But a new study shows that for students in community college, borrowing money can be a good thing.

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Economy

The Problem With The Pink Tax

5:16pm November 13, 2018

Women pay more than men for many consumer products. Today on the show: Why some economists still think that's a good thing.

The circles on the map pinpoint the location of thousands of Chinese-funded development projects. The bigger the circle, the bigger the investment. The largest circles represent projects in the multibillion-dollar range.

China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy?

3:39pm November 13, 2018

by Joanne Lu

There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.

Economy

Recession Suppression Needs Policy Aggression

4:03pm November 12, 2018

by Cardiff Garcia

The next global economic downturn could be even harder to reverse than the last one.

Economy

Short Sellers' Impact On Markets

5:20am November 09, 2018

Short sellers — investors who bet against companies — get a bad rap, but research suggests they help keep markets running smoothly.

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State Department Iran Specialist On Restoring Sanctions

5:20am November 09, 2018

Brian Hook, a State Department adviser on Iran, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about why the administration thinks reimposing sanctions on Iran is an effective policy.

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Economy

All Aboard The Bankmobile!

5:47pm November 08, 2018

How one bank gave a whole new meaning to the term "mobile banking."

Economy

Your Lifetime Value Score

4:55pm November 07, 2018

You may not know it, but companies are silently scoring you... and using that score to figure out how to treat you.