U.S. Economy Surges To A 4.1 Percent Growth Pace In 2nd Quarter
A key measure of the economy's health showed a dramatic pickup, which President Trump called "amazing." But some analysts doubt the higher growth rate will last.
Economy
U.S. Economic Growth At 4.1 Percent For 2nd Quarter
President Trump has been promising to launch the economy into high gear. The Commerce Department on Friday said GDP grew at 4.1 percent for the second quarter, nearly double the first-quarter rate.
President Trump Touts His Trade Mission, Works To Ease Tensions
Rachel Martin talks to Peter Navarro, the top trade adviser to the president, who defends Trump's trade policies as being good for American workers. NPR's Uri Berliner weighs in on the conversation.
Wisconsin Soybean Farmer Reacts To Trump's Agreement With EU
The European Union says it will buy more soybeans from the U.S. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with farmer Brad Kremer as growers in the U.S. are already feeling the hit from the trade war with China.
Trump's Proposed Auto Tariffs Threaten Kia Plant In Georgia
West Point, Ga., home to a Kia plant that employs thousands, is bracing for the impacts of President Trump's proposed tariffs. The South Korean automaker says the levies would be devastating.
Economists Are Uneasy About 2 Lagging Key Indicators
Despite low unemployment, the United States economy isn't in the clear. The personal savings rate and real wages, which are waged adjusted for inflation, are not as good as they could be.
Now Hiring: A Company Offers Drug Treatment And A Job To Addicted Applicants
Like many employers, Belden couldn't find enough workers for its Indiana factory. So it started a first-of-its-kind program which pays for drug treatment to job applicants failing drug tests.
As Trade War Continues, North Carolina Farmers Get Caught In The Middle
North Carolina farmers are waiting to see what will happen as a trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world plays out.
When Oracles Err
Three legends in their respective fields, three disastrous investment mistakes.
Facebook Loses More Than $100 Billion In Value In Worst Stock Market Wipeout In History
Tech stock strength has fueled most of the market growth this past year, which is why so many people were shocked when Facebook's stock fell sharply. At the same time, Amazon is on track to become the world's first trillion-dollar company by market value.