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Slo-mo jobs growth
Sep 03, 2025Job growth has slowed this summer as employers ride out President Trump's economic shakeups. Thanks to uncertain tariffs, funding cuts, and the immigration crackdown, most companies aren’t eager to hi...
Short-term corporate borrowing climbs
Sep 02, 2025“Commercial paper” is a type of short-term debt that’s paid off much faster than a typical corporate bond. It’s kinda like an afternoon snack — perhaps not great for you, but it’ll hold you over until...
No, private data can't replace the BLS
Sep 01, 2025As the Trump administration strips away federal data collection agencies' funding and pressures statisticians to produce positive reports, we might wonder whether private data can fill in the gaps. Un...
Sticky inflation, Fed drama and the rise of 'cute' debt
Aug 29, 2025Core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, according to the latest PCE data — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — marking its highest level in months. But despite stubborn inflation and falling consumer c...
What's really going on in the Trump economy?
Aug 28, 2025The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter of the year, with GDP revised up to an annualized 3.3% from April through June. We take a closer look at what's driving those numbers, ...
The relationship between consumer mood and spending? It's complicated
Aug 27, 2025On Tuesday, the Conference Board reported a slight drop in consumer confidence, driven by worries about available jobs and future incomes. But a dip in confidence doesn't always mean people spend less...
Can the president remove a Fed governor?
Aug 26, 2025Late Monday, President Trump announced plans to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud. The move is part of his months-long effort to ...
For every action, something can go sideways
Aug 25, 2025President Trump's recent deal with Intel gives the U.S. government a 10% ownership stake in the company. But today, Intel responded with a regulatory filing, outlining all of the ways this deal could ...
Special Coverage from "Marketplace": The Real Costs
Aug 25, 2025These are tumultuous times in the economy. There is inflation, a weakening job market, and uncertainty over tariffs and other federal policies. But the headlines don’t capture the real costs of everyt...
Chili's is back (baby back, baby back)
Aug 22, 2025Brinker International, which owns casual dining chain Chili’s, just beat 50-year sales and revenue records. In this fickle economic moment, how’d they do it? The answer involves viral fried mozzarella...