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Has the economy gone C-shaped?
1+ hour ago (692+ words) Start a monthly gift to keep CapRadio strong and independent. Donate Now to Keep CapRadio Strong By Paddy Hirsch | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Nuthawut Somsuk / Getty Images Today's economy is brought to you by… the letter K! Or is it C? Or…...
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion
2+ week, 5+ day ago (43+ words) capradio.org By Scott Horsley, Sacha Pfeiffer | Thursday, August 20, 2026 The federal debt is growing even faster than expected. Just paying interest on the $40 trillion balance is now the government's second-largest expense, outpacing everything but Social Security....
A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (533+ words) By Scott Horsley | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh and his colleagues held interest rates steady Wednesday. The central bank is determined to curb stubborn inflation. Eric Lee / Getty Images North America The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest…...
Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (975+ words) By Rafael Nam | Saturday, July 25, 2026 Trump imposed a new set of sweeping tariffs this week, arguing they will benefit the U.S. economy — and American workers. But there is plenty of signs tariffs will end up hurting many households. Tasos Katopodis / Getty…...
Eating into your savings: Why grocery prices are expensive and how to save
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (879+ words) Isaiah Stone finished up a shopping trip with his 2-year-old daughter Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He tries to be selective when he goes to the grocery store. “I try not to just go all out,” he said. It’s no secret that grocery…...
Want a mortgage for under 3% in 2026? Meet the 'assumable mortgage'
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1363+ words) This Big Day of Giving, we can build a stronger Sacramento — together. By Stephan Bisaha | Sunday, February 15, 2026 A for sale sign is posted in front of a home in Sacramento, Calif., in 2022. Rich Pedroncelli / AP Did you buy your house…...
Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (465+ words) This Big Day of Giving, we can build a stronger Sacramento — together. By Scott Horsley | Friday, April 10, 2026 Gasoline prices jumped more than a dollar a gallon in March, pushing inflation higher. Joe Raedle / Getty Images The U.S. war with Iran…...
Economy gains strength, despite wartime headwinds
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (113+ words) The Commerce Department delivers a report card this morning on the US economy during the first three months of the year. It's expected to show solid growth, despite the headwinds caused by the war with Iran. Explore the region. Get…...
The Fed cuts interest rates to bolster job market
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (42+ words) The Federal Reserve is making it a little bit cheaper to borrow money. The central bank hopes to prop up the job market. But it's making no promises that rates will fall further in December. The... The CapRadio website experienced…...
Jobs Report offers mixed picture of the economy
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (45+ words) U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, but hiring was weaker than expected. That's according to a new report from the Labor Department, which was delayed because of the government shutdown. The CapRadio website experienced an error....