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He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (1097+ words) Richard Brown runs Proof Culture, a sneaker accessory company, out of his Ohio home. As a small importer, he's struggled to navigate toward tariff refunds. Daniel Lozada for NPR hide caption The news on his phone left Richard Brown so…...
Planet Money explores how economics shape the world in new book
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (435+ words) NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alex Mayyasi, the author of Planet Money's new book, "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life." ALEX MAYYASI: Good morning. It's so great to be here. MAYYASI: Oh, thank you....
The U. S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (387+ words) The U. S. economy grew at a solid pace in the first three months of the year, despite soaring energy prices triggered by the war with Iran. The Commerce Department said Thursday that the nation's gross domestic product grew at an annual…...
Economist discusses how Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could lead the central bank
1+ week, 5+ day ago (606+ words) What could monetary policy look like under Kevin Warsh if he is confirmed as the next Fed chair? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with economist Glenn Hubbard. So if Kevin Warsh is confirmed, how might he affect monetary policy? Let's ask…...
Economy gains strength, despite wartime headwinds: NPR
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (36+ 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....
Jerome Powell's legacy as Fed chairman and impact on the central bank: NPR
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (31+ words) Fed Chair Jerome Powell navigated a pandemic, Middle East wars, and a legal assault by the Justice Department. NPR's Michel Martin asks former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder about Powell's legacy....
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady in what could be Powell's last meeting
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (400+ words) The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday. It's likely to be Jerome Powell's last rate-setting meeting as chairman of the central bank. Scott, the president, for a long time now, has been demanding that the Fed…...
Diary of a business owner trying to get a tariff refund from the U. S. government
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (698+ words) What does it take to get a tariff refund? One small business owner kept an audio diary of his quest to get his money back from the U. S. government. Small business owner Richard Brown was out getting breakfast when the Supreme…...
It's set to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair -- as a big change looms
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (522+ words) Change is coming to the Federal Reserve " even as interest rates are expected to hold steady. The central bank is expected to leave its benchmark rate unchanged Wednesday, at what is likely Jerome Powell's last policy meeting as Fed chairman....
Premium and affordable products are having a moment: The Indicator from Planet Money
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (601+ words) It's the Beigie awards! Our less than ten times a year salute to the art and science of telling stories about the economy. Today on the show, Kevin Dancy, vice president and regional executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of…...