Economy

Until ships start moving through the Strait of Hormuz, prices for oil and a range of related goods will likely keep rising. The question is, how long will it take them to come down again?

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April. Meanwhile, unemployment remained unchanged at 4.3%. We dig into the numbers.

Between tax cuts for U.S. households and corporate tax breaks, who’s actually footing the bill?

While quarterly data was modest — increasing just 0.8% in the first quarter — the longer-term trend shows higher productivity growth.

The appliance maker said sales of major appliances in North America fell nearly 7.5% last quarter in its latest earnings report.

Kai Ryssdal breaks down why final sales to private domestic purchasers — a mouthful, yes — is a better read on where the economy is headed.

On today’s show: labor productivity, E.U. tariffs, and investment from Gulf countries.

Private-sector employers added 109,000 jobs in April —more than expected, and nearly double what employers added in March, according to the latest report by payroll processor ADP.

A new Harvard study shows that remodeling permit applications are flat, while sales of supplies like faucets and windows are down. One major issue is finding workers during an immigration crackdown.

Interest rates on long-term bonds have been headed upward since around 2020, after spending decades before that trending downward.