Segments From This Episode

• Consumer confidence falls again. Consumer expectations fall even more.

  by Mitchell Hartman

  

  Conference Board surveys point to unease about job security and raise questions about Americans’ future spending.

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• Tariffs and uncertainty are prompting foreign investors to re-think U.S. investment

  by Justin Ho

  

  The Trump administration’s tariffs are likely to slow down the U.S. economy, making U.S. companies and government bonds a less attractive asset. International investors have started to think about investing elsewhere.

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• Walmart adds to its beauty offerings with more “affordable luxuries”

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  The nation’s largest retailer is increasingly competing with beauty retailers such as Ulta and Sephora.

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• How bad would a recession be right now?

  by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

  

  Usually, the federal government spends to help people through recessions. Now, “there will be far less attempt to cushion the effects,” said political economist Mark Blyth.

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• Consumers are anticipating a weaker job market. Why does it matter?

  by Savannah Peters

  

  Pessimism can start to shape reality if people put off asking for a raise or decide to take a worse job then they might have otherwise.

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• Drinkable seawater? One company in drought-plagued SoCal is trying a new approach

  by Caleigh Wells

  

  The biggest cost in desalination is energy, and this company says its approach uses at least 30% less of it.

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