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Economy
The number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. is in decline. Here's why that matters.
May 13, 2024
When fewer companies are public, it limits our understanding of what’s happening in the economy.
Inflation is "not yet where it needs to be," Treasury Secretary Yellen says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
May 9, 2024
Janet Yellen addresses the state of the U.S. economy and underscores the country's rivalry and collaboration with China in an interview.
How GE made history: a look back at an iconic conglomerate
May 8, 2024
In April, General Electric split itself up to focus on wind power, aerospace and health care. Its finance and media divisions are long gone.
Small businesses see wage pressure easing
by
Justin Ho
May 1, 2024
While the labor market is still tight, some owners aren’t feeling like they need to hike pay as much as they did earlier in the pandemic.
CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 30, 2024
An influx of federal investment in the Arizona metropolis is meant to energize the nation's tech industry and accelerate job creation. Will it work?
While El Salvador is turning around its reputation for crime, its economy still struggles
Apr 23, 2024
El Savador's President Nayib Bukele took on gang violence by introducing a state of emergency in 2022. The country is now safer, but its economy is struggling to grow.
Sober times for China's wine sellers
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 17, 2024
Having once enjoyed vibrant growth, China's wine industry is being held back by trade barriers, changing tastes and a flagging economy.
For public good, not for profit.
Workers used to earn about two-thirds of the income their labor generates. Now, it's just over half.
Apr 12, 2024
The stat, called labor share of national income, is being squeezed by globalization, declining union membership and automation.
America's CEOs are feeling good, KPMG survey finds
Apr 11, 2024
And 72% of CEOs surveyed anticipate modest or significantly increased hiring in the next year.
More immigration means gains for U.S. economy, CBO says
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 10, 2024
The agency's estimates that immigrants will add $7 trillion to gross domestic product over the next decade.