Dec 03 Can Trump’s new trade deal keep its promises to U.S. and Mexican auto workers? By Gretchen Frazee The new deal does provide more protections for U.S. workers than NAFTA, but the effect it will have on auto workers is far from certain. Continue reading
Nov 30 Could the Trump-Xi meeting be a turning point for trade? By Gretchen Frazee President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Saturday amid an ongoing trade battle between the two nations. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 4:53 How technological innovation could amplify income inequality By Paul Solman Technological advancement often brings the promise of increased efficiency in the workplace. But it also means apprehension about humans potentially being replaced by automation and artificial intelligence. In a new series, "The Future of Work," Paul Solman explores the concept… Continue watching
Nov 29 Why lower oil prices won’t necessarily boost the U.S. economy By Thomas Maxwell Despite lower prices at the gas pump -- welcome news for the millions of travelers hitting the road during the holiday season -- the drop is unlikely to be a net gain for the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Nov 28 Why a Nobel laureate in economics thinks bitcoin is toast By Paul Solman The price of bitcoin has slowly gained back up some of its value after a precipitous drop this month. Continue reading
Nov 27 How climate change is changing your insurance By Gretchen Frazee As climate change leads to more frequent and destructive natural disasters, homeowners living in high risk areas are facing obstacles to affordable insurance. Continue reading
Nov 26 Investors see untapped potential in Asia’s plastics problem By Gretchen Frazee Investors are starting to see opportunity in what they consider an overlooked sector: waste management in Southeast Asia. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 8:26 On Thanksgiving, a look back at colonial capitalism Similar to today’s immigrants, the pilgrims journeyed to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in search of reprieve from the economic, political and religious hardship they faced in Europe. In order to survive, these settlers worked the land and sent profits back to investors… Continue watching
Nov 21 Help! Am I being charged twice for Medicare? By Philip Moeller Deductions from your payroll and Social Security check may seem like you are paying for the same thing twice, but you probably are not, writes columnist Phil Moeller. Continue reading
Nov 19 Why your holiday shopping probably won’t take a hit from tariffs By Gretchen Frazee Retailers placed their holiday orders with overseas manufacturers months ago, allowing them to avoid some of the tariffs that were placed on China in September. Continue reading