Mar 22 Watch 5:42 Trump is getting tough on China trade, but will his strategy work? By PBS News Hour The U.S. has a $375 billion trade gap with China. Will President Trump’s tariffs targeted at China have their desired effect? William Brangham talks with Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, about the way U.S. should approach… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 9:33 Seeing China’s economic evolution in one family’s story By Paul Solman When journalist Scott Tong began reporting on China's explosive economy, he was advised to look past the new skyscrapers of Shanghai and take the long view. In “A Village With My Name,” he explores his own family's history, finding stories… Continue watching
Mar 21 The best and worst cities for running a food truck By Daniel Bush Obtaining a permit for a food truck in New York can take 15 years, according to a new study on the industry. In Washington, D.C. it requires 23 separate trips to local agencies. Running a food truck in Boston costs… Continue reading
Mar 21 Federal Reserve raises key interest rate, says it expects 2 more hikes this year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press These steps show confidence that the economy remains sturdy nearly nine years after the Great Recession ended, officials said. Continue reading
Mar 21 If I have a tight budget and good health, what kind of Medicare should I get? By Philip Moeller Medicare Advantage plans are less expensive than a package of original Medicare with a Medigap supplement plan, and often cover additional things that basic Medicare does not cover. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump’s possible China tariffs send opponents scrambling By Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak , Associated Press President Donald Trump is considering broad tariffs on imports from China and an announcement could come as soon as next week. Industry groups and some lawmakers are scrambling to prevent a new front in a potential trade war that could… Continue reading
Mar 16 Column: Why Tillerson’s departure is bad for U.S. climate change policy By Robert Stavins How will Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's departure impact U.S. climate change policy?… Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 8:18 Why sneakerheads are obsessed with the quest for a rarer pair By Paul Solman At "Sneakerhead" conventions around the country, anyone can buy, sell or trade a pair, and much-hyped limited releases demand premium prices. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on what drives this specialty sneaker culture. Continue watching
Mar 15 Can you guess how much these rare sneakers cost? By Diane Lincoln Estes The resale market for limited edition and rare sneakers is worth a whopping one billion dollars. Here are five pairs of sneakers; can you guess how much they’re worth?… Continue reading
Mar 15 Can a veteran TV personality sell Trump’s economic agenda? By Gretchen Frazee Larry Kudlow will face a difficult test as he’s tasked with selling Trump’s economic message to the entire country. Continue reading