It's called 'private credit' — and it could lead to big trouble on Wall Street The risky lending business has been booming, but now its problems are becoming increasingly visible on Wall Street and beyond. Maria Aspan
This tax season, there's a new deduction for interest on car loans Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible. Camila Domonoske
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities or face a "blow up" at South Pars. NPR Staff
The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market. Scott Horsley
Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal violations, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling operation. Bobby Allyn
Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake A federal judge has ordered more than a thousand Voice of America staffers back to work by Monday. It's a major defeat for the Trump administration's effort to cut the news outlet to the bones. David Folkenflik
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets? World Cup tickets are expensive, and buying them has been frustrating and confusing. But this is what economics is for: figuring out the best ways to allocate scarce resources. FIFA, steal these ideas. Alex Mayyasi
Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week U.S. gasoline prices are up nearly 80 cents from a month ago, while diesel prices have shot up even more. Diesel is now just under $5 a gallon, according to AAA, up $1.34 from last month. Camila Domonoske
Congress and the White House are taking different paths to address housing prices Both the Senate and President Trump have taken action recently to address the high cost of housing. But many different economic realities are colliding in the housing market. Stephan Bisaha
Pentagon tightens controls over Stars and Stripes after calling it 'woke' The new rules for the independent military newspaper are the Defense Department's latest effort to put extraordinary restrictions on journalists covering the agency. Maria Aspan
