Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting) American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now. Alina Selyukh
Despite tariff headwinds, Brooks Running keeps pace A combined 40% tariff is enough to make any CEO quake in their sneakers, but Brooks' Dan Sheridan said the company has managed to largely absorb the additional costs because running is having a big moment. Monica Nickelsburg
Facing Trump's pressure, the Fed is likely to cut rates for the first time this year The Fed is likely to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to cushion the sagging job market. The move comes as policymakers face growing pressure from Trump. Scott Horsley
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can stay on the Federal Reserve board -- for now A federal appeals court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates. Scott Horsley
Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial? Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence. Rachel Treisman
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. What would this mean for you? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the Federal Reserve meeting this week and what the expected interest rate cut could mean for the economy. Ayesha Rascoe
Why mothers in the U.S. are scaling back on their work lives Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why. Darian Woods
Why mothers in the U.S. are scaling back on their work lives Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why. Darian Woods
The mystery of Milk.com — and what it might be worth People buy and sell memorable domain names, like tv.com or cool.com, sometimes for millions of dollars. Planet Money explores why one premium domain — milk.com — is curiously undeveloped. Alex Mayyasi
Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%. Scott Horsley