Black homeownership program offers hope, but can it help people afford Seattle houses? Today in Seattle's Central District neighborhood, the number of Black homeowners has reached a historic low. And across Seattle, less than half as many Black households own homes as white families. Joshua McNichols
Trump promised a 'golden age' for the economy. Then he unveiled tariffs President Trump promised a new "golden age" for the United States. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished. Scott Horsley
Market volatility has Americans worried about their investments The S&P 500 is down about 8% since President Trump took office — that's the worst performance in a president's first 100 days since the early 1970s. Laurel Wamsley
More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds Nearly half of Americans give President Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office. Domenico Montanaro
Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs President Trump will sign an executive order on the shift on Tuesday as the White House marks his 100 days in office. It's the latest shift in Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs. Danielle Kurtzleben
Gold prices reach record highs as people look for safe investments NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with Omaha, Neb., jewelry retailer John Dineen as the price of gold spikes as people look for safe investments. Lauren Frayer
Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before. Alina Selyukh
Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed -- and China The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China. Rafael Nam
Economist Jason Furman discusses IMF's forecast of slower global growth The International Monetary Fund has soured on the global economy in a new forecast because of Trump's tariffs. NPR talks with Jason Furman, economist and Harvard professor, about the IMF's forecast. Steve Inskeep
IMF warns that global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war The International Monetary Fund has warned that President Trump's trade war will lead to slower economic growth around the world and higher inflation in the U.S. A Martínez
