One company forecasting a better year ahead? Dollar General People are spending more at Dollar General. In part, that's thanks to shoppers trading down from more expensive stores. Alina Selyukh
Can bringing back manufacturing help the heartland catch up with 'superstar' cities? In recent decades, America has seen economic opportunities concentrated in superstar cities. Manufacturing boosters hope reshoring factories could help change that. We look at the theory and evidence. Greg Rosalsky
How is the supply chain faring with Trump's economy policy? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks trade and commerce attorney Jonathan Todd what he expects to hear at a 3-day gathering of supply chain professionals in Orlando, Fla. starting today. Ayesha Rascoe
Businesses and trading partners are in limbo after a pair of federal court rulings Imports to the U.S. fell sharply last month, as President Trump's worldwide tariffs took effect. But the future of those tariffs is in question after a pair of federal court rulings this week. Scott Horsley
As courts move to block Trump tariffs, small business owners dare to hope Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains. Scott Horsley
Federal trade court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, saying he overstepped authority A federal trade court ruled Wednesday that many of the tariffs President Trump has imposed so far exceeded his power under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. Scott Horsley
Federal cuts have a local impact in the nation's capital Washington, D.C. is home to lots of federal workers. As they get laid off or worry about their futures under the Trump administration, that's having an impact on the local economy and the city budget. Alex Koma
Combo meals and new hairstyles: Do informal recession indicators line up with data? There are all kinds of people online spotting informal recession indicators. Planet Money takes some of those to see how they compare to the indicators economists watch. Kenny Malone
Will AI collapse the career ladder before new graduates can get on it? Economic uncertainty and the rise of artificial intelligence have many wondering whether the bottom rung of the white collar career ladder is about to drop out. Monica Nickelsburg
Washington consumers will gain 'right to repair' cellphones, other electronics Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard