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
Are manufacturing jobs actually special? More than half of American workers don't have a college degree. Is manufacturing a ticket for them to the middle class? Greg Rosalsky
How Trump's spending bill could impact the economy NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the possible economic impact of the GOP tax and spending bill that narrowly passed in the House. Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump rattles markets again with new tariff threats President Trump rattled markets again Friday with new tariff threats. The president is calling for high taxes on imported iPhones and goods from Europe. Scott Horsley
A new theory on gun violence People blame gun violence on different things depending on their political leanings. But Jens Ludwig, an economist at the University of Chicago, has found a different reason behind it. Today, we bring you a story on solutions to gun violence. Adrian Ma
Why 'Sell America' is trending on Wall Street Investors are worried about the ongoing trade war — and rethinking the safety and soundness of U.S. government debt. Maria Aspan
No more pennies: In big change, Treasury will stop minting them In a cost-cutting move, the Treasury Department will soon stop minting new pennies. The one-cent coins will still be legal tender. There are more than 100 billion pennies in circulation but many are gathering dust in change jars and forgotten pockets. Scott Horsley
Is the dollar's reign ending? For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language, the world's "reserve currency." But recently it’s looked like that might be changing.
Jason Furman on the current state of the American economy NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Jason Furman about the current state of the American economy as another bond market selloff triggers concerns. Michel Martin
Tariffs drama is having a slow week. So why is Wall Street still worried? Bonds are selling off, and investors are "selling America," thanks to mounting worries over the national deficit. Maria Aspan