The government is trying to help with the apple surplus, but it's hurting some growers America grows so many apples that the government ends up buying large amounts because there's not enough demand from consumers and processors. The imbalance is driving some producers out of business. Darian Woods
The Fed cuts interest rates — but Trump's election could make things trickier The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. How much further rates fall could depend on how President-elect Trump approaches his second term. Scott Horsley
Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy. Scott Horsley
Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election Some red states approved ballot measures to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick time to their workers. Andrea Hsu
What the latest numbers tell us about the economy before the election This year's presidential campaign has focused heavily on economic issues. We look at the last set of indicators to come out before Election Day. Scott Simon
Employers added only 12,000 jobs in October. That seems bad -- but there's a catch U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month — but the number was depressed by a machinists' strike at Boeing and Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Scott Horsley
Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 5 issues affecting workers Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart. Andrea Hsu
Why abortion referendums are also about the economy Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states. The vote results will have consequences beyond women's reproductive rights. Pallavi Gogoi
Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs? Drug shortages have been a problem for years. We look at the economics that affect the availability of the common cheap drugs in which hospitals rely. Sally Helm
The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's what's working — and what's not The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind for many voters. Scott Horsley
