The Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates in a big moment for the economy The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as easing inflation fears gives way to concern about the job market. Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. Here's what to know The Fed is expected to start cutting interest rates on Wednesday — marking a milestone in the central bank's long-running battle against inflation. Maria Aspan
Interest rates are set to drop, but it's unclear when consumers will feel the impact The Federal Reserve is gearing up to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020 -- but a key decision looms: whether to start small or big. Scott Horsley
China will 'gradually raise' its retirement age China's workforce is the world’s second biggest economy, but it's aging and shrinking quickly. This is an attempt to blunt the impact.
So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on? Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession. Greg Rosalsky
'Planet Money': What it means that the Fed is about to lower interest rates The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time since it started raising them in response to inflation. One group in particular is watching: Homeowners. Kenny Malone
Downtown Seattle may get a boost from coming interest rate cuts As inflation worries ease and the Federal Reserve says it’s time to start lowering interest rates, Seattle leaders hope more investment will soon flow into downtown Seattle. Joshua McNichols
Fed expected to cut interest rates With inflation coming down, mortgage rates are also falling, cutting the cost of borrowing for consumers.
Shein and Temu face a big change to how they ship cheap Chinese goods New White House rules would close a tax loophole that lets Shein and Temu cheaply ship from China to American shoppers. The Biden administration says it undercuts U.S. workers, retailers and manufacturers. Alina Selyukh
China is raising its retirement age, now among the lowest in world's major economies In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs. The Associated Press