Housing relief? Mortgage rates drop to their lowest level in over a year Mortgage rates fell to 6.47% this week, prompting a flurry of refinancing activity. Rates are still much higher than they were a few years ago, however, leaving many homeowners reluctant to move. Scott Horsley
10 reasons why AI may be overrated A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped. Greg Rosalsky
What to make of this current market turmoil NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst and Young and about Monday's market sell off and what that could mean for the global economy. Ailsa Chang
U.S. faces fears of recession, rattling markets in other countries A jobs report Friday showed the unemployment rate ticked up and with high interest rates, and investors around the world are nervous.
The Dow Jones plunges over 1,000 points as markets are rocked by U.S. economy fears Stocks fell sharply across the globe on Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy triggered a worldwide sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,000 points in early trading. Scott Horsley
The cost of putting on the Olympics is making it harder to find host cities The Olympic Games almost always comes with a substantial financial burden for a host city. But are cost-benefit analysts too simplistic for how we evaluate their impact? Wailin Wong
Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown. Scott Horsley
Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it. Alina Selyukh
Miami commercial real estate bucking national trend While major cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles see their commercial real estate sectors flounder, Miami is bucking the trend and seeing new records set for their prices.