Biden's top economic adviser on the state of inflation in the U.S. NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with President Biden’s top economic adviser, Jared Bernstein, about the state of inflation in the United States according to Thursday's Consumer Price Index report. Jonaki Mehta
Understanding the resurgence of jobs in America's 'left behind' counties David Madland of the Center for American Progress says new, “good” jobs are on the rise, but many of the workers don’t realize it’s a result of Biden’s new industrial policies. Tonya Mosley
Many Americans are still experiencing sticker shock at the supermarket Grocery prices have stabilized over the last year, but many shoppers are still smarting over double-digit price increases from two years ago. Low-income families are often hardest hit. Scott Horsley
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to ask the Fed chair about interest rates Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell visits Capitol Hill on Wednesday to take questions on the economy and interest rates. Scott Horsley
Fed Chair tells Congress lowering interest rates poses "two-sided risks" Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee today. As inflation cools, the central bank is weighing when it's safe to start cutting interest rates. Juana Summers
How to fight shrinkflation? Pay attention to unit prices at grocery stores Companies have waged a quiet revolution in package sizing that they use to squeeze more money out of us. But there’s a weapon to help consumers level the playing field: unit prices. Greg Rosalsky
Will economic improvements in some counties influence voters? A report shows America's poorest counties are having their best economic period in decades. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Lettieri of the Economic Innovation Group, about their study. Leila Fadel
Tips for investing in a hot stock market The stock market is booming right now, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence.
Downtown Seattle office values are dropping like overripe plums. That's not all bad In the Seattle metro area, the market price for a place to attempt to concentrate on your work while colleagues talk loudly near your desk is dropping significantly. Eastside, don't get cocky - it's happening there too. Joshua McNichols