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Boeing Is So Big That Its 737 Max Production Halt Will Slow The Economy
The aircraft giant is the top U.S. exporter and its decision to suspend production of the 737 Max is likely to ripple through the supply chain. Several analysts project that the move will cut growth. -
Customers Might Have To Shell Out For Scallops In 2020
The good times of heavy shellfish hauls for the American scallop fishing industry are likely to continue into next year, though prices could rise for seafood lovers. -
US And China Near Deal That Would Suspend Planned Tariffs
The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing a modest trade agreement that would suspend tariffs that are set to kick in Sunday, de-escalating their 17-month trade war. -
Student Loans A Lot Like The Subprime Mortgage Debacle, Watchdog Says
Mike Calhoun rang the alarm bell early on about the subprime mortgage debacle — before reckless lending drove the economy into recession. These days, he's sounding the alarm about student loans. -
How Hard Are Tariffs Hitting The Economy? It Depends On Who You Ask
The U.S. economy is still growing, but trade tensions have taken a toll — especially on factories and farms. The trade war's impact on the overall economy is being debated. -
Mass Strikes In France Shut Eiffel Tower, Schools, And Trains As Police And Protesters Clash In The Streets
"Yellow Vest" protesters took to the streets to oppose retirement, social service cuts -
Despite Job Boom, More Men Are Giving Up On Work
The long economic recovery has brought unemployment to historic lows. But the number of men in the labor force during their prime working age has dropped significantly over the past 50 years. -
How Would A Wealth Tax Work?
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are big champions of taxing the very rich on their wealth, not just income. The public is behind it, but there are big challenges to implementing the plan. -
Nearly 700,000 SNAP Recipients Could Lose Benefits Under New Trump Rule
The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can't show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible. -
A More Constitutional Way To Tax The Rich?
Over the last year, the media has focused on a wealth tax. But there's another type of wealth taxation also on the table, and it might stand a better chance of surviving judicial review.
