Economy Headlines

ICE raids have deterred foreign farm workers, but farmers hope to make hiring easier
Tue Dec 02 5:51 pm
U.S. farms increasingly depend on foreign workers, but ICE raids have exacerbated the agriculture labor crisis. Some farmers want to make it easier to hire people from abroad using a visa program.
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Michael and Susan Dell commit $6.25 billion for investment accounts for kids
Tue Dec 02 5:12 pm
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for 25 million U.S. children. The gift would put $250 into each eligible child's account.
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Holiday shoppers are opting to buy now, pay later — without using credit cards.
Tue Dec 02 5:01 pm
Klarna, Affirm, and other companies are pushing "buy now, pay later" sales models. And consumers are taking advantage.
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Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs, joining a refund queue
Tue Dec 02 4:03 pm
Costco is one of the largest companies to sue for possible refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down the new import duties.
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ICE raids have deterred foreign farm workers, but farmers hope to make hiring easier
Tue Dec 02 4:44 am
U.S. farms increasingly depend on foreign workers, but ICE raids have exacerbated the agriculture labor crisis. But some farmers want to make it easier to hire people from abroad using a visa program.
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Days of our tariffs: The trade war is playing out like a soap opera
Mon Dec 01 5:22 pm
The trade war and tariff changes are playing out like a soap opera. So our Planet Money team is checking in on the impacts one life at a time.
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Denmark's 'flexicurity' policies help get people back on their feet
Fri Nov 28 4:22 pm
If you lose your job in Denmark, it's not time to scream at the skies quite yet. The government has a unique set of policies called "flexicurity" designed to help get you back on your feet.
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This expert watches shoppers like a hawk. Here's her holiday forecast
Fri Nov 28 5:00 am
Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.
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Are toys more expensive? A look at prices this holiday season after tariff warnings
Fri Nov 28 4:50 am
Earlier this year, toy makers said tariffs would put Christmas "at risk." NPR's A Martinez gets an update on the price of toys from Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun.
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Retailers eye holiday shopping season as consumers tighten belts amid uncertainty
Fri Nov 28 4:49 am
The holiday shopping season is here, but a lot of shoppers are more cautious about spending as the Trump administration pleads for patience on the economy.
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