Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
Can American Economics Change?
Economists and policymakers debate whether the U.S. can fundamentally shift its approach to trade, tariffs, and fiscal policy under current leadership.
Qatar Investment Authority Vetoes Volkswagen-Rafael Deal, Jeopardizing 2,300 German Jobs
The QIA, holding 17% of VW voting rights as third-largest shareholder, blocked a partnership to manufacture Iron Dome components at the automaker's struggling Osnabrück plant.
Lawmakers Question Whether 'Adult' Game Labeling Misleads Consumers, Parents
Critics argue that the broad categorization conflates crude humor with mature content, while industry defenders say labeling decisions fall to manufacturers.
Prediction Market Users Wager Nearly $200 Million on Midterm Elections
NBC News analysis of 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket reveals scale of political betting ahead of November contests.
Innovation, Data Fixes Fuel Native American Graduation Gains at Federally Funded Schools
Graduation rates at Bureau of Indian Education schools climbed from roughly 50% in 2015 to a record 79% by 2025, though tribal leaders warn that federal changes could threaten progress.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft, Filing Claims Ex-Employees Stole Product Designs
The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges a coordinated scheme to steal iPhone maker's manufacturing and supply chain secrets for ChatGPT-maker's benefit.
Americans Discover Streaming Fragmentation Mirrors Cable Frustrations
Industry data shows 7 of the top 10 programs in the 2025-2026 season were streaming-exclusive, as consumers face multiple subscription bills.
Costco Discontinues Award-Winning Kirkland Signature Craft Beers, Fans React
The retailer's decision to end sales of the Helles Lager and Vintage Ale, co-branded with Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery, marks a shift in Costco's private-label beer strategy.
Vance Outlines Federal Antifraud Efforts From Wisconsin
Vice president, serving as administration's 'fraud czar,' addresses social service and healthcare fraud priorities during Milwaukee visit.
Mourners Greet Khamenei Funeral Procession in Iraq as US, Iran Trade Strikes
Thousands gather in Najaf to honor Iran's late supreme leader while tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate with military exchanges.