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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Aug 04, 2026

Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-5697067/texas-banking-goldman-sachs-wall-street

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Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street

Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 31, 2026

Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/nx-s1-5910660/big-oil-earnings-q2-2026 #Economy #Energy #Business

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Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices

Chevron reported its highest quarterly earnings ever. Shell had its second-biggest quarter, and ExxonMobil doubled its earnings compared with the same time last year.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 31, 2026

How did boosting manufacturing in the Amazon pay off for Brazil? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/nx-s1-5894899/how-did-boosting-manufacturing-in-the-amazon-pay-off-for-brazil #Economy #Brazil #Manufacturing

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How did boosting manufacturing in the Amazon pay off for Brazil?

Many countries talk about wanting to boost manufacturing. Decades ago, Brazil did it. They lured international businesses to build a whole bunch of factories in the middle of the Amazon. So, with hind

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 30, 2026

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5913851/mortgage-rates-one-year-high-july-2026 #Economy #Finance #Housing

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Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 30, 2026

Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/g-s1-136079/single-adult-solo-choice #Society #Lifestyle #Relationships

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Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you

Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 30, 2026

The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5910711/renter-owner-wealth-gap #Economy #Housing #Finance

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The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying

Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 30, 2026

Trump administration's decision to let USMCA lapse threatens Texas economy https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5901987/trump-administrations-decision-to-let-usmca-lapse-threatens-texas-economy #Economy #Trade #Politics

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Trump administration's decision to let USMCA lapse threatens Texas economy

In President Trump's first term, he negotiated the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The decision by the White House to let it lapse now threatens the Texas economy.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 30, 2026

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5912203/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-despite-high-inflation #Economy #Finance #InterestRates

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady this week. But markets are acting as if higher interest rates are coming, as the central bank tries to curb stubborn inflation.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 29, 2026

More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5896065/personal-bankruptcy-rates-rising #Economy #Finance #Business

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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 29, 2026

Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady despite pressure to combat inflation https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5910558/federal-reserve-expected-to-hold-rates-steady-despite-pressure-to-combat-inflation #Economy #Finance #InterestRates

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Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady despite pressure to combat inflation

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 28, 2026

As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever https://www.npr.org/2026/07/28/nx-s1-5853585/as-many-are-priced-out-of-buying-the-renter-owner-wealth-gap-is-wider-than-ever #Economy #Housing #Wealth

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As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever

Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It's been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 28, 2026

AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/07/28/g-s1-135475/ai-tokens-could-become-the-kilowatt-hour-of-the-ai-age #AI #Economy #Technology

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AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age

AI companies use tokens to track usage and bill customers. Now economists are using them to track the spread of AI through the economy.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 25, 2026

Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications https://www.npr.org/2026/07/25/nx-s1-5905692/trump-tariffs-economy-inflation #Economy #Trade #Policy

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Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications

Trump's determination to find new legal justifications for his tariffs threatens to prolong the uncertainty facing the U.S. and global economies.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 24, 2026

Trump administration imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5904610/trump-administration-imposes-double-digit-tariffs-on-dozens-of-countries #Economy #Tariffs #Trade

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Trump administration imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

The Trump administration has replaced expiring tariffs with new ones as it pursues its aggressive trade agenda.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 24, 2026

Expert shares how Trump's new round of tariffs could affect Americans https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5905322/expert-shares-how-trumps-new-round-of-tariffs-could-affect-americans #Economy #Tariffs #TradePolicy

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Expert shares how Trump's new round of tariffs could affect Americans

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Alan Wolff, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about President Trump's new round of tariffs.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 23, 2026

Economist talks about Trump's speech on the economy and affordability https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5903073/economist-talks-about-trumps-speech-on-the-economy-and-affordability #Economy #Politics #Analysis

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Economist talks about Trump's speech on the economy and affordability

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, about President Trump's latest speech on the economy and the issue of affordability.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 17, 2026

Following your aquarium fish back to its home in the Amazon https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5872424/following-your-aquarium-fish-back-to-its-home-in-the-amazon #Aquarium #Fish #Amazon

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Following your aquarium fish back to its home in the Amazon

We trace the origins of the popular aquarium fish the cardinal tetra back to the Amazon to see how even the most remote corners of the world are transformed by the global economy.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 15, 2026

China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/15/g-s1-133672/chinas-economy-grows-4-3-in-q2-slowest-since-late-2022 #Economy #China #GlobalMarkets

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China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022

Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 14, 2026

What a Monopoly importer learned when it tried to make things in the U.S.A. https://www.npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5887378-e1/what-a-monopoly-importer-learned-when-it-tried-to-make-things-in-the-u-s-a #Economy #Business #Manufacturing

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 13, 2026

Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans coping? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5872428/inflation-has-been-creeping-up-how-are-americans-coping #Economy #Inflation #PersonalFinance

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 10, 2026

Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5862130/tacos-texas-beef-prices-barbacoa #Economy #FoodPrices #Beef

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 10, 2026

Tacos are getting more expensive in Texas as beef prices continue to rise https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5862130/tacos-are-getting-more-expensive-in-texas-as-beef-prices-continue-to-rise #Economy #Inflation #FoodPrices

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 10, 2026

How much has the Iran war cost U.S. households? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887393/how-much-has-the-iran-war-cost-u-s-households #Economy #War #Finance

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 09, 2026

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh isn't as focused on employment, part of the dual mandate https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5883797/new-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-isnt-as-focused-on-employment-part-of-the-dual-mandate #Economy #Finance #Policy

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 09, 2026

Oil and gasoline prices begin to climb after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5886168/oil-and-gasoline-prices-begin-to-climb-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over #Economy #Energy #Geopolitics

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 08, 2026

Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy https://www.npr.org/2026/07/08/nx-s1-5885946/iran-trump-oil-stock-inflation-gas-federa-reserve #Economy #Global #Geopolitics

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 07, 2026

Meet 'Project 2029' -- and its war on the annoyance economy https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/07/07/g-s1-131879/meet-project-2029-and-its-war-on-the-annoyance-economy #Economy #Business #Innovation

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 02, 2026

June gloom for the job market as employers add just 57,000 jobs https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879205/june-gloom-for-the-job-market-as-employers-add-just-57-000-jobs #Economy #Jobs #LaborMarket

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NPR Topics: Economy @npr_economy@robot.villas · Jul 01, 2026

If wars are so costly, why do we keep fighting them? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5875160/if-wars-are-so-costly-why-do-we-keep-fighting-them #Economy #War #Analysis

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Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street

Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices

How did boosting manufacturing in the Amazon pay off for Brazil?

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns

Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you

The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying

Trump administration's decision to let USMCA lapse threatens Texas economy

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation

More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?

Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady despite pressure to combat inflation

As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever

AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age

Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications

Trump administration imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

Expert shares how Trump's new round of tariffs could affect Americans

Economist talks about Trump's speech on the economy and affordability

Following your aquarium fish back to its home in the Amazon

China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022

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