Economy https://www.wcmu.org/economy Economy en-US Copyright Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:57 GMT Why recent grads are struggling despite good jobs numbers https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-11/why-recent-grads-are-struggling-despite-good-jobs-numbers The April employment report was better than most analysts expected. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-11/why-recent-grads-are-struggling-despite-good-jobs-numbers Here & Now Newsroom It's not shameful, it's savvy: The shoppers redefining how to save money on groceries https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-11/its-not-shameful-its-savvy-the-shoppers-redefining-how-to-save-money-on-groceries Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals. Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-11/its-not-shameful-its-savvy-the-shoppers-redefining-how-to-save-money-on-groceries Joe Hernandez They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-09/they-graduate-to-six-figure-salaries-and-grueling-work Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners. Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-09/they-graduate-to-six-figure-salaries-and-grueling-work Steve Kastenbaum U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, far exceeding economists' expectations https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-08/u-s-economy-adds-115-000-jobs-in-april-far-exceeding-economists-expectations Is the new report an indication of resilience in a period of economic uncertainty? Or has the fallout from the Iran war just not hit the labor market yet? Fri, 08 May 2026 16:01:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-08/u-s-economy-adds-115-000-jobs-in-april-far-exceeding-economists-expectations Here & Now Newsroom Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-08/prices-are-up-but-mothers-day-still-means-brunch It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-08/prices-are-up-but-mothers-day-still-means-brunch Alina Selyukh, Scott Horsley Democrats want to raise taxes on the wealthy. A look at the math https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-08/democrats-want-to-raise-taxes-on-the-wealthy-a-look-at-the-math Democrats want to tax the rich to cut taxes on worker incomes. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland explains and a tax policy expert shares his reservations with NPR's Planet Money team. Fri, 08 May 2026 08:44:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-08/democrats-want-to-raise-taxes-on-the-wealthy-a-look-at-the-math Darian Woods, Adrian Ma Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-07/trade-court-strikes-down-a-second-round-of-trump-tariffs The Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Thu, 07 May 2026 22:35:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-07/trade-court-strikes-down-a-second-round-of-trump-tariffs Scott Horsley She helps families in need. As gas and grocery prices rise, she needs help, too https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-07/she-helps-families-in-need-as-gas-and-grocery-prices-rise-she-needs-help-too She has spent decades helping others struggling to make ends meet. Now the rising cost of gas and groceries has left Dalene Basden feeling the strain herself. Thu, 07 May 2026 20:34:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-05-07/she-helps-families-in-need-as-gas-and-grocery-prices-rise-she-needs-help-too Tovia Smith Jet fuel prices spike as negotiations for the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran come to a standstill https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-07/jet-fuel-prices-spike-as-negotiations-for-the-u-s-israeli-war-on-iran-come-to-a-standstill Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Thu, 07 May 2026 15:41:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-07/jet-fuel-prices-spike-as-negotiations-for-the-u-s-israeli-war-on-iran-come-to-a-standstill Here & Now Newsroom Poll: Most Americans say Trump deserves blame for high gas prices https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-06/poll-most-americans-say-trump-deserves-blame-for-high-gas-prices The new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their household budgets. Wed, 06 May 2026 20:50:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2026-05-06/poll-most-americans-say-trump-deserves-blame-for-high-gas-prices Domenico Montanaro