/tags/economics Economics en-US ΏͺΤΖΜεΣύ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:17:31 GMT /local-news/2024-07-08/whistleblower-alleges-misappropriated-funds-isun-bankruptcy Last month, Vermont-based company iSun declared bankruptcy. Now, a former executive with the company has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging it misled shareholders with extensive wrongdoing. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:17:31 GMT /local-news/2024-07-08/whistleblower-alleges-misappropriated-funds-isun-bankruptcy Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston /show/vermont-edition/2024-06-14/vermont-theaters-strengthen-community-bonds-to-overcome-financial-barriers Local theaters play an instrumental role in the theater ecosystem in the face of financial hardships. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:53:53 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-06-14/vermont-theaters-strengthen-community-bonds-to-overcome-financial-barriers Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion, Adiah Gholston /npr-news/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:29:25 GMT /npr-news/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next Scott Horsley /npr-news/2022-10-17/the-cost-of-candy-is-up-a-scary-13-just-in-time-for-halloween Dressing up for trick or treat will also cost you. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't track the price of costumes, the prices of clothing and homemade sewing supplies have risen too. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:34:25 GMT /npr-news/2022-10-17/the-cost-of-candy-is-up-a-scary-13-just-in-time-for-halloween Becky Sullivan /npr-news/2022-09-21/home-prices-see-biggest-drop-in-9-years-thanks-to-higher-mortgage-rates The super-heated housing market is cooling off. Home prices have fallen about 6% since their peak in June. The pace of sales also fell for the 7th straight month. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:57:46 GMT /npr-news/2022-09-21/home-prices-see-biggest-drop-in-9-years-thanks-to-higher-mortgage-rates Chris Arnold /npr-news/2022-09-14/stocks-plummet-dow-drops-nearly-1-300-points-after-worrying-inflation-data All three indexes fell after worse-than-expected inflation data raised expectations the Fed will need to continue raising interest rates aggressively to bring prices under control. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:30:27 GMT /npr-news/2022-09-14/stocks-plummet-dow-drops-nearly-1-300-points-after-worrying-inflation-data David Gura /npr-news/2022-07-28/who-wins-and-who-loses-when-the-fed-hikes-interest-rates The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will increase its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%, matching the largest increase in decades. Here's what that means for everyday Americans. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:07:03 GMT /npr-news/2022-07-28/who-wins-and-who-loses-when-the-fed-hikes-interest-rates Becky Sullivan /show/vermont-edition/2022-07-21/it-costs-how-much-managing-your-money-in-the-inflation-economy This hour, host Connor Cyrus speaks with personal finance experts about managing your money and balancing your budget amid high inflation. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:22:01 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2022-07-21/it-costs-how-much-managing-your-money-in-the-inflation-economy Connor Cyrus, Matthew F Smith /npr-news/2022-07-18/the-senate-is-nearing-a-deal-on-immigration-that-could-also-lower-food-prices Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board the final sticking point? Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:33:27 GMT /npr-news/2022-07-18/the-senate-is-nearing-a-deal-on-immigration-that-could-also-lower-food-prices Ximena Bustillo /npr-news/2022-07-09/in-the-berkshires-a-bold-experiment-with-local-currency-goes-digital The creators of BerkShares, a currency found only in the Berkshires region, are hoping a new app will boost adoption and increase revenue for local businesses. Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:45:56 GMT /npr-news/2022-07-09/in-the-berkshires-a-bold-experiment-with-local-currency-goes-digital