Economy
Job forecast favorable for this year’s college grads
A low unemployment rate means fewer people are applying for available openings.
8 years ago
Fed keeps key rate steady but notes rising inflation
The Fed is gradually tightening credit to control inflation against the backdrop of a tight job market, a resilient economy and a pickup in consumer prices.
8 years ago
Trump administration delays most tariffs on steel, aluminum
The Trump administration has decided to hold off on imposing most of its tariffs on imported steel and aluminum until at least June 1.
8 years ago
Fed is set to leave rates alone but to hike later in year
The Federal Reserve is all but sure to leave interest rates unchanged this week
8 years ago
IMF says trade tensions, debt load threaten world economy
The International Monetary Fund's policymaking committee said Saturday that a strong world economy is threatened by increasing tension.
8 years ago
Sallie Mae expands in Delaware, promising 300 more jobs
The student loan company is opening a second office in Delaware, which will be home to more than 500 jobs.
8 years ago
German chickens, pickup trucks, and de-escalating the U.S.-China trade war
U.S. trade officials are pressing China about the barriers to their market.
8 years ago
Why economics and politics don’t mix
Guest: Alan Blinder By all accounts, the U.S. economy is strong. But, will this strength continue? The federal bu ...
Air Date: April 13, 2018
Listen 49:47Pa. distributors rescue some dairy farms while others face uncertain future
Two Pennsylvania distributors provided new markets for some dairy farms facing closure, but many other farms still struggle with staying in business.
8 years ago
Xi says China to lower trade barriers as Beijing files WTO complaint against U.S.
China's President Xi Jinping says his country will "significantly lower" import tariffs on automobiles as part of a broader move to open up its economy amid a major trade disp
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Atlantic City casino earnings up 22.5 percent in 2017
Less competition has led to higher profits for Atlantic City's casinos in 2017 — but will it last with two more casinos soon to join the mix?
8 years ago
Philly’s economy is growing but more people are dying from heroin and homicides
Pew Charitable Trusts released their 2018 State of the City report.
8 years ago
While legislation stalls in Pennsylvania, West Virginia acts on natural gas royalties
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China hits back on trade dispute, slapping tariffs on 128 U.S. products
The new tariffs, which China's Ministry of Finance says begin on Monday, add fuel to what many economists fear is a burgeoning trade war between the two economic superpowers.
8 years ago
Philly DA wants prison costs included as judge calculates offender’s debt to society
Larry Krasner's direction to prosecutors is igniting a debate about whether the price tag of punishment belongs in courtrooms.
8 years ago
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