/economy Economy en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:43:49 GMT /2025-11-21/forecast-shows-shoppers-will-bring-festive-holiday-season-to-ohios-retailers Though there are some concerns about the economy, Ohio’s retailers are still expecting a good holiday season this year. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:43:49 GMT /2025-11-21/forecast-shows-shoppers-will-bring-festive-holiday-season-to-ohios-retailers Karen Kasler /community/2025-11-20/as-ohio-manufacturing-fades-wayne-county-fund-gives-workers-new-directions Manufacturing jobs in Wayne County decreased 15 percent in the last 25 years. The Employment Resource Fund helps workers pay for degrees or buy work equipment up to $500. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:46:00 GMT /community/2025-11-20/as-ohio-manufacturing-fades-wayne-county-fund-gives-workers-new-directions Richard Cunningham /npr-news/2025-11-20/overdue-jobs-report-shows-employers-added-119-000-jobs-in-september U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, may hint at the pace of hiring and firing. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-20/overdue-jobs-report-shows-employers-added-119-000-jobs-in-september Scott Horsley /2025-11-18/farewell-fair-penny-you-are-finished-but-never-forgotten This tiny disc of zinc with just a smidge of copper has played an outsized role in our national (and international) discourse. The U.S. Mint ended production of the one-cent coin last week. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:30:08 GMT /2025-11-18/farewell-fair-penny-you-are-finished-but-never-forgotten L. Carol Ritchie /economy/2025-11-18/is-a-50-year-mortgage-really-that-much-crazier-than-a-30-year-one Last week, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:30:00 GMT /economy/2025-11-18/is-a-50-year-mortgage-really-that-much-crazier-than-a-30-year-one Greg Rosalsky /economy/2025-11-17/eta-program-lets-would-be-business-owners-skip-the-startup-grind With roots at Case Western Reserve University, the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program provides participants vital investor support to find, acquire and lead a company. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:10:00 GMT /economy/2025-11-17/eta-program-lets-would-be-business-owners-skip-the-startup-grind Douglas J. Guth /npr-news/2025-11-17/more-women-are-renting-dresses-coats-and-ugly-sweaters-as-clothing-prices-tick-up More women are planning to deck the halls in rented fashion this year, just as inflation and tariffs are poised to push clothing prices higher. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-17/more-women-are-renting-dresses-coats-and-ugly-sweaters-as-clothing-prices-tick-up Kristian Monroe /npr-news/2025-11-17/americans-could-see-a-big-sticker-shock-for-thanksgiving-turkeys-this-year Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:49:37 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-17/americans-could-see-a-big-sticker-shock-for-thanksgiving-turkeys-this-year Lydia Calitri /2025-11-14/better-late-than-never-the-delayed-september-jobs-report-will-be-out-next-week The Bureau of Labor Statistics says it will report on September's job gains and unemployment rate next week. That's the first of many overdue economic reports held up by the government shutdown. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:34:03 GMT /2025-11-14/better-late-than-never-the-delayed-september-jobs-report-will-be-out-next-week Scott Horsley /npr-news/2025-11-14/economic-promises-helped-trump-get-elected-now-he-has-an-affordability-problem Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-14/economic-promises-helped-trump-get-elected-now-he-has-an-affordability-problem Tamara Keith