Economists expect the GDP report to show economic growth, but say that growth is "fragile." And, after 90% of the votes in Israel have been counted, no clear winner has emerged.

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Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers

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Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers

American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.

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Business as a liberal art? Some high schools say yes

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Business as a liberal art? Some high schools say yes

Learning about money is becoming a growing part of the high school curriculum.

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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

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2w ago

Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.

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Is it time to abolish the MBA? : The Indicator from Planet Money

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2w ago

Is it time to abolish the MBA? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Does business school fix the world? Or does it just churn out consultants, bankers and tech workers? A professor and a dean debate the value of the modern-day MBA.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen ––Are small town colleges going extinct?––Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases

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2w ago

Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases

The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information.

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Our money dysmorphia is real : It's Been a Minute

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Our money dysmorphia is real : It's Been a Minute

Are we in an economic crisis? It’s a question that prompted Pulitzer Prize-winning data journalist and illustrator Mona Chalabi to pitch her first book, Ten Lives: How What We Have Shapes Who We Are.It chronicles the economic lives of Americans -- from the mega wealthy to those living paycheck-to-paycheck -- over a six year period. She even digs into her own financial life. From the economic highs of inheritances and professional success to the lows of divorces and lawsuits, Mona chats with Brittany about how economic insecurity affects us all.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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How bots are overtaking humans on the internet : The Indicator from Planet Money

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2w ago

How bots are overtaking humans on the internet : The Indicator from Planet Money

There are now more bots than humans online. What does that mean for how we experience the internet? Can bots and humans peacefully coexist online? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Can the internet survive AI summaries? –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money –The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media by subscribing to NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Reporting on the money that flows through our economy, from Wall Street financial firms to Silicon Valley tech giants, small businesses, consumers, employers and workers. Plus podcast episodes of Planet Money and The Indicator.

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Feeling squeezed by high prices? Here are tips for managing your finances : Consider This from NPR

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3w ago

Feeling squeezed by high prices? Here are tips for managing your finances : Consider This from NPR

According to the latest government data, inflation is up 3.7 percent since last September. People are struggling to pay for things like rent, gas, electricity, and groceries. We talk to a personal finance expert about how to handle tough and uncertain economic times.NPR’s Joel Rose and Nicole Grundmeier with the Midwest Newsroom and Harvest Public Media contributed to this episode. This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Authorities investigating whether first Kenyan and Nigerian Ebola cases crossed paths

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3w ago

Authorities investigating whether first Kenyan and Nigerian Ebola cases crossed paths

Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.

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Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

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3w ago

Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically.

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