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Capitalism under pressure: Why CEOs rethink corporate purposeWhen 181 CEOs at the Business Roundtable鈥檚 revised their view of a corporation鈥檚 purpose, it reflected social changes since the Great Recession.
The ExplainerWhy carmakers are revving for regulationA Trump proposal to scale back fuel efficiency standards has several key automakers siding with environmentalists in California.
The other economic trajectory: Global poverty in declineOften the media focus on economic challenges, such as inequality and poverty. That鈥檚 important, but so is taking note of real progress.
As China trade war escalates, Iowa soybean country is front lineFor soybean farmers, weather is 鈥渁n uncontrollable.鈥� Now President Trump鈥檚 fight with China is, too.聽
Low interest rates are often a cure. Now they鈥檙e also a symptom.Amid warning signs of recession, economists are taking a look at the聽endemic circumstances that have brought the world to this point.
The ExplainerWireless revolution: What 5G is, and how it will affect youNext-generation wireless service will mean smarter homes and faster movie downloads. But it also promises higher prices, less privacy.
First LookBritain's economy shrinks from Brexit uncertaintyFor the first time in seven years, Britain's economy shrunk in the second quarter as businesses sort out how to avoid recession in the face of Brexit.
Currency manipulator? What latest twist in trade war means.China has allowed its currency to slip below a key level against the dollar, and the Trump administration has labeled China a 鈥渃urrency manipulator.鈥�
First LookChina's yuan falls to lowest level in 11 yearsFalling to nearly 14 cents to the dollar, the yuan's currency devaluation could become another tool in an ongoing trade war with the U.S.聽
Who鈥檚 the boss? In worker-owned cooperatives, everyone is.For 12% of U.S. workers,聽employee-owned co-ops offer聽a path to economic equality that resonates with socialists, liberals, and conservatives.
First LookFlagship stores lose luster, companies turn focus onlineGap, Tommy Hilfiger, and Polo Ralph Lauren have all left Fifth Avenue in New York. Other retailers are adapting to the changing ways customers shop.聽
Rate cuts with little risk? The unexpected taming of US inflation.For the first time since the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Tuesday by a quarter of a point.
Why wealth and patience appear to go hand in handPatience is often thought of in terms of social interactions. But the ability to bide one鈥檚 time also plays into national economics.
Trump has nothing to fear but fear itself. And that鈥檚 the problem.Can a new budget deal, a rate cut, and no escalation in the China trade war keep recession at bay?
Why cattle and ecotourism combine on one Nebraska ranchBetween tariffs and low grain prices, U.S. farmers are facing their toughest conditions in decades. Many are finding entrepreneurial ways to survive.聽
Maine networks support young farmers, before they drop outIsolation and financial hardship take a toll on new farmers.聽In Maine, a program聽connects still-green farmers with mentors, know-how, and each other.
First LookTrade war slows Chinese economy to lowest rates in 26 yearsAs economic growth falls to its lowest levels in more than a quarter-century, China is facing pressure to resolve an ongoing trade war with the U.S.聽
First LookAround the world, investors value social, environmental impactsInvestors may value more than just financial profit. Markets for socially and environmentally mindful companies聽are opening across the world.
Farmers grow the food. But who鈥檚 helping new farmers put down roots?Access to land is a major barrier to entering farming. One solution is land-link programs that pair landowners with those starting out.
Rural America faces housing shortage. How one town is addressing it.Rent assistance is drying up for many rural housing projects. Construction costs keep rising. Yet many rural communities need to attract more workers.