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P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. This year, net immigration to the U.S. could be negative for the first time in decades, some experts predict. WSJ reporter Paul Kiernan discusses what impact that might have on the country’s job market—and the economy overall—in the short and long term. ... Show More

A.M. Edition for Aug 25. The prospect of September interest rate cuts gave markets a boost late last week, but as the tech slide continues, WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains why investors are being more cautious of the Magnificent Seven. Plus, Eric Trump tells WSJ’s Vicky ... Show More

Rounding out our week looking at the finances of parenting, we’re looking at one of the biggest costs families can face: college. About 18 million students enrolled in post-secondary education this spring. That’s up from last year. And so is the price of tuition. Sandra Kilhof sp ... Show More

Plus: A drop in oil prices has likely kept the rate of inflation in check, taking pressure off the Fed. And, climate change is costing the U.S economy almost $150 billion each year. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

China’s inflation rate slows to one-year low, raising new questions about its economic rebound from Covid-19. President Biden to lay out a plan to cut federal budget deficits by almost $3 trillion over 10 years. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ... Show More

That’s what voters are trying to figure out as they prepare for this weekend’s runoff election between Peronist insider Sergio Massa and unorthodox economist Javier Milei. The Economist’s Ana Lankes previews Argentina’s unusual presidential contest.This episode was produced by Jo ... Show More

Inflation in the United States is rising at its fastest rate so far this century. At 4 percent, according to one index, it is double the Federal Reserve’s target.We look at why prices are on the rise and at the tense political moment they have created.Guest: Jim Tankersley, a Whi ... Show More

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comhttps://www.ft.com/content/a3b42914-2e0e-4246-bc45-1ea9b19b690b The Federal Reserve has given its strongest signal yet that it will start tapering its bond buying stimulus programme this year and more central bank officials see a first i ... Show More

Donald Trump's allies have drafted plans to curb the Federal Reserve’s independence, should Trump win a second term. WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia unpacks the proposals, which include giving the president a say in interest-rate decisions. Further Reading: -Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to ... Show More

The president has fired “a bazooka” of money into the economy. Will voters reward him? Joe Biden says the economy is doing great thanks to a series of policies he calls Bidenomics. The idea is to jump-start the US following the COVID collapse with massive investments in the indus ... Show More