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Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game
Published: April 29, 2026 10:30
Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core customers.
It's set to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair -- as a big change looms
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/nx-s1-5802911/federal-reserve-meeting-jerome-powell-kevin-warsh
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, at what's likely to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as chair — with Kevin Warsh looking set to replace him.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Kevin Warsh and the future of the Federal Reserve
Published: April 29, 2026 08:36
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts about the future of the Federal Reserve as a Senate committee prepares to vote on the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.
China's supply chains hit by Iran war
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5798584/chinas-supply-chains-hit-by-iran-war
Published: April 28, 2026 08:06
China has been somewhat insulated from the immediate energy shock following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, but Beijing hasn't been able to shield its supply chains.
Trump's pick to lead the Fed says he'd like to see 'regime change' in its policies
Published: April 21, 2026 20:10
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
The hidden power keeping wages low
https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/04/21/g-s1-118071/the-hidden-power-keeping-wages-low
Published: April 21, 2026 10:30
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.
3 things to know about Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5787863/federal-reserve-kevin-warsh-confirmation-hearing
Published: April 21, 2026 09:00
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
Economist discusses how Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could lead the central bank
Published: April 21, 2026 08:43
What could monetary policy look like under Kevin Warsh if he is confirmed as the next Fed chair? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with economist Glenn Hubbard.
This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/19/nx-s1-5786635/tariff-refunds-customs-ace-portal
Published: April 19, 2026 10:30
Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, the U.S. government has set Monday as the day when some companies can begin requesting refunds.
Amid wars and soaring energy prices, IMF says the global economy is on the brink of recession
Published: April 18, 2026 21:09
A report from the International Monetary Fund warns "the global economy is threatened with being thrown off course." European Union Commissioner Marta Kos discusses this grim economic outlook.
Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis
https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5766110/overfishing-in-southeast-asia
Published: April 18, 2026 13:00
A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.
Why are oil prices affecting the U.S. if we are a net oil exporter?
Published: April 17, 2026 21:26
The U.S. produces more oil and gas than any country in the world. So why are prices at the pump 30% higher than they were last year? The Indicator (and brand new Indicator newsletter) explains!
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786478/trump-federa-reserve-jerome-powell
Published: April 15, 2026 15:39
President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank.
Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote
Published: April 14, 2026 13:56
The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.