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Business and Economic News

Buying a home? Good luck with that

Buying a home? Good luck with that

If you're looking to buy a house in the Twin Cities you're running into a lot of competition these days, especially if you're seeking an affordable starter home.
by Martin Moylan

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Beyond the Border: The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations

Beyond the Border: The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations

The relationship between the United States and Mexico has been strained since the 2016 presidential election campaign, and remains so. This hour, audiences in Mexico City and Washington D.C. discuss the current situation, and hopes for the future.
by MPR News Staff

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Fed raises key interest rate for the fourth time since 2015

Fed raises key interest rate for the fourth time since 2015

The quarter-point increase in the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate was widely expected. Rates are still near historic lows, but the increase will mean higher borrowing costs for consumers.
by Avie Schneider

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'Containers': How global trade has changed us

There's a whole podcast about shipping containers, they're more influential than you think.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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China overturns rejections of 9 Trump trademarks

China overturns rejections of 9 Trump trademarks

The change is likely to fuel further allegations that Beijing may be giving the president's family business special treatment.
by The Associated Press

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IQ2 debate: Tech companies, private data and law enforcement

IQ2 debate: Tech companies, private data and law enforcement

A new debate from the Intelligence Squared series. Four experts debate if tech companies should help law enforcement gain access to your private digital data. Perhaps it could prevent or solve crimes, or protect national security. But isn't personal data supposed to be private?
by MPR News Staff

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Hennepin, Ramsey counties get sales tax hike

Hennepin, Ramsey counties get sales tax hike

County boards on Tuesday doubled their sales tax, creating quarter-cent increases to help pay for public transit projects.
by Matt Sepic

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Uber's Travis Kalanick announces leave of absence; company adopts harassment policies

Uber's Travis Kalanick announces leave of absence; company adopts harassment policies

Uber made two big announcements Tuesday, adopting new policies to improve its workplace environment and saying CEO Travis Kalanick is going on a leave of absence to grieve his mother's death.

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