U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged As expected, the Federal Reserve did not raise its key interest rate. But in a reversal from December, the Fed said it will be "patient" as it decides when to change them again.
How The Trump Administration's Tariffs On China Have Affected American Companies NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bloomberg reporter Andrew Mayeda about some of the big picture impacts as American industries have tried to adjust to the Trump's administration's tariffs with China.
Fed Changes Course, Holds Off On Raising Interest Rates The Federal Reserve is holding off on additional rate hikes for now. This new more patient approach follows months of volatility in financial markets and signs of slowing economic growth in the U.S. Jim Zarroli
A Robot Named 'Tappy': Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile's Trade Secrets, Says DOJ In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile's brilliant testing robot. Laurel Wamsley
China's Slowing Economy Could Give U.S. An Advantage In Trade Talks China's dynamic economy is slowing, giving some U.S. officials confidence America will have the upper hand with China in tough trade talks. But Chinese leaders may not be inclined to make concessions. Jim Zarroli
California Power Provider PG&E Files For Bankruptcy In Wake Of Fire Lawsuits The utility is facing billions of dollars in legal liability for fires caused by its equipment. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which would let it restructure its debts. Eric Westervelt
Globalization At Davos: What Happened? The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is supposedly an unabashed celebration of globalization. Not this year. Gregory Warner
What the pho? Restaurant closes as landlords on the Ave eye richer tenants "Stressing out." Seattle businesses lose longterm leases...and sleep. Amy Radil
Mailing Just Got More Expensive: Forever Stamps See Biggest Price Increase Ever The cost of a stamp is up 10 percent as the U.S. Postal Service tries to offset billions of dollars in losses. Some packages will cost more to send too. Matthew S. Schwartz