Scott Horsley

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A new Anthropic model seeks to test how AI could impact the U.S. economy - NPR

Business September 10, 2026

Will artificial intelligence light a fire under the U.S. economy in the coming years? That's been a big question in the field of economics, and now Anthropic the company behind the popular Claude AI οΏ½...

Soaring summer power bills spark protests β€” and even disconnections - NPR

Business August 27, 2026

Sign up for theΒ Planet MoneyΒ newsletter.Β The world is confusing. Economics can help. TULSA, Okla. Raelynn McMurchy was shocked when she opened her most recent electric bill. After some late paymen...

Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt - NPR

Business August 21, 2026

Sign up for theΒ Planet MoneyΒ newsletter.Β The world is confusing. Economics can help. The Treasury Department reported this week that the U.S. federal debt had reached $40 trillion, an eye-popping ...

The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates - NPR

Business July 30, 2026

It's decision day at the Federal Reserve and policymakers are weighing a critical decision: What to do about interest rates in the face of stubborn inflation. Kevin Warsh, who took over as Fed chaiοΏ½...

Federal Reserve looks for 'secret sauce' behind a successful Wisconsin tool maker - NPR

Business July 18, 2026

Sign up for theΒ Planet MoneyΒ newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help. KENOSHA, Wis. People are holding onto their vehicles longer these days, so spending on car repairs is on the ris...