Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls.

The Trump administration has rolled back an earlier threat of high tariffs on Italian pasta.

President Trump said that the country's decimated oil infrastructure will be rebuilt and start making money again.

New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president.

Americans may still get to enjoy Italian pasta after the Trump administration spared several producers from high-level tariffs.

The dollar fell over 9% in 2025, its worst annual performance since 2017. The declines reflect a volatile year for the U.S. economy, with investors likely facing another unpredictable 12 months.

Some sneaker resellers are despairing as once pricey pairs now sit on shelves unsold. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Mike Sykes II from the Business of Fashion about the changing market for sneakers.

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with writer and director Charlie Polinger about his new horror film, "The Plague."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with bourbon expert Fred Minnick on what Jim Beam's halting distillation at main distillery reveals about the challenges facing the bourbon industry and the year ahead.

Affordability is a major source of anxiety for many Americans.