Stories Tagged as
Uncertainty
Businesses encourage the U.S. to trust the election process
by
Justin Ho
Oct 29, 2020
Major business groups have penned a letter urging Americans to be patient as votes are counted.
What would delayed election results mean for the economy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Oct 22, 2020
The results from the election could remain uncertain for weeks. "And uncertainty is generally really bad for economy activity," said Brookings' Wendy Edelberg.
Three months after the shutdown, some workers still feel its effects
Apr 25, 2019
"There's still that insecurity. You want the cash on hand," said government contractor Sunny Blaylock.
Extraordinary uncertainty? Or run-of-the-mill uncertainty?
by
Amy Scott
Mar 7, 2019
Uncertainty. It’s a word you hear a lot these days. Brexit, trade policy, relations with North Korea — all up in the air and all casting a cloud over the global economy. But is this moment of uncertainty any different than times past? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
As immigration deadline looms, DACA recipients and employers find themselves in a difficult situation
Feb 1, 2018
If DACA were to end, an average of 30,383 recipients would see their work authorization expire every month.
Video: Kai and Molly answer your questions
Jan 30, 2017
Immigration, regulation, airlines and AI are just a few of the things you want to know more about.
Voters in the south sold on Trump's infrastructure plan
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 17, 2016
Austin Golding, co-owner of Golding Barge Line, talks about his hopes under a Trump presidency
For public good, not for profit.
Presidential elections are bad news for the economy
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 3, 2016
Uncertainty over who the next president will be makes businesses press pause.
Gold prices are starting to rebound, but why?
May 12, 2016
Demand for gold is up 21 percent over the same time last year.
Trust issues: D.C. dysfunction means uncertainty for companies
Oct 17, 2013
There’s a better than average chance that the government could shut down again in a few months if Congress can’t come to an agreement. That uncertainty is a problem for everyone from contractors to the entire US economy.