The Indicator from Planet Money

The World Cup is coming up, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny if you are hoping to att... more

France has one of the most generous pension systems in the world. But several governments ... more

There’s one job that gets all the attention during a government shutdown: air traffic cont... more

The “Shiller PE Ratio” is at its highest level since November of 1999. That was at the pea... more

Russia’s been subject to more than 5,000 sanctions since its invasion of Ukraine. Yet many... more

Last month, the Trump administration asked Apple to remove an app from its App Store that ... more

Companies are starting to use AI to interview potential employees. Sound creepy? Well, a n... more

It’s … Indicators of the…Eek! (Indicators of the Week.) Our regular look at some of the mo... more

China and India have a long, complicated history. Just a few years ago, there was a spate ... more

Health insurance subsidies are at the center of the current government shutdown. Democrats... more

Republican politicians like to use the term ‘Marxist’ to criticize Democrats. Lately, they... more

It’s hard for young tech workers to find a job, even with the AI buildout bonanza. This ha... more

It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic nu... more

Ticketmaster's CEO says that concert tickets are underpriced. But from inflation to bots t... more

In the rush to power AI, data centers are popping up in small communities across the U.S. ... more

Quarterly earnings reports are a long-standing requirement for public companies in the U.S... more

Since 2020, the cost of veterinary care has increased about 40%—almost twice the rate of i... more

It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic nu... more

There have been many headline-grabbing AI deals recently: Nvidia investing up to $100 bill... more

From drones to body armor to bulletproof whiteboards, companies are offering schools a mul... more