Covering Inflation’s Crushing Impact on Women’s Retirement Security
April 13 2026
AARP Survey Reveals Financial Insecurity Plagues Older American Women
A panel of experts explore AARP survey data highlighting how the gender gap and caregiving woes are crushing older women's retirement security. But will it impact the outcome of mid-term elections?
A Primer for Business Journalists, From Bookkeeping to Deciphering Financial Statements
Nov. 14 2025
Paul Fischer, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, gives reporters Accounting 101.
Covering Small Business Infrastructure: What Journalists Need to Know
Oct. 14 2025
Small Business Majority founder and CEO John Arensmeyer told journalists to look beyond bridges and bricks and mortar when it comes to small business infrastructure.
Covering Tariffs: What’s at Stake for Small Businesses
Oct. 10 2025
Trade Wars Take Toll On American Small Businesses
Former WTO Representative Dennis Shea joined Tristan Wright of Lost Boy Cider and Barton O'Brien of BayDog to explore the impact of Trump administration tariffs on small business owners.
Turning Data into Dollars: AI for Small Businesses
Oct. 01 2025
AI Can Be A Small Business 'Secret Superpower'
Balaji Padmanabhan and Norma McCowin of the University of Maryland's Smith Business School helped journalists process information about how small businesses can boost the bottom line by adopting AI.
Taking Care of Business, The Downtown DC BID Way
Sept. 25 2025
Downtown DC Seeks Revival Amid Crime Concerns, COVID Impact
Ebony Walton and Mark Simpson of the Downtown DC Business Improvement District unpacked details of a post-pandemic strategy to revive a battered business and retail sector.
Immigration Policy and Business: Understanding the Link
Sept. 25 2025
How Immigration Trends Affect American Economic Stability
Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute answers immigration FAQs about U.S. employment, economy and businesses.
Why Regional Food Business Centers Mattered
Sept. 25 2025
Farmers Of Color Hit Hardest By Canceled USDA Program
Capital B News Journalist Aallyah Wright and farmer P. J. Haynie III explain the knock endured when the Trump administration axed millions of dollars in logistical support for farmers.
Bipartisan U.S. Free Trade Push Likely Gone for Generations, Sánchez Says
Sept. 24 2025
Former U.S. Commerce Trade Undersecretary Francisco Sánchez on Tariffs, Labor, Manufacturing and Supply Chains.
Limited Housing Supply, Shrinking Workforce are ‘Real’ Problems for U.S.
Sept. 24 2025
Why young people are waiting longer to see their "piece of the pie" increase.
‘Damage Is Coming’: Real Costs of Trump Tariffs Yet To Strike Consumers
July 16 2025
Trade and economics experts Deborah Elms, David Lynch, Dennis Shea and Jeffrey Schwab share insights into Trump's tariff policies.
Business Journalists Share Tips on Unrelenting News Cycle
July 03 2025
Getting Sources on Record 'Seems to Get Harder Every Year'
Rebecca Tan of The Washington Post, Peter Landers of The Wall Street Journal and Daniel Moss of Bloomberg share business journalism advice.
Market May Be Only Check on Trump’s Power, Analyst Says
July 03 2025
90-Day Pause on Sanctions Ends July 9
As Donald Trump flexes his power across the U.S. government, the only constraint may come from the market economy, says analyst Steve Okun.
Harvard Growth Lab Ranks Countries on Economic Complexity
July 03 2025
Journalists Can Crack the Code on How Trade Fuels Countries and Regions
Harvard University Growth Lab researchers Annie White and Sebastian Bustos explored economic development data to yield valuable insights on global trade for NPF International Trade fellows.
In Trump Economy, One Thing Is Certain
July 02 2025
'Trump Likes Tariffs' and 'Real' Economy of Past
"Tariffs are here to stay," even as deadlines shift, says Trinh Nguyen, economist at Natixis. In this way, Trump will reorganize global trade.
China’s Big Problem? Its Own Consumers
June 30 2025
No Sign China's Economic Imbalance Will Reverse, Researcher Says
Under consumption and over capacity is a problem for China – and thus the world economy, says Chen Gang of the East Asian Institute.
Trade Tensions, Geopolitics Threaten Global Stability
June 28 2025
New World Order: Rise Of Multipolar World Signals End of U.S. Dominance
Are we in a pre-war period or will we settle into a path of economic development, geopolitical expert Andrew Staples posits.
Parag Khanna: ‘Never Bet Against Globalization’
June 27 2025
'Asianization of Asia' Is the Biggest Story of the 21st Century, Author Says
Parag Khanna sees Asia in the “sweet spot” in the world economy: young demographics, low wages and political stability.
Bilahari Kausikan: U.S. Role in World is Undergoing ‘Fundamental Shift’
June 26 2025
Former Singapore Diplomat: The End is Not Nigh
Bilahari Kausikan, longtime Singapore diplomat, challenges journalists against the idea that America is exceptional and conflicts are out of the ordinary.
As E-Commerce Changes Loom, What Journalists Need to Know
June 26 2025
Data, Digital Economy Takes Center Stage in Global Trade
The global digital economy is on the brink of major change, with the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium poised not to be renewed, paving way for tariffs.
Workplace Bullying vs. Harassment vs. Toxic Work Environment
June 03 2025
Understanding How to Report on Bad Things Happening at Work
Dennis Stolle of the American Psychological Association says 52 million Americans have experienced workplace bullies.
Why Employers Are Investing Heavily In Employee Mental Health
June 02 2025
There's a Solid Business Case for Supporting Employee Mental Health
Workplace well-being experts Clare Miller, Pamela Rich and Carrie Grogan unpacked the elements of a successful employee mental health support strategy.
How Job Uncertainty Affects Mental Health
May 29 2025
Accepting the New Reality of Uncertain Employment
Psychotherapist Jason Wang explained to NPF journalists how to cover the realities of unstable job markets in the U.S.
Workplace Mental Health Isn’t a Perk – It’s a Must
May 27 2025
“Mental health in the workplace is no longer a perk – it’s a strategic imperative," Kathy Pike, CEO of One Mind, told NPF journalists.
Frontline Workers Went from COVID Pandemic to Mental Health Pandemic
May 23 2025
The Return to Normal Never Happened for Many Frontline Workers, Therapist Nidhi Tewari Said
As a healthcare worker shortage looms, LCSW Nidhi Tewari urges journalists to amplify their mental health challenges.
How Community Development Financing is Different
Nov. 07 2024
Community Development Financial Institutions Promote Equity for Oft-Ignored Communities
Angie Main of NACDC explains how CDFIs support economically disadvantaged communities through federal and private funds.
How Trade is Going Digital
July 03 2024
Covering Regulations and Advances in Trade Digitization
Daniel Giles of GS1, the creator of the barcode, touts the logistical, economic and environmental benefits of digitization in international trade.
U.S.-China Trade War: Do We Have a Winner?
July 02 2024
U.S. Tariffs on China Missed the Mark, Economists Say
Singapore Management University's Yuan Mei and East Asian Institute's Chen Gang talk about where they see China's economy headed.
Key to Getting Scoops: Not the CEO, but the CEO’s Assistant
July 01 2024
Getting the Scoop and the Power of Pure Reporting
Wall Street Journal reporter Liza Lin and Bloomberg News columnist Dan Moss share how to get the story out when press freedom is limited.
How to Report on Modern Slavery
June 28 2024
Exploitation vs. Human Trafficking vs. Modern Slavery: Know the Terminology
Tracking human rights abuses in the supply chain is difficult. Journalism trainer Kavita Chandran tells reporters how to start investigating.
India Primed for a Surge: Can It Capitalize On It?
June 28 2024
How Foreign Investment Could Accelerate India’s Next Economic Surge
Manu Bhaskaran of the Centennial Group provides guidance for journalists reporting on India and international trade.
China’s Electric Vehicles Welcome – In Asia
June 28 2024
There's a Growing EV Market in Asia
While the United States has choked off trade of electric vehicles from China, you won't see sky-high tariffs from Singapore.
Asia’s Shift to Green Energy: ‘The Newspapers Are Asking Questions’
June 28 2024
Reporting on the Renewable Energy Transition in Southeast Asia
Heng Dean Law of climate investment firm Pollination explains the push – and roadblocks – of switching to renewables in Southeast Asia.
Biden or Trump, ‘U.S. Policy Will Be Transactional’
June 25 2024
If Biden Wins, Expect 'Polite Transactionalism.' If Trump, 'It's in Your Face.'
Most people in Asia think Trump will win the 2024 election, says McLarty Associates Senior Partner Steven Okun. He weighs how the election might impact Asian trade.
‘Trade Is Very Sexy’: Deborah Elms on Global Trade News to Watch
June 25 2024
Covering Chinese Investments is 'Job Security' for Journalists
International trade expert Deborah Elms tells Asia-based journalists which stories she thinks are underreported, will be newsy for a decade.
Covering Childcare Through an Economic Lens
Feb. 27 2024
Childcare and Economic Development Are Inextricably Linked
Covering childcare involves examining the workforce and workers’ rights. Seek out local organizations, say Child Care Resources Inc.’s Janet Singerman and WFAE’s Ely Portillo.
Long-Term Care Insurance, Costs Need Journalists’ Attention
Oct. 06 2023
Keeping Score on Progress and Policies to Support Caregiving
Washington Post’s Michelle Singletary and SCAN Foundation President Sarita Mohanty urge journalists to demystify caregiving costs.
Trade Industry Lacks Key Data
Aug. 24 2023
Insufficient Data, Inaccurate Assumptions
Established companies often “clueless about trade agreements,” said Deborah Elms of the Asian Trade Center.
Climate Change Threatens Asian Trade
Aug. 16 2023
Climate Change Threatens Food Security
Attacking climate change creates jobs and investment opportunities, say Lim Tuang Liang and Syed Mubarak.
U.S. vs. China: Don’t Call it a Cold War
Aug. 11 2023
U.S. and China Depend On Each Other
Reality is, the U.S. depends on China, says Bilahari Kausikan, former Permanent Secretary for Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.