Dec 02 WATCH: Trump says the word 'affordability' is a 'con job' by the Democrats By Steff Staples President Trump suggested that the rising cost of living in the United States is a "fake narrative" that is being pushed by Democrats. Continue reading
Dec 02 Global economy projected to grow 3.2% this year, more than expected despite U.S. trade war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The OECD also raised its forecast for U.S. growth this year – to 2%, up from the 1.6% it had forecast in June. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: Dell family pledges more than $6 billion for U.S. children to build on 'Trump accounts' By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion Tuesday to provide 25 million American children 10 and under an incentive to claim the new investment accounts for children created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation. Continue reading
Dec 01 Bitcoin dips below $85,000 briefly in crypto rout By Associated Press Companies that enable investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, as well as the growing number of companies who have made investing in bitcoin their main business focus, were hammered in Monday's sell-off. Continue reading
Dec 01 The economy is giving mixed signals. Here's what experts say they mean By Hannah Grabenstein If you’re confused about the economy right now, you’re in good company. Continue reading
Dec 01 Consumers urged to do research before giving in to Travel Tuesday deals By Cora Lewis, Associated Press On the same day as the nonprofit world’s Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. Continue reading
Dec 01 Despite economic uncertainty, Cyber Monday could break spending records By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 5:45 PBS News launches 'Settle In' podcast with lessons from the 1929 stock market crash By Amna Nawaz, Diane Lincoln Estes This week we're launching our new video podcast “Settle In.” In the premiere episode, Amna Nawaz has a fascinating discussion with financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, “1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and… Continue watching
Nov 28 U.S. retailers are about to see if shoppers are willing to spend on Black Friday By Anne D'Innocenzio The annual sales event still brings more shoppers into stores than any day of the year and still rules as the U.S. retail industry's unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Continue reading
Nov 28 Settle In with Andrew Ross Sorkin By Amna Nawaz Wall Street titans, politicians and a stock market astrologer star in financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book, "1929." In this episode of Settle In, Sorkin talks with Amna Nawaz about what led to the crash, what we can learn… Continue reading