Economy

Filter

Making Sen$e

Microsoft Proposes Deal to Settle Private Cases

Microsoft yesterday proposed a deal to end class-action lawsuits accusing the software giant of using its monopoly power to overcharge consumers.

U.S. Seeks to Cut Off Additional Al-Qaida Financial Links

President Bush has announced an order to freeze the assets of 62 organizations and individuals suspected of having financial ties to terrorist groups.

Treasury Pursues New Al-Qaida Financial Links

The following is a list of recent organizations and individuals with suspected terrorist links to have their assets frozen by the White House.

Charity Woes

Tom Bearden examines the fundraising difficulties facing local charities since September 11th.

Continue watching

Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate to Lowest Level in 40 Years

The Federal Reserve today cut a key interest rate by half a point, making the rate the lowest level since 1961.

The Microsoft Settlement

Gwen Ifill and guests weigh the pros and cons of the Microsoft settlement and consider its possible implications for industry competition.

Continue watching

Unemployment Rate Jumps to 5.4 Percent in October

The nation's unemployment rate jumped half a percentage point in October to post a 5-year high of 5.4 percent, the Labor Department said Friday.

Justice Dept. Settles Microsoft Antitrust Charges

Hoping to end one of the nation's largest antitrust cases, the Justice Department asked a judge Friday to approve a settlement that would set new rules for the nation's hard-hit technology industry.

Economic Aftershock

Four economists discuss the half percentage point jump in U.S. unemployment, pushing it to a 5-year high of 5.4 percent.

Continue watching

Queuing for Jobs

Paul Solman reports on yesterday's Twin Towers job fair, sponsored by New York City and aimed at helping those who lost their jobs after the September 11 attacks.

Continue watching