Aug 31 Watch Hurricane Katrina’s Effect on the Oil Industry The president of the American Petroleum Institute assesses the disruption in production and distribution of U.S. oil as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Continue watching
Aug 26 Greenspan Warns of Growing Risks to U.S. Economy By Admin, PBS News Hour Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that trends toward trade protectionism and larger budget deficits pose risks to the flexibility and vitality of the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch Rising Gas Prices A gallon of unleaded regular gas rose more than 18 cents in the last week, to a national average of $2.55. Two experts assess the recent dramatic increase in gas prices. Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch Clyde Prestowitz: “Three Billion New Capitalists” Author Clyde Prestowitz discusses his new book concerning a shift in the global economy towards the East, America's educational institutions and future economic challenges in the 21st century. Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch Oil Prices Hit Record High The price of crude oil hit a record $67 a barrel as reports of new U.S. refinery outages rekindled fears of a gasoline shortage. Two experts speak about the skyrocketing price of crude oil and gasoline. Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch U.S. Jobs Picture The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth in the U.S. was better than expected. Employers added more than 200,000 new jobs; figures for May and June were also better than first reported. An economist discusses the report and what… Continue watching
Aug 02 Chinese Oil Company Withdraws Unocal Bid Amid Political Pressure By PBS News Hour Chinese oil company CNOOC withdrew its $18.5 billion bid for U.S. oil and gas producer Unocal on Tuesday, surrendering to political opposition and leaving American oil company Chevron poised to take over Unocal for about $17.3 billion. Continue reading
Aug 01 South Africa to Speed Up Land Reform, End Market-based System By PBS News Hour A national land summit, called by the South African government to assess the success of its program to return land confiscated during apartheid to black farmers, ended Sunday with a resolution. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch The Battle Over CAFTA President Bush visited Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass the Central American Free Trade Agreement, which some legislators fear will threaten jobs. Experts make the case for and against the trade agreement. Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch Pay for On-air Play New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced Monday that Sony BMG Music Entertainment will pay $10 million in fines for using "payola," or bribing radio stations with cash, trips and gifts to play specific artists on the air. An expert… Continue watching