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
Nov 26 Watch 4:09 The factors influencing turkey prices this Thanksgiving By Tim McPhillips Inflation, tariffs and bird flu are all playing a role in how much you'll be paying for your holiday meal this year. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips spoke with a food economist to break down the costs. Continue watching
Nov 26 Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain U.S. customers as holiday shopping season starts By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Small businesses are struggling to adapt since the U.S. ended the "de minimis" exemption on Aug. 29, which allowed imports under $800 to be tariff-free. Continue reading
Nov 26 Weekly unemployment filings drop in a sign that layoffs continue to stay low By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is seen as a proxy for layoffs and is close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market. Continue reading
Nov 25 Consumer confidence slips as Americans grow wary of high costs and labor market By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation. Continue reading
Nov 25 U.S. retail sales rose modestly in September, as consumers pulled back spending after months of splurging By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The retail sales figures suggest that Americans as a whole are still willing and able to boost their spending, a key driver of the economy, despite high prices for groceries, rent, and many imported goods hit by tariffs. Continue reading
Nov 21 FAA pays $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during 43-day shutdown By Josh Funk, Associated Press Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 other workers will be left out, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 21 IRS issues guidance on tax on tips and overtime income for 2025 By Associated Press The IRS says it’s in the process of updating income tax forms and instructions for taxpayers to use this filing season that will assist them in claiming these deductions. Continue reading