Jun 04 Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz to step down By Associated Press Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 7:04 Why May’s jobs numbers are undeniably good May marked a record 92nd straight month of job growth in the U.S., featured better than expected wage growth, and unemployment fell to the lowest rate in 18 years. While America's economic engine appears to be firing on all cylinders,… Continue watching
Jun 01 5 important takeaways from the latest jobs report By Daniel Bush The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in May and the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 3.8 percent, remaining at its lowest level in decades. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 7:45 Why the new global wealth of educated women spurs backlash By Paul Solman The spread of education across developing nations is transforming global inequalities and playing a key role in closing the gender gap. Economics correspondent Paul Solman sits down with economist Surjit Bhalla and sociologist Ravinder Kaur to discuss Bhalla’s book, “The… Continue watching
May 31 More access to education could close the gender inequality gap By Paul Solman Increased access to education is playing a role in reducing gender inequality around the world. Continue reading
May 30 Why did my Medicare premiums go up? By Philip Moeller The issue here is government failing to take steps to help restrain the prices that we all pay for drugs, hospitals, medical equipment, and doctors, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:57 News Wrap: Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens stepping down amid scandal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is resigning amid a sex scandal and alleged campaign finance violations. Greitens faced a felony charge of misusing a campaign donor list and potential impeachment. Also, the Trump administration says it's… Continue watching
May 29 Analysis: Today’s Italian bond crisis, explained By Paul Solman Here’s an answer, which is, I hope, of some use to news consumers who find themselves baffled by bonds. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 10:08 Does a basic guaranteed income decrease the need for social services? By Paul Solman, Sarah Clune Hartman The idea of a basic guaranteed income is getting a trial run in a Canadian province for three years. Four thousand randomly selected Ontario residents will get thousands of dollars a year, and in exchange, they give up some social… Continue watching
May 25 Senior advocates say new draft guide to Medicare distorts facts. Here’s what you need to know By Philip Moeller Medicare advocacy groups are concerned that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is improperly putting its hand on the scales to tilt them further in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans. Continue reading