Jun 09 Watch Fuel Costs, Job Losses Batter U.S. Economy Rising fuel prices and news of massive job losses buffeted an already shaken U.S. economy in the past week. The record energy prices are affecting the cost of everything from baked goods to diapers. Journalists John Authers and Roben Farzad… Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch Americans Feel Economic Pains Despite Government Efforts President Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sought to bolster confidence Friday that U.S. economic growth will recover despite a recent string of bleak economic reports. Two financial reporters examine how the slowdown is impacting American consumers. Continue watching
Feb 26 Consumer Confidence Drop Among Economic Woes By Admin, PBS News Hour Consumer confidence and home prices plunged while wholesale inflation and home foreclosures jumped, a swath of new negative U.S. economic reports showed Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch Business Experts Discuss Effects of Market Swings Large financial institutions have shouldered much of the impact of the rattled stock market and housing numbers, but there are new concerns about the effects on the economy. Four business writers from around the country explain how the instability is… Continue watching
Jul 29 Consumer Confidence Plunges Due to Job Market Jitters U.S. consumers lost confidence in their financial prospects in July due to concerns about rising unemployment and a mild economic recovery, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 26 Economy Shows Growth, Consumer Confidence Up By Admin The U.S. economy grew by a higher-than-expected 4 percent annual rate last quarter and consumer confidence ended its five-month slide, according to new numbers released on Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 27 Consumer Confidence Dips, Durable Goods Orders Rise The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket items increased in July, while a Conference Board report said consumers' confidence in the economy dipped in August to its lowest level since November. Continue reading