Economy Sep 18 How debt interest is becoming a bigger problem for the U.S. government By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Economy Aug 19 Watch 7:36 The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs Beef prices have soared to all-time highs with many families feeling the squeeze. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the factors driving prices higher. By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
World Oct 14 Watch 5:34 Nobel-winning economist Simon Johnson on what causes prosperity gaps between nations The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded Monday to a trio of economists who have published research that looks at what accounts for inequality between countries and how the role of institutions, government and colonialism affected prosperity generations later. One… By Geoff Bennett
World Oct 06 WATCH: 3 economists who study how weak institutions affect prosperity win 2024 Nobel Prize The Nobel memorial prize in economics was awarded Monday to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson for research that explains why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth. By Daniel Niemann, Mike Corder, Associated Press
Nation Apr 18 Watch 8:15 Melinda French Gates discusses increasing economic empowerment for women The United Nations estimates that closing the gender pay gap and giving women more access to loans and capital could give the global economy a $7 trillion bump. These issues are top of mind as leaders gather in Washington for… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
Jan 11 Watch 6:34 How December’s inflation uptick complicates Federal Reserve’s plan to lower interest rates By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow New data shows that inflation ran a little higher at the end of the year than expected but slowed down significantly in 2023. Consumers are still hesitant to embrace the economy's strength, a theme that was consistent throughout last year's… Continue watching
Oct 08 WATCH: Nobel economics prize goes to professor for research on labor market gender gap By David Keyton, Michael Casey, Mike Corder, Associated Press Goldin has studied 200 years of women’s participation in the workplace, showing that despite continued economic growth, women’s pay did not continuously catch up to men’s and a divide still exists despite women gaining higher levels of education than men. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 5:57 Biden takes economic message on the road amid questions about his re-election campaign By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori The Biden administration is barnstorming the country this week to mark the one-year anniversary of their landmark Inflation Reduction Act. Recent indicators of a growing economy are key to President Biden's message as he heads into the 2024 election. Laura… Continue watching
Aug 29 WATCH: 2 economists on where the U.S. economy is headed now By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis, Jenna Cohen “The economy's in a really interesting position right now,” Furchtgott-Roth said. “We have never had such a gap between gross domestic investment and consumption spending.”… Continue reading
Nov 24 U.S. unemployment claims fall to 52-year low after seasonal adjustments By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000. Continue reading