Jan 17 Could you explain to us novices what long term effects will the subprime lending debacle have on our economy? Questions/Comment: Could you explain to us novices what long term effects will the subprime lending debacle have on our economy? What remedial measures need to be taken by the government and investors to limit the damage? Finally, which branch of… Continue reading
Jan 04 President Weighs Economic Options As Unemployment Tops 2 Year High By Admin, PBS News Hour President Bush met with economic advisers Friday to consider possible stimulus packages, as the Labor Department announced that low hiring in December pushed the U.S. unemployment rate to 5 percent, a two-year high. Continue reading
Dec 12 With so many consultants and service providers who essentially fly for a living, what is the trade off between efficiency and superior talent pool sourcing? Question/Comment: I just saw your story on the Nov. 29 NewsHour and was curious about the short supply chain advantage in terms of services vs. manufacturing. With so many consultants and service providers who essentially fly for a living, what… Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch Basics of U.S. Economy Are Strong, Bush Says President Bush tried to quell concerns over the recent housing slump and credit crunch Tuesday, saying "The basics in the economy are good." Two former treasury secretaries examine the state of the economy and whether the U.S. is facing a… Continue watching
Nov 29 White House Lowers Economic Outlook for 2008 By Admin, PBS News Hour U.S. economic news hit a downbeat note Thursday as the White House lowered its outlook for 2008 and a mortgage research company announced that last month's foreclosure filings nearly doubled those in October 2006. Continue reading
Nov 01 Chrysler to Slash Up to 12,000 Jobs By Admin, PBS News Hour Chrysler LLC announced Thursday it plans to cut up to 12,000 jobs as part of the automaker's ongoing effort to reduce costs and adjust to slowing demand for some of its vehicles. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch Financial Experts Examine Unsteady Stock Market The country's stock market has been unsteady and unpredictable in recent weeks. The NewsHour talks to two financial experts about the market's uneven pattern and what it might mean for the American economy. Continue watching
May 04 Watch France Prepares for Presidential Run-off Election In the final days of France's presidential campaigns, opinion polls show that conservative candidate Nicolas Sarkozy has increased his lead over socialist Segolene Royal. Margaret Warner reports from France on the countdown to Sunday's presidential runoff. Continue watching
May 03 Watch Historians Eye Jamestown’s Legacy on 400th Anniversary England's Queen Elizabeth II visits the historical settlement of Jamestown Friday to mark the 400th anniversary of the town's founding. Three historians discuss the settlement's significance and how views of its history have changed over time. Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch Environmental Activist Questions the Goals of Globalization In the fourth installment in a series of conversations about the impact of globalization, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman interviews Vandana Shiva, an activist at the forefront of the fight against globalization for nearly three decades. Continue watching