Oct 01 Watch 5:36 The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal offers modest changes. Will it help the economy? President Trump made renegotiating NAFTA a priority of his administration. What's really in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and what does it mean for the U.S. economy? Amna Nawaz learns more from Edward Alden of the Council on Foreign Relations. Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 4:00 News Wrap: Fed raises interest rate, warns against drawn-out trade war In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised a key short-term interest rate for the third time this year, to 2.25 percent. Fed chairman Jerome Powell also said that "widespread tariffs that remain in place for a long time"… Continue watching
Sep 26 Citing strong economy, Fed raises rates for third time this year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Many economists worry, though, that Trump's combative trade policies could slow the economy. Continue reading
Sep 25 3 things to watch with the Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, but economists will also be watching for a signal that another hike is likely before the end of the year. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 8:11 How the 2008 financial crisis crashed the economy and changed the world By Paul Solman Ten years ago this week, the collapse of Lehman Brothers became the signal event of the 2008 financial crisis. Its effects and the recession that followed, on income, wealth, disparity and politics are still with us. Economics correspondent Paul Solman… Continue watching
Sep 13 The surprises behind this week’s big economic headlines By Paul Solman Inflation is rising, according Bureau of Labor Statistics data, but other reports show wages are barely keeping pace. Continue reading
Sep 11 AP fact check: Are Trump policies boosting the U.S. economy? By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday rebutted Obama's claim that his policies put the economy on a growth path that is now benefitting Trump. Continue reading
Sep 10 One survey shows jobs added, another fewer Americans employed. How can that be? By Paul Solman While one survey showed 201,000 jobs added in August, other government data recorded 423,000 fewer Americans “employed.” How can that be?… Continue reading
Sep 10 AP fact check: Has Trump made Medicare and Social Security stronger? By Hope Yen, Associated Press Eager to dismiss his critics, President Donald Trump is fabricating the circumstances regarding jobs, the economy and the social safety net. Here's a look at his recent rhetoric and how it compares with reality. Continue reading
Sep 07 Why wages are on the rise and other important numbers from the August jobs report By Gretchen Frazee The economy added 201,000 jobs in August, and the national unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent. Continue reading