Apr 24 Number of first-time jobless claims rose more than expected last week By Joshua Barajas Although the new figures are higher than expected, economic experts told Reuters that this uptick of jobless claims "probably reflected difficulties adjusting the data for seasonal fluctuations given a late Easter this year," and is not necessarily an indication… Continue reading
Apr 23 New York Times study: most Americans' incomes have stagnated By Anya van Wagtendonk Economic growth in the U.S. is as strong as or stronger than in many other countries –- but that growth benefits only a small percentage of American households. That’s the conclusion of a New York Times analysis, based upon… Continue reading
Apr 13 As cuts and new duties strain IRS, chance of audit relatively low By Associated Press As millions of Americans race to meet Tuesday's tax deadline, their chances of getting audited are lower than they have been in years. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch Boomtowns spur economic growth in Mexico By PBS News Hour Mexico is now the third biggest trading partner of the United States. But with poverty afflicting half of the country's 120 million people, the country faces an uphill battle toward future prosperity. Correspondent Martin Fletcher reports from Querétaro.… Continue watching
Mar 25 Facebook buys virtual reality company Oculus for $2 billion By News Desk Facebook has agreed to buy virtual reality company Oculus for $2 billion. Facebook Inc. said Tuesday that the deal includes $400 million in cash and 23.1 million shares worth about $1.6 billion. Continue reading
Mar 19 Michigan plan promises to cover college tuition, but students must 'pay it forward' By Margaret Myers Legislators in Michigan have proposed a creative solution for financing college tuition -- make it free. That’s the first step. Second step: require the student to “pay it forward.”… Continue reading
Mar 10 Obama economists: Economic outlook could be rosier if Congress passes budget By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's top economists say the nation is on track to make economic progress over the next two years, but say it would do even better if Congress would enact the additional spending he proposed in his… Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch News Wrap: U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs despite February's harsh winter weather By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 07 Jobs report: economy adds 175,000 jobs By News Desk BREAKING: US employers shake off wintry weather, add 175K jobs; unemployment rises to 6.7 percent. — The Associated Press (@AP) March 7, 2014 We'll have more on today's job report later today on… Continue reading
Feb 22 Long-term unemployed describe lack of mobility, depression in personal stories By Elisabeth Ponsot As part of PBS NewsHour's coverage of the long-term jobless, we gathered personal stories from Americans who have lost their emergency unemployment benefits since the turn of the new year. NewsHour received hundreds of submissions from people age 23 to… Continue reading