Economy Aug 27 GDP Reading May Signal Stability for Economy The U.S. economy contracted only slightly in the second quarter with gross domestic product decreasing by an annual rate of 1 percent, another sign that the nation's economic situation could be stabilizing. By Anna Shoup
Arts Apr 15 Watch In Nigeria, Scarce Water Supply and High Food Prices Leave Families Hungry NewsHour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how a scarcity of water and high supply costs are hindering efforts to improve Nigeria's food supply.
Economy Feb 27 Economy Shrank 6.2% at End of 2008, Fastest Since 1982 The U.S. economy contracted at a sharp 6.2 percent pace at the close of 2008, its worst showing since 1982, as exports plunged and consumers and businesses cut back spending. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Economy Jan 30 Watch Global Trade Freezes Amid Economic Downturn Economics correspondent Paul Solman returns to the trade hub of Long Beach, Calif., to check on how the import and export business has been impacted by the global economic crisis.
Dec 24 Watch Toyota’s Losses Reflect Troubles Across the Global Economy With car sales plummeting, giant automaker Toyota Motor Corp., posted its first operating loss in 71 years. Economic analysts examine what impact the company's massive losses will have on the global economy. Continue watching
Aug 28 Economy Grows Faster Than Predicted in Second Quarter By Admin, PBS News Hour The U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-predicted pace this spring, spurred by growing exports abroad and a tax rebate at home, new figures show. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch Protests Against Government, U.S. Imports Sweep South Korea More than 100,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Seoul to protest a proposed deal allowing U.S. beef imports and taking to task the teetering government of President Lee Myung-bak. A regional expert explores the core issues behind the protests. Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch Brazil Seeks to Break New Ground in Global Marketplace As Brazil expands its manufacturing and agricultural industries, it has carved a spot as the largest exporter of coffee, beef, poultry and other food products and as the world leader in ethanol production. Simon Marks continues a series of reports… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch Dollar’s Falling Value Ripples Through U.S. Economy As the value of the dollar has fallen, the U.S. economy has had to adjust in a multitude of areas. While some sectors have benefitted from cheaper U.S. exports, others have felt the pinch of inflation. Paul Solman examines the… Continue watching