Full Episode
Sunday, Oct 5
PBS NewsHour
  • Episodes
  • Podcasts
  • Newsletters
  • The Latest
  • Politics
    Politics
    • Brooks and Capehart
    • Politics Monday
    • Supreme Court
  • Arts
    Arts
    • CANVAS
    • Poetry
    • Now Read This
  • Nation
    Nation
    • Supreme Court
    • Race Matters
    • Essays
    • Brief But Spectacular
  • World
    World
    • Agents for Change
  • Economy
    Economy
    • Making Sen$e
    • Paul Solman
  • Science
    Science
    • The Leading Edge
    • ScienceScope
    • Basic Research
    • Innovation and Invention
  • Health
    Health
    • Long-Term Care
  • Education
    Education
    • Teachers' Lounge
    • Student Reporting Labs
  • For Teachers
    Education
    • Newshour Classroom
  • About
    • Feedback
    • Funders
    • Support
    • Jobs

A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy

Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue
Donate now
PBS News

Get news alerts from PBS News

Turn on desktop notifications?

recession

  • Full Episodes
  • Podcasts
  • Newsletters
  • Live

Jan 30

No image
U.S. Economy Shrinks at Fastest Rate in 26 Years

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The U.S. economy shrank at its fastest rate in more than a quarter century between October and December, according to federal government data released Friday.

Continue reading

Jan 29

No image
Stimulus Package Goes to Senate as Signs of Economic Downturn Continue

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed President Barack Obama's $819 billion economic stimulus package by a vote of 244-188 Wednesday, amid continuing signs of the U.S. economic downturn.

Continue reading

Jan 28

No image
House Passes $819 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed President Barack Obama's $819 billion economic stimulus package by a vote of 244-188 Wednesday, with Republicans unanimous in opposition.

Continue reading

Jan 28

Watch
No image
Fed Vows to Use ‘All Available Tools’ to Prop Up Economy

The Fed has been extraordinarily active in recent months, and there are some calls now to expand its future role as a financial regulator. Analysts examine the Fed's evolving role.

Continue watching

Jan 28

No image
Fed Leaves Key Rate at Record Low, Vows to Use All Tools to Help Economy

By PBS News Hour

Acknowledging that the economy has continued to deteriorate, the Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will continue to use unconventional tools to cushion the fallout, including keeping a key interest rate at a record low for quite "some time."…

Continue reading

Jan 27

Watch
No image
States Grapple With Unique Difficulties in Economic Downturn

As the impact of the economic downturn ripples across the U.S., four public broadcasting reporters describe how the recession has impacted their states and local communities.

Continue watching

Jan 27

No image
Consumer Confidence Hits New Low as Home Prices Sink, State Unemployment Soars

By PBS News Hour

Americans' attitudes about the economy have sunk to a new low as another round of glum economic data released Tuesday also shows home prices plummeting and state unemployment rates soaring.

Continue reading

Jan 23

Watch
No image
European Markets Tumble, Missiles Strike Pakistan

European markets plunged Friday and Britain officially declared itself in a recession. Elsewhere in the world, suspected American missiles killed more than a dozen people in Pakistan; five militants were reportedly among the dead. Jim Lehrer reports on these events…

Continue watching

Jan 22

Watch
No image
Tech Industry Faces Struggles Amid Economic Slump

Microsoft announced a drop in earnings and unprecedented job cuts, and the Intel Corporation revealed plans to shutter five plants and lay off thousands of workers Thursday. Lee Hochberg examines how the technology industry is weathering the economic crisis.

Continue watching

Jan 21

Watch
No image
Banking Sector, Bailout Reform May Top Obama Economic Agenda

Treasury nominee Timothy Geithner went before a Senate panel Wednesday, answering questions on the financial crisis as well as his tax payment controversy. Analysts mull what's ahead for Obama's economic agenda.

Continue watching

Jump to the First Page Previous Page
1 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 55
Next Page Jump to the Last Page

Support Provided By: Learn more

web ad

Educate your inbox

Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else.

Form error message goes here.

Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm.

Full Episode
Sunday, Oct 5
  • BDO
  • BNSF Railway
  • Consumer Cellular
  • Raymond James
  • Viewers Like You
  • Friends of the News Hour
PBS News

© 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.

PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Sections

  • The Latest
  • Politics
  • Arts
  • Nation
  • World
  • Economy
  • Science
  • Health
  • Education

About

  • About Us
  • TV Schedule
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Funders
  • Support
  • Newsletters
  • Podcasts
  • Jobs
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Use

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • TikTok
  • Threads
  • RSS

Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins

Form error message goes here.

Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm.

Support our journalism

Support for News Hour Provided By

  • BDO
  • BNSF Railway
  • Consumer Cellular
  • Raymond James
  • Viewers Like You