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Egypt downgraded as political tensions continue
Bethany Bell Dec 24, 2012
Vital austerity measures could be harder to push through in Egypt as political unrest continues.
U.S. economy is reaching a crossroads
Diane Swonk Dec 20, 2012
The latest revision of third quarter GDP finds the U.S. economy growing even faster than we'd thought this summer -- 3.1 percent.
IMF delays loan to Egypt
Jon Leyne Jan 23, 2013
The International Monetary Fund says a $4.8 billion loan for Egypt is on hold. The IMF cited "unfolding developments on the ground."
GDP revised up to 2.7%, investment revised down
Diane Swonk Nov 29, 2012
Though the latest GDP numbers are up and jobless claims are down, the economic details tell a gloomier story.
Stock market tumbles as Morsi expands powers
Jon Leyne Nov 26, 2012
As President Morsi works to resolve tensions over his expanded powers, confidence in Egypt's government and economy falters.
Economists encouraged by third-quarter growth
Mark Garrison Oct 26, 2012
The government is estimating U.S. GDP grew two percent for the past three months. The figure is better than economists had expected -- but then again, they weren't expecting much.
U.S. companies roll with turmoil in Egypt
David Gura Sep 17, 2012
Some businesses see little impact of current unrest on long-term business strategy in Egypt.
Apple's iPhone 5 sales could boost U.S. GDP
Kai Ryssdal Sep 10, 2012
It's said the new gadget, expected to be released on Wednesday, could add between a quarter and a half a percentage point to fourth-quarter GDP.
U.S., IMF close to debt relief deals for Egypt
Jon Leyne Sep 5, 2012
The International Monetary Fund is said to be close to a multi-billion dollar deal to aid the country currently grappling with major budgetary problems. The Obama administration is also looking to contribute another billion.
Tracking the economy and GDP through trash
Kai Ryssdal Aug 16, 2012
How does our garbage relate to our GDP? Economist Michael McDonough has worked out the GDP-to-trash economic indicator.
