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What is it about the economy that bugs you?
Frank Newport Jan 12, 2012
Our Attitude Check this week looks what Americans are concerned about within the economy and also how they feel about the future of their standard of living.
Other nations promise help if Iran cuts off oil supply
Stephen Beard Dec 28, 2011
Oil prices are down a bit this morning after a Saudi oil official said his country would pump more crude. That follows Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, where about one fifth of the world's oil passes through.
Iran oil blockade unlikely to go through
Stephen Beard Dec 28, 2011
Halting, or even dislocating, the flow of one-fifth of the world's oil supply could send the price of crude into the stratosphere. But the oil market doesn't appear to take the threat seriously.
Super-yacht super sale
Joel Patterson Dec 22, 2011
In trying economic times, even the mega-wealthy downsize and bargain-shop.
Chris Low: Free trade deal with Asian economies is a great idea
Nov 11, 2011
President Obama is in Hawaii today for an APEC meeting. We speak to Chris Low, from FTN Financial, about the possible good that could come out of this weekend.
Adolfo Laurenti: 'We have a real advantage compared to Europe'
Nov 11, 2011
We speak to Adolfo Laurenti of Mesirow Financial on the ongoing European debt crisis, and whether the U.S. is on the same track.
Jefferson County, Ala., files for bankruptcy
Gigi Douban Nov 11, 2011
The largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history happened in Jefferson County, Ala., yesterday.
European economic crisis hits some U.S. regions harder
Jeff Tyler Nov 11, 2011
As Europe's economy continues to sour, the impact here isn't borne equally around the nation. In fact, some regions don't feel it at all.
Mayors plan for long work ahead
Nov 11, 2011
Three newly elected and re-elected mayors across the U.S. discuss the plans and priorities they have for their cities.
