A survey from the Federal Reserve says so far this year, banks aren't tightening their lending standards. And in some cases even easing them. Alisa Roth reports.
The Federal Reserve monetary policy makers are facing a tough question: Will they be encouraging more risky behavior if they hold the lending rate to banks at, effectively, zero? Bob Moon reports.
Companies don't usually spend a lot of time trimming the little things when the economy's humming along. But when it's not, every last nickel counts. Finding those nickels is a business opportunity in itself. Andrea Gardner explains.
The national economic mood has brightened somewhat the past few months. There's real growth in the Gross Domestic Product, the labor market is on the mend, and the stock market is up. But then there are days like today. John Dimsdale reports.
More people are filing for bankruptcy than any time since the recession began. And some filers are deciding to walk away from their deeply underwater homes through bankruptcy. Kai Ryssdal talks to reporter Mitchell Hartman about what's behind the increase.
Consumer confidence is up, and the upcoming jobs report is expected to be the most positive in many months. But the housing picture is still mixed, so are we on the recovery expressway? Jeremy Hobson reports.
Fewer jobs are being created in the recovery from the latest recession compared to the last three recessions, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Members of the Federal Reserve Board will meet to discuss the economy and interest rates. Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about what Fed watchers should look out for and signals in the economy that show strength.
Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Wealth Management, talks with Steve Chiotakis about why we should care about the Empire State Manufacturing Survey and what to expect as the Fed considers interest rates.
The deadline is soon approaching for lenders to take advantage of a Federal Reserve program called TALF, which is designed to encourage more loans. John Dimsdale reports.
