Economy

Kai Ryssdal goes through a handy list of things to look for as you try to figure out whether the American economy is in a recession.

The economic numbers out today attest that the economy isn't shrinking, but there's still plenty going on to make you wonder. Janet Babin looks at everything from the stimulus checks to gas consumption.

As the economy slides down, burgers sales start sizzling. Jeremy Hobson reports as a part of an ongoing series of unusual economic indicators.

A shipping trade group says truck shipments were up in June for the eighth consecutive month. Does this mean the economy's on the road to recovery? Amy Scott reports.

Wall Street will continue to be able to take out emergency loans from the Federal Reserve through next year. Host Kai Ryssdal asks economist Cary Leahy about the impact of the Fed's lending.

Big losses at banks across the country have depositors nervous. How can you make sure that your bank is secure? Mitchell Hartman reports.

Detroit has had a double whammy from home foreclosures and a faltering auto industry. So city leaders looking for investments from some unexpected places. Scott Tong reports.

The Fed's latest report concludes we're facing increasing inflationary pressures amid slowing economic growth. Bob Moon talks to economics editor Chris Farrell, who still isn't convinced we have a lot to worry about.

Banks eager to shore up cash are eyeing their money management units as assets that are easy to value and most likely to sell. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

As companies announced second-quarter earnings today, you had to listen close for much mention of the United States. The state of the dollar has many firms focused on success in foreign markets. Jeremy Hobson reports.