Presidential hopefuls campaigning in New Hampshire might have a difficult time selling a populist platform in a state with a strong economy. Jeremy Hobson talks to locals on what they want from their candidate.
HBO's series "The Wire" enters its fifth and final season Sunday night. Commentator Michael Schaffer says that, for a police show, it has an awfully good grasp of economics.
The government's report of weak job growth last month has changed the outlook of many economists. The debate today focused on whether it may be too late to head off a recession. Janet Babin reports.
Despite oil hitting $100 a barrel for the first time, we're not yet seeing big price spikes at the pump. Why? Tess Vigeland looks for some answers with oil analyst Barbara Shook.
The new job numbers out today from the Labor Department are much worse than economists expected. Janet Babin reports increased unemployment could weigh on consumer confidence and spending.
The price of oil briefly reached $100 a barrel today. Steve Tripoli reports on whether high prices are here for a while. And if so, what they might mean.
Smaller nonprofits like food banks and shelters struggled for donations in 2007, but wealthier organizations like museums and universities had a great year. Janet Babin looks into why.
Head to any of the big retailers and you're likely to find some crazy sales — a short-term fix for a lackluster holiday shopping season. But are deep discounts good for the long-term health of these stores? Jeremy Hobson reports.
