Economy

Commentator Robert Reich says China's embrace of capitalism shows that free markets don't necessarily need democracy to thrive.

Personal savings in 2005 dropped to their lowest level since the Great Depression, according to a new report. Hillary Wicai has more.

Personal finance expert Chris Farrell surveys inflation indicators with host Scott Jagow to evaluate how good a job the Fed is doing to keep prices down.

Lawmakers will be taking up capital gains and dividend tax breaks right after the New Year. The White House says lowering those taxes will create jobs and opportunity. Tax analyst and commentator Len Burman thinks not.

Finance expert Chris Farrell tells host Scott Jagow that many economists are uncomfortable with outgoing Fed Chief Alan Greenspan's laissez-faire attitude toward market bubbles.

Congress wants to tighten supervision over the government's mammoth mortgage lenders. Stacey Vanek Smith reports.

Finance Expert Chris Farrell talks to host Scott Jagow about how much faith investors should put in earnings forecasts.

New York Fed President Timothy Geithner warned Wednesday that America's budget deficit could hamper future economic growth. But Stacey Vanek Smith reports that there's more to the story.

Chris Farrell offers up his opinion on how the government handles its books.