Thursday, November 5, 2009
In this show. . .
Senate OKs extending jobless benefits
The Senate's serving up something for everyone in an unemployment and tax-credit extension bill it passed. Reporter Mitchell Hartman talks the details with Bill Radke.
What's going on in the IPO market?
Hyatt Hotels is launching an Initial Public Offering, though IPOs haven't been doing very well lately. Alisa Roth reports.
How Opel will affect German workers
At least 8,000 auto workers in Germany have walked off the job in protest over GM killing a plan to sell its European unit, Opel. Stephen Beard reports on what will happen to German workers.
Is a high unemployment rate that bad?
Experts predict the October unemployment rate will rise to around 10%. Economics correspondent Chris Farrell talks with Bill Radke about why he'd be happy if it went even a little higher.
What lower home prices can tell us
A report from real estate valuation company Clear Capital says home prices nationwide are softening heading into the traditionally slow winter season. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Older Hispanics hit by high jobless rate
The AARP is holding a forum focusing on older Hispanic workers, who were among the first to be laid off when the recession hit. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
A look at interest rates, labor data
Richard DeKaser, president of Woodley Park Research, talks with Steve Chiotakis about what the latest jobless claims and U.S. business productivity numbers say about the shape of the economy.
Wall Street bonuses creeping up again
A report from compensation consulting firm Johnson Associates predicts the typical, year-end bonus will be up about 40 percent this year. Mitchell Hartman reports.
How retail now compares to a year ago
Joe Feldman, senior retail analyst at Telsey Group, talks with Bill Radke about what's going on in retail and what to expect for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
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The Big Shift »
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Conversations with individuals who can give us the long view of our economic situation. Get their views.
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Q: Income-based student loans
You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
