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Business
Economists To G-8: Want Growth? Try This
June 17, 2013 Economists hope the leaders of major economies gathering in Northern Ireland will discuss expanding global trade. Since interest rates can't be lowered much further, analysts say, trade will be a key catalyst for growth.
Economy
No Big Waves In The Labor Pool
June 7, 2013 Friday's news from the Labor Department offers a snapshot of an economy that's treading water. Employers added 175,000 jobs in May, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.6 percent. The numbers show "the ongoing slog in the labor market," one economist said.
The Two-Way
Vilsack: Farmers Must Respond To Rising Temperatures
June 5, 2013 Farmers, foresters, and ranchers need to respond now to the impact of climate change on their businesses, says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "You're going to see crops produced in one area no longer able to be produced, unless we mitigate and adapt now," he says.
Business
Can A Huge Hog Deal Pose A National Security Risk?
May 31, 2013 A Chinese company plans to buy U.S. pork giant Smithfield Foods for nearly $5 billion. The deal may undergo review by an interagency panel known as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. The panel has played a significant role in shaping foreign investments in this country for nearly four decades.
Business
What's Under Youngstown May Help What's On Top
May 29, 2013 WKSUCity leaders in Youngstown, Ohio, are hoping that by leasing land to drilling companies, they might generate funds to demolish vacant homes and buildings. Some refer to this as "frackmolishing," and opponents worry the drilling will cause environmental damage.
The Two-Way
U.S. Airlines Forecast A Sunnier Summer
May 16, 2013 The number of passengers planning to fly this summer will rise 1 percent from 2012, climbing back to the highest level since 2008, an industry group said Thursday. After years of instability, airlines welcome an easing in jet fuel prices. Even customers' complaints are quieting down.
Business
Comp Time Or Cold Cash. Which Would You Pick?
May 13, 2013 Private employers must pay time and a half to workers who put in more than 40 hours a week. But some workers want comp time for extra hours. The House voted to allow workers to save up their comp time, but critics fear that employers would use the measure to abuse overtime rules.
The Sequester: Cuts And Consequences
Flight Delays Push Congress To End Controller Furloughs
April 26, 2013 Delays at the nation's airports surged this week because the Federal Aviation Administration furloughed air traffic controllers to stay within a reduced budget. Now Congress has voted quickly to give the FAA more spending flexibility to reduce staff cutbacks.
The Two-Way
Still In The Middle Class, But Standing On A Banana Peel
April 25, 2013 Six in 10 Americans say they fear tumbling from the middle class in the next few years, according to a newly released poll.
The Sequester: Cuts And Consequences
Airport Delays Raise Questions About Controller Furloughs
April 22, 2013 Some travelers faced delays Monday as furloughs of air traffic controllers began taking effect. Thanks to mandated federal budget cuts, the furloughs can't be avoided, the Federal Aviation Administration says. But critics want the Obama administration to cut some other part of the budget instead.
The Changing Lives Of Women
An Exploration Of The Changing Lives Of Women
April 21, 2013 In the coming decade, another 1 billion women will enter the global workforce, with most moving from farms to service jobs. The workplace is changing women — and they are changing the world.
Business
Tax Tips For Procrastinators, And You Know Who You Are
April 14, 2013 Taxpayers have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to get their federal returns filed. If necessary, procrastinators can file for an extension that pushes the filing deadline back to Oct. 15. Read tips on last-minute filing.
Your Money
Will You Be Chained To A Smaller Check In Retirement?
April 9, 2013 Many economists would applaud a change in the way Social Security administrators measure inflation. But many older Americans may hiss at using something called the "chained CPI," fearing a new formula will cut their benefits in coming years.
Economy
U.S. Job Growth Slows As Jobless Face Benefit Cuts
April 6, 2013 The 11.7 million Americans searching for work got discouraging news Friday morning when the Labor Department said employers created only 88,000 net jobs in March. The weak job growth comes at the same time benefits for the long-term unemployed are shrinking.
Business
Cheap Natural Gas Pumping New Life Into U.S. Factories
March 28, 2013 Many economists say Americans are witnessing a "manufacturing renaissance," thanks to abundant and reliable energy sources.
