Recession

DOW Down Over 450 Points
The DOW has plunged over 400 points today following S&P's downgrade of U. (August 8, 2011)

U.S. Debt Concerns, Slow GDP Growth Sink Dow for 6th Straight Day
The DOW fell for the sixth straight day today. (July 29, 2011)

Few Private Sector Jobs Created in May
The numbers look good in the May jobs report, but looks can be deceiving. (June 4, 2010)

Barnanke Sees Meager Recovery, Meager Jobs Improvement in 2010
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke about the economy and the recession yesterday. (November 16, 2009)

Economists See Hope in May Jobs Report
Many economists welcomed the May jobs report as a positive sign even though the economy lost anouther 345,000 jobs and unemployment climbed to 9. (June 8, 2009)

Economy Likely Shed Another 500,000 Jobs in May
Marketwatch reports a survey of economists finds that payrolls are expected to show the economy lost another half a million jobs in May. (May 31, 2009)

Some Analysts See Dow 5000, S&P 500
Stocks have rebounded lately. (March 21, 2009)

Another 500,000+ Jobs Lost in December. Unemployment Climbs to 7.2%
The number of jobs lost in November was similar to November. (January 10, 2009)

Video Essay: Tough Job Climate For Young Job Seekers
This AP video essay by Martha Irvine focuses on recent college grad Kimberly Bratton. (December 19, 2008)

Worst Recession Since World War II?
The U. (December 6, 2008)

NBER Says Recession Aleady One Year Old
The National Bureau of Economic Research announced on Monday that the economy has been in a recession for a year now. (December 1, 2008)

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Hit 13 Year Low
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plunged today on news that they made need to raise $75 billion in capital to cover writedowns and comply with stricter accounting Rules. (July 7, 2008)

Bank for International Settlements Foresees Deeper Downturn
The Bank for International Settlements says we could be in for a deeper downturn than most people are expecting. (June 30, 2008)

February Jobs Report Shows Weakening Economy
Yesterday's jobs report told a tale of weakness. (March 8, 2008)