Republicans, Democrats view economics news differently
Republicans are viewing current economics news more negatively than Democrats, according to research from the Pew Research Center for People & the Press. The Pew Center writes, “Just 15% of Democrats say recent economic news is mostly bad, down from 31% a month ago and among the lowest percentages over the last four years. Six-in-ten […]
The cost of economic uncertainty
It’s no secret that our economy runs on consumers’ willingness to buy — everything from pet supplies to clothing to appliances. But leading up to the always-crucial holiday season, how are retailers supposed to make sense of the different data? Some are predicting a slight drop in sales, while a survey of retailers is expected […]
U.S. could face rating cut next year
Moody’s Investors Service, following fellow rating agency Standard & Poor’s, said the U.S. could lose its Aaa rating next year if Congress doesn’t take orderly action to reduce the nation’s debt. From the Wall Street Journal’s story: Specifically, it said if Congress repeals looming spending cuts and tax increases set to begin next year and […]
The cost of an education
With students streaming back to college campuses, flooding their favorite bars and restaurants, and shelling out for books, there have been several timely pieces on the cost of college. Several have even questioned whether the returns are worth the investment. The cost of a college education is rising 3 percent to 4 percent that of inflation […]
Economics reporters say we’re better off than four years ago
Joe Strupp of Media Matters for America interviewed some of the industry’s most prominent economics reporters who believe that the country is better off economically than it was four years ago. Strupp writes, “Other veteran financial scribes point to the overall economic picture today as compared to 2008, while also noting that the positive direction […]
So, are you better off?
Bloomberg Insider, the political convention print publication by Bloomberg News, has an interesting opinion piece by “The Editors” (whatever that means) analyzing if the country is better off than it was four years ago. The story (full version here) is a thoughtful and a wide-ranging depiction of the current economic state and outlines the many […]
Trying to make sense of the Fed
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech in Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Friday revealed the central bank was poised to take further action to help the economy. In what several described as uncharacteristically strong language, Bernanke called continuing high unemployment rate a “grave concern” and indicated the bank was poised to take action to stimulate the […]
Trish Regan covers conventions from a biz perspective
Business Insider’s Julia LaRoche posted a slideshow of Bloomberg Television’s Trish Regan’s economic reporting at the Bloomberg Link headquarters at the Republican National Convention. It’s a behind-the-scenes piece on Bloomberg’s presence along with what it’s like to cover a convention from a business perspective. La Roche writes: “Bloomberg TV’s Trish Regan, the host of ‘Street Smart’, […]
Arizona paper focuses Sunday biz coverage in economy
Randy Lovely, the editor and vice president at the Arizona Republic, writes Sunday about changes to the paper, including some shifts in how the Phoenix paper covers business and economics news. Lovely writes, “From the real-estate recovery to jobs creation, coverage of the state’s economy is of prime importance to you. And the Sunday Business […]
Bloomberg TV’s plan to cover the conventions focuses on economy
Joe Weisenthal of Business Insider writes Friday about Bloomberg Television’s plans to cover the Democratic and Republican conventions by focusing on economic issues. Weisenthal writes, “The head of Bloomberg Television Andrew Morse told Business Insider that the entire Bloomberg organization plans to have 90 reporters on the ground, as well as big Bloomberg Link spaces […]
