Economy, Business & Jobs
- U.S. employers add 80,000 jobs as economy struggles
U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is still struggling three years after the recession ended.The Daily Circuit, July 6, 2012 - Twin Cities leads nation in racial unemployment gap
The Twin Cities metro area has the widest gap in unemployment rates between black and white residents, according to a new study from the Economic Policy Institute. The survey looked at 19 major metropolitan areas in the country.The Daily Circuit, July 5, 2012 - What's being done to prevent home foreclosures?
Roughly four years into the housing crisis, there are still tens of thousands of foreclosures happening every month. We'll look at new initiatives and the impact they are having on homeowners and the housing market.The Daily Circuit, July 4, 2012 - Why do women still make less than men for equal work?
Statistics show that women get paid less than men for equal work, but it's hard to prove it. Peter Coy, Bloomberg Businessweek economics editor, will join The Daily Circuit Monday to discuss his recent article on unequal pay for women and why it's a problem that persists.The Daily Circuit, July 2, 2012 - Ruth Hayden on the sandwich generation's financial security
Many baby boomers find themselves stuck between financial necessities: caring for elderly parents and helping put their kids through college.The Daily Circuit, June 28, 2012 - Managing your investments in the current market
Federal Reserve data released last week showed that a median American family's net worth dropped 39 percent between 2007 and 2010. We'll have two financial advisors to answer your personal investment questions.The Daily Circuit, June 19, 2012 - A look at voting and economies in Greece, Egypt, Mexico
We're doing a mash-up hour where we'll look at two big elections internationally, European economics and a BBC documentary on the secret files of Egypt.The Daily Circuit, June 17, 2012 - Is the housing crisis coming to an end?
A new Harvard University study says there's reason for optimism in the nation's housing marketThe Daily Circuit, June 15, 2012 - Internships: How to find them and do them well
Our listeners continue to tell us that internships were essential to getting their full-time jobs after college, but landing the first one is always tough. What can students to do land crucial internships?The Daily Circuit, June 12, 2012 - The skills gap: Who should foot bill to prepare workers?
With unemployment still high, it's surprising to hear that there are a lot of middle skill job openings still unfilled. The problem is that the unemployed don't have the skills for the jobs.The Daily Circuit, June 12, 2012 - Spain: stocks soar, pressure on bonds down
Spanish stocks shot up Monday while its borrowing costs fell sharply as investors appeared relieved that Spain has secured a bailout for its banks.The Daily Circuit, June 11, 2012 - Financial regulations in the wake of JP Morgan, Facebook fiascos
As the debate returns to banking regulations amidst what is arguably the largest fundamental debate in the nation over banks and the economy since the Depression, how will the calls for more regulation play out?The Daily Circuit, June 6, 2012 - Unemployment ticks up to 8.2 pct.
U.S. employers created 69,000 jobs in May, the fewest in a year, and the unemployment rate ticked up. The dismal jobs figures could fan fears that the economy is sputtering.The Daily Circuit, June 1, 2012 - Are middle class consumers the real job creators?
Tech investor and entrepreneur Nick Hanauer gave a TED talk in March arguing that the wealthiest people aren't actually the job creators and aren't fueling economic growth.The Daily Circuit, May 31, 2012 - State of Minn. Fortune 500 companies
General Mills is the latest big Minnesota company to announce layoffs this month. Medtronic and Delta have also announced plans to reshuffle some their Minnesota workforce out of state while Best Buy continues to be in flux. Should Minnesotans be concerned about this news as the we continue to work out of a recession?The Daily Circuit, May 22, 2012
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