U.S. job market dipped in December

Unemployment stayed at 4.1 percent, wages grew tepidly in the month that marked 10 years since Great Recession started

• Jan 5, 2018

Republicans' claim that their tax plan will boost the economy faces widespread doubts

Congress is expected to send the plan to President Trump's desk on Wednesday

• Dec 20, 2017

Warmer winters threaten the bottom line for ski resorts

Ski seasons are starting later as winters grow warmer, endangering the $12.2 billion winter sports industry

• Dec 19, 2017

Face the Nation, 03.06.11

Senator Mitch McConnell(R-KY) spoke to Bob Schieffer saying President Obama not serious about the United States' budget; Then, Senator John Kerry (D-MA) spoke with Bob Schieffer on whether the United States will intervene with Libya; Also, Bob Schieffer voices his opinion on a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Wesboro Baptist Church to protest.

• Mar 6, 2011
• 24:08

Face the Nation 06.19.11

Mitch McConnell speaks with Bob Schieffer about raising the debt ceiling, overregulation of the American people, and tax reform to help stimulate the economy; Then, Senator Charles Schumer discusses job creation and how it must be more of a focus than debt reduction; Also, Bob Schieffer speaks with Chicago Congressman Mike Rogers about a proper troop draw-down in Afghanistan and focusing on Pakistan; Later, Bob Scheiffer comments on America's failing education system.

• Jun 19, 2011
• 24:04

The latest on the budget battle, a possible government shutdown and negotiations with Iran

The latest on the possible government shutdown and negotiations with Iran, with Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., Reps. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Zbigniew Brzezinski, Gerald Seib, David Ignatius, Clarissa Ward, Margaret Brennan and John Dickerson.

• Sep 29, 2013
• 46:16

Face the Nation, 07.03.11

Bob Schieffer spoke with Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio), Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.), Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.), and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D-Calif.) on how the states and cities are dealing with budget shortfalls, the economy, and what Washington should to do get something done; Also, Bob Schieffer compares the country's founding fathers to today's politicians.

• Jul 3, 2011
• 24:52

Face The Nation, 01.31.10

Governors Haley Barbour (R-Miss.), Ed Rendell (D-Penn.), Jennifer Granholm (D-Mich.) and Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) discuss partisan politics. Plus; a roundtable with Politico's Jim VanderHei and Washington Post's Anne Kornblut. And; Bob Schieffer on what Americans really want.

• Jan 31, 2010
• 23:57

Report: America's income inequality is on par with Russia's

The widening gap between rich and poor is blamed on "massive educational inequalities" in the U.S. and taxes

• Dec 15, 2017

Fed raises key interest rate

Investors were largely prepared for the increase, which brings the federal funds rate between 1.25 and 1.5 percent

• Dec 13, 2017

Businesses added robust 228,000 jobs in November

Unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1 percent, but a tight labor market has yet to significantly boost wages

• Dec 8, 2017

Trump's meager impact on the economy and stocks

The president takes credit for rising growth and stock prices, but their uptrends depend on forces beyond his control

• Dec 5, 2017

Consumers are spending more this holiday season. Or are they?

Consumer confidence is at a 17-year high, but there are several signs Americans are dealing with financial pressures

• Nov 29, 2017

Commentary: Why Republicans should be thankful (mostly) this Thanksgiving

Their poll numbers are sagging, and they're short on legislative accomplishments -- so what does the GOP have to be happy about?

• Nov 22, 2017

Is your city waving an economic red flag?

A big problem for lots of those in distress is financially insecure residents and a lack of opportunity

• Nov 20, 2017

Experts: Puerto Rico may face a decade of economic troubles

The U.S. territory continues to struggle with a "dire" situation after Hurricane Maria, with the economy projected to shrink next year

• Nov 17, 2017

Fact check: Is the gaping U.S. trade gap a sign of weakness?

President Trump is targeting America's "shockingly" large trade gap with China, but economists say he's off the mark

• Nov 10, 2017

60 Minutes Online, 10.26.08

Steve Kroft examines credit default swaps; Charlie Rose speaks with T. Boone Pickens; Scott Pelley meets a man trying to help Mozambique by reviving its national park; Andy Rooney loves his job.

• Oct 26, 2008

Happy talk inflates markets -- but for how long?

Things look nearly perfect for the U.S. economy heading into the holidays -- just one problem: flaccid wage growth

• Nov 1, 2017

Wages are growing -- just not as fast as they should be

Median base pay rose 1.6 percent in October, half its pace earlier this year, with some workers dropping behind

• Oct 31, 2017

US GDP surprises with 3% jump in third quarter

Despite disruptions from major hurricanes, the American economy showed strength for a second straight quarter

• Oct 27, 2017

Trump asks Senate luncheon for show of hands on Fed pick

Call it congressional crowdsourcing: Do you prefer Janet Yellen, Jerome Powell or John Taylor to helm Federal Reserve?

• Oct 24, 2017

Yellen's upbeat economic message may signal rate hikes

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen outlined a bright view of the U.S. economy, which suggests the central bank may hike rates again

• Oct 16, 2017

JPMorgan's Dimon says U.S. consumers driving bank's growth

"The U.S. consumer remains healthy," top banker says, citing big gains in consumer loan and credit card businesses

• Oct 12, 2017

Who will Trump tap to replace Yellen at Fed?

With just four months left in central bank chief's term, Wall Street's wondering who will get nod from President Trump

• Oct 9, 2017

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