Fed chair says economy set to make turnaround

Powell spoke with Scott Pelley Wednesday for a report airing tonight on 60 Minutes.

• Apr 11, 2021
• 0:28

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says economy set to make turnaround

Powell spoke with Scott Pelley Wednesday for a report airing tonight on 60 Minutes.

• Apr 11, 2021

Investors await a meeting of the Federal Reserve, gas prices drop, a rare disease threatens the world's banana crop and more

Investors await a meeting of the Federal Reserve, gas prices drop, a rare disease threatens the world's banana crop and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.

• Dec 7, 2015
• 1:13

Jerome Powell: Vaccination key to global economic recovery

Powell called global vaccination efforts "not only the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do."

• Apr 8, 2021

Top business news from the New York Stock Exchange, including Walmart's hiring spree, and the Fed's interest rate decision

CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has the top business news from the New York Stock Exchange, including Walmart's hiring spree, the Fed's interest rate decision, and the Obama administration's new trade regulations.

• Sep 18, 2015
• 1:11

Stocks plunged as investors wait to see if the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this month

Stocks plunged as investors wait to see if the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this month. Also, Toyota is joining forces with Stanford University and MIT to try to phase out human drivers. Hena Daniels reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.

• Sep 5, 2015
• 1:18

The Dow saw its worst week since 2011 amid worries about China, cheap oil and slowing U.S. economic growth

The Dow saw its worst week since 2011 amid worries about China, cheap oil and slowing U.S. economic growth.

• Aug 21, 2015
• 10:26

The Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, Netflix adds subscribers, Obama pushes for high-speed Internet in low-income areas and more

CBS News' Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines: The Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, Netflix adds subscribers, Obama pushes for high-speed Internet in low-income areas and more.

• Jul 16, 2015
• 1:14

Outstanding student loans topped $1.2 trillion as of the end of 2014

Outstanding student loans topped $1.2 trillion as of the end of 2014. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, they now represent the fastest-growing category of all consumer debt. How did we get here? Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Feb 21, 2015
• 1:51

The Federal Reserve looks set to end the massive bond purchases it has used to shore up the U.S. economy since the 2008 financial crisis

The Federal Reserve looks set to end the massive bond purchases it has used to shore up the U.S. economy since the 2008 financial crisis. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari analyzes what impact withdrawing that stimulus could have on investors and the broader economy.

• Oct 28, 2014
• 0:58

Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines

After yeats of being produced in China, Lincoln Logs are moving their manufacturing back to the United States. Plus, the Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates at current levels. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.

• Sep 18, 2014
• 1:19

Investors should expect a bumpy ride amid signs that the Federal Reserve may have to alter its time-table for starting to raise interest rates

Investors should expect a bumpy ride amid signs that the Federal Reserve may have to alter its time-table for starting to raise interest rates, says CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari.

• Jul 31, 2014
• 1:35

Signs of inflation and an improving labor market are expected to hasten when the Federal Reserve starts raising interest rates

Signs of inflation and an improving labor market are expected to hasten when the Federal Reserve starts raising interest rates, explains CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari.

• Jul 2, 2014
• 1:14

In a policy meeting yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the unemployment rate would drop to 6 percent, which prompted a rally in the markets

In a policy meeting yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the unemployment rate would drop to 6 percent, which prompted a rally in the markets. Also, Amazon unveils its new smartphone; Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial stories.

• Jun 19, 2014
• 1:17

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will discuss the state of America's economy later today, as GM is grilled by Congress about sweeping vehicle recalls

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will discuss the state of America's economy later today, as GM is grilled by Congress about sweeping vehicle recalls. Jill Wagner has the top financial stories.

• Jun 18, 2014
• 1:15

European banking authorities plan to cut lending rates and take other action to bolster the region's sagging economy. But is it enough to kick-start growth? CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explains

European banking authorities plan to cut lending rates and take other action to bolster the region's sagging economy. But is it enough to kick-start growth? CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explains.

• Jun 5, 2014
• 1:37

CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s congressional testimony

CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s congressional testimony on Wednesday regarding the pace of economic growth.

• May 8, 2014
• 2:22

As the Fed continues scaling back its economic stimulus program, investors are watching for signs that inflation is creeping up

As the Federal Reserve continues scaling back its economic stimulus program, investors are watching for signs that inflation is creeping up. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explains.

• Apr 29, 2014
• 1:55

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday morning, saying stimulus measures are still needed to boost the economy, plus more MoneyWatch headlines

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday morning, saying stimulus measures are still needed to boost the economy. In a speech in Chicago Yellen also said low interest rates could encourage both borrowing and spending. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.

• Mar 31, 2014
• 0:58

You can soon start trading in your used video games at Walmart stores

You can soon start trading in your used video games at Walmart stores. But there's one catch: You won't get cash -- instead you'll get credit to buy merchandise at Walmart and Sam's Club stores or on the retailer's website.

• Mar 18, 2014
• 1:11

The Chairman

If you think your job is tough, consider Ben Bernanke's. As Chairman of the Federal Reserve, the task of reviving the U.S. economy falls largely on his shoulders. Scott Pelley has the interview.

• Mar 15, 2009
• 26:26

How U.S. can pay for Biden's relief plan

President Biden is facing opposition from Republicans to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. One big question: How would the nation pay for it? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what it would mean for the economy in the long run.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 10:44

"We are a long way from a full recovery," Fed's Powell says

Policymakers say how quickly the economy rebounds hinges on the course of the pandemic and pace of vaccinations.

• Jan 27, 2021

Congress expected to approve $900B relief bill

Lawmakers are expected to approve a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill by the end of the day. It will include $600 stimulus checks for many Americans and enhanced unemployment benefits. Heather Long of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why many experts don't think that'll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 7:09

Congress passes temporary stopgap to negotiate government funding

Congress has until the end of the weekend to agree on a deal to fund the government. On Friday, lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a two-day extension for funding, preventing a government shutdown. The added time buys Congress additional time to negotiate terms on a coronavirus relief package. Washington Post political reporter and anchor of the Power Up newsletter, Jacqueline Alemany, joins CBSN with the latest.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 8:57

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