12/11/2022: The Treasury Secretary, Suing Social Media, College of Magic
Janet Yellen on recession fears, inflation and the war in Ukraine; Families suing social media companies; Cape Town's College of Magic.
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Looking for positive signs on economy
Investors are looking for any positive signs to bounce back from a down 2022 in the stock market. Chief investment officer Ahmed Riesgo of Insigneo joined CBS News to discuss where those signs might come from.
Housing market forecast for 2023
Jason Lewris, the co-founder and head of Parcl Labs, joins CBS News to share his forecast for the 2023 housing market at the start of the new year.
Will 2023 be a tough year for economy?
International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the global economy could face a "tough year" in 2023 in an interview on "Face the Nation." Threadneedle Ventures founder Ann Berry joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the likelihood of a recession, rising interest rates and the global economy.
Stocks slide after strong economic reports
New reports from the Commerce and Labor departments showed a stronger-than-expected economy. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joined CBS News to discuss the reaction on Wall Street.
Is it a good time to refinance your mortgage?
A growing number of homeowners are considering refinancing as mortgage rates begin to decline. Mike Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Jim Axelrod to discuss the state of the housing market.
Stocks fall for fifth straight trading day
Stocks fell for a fifth straight trading day on Monday after the Federal Reserve last week raised its forecast of how long interest rates have to stay elevated to cool inflation. Frances Stacy, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
As Fed hikes interest rates, home prices dip
Home prices are on a decline as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to tame inflation. Skylar Olsen, chief economist at Zillow, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss how rising interest rates are affecting the housing market and what homeowners and home buyers should do.
Stocks continue to fall at end of turbulent week
The Dow dropped another 300 points at its opening Friday, the index's third straight day of losses after news of a rise in interest rates and a drop in retail spending. Jesse Wheeler, an economic analyst for Morning Consult, joins CBS News to discuss the latest financial news and what the future holds.
Markets respond to latest interest rate hike
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its third straight day of losses after the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike. Senior columnist at Yahoo Finance Rick Newman joins CBS News to discuss the impact on the markets.
Troubles for U.K. economy
Labor strikes, rising costs of living and inflation rate hikes are weighing on U.K. consumers as the holiday season approaches. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined Vladimir Duthiers and Errol Barnett to discuss.
Mortgage rates take another dip
Mortgage rates drop for the fifth week in a row despite the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike. BancAlliance President Lori Bettinger joins CBS News Mornings to explain what's spurring the dip.
Stocks drop after rate hike, weak sales data
Stocks on Wall Street plunged Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve announced yet another interest rate hike. Megan Greene, senior fellow at Brown University, and the global chief economist for the Kroll Institute, joins CBS News' "Prime Time" to discuss the state of the economy.
Managing your checking account
CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBS News to share tips for managing checking accounts as interest rates rise.
Fed chair says rate cuts unlikely in 2023
The Federal Reserve boosted its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point, marking its seventh consecutive hike this year. David Wessel, the director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution, joined John Dickerson to discuss the Fed's efforts to bring inflation down.
Fed is boosting rates again. What it means for your wallet.
The central bank boosted interest rates for the seventh time this year, which means pricier debt and loans.
Fed hikes key interest rate for seventh time this year
Rates are at their highest level in 15 years as policymakers try to tamp down inflation without torpedoing the economy.
Stocks fall following latest rate hikes
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a point Wednesday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average index fell following the announcement before briefly spiking when Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said that he wouldn't rule out the prospect of a soft landing. J.D. Durkin, host of "TheStreet," joined CBS News to look back on the Fed's work in 2022 and discuss what Americans should expect in the coming year.
Tackling student loans amid high interest rates
Concerns over rising interest rates and inflation are weighing on many parents and students as they consider taking out loans for college. Ann Berry, founder of Threadneedle Ventures, joined CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss how to approach the important decision.
Seventh interest rate hike of 2022 expected
For the seventh time this year, the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to increase interest rates, putting things like mortgages and credit cards in flux. Ayelet Sheffey, senior economic policy reporter with Business Insider, joins CBS News to talk about how it will affect Americans.
Inflation slows ahead of Fed meeting
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 7.1% over the last 12 months, the slowest rate of inflation since December of 2021. William Lee, chief economist for the Milken Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the latest data.
Inflation cooled in November for fifth month
The annual inflation rate hit 7.1% in November, the fifth straight month that consumer prices cooled off. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak on how this could affect the Federal Reserve's announcement Wednesday on interest rates.
Wholesale prices rose in November
Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in November, despite efforts to cool inflation. The numbers could signal another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Bob Elliot, the CEO and CIO of Unlimited, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
U.S. gas prices now lower than 1 year ago
Gas prices continue to fall and are now lower than they were one year ago. While plunging gas prices have provided some relief, Americans are still facing stubbornly high inflation. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
China's trade takes a dive
China's trade is suffering its worst slump in nearly three years. The drop announcement comes as China rolls back its stringent COVID-19 policies following widespread protests. Marley Kayden, a business reporter and professor for DePaul University, joins CBS News to discuss how pulling back these policies could impact the Chinese economy. She also weighs in on what's expected at the Federal Reserve's next meeting.
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