Scott Horsley appears in the following:
Government Watchdog Flips On Dollar Coin
Monday, April 08, 2019
In a turnaround, congressional analysts are no longer recommending a phaseout of paper dollars in favor of a dollar coin. Paper money is lasting longer because of cashless transactions.
The Latest On Trump's Plans To Appoint Political Allies To The Federal Reserve Board
Friday, April 05, 2019
For the second time in as many weeks, President Trump has announced plans to put a political ally on the board of the Federal Reserve. Trump complains Fed policies have slowed economic growth.
U.S. Jobs Rebound To Solid Growth; Unemployment Holds At 3.8 Percent
Friday, April 05, 2019
Employers added 196,000 jobs in March, bouncing back from February's weak growth, the Labor Department said Friday. The jobless rate was unchanged at nearly 50-year lows.
Trump Considers Herman Cain For Federal Reserve Board
Friday, April 05, 2019
President Trump plans to nominate former pizza executive and GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain to the Federal Reserve Board. The news comes as the Labor Department releases its monthly jobs report.
Trump To Recommend Pizza Magnate Herman Cain For Fed Post
Thursday, April 04, 2019
President Trump says he plans to nominate former Godfather's Pizza CEO and GOP White House hopeful Herman Cain to a vacant spot on the Federal Reserve Board.
Share Your Story: Have You Gone Back To Work After Being On Disability?
Thursday, April 04, 2019
If you have been on Social Security Disability Insurance and have either returned to the workforce or are contemplating such a move, we'd like to hear from you.
How Closing The Border Would Affect U.S. Economy, From Avocados To Autos
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
President Trump has threatened to close the U.S. border with Mexico in response to a large number of illegal crossings. A closure would very likely hit a wide range of industries.
Linda McMahon To Quit Small Business Administration, Join Pro-Trump SuperPAC
Friday, March 29, 2019
McMahon is stepping down as head of the agency after more than two years in President Trump's Cabinet. McMahon had been known as a professional wrestling promoter.
Say It One More Time: The Economy Is Slowing
Thursday, March 28, 2019
The U.S. economy grew more slowly at the end of 2018 than initially thought. "GDP growth is slowing from unsustainable rates," one economist says. The slowdown is expected to continue this year.
Economists Forecast Stephen Moore Wouldn't Be Good For Fed Post
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
President Trump's pick for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board is drawing mounting criticism from economists of all stripes. Moore says he has the right experience, but critics fault his track record.
What It Means That A Possible Recession Signal Flashed On Wall Street Last Week
Monday, March 25, 2019
A possible recession signal flashed on Friday. It's called an inverted yield curve. Many economists believe that when yields on long and short term treasury debt invert, a downturn is likely to follow.
More Signs Point To An Economic Slowdown In The U.S.
Monday, March 25, 2019
A new survey of business economists shows many have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year, and the Federal Reserve is also signaling a slowdown.
Boeing Faces New Regulatory Scrutiny
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Boeing has long enjoyed great political influence in Washington. But the company is facing heightened scrutiny after a pair of deadly crashes involving its new 737 Max aircraft.
Stock Indexes Drop As Bond Market Flashes Recession Warning
Friday, March 22, 2019
The bond market flashed an ominous warning Friday, as the yield on long-term government debt dipped below that of short-term bills. That unusual situation often signals a recession on the horizon.
Fed Signals Rate Hikes May Be Over For 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and signaled that no more rate hikes may be necessary this year amid signs of economic slowing.
Economic Report Of The President ... And Some Superhero Friends
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Pranksters added some whimsical credits in the fine print of an annual White House economic report.
Ex-White House Economist Alan Krueger Dies; Saw Lessons For Economy In Rock Music
Monday, March 18, 2019
Princeton economist Alan Krueger, who served in the Obama White House, has died. Krueger's research interests included the minimum wage, the opioid epidemic and rock 'n' roll. He was 58.
Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding
Friday, March 15, 2019
President Trump used his veto pen for the first time Friday. GOP senators who bucked the president in Thursday's vote said they did so to preserve congressional control over government spending.
Airplane Grounding Tests Boeing's Influence In Washington
Thursday, March 14, 2019
For decades, Boeing has worked to ingratiate itself with regulators and policymakers. That effort could be important as the company responds to a pair of deadly crashes.
Federal Government Grounds All Boeing 737 Max 8 Jets As Investigation Continues
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
President Trump called it a difficult decision to ground the Boeing plane involved in the deadly crash in Ethiopia. As the biggest U.S. exporter, Boeing carries a lot of weight in Washington.