Economy

Media Nearly Unanimous: 'Recession' Inevitable

Networks overwhelmingly predict recession in 2008 but ignore surveys of economists showing majority do not expect recession.

Newsweek: 'The Economy Sucks'

Author reminisces about voters' perception of the economy that won Clinton the presidency in 1992.

CNBC Blasts Greenspan for 'Greed' of Post-Fed Career

Report says former Fed chairman 'is acting incorrectly' for taking role at hedge fund.

Former General Electric CEO Welch Tells MSNBC 'No Recession'

No 'technical recession,' Welch says; Economic despair is 'unwarranted,' say experts.

Is the Times Rooting for a Recession?

Assuming the worst, from Monday's front page: "The abrupt pullback raises the possibility that the country may be experiencing a rare decline in personal consumption, not just a slower rate of ...

'Nightly News' Uses Anecdotal Evidence to Condemn Reverse Mortgages

Report contends elderly Hispanic woman who 'trusts people' was duped into agreeing to reverse mortgage's terms.

Albright: Bush 'One of the Worst Presidencies' in History

Former Secretary of State pegs global warming and adjusting to globalization as goals for next president.

Bartiromo Upbeat about Free Enterprise on 'Tonight Show'

CNBC's 'money honey' refuses to talk down the economy and rejects idea of government bailout for bad mortgages.

ElectionWatch: Obama Proposes Tax Hike as Part of Economic Stimulus Plan

After being pressed by 'American Morning' anchor, Democratic presidential hopeful says tax increase on wealthy would 'bolster our fiscal situation.'

'Early Show' Makes Carter Years Comparisons in One-Sided View of Economy

Bloomberg TV anchor appears on CBS only offering worst predictions in survey, ignoring the majority, who say no recession in 2008.
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