Black Friday: Online Retail Makes Inroads But Shoppers Still Pack The Malls
Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the "vibe" of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.
Economy
Oil Prices Hit A New Low. Here's Why That Might Be A Bad Thing
Oil prices dropped below $60 a gallon on Black Friday, the lowest price in a year. While President Trump credits Saudi Arabia for what he says amounts to a "tax cut," the reality is more complicated.
The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking
The United Kingdom's total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It's a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It's also a bit mysterious.
See Stocks Run
The stock market has been on a wild ride lately. Today, the Indicator looks at what's going on and whether we should worry for the economy.
From Believeland To Blockland — Cleveland Aims To Be A Tech Hub
Some civic leaders in Cleveland want the local economy to embrace blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin. It will only work if the average citizen grasps what this new cryptocurrency is all about.
Consumers Shop For Doorbuster Deals On Black Friday
More than 70 percent of Americans are expected to shop over this holiday weekend to take advantage of the sales. Consumer confidence is at its highest since the early 2000s.
The Price Of Your Turkey Dinner
We talk turkey with the American Farm Bureau about changes in the price of Thanksgiving Dinner.
Here's What's Going On With Global Oil Markets
Oil prices are tanking and there are many factors behind the drop. The price for one barrel of crude has fallen more than 25 percent since early October.
Dow Falls 950 Points, Or 4 Percent, In 2 Days
There was a bloodbath in tech stocks. Companies like Apple depend on foreign markets and there are signs trade tensions are slowing growth in Europe and China. Apple and Facebook stocks have fallen.
Tech Industry Stocks Are Fueling A Drop In The Markets
U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, thanks to a technology industry selloff that crossed into other sectors. The stock market has been quite volatile over the past month.