Dec 4th, 2008 · El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez in Mexico are economically tightly intertwined. The economic downturn in the U.S. is hurting the hundreds of assembly plants just across the border as a raging drug war that's killed some 1,400 people in Juarez this year is squashing tourism.
Dec 4th, 2008 · Quality Colors, a well-regarded auto body shop in Dallas, has taken some dings since the economic downturn. While it recently has done roughly $1.3 million a year in business, its bosses expect the nine-person shop will bring in only $800,000 for 2008.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · The economic downturn may force pro sports leagues to re-examine their business model, says commentator Frank Deford. And the leagues might look to Hollywood for inspiration: Top athletes would still command huge contracts, but lesser players could see their salaries reduced.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · When people are worried about money, it can affect them emotionally and psychologically. Continuing our series of reports on how the economic recession is transforming American life, Farai Chideya talks with Stephanie Smith, a clinical psychologist, about the effects of the economy on mental health.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · The U.S. economy is in a recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research, which tracks economic cycles, says the downturn began last December. Many economists believe it'll be the most severe since the 1981-82 recession. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Steve Inskeep about the economy.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · The twin Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest in the nation. But as the economy has declined, so have imports. The repercussions are being felt throughout Southern California, and the people who work the docks and warehouses are being affected.
Dec 1st, 2008 · The National Bureau of Economic Research says the U.S. economy has been in recession since December 2007. Many economists believe the current downturn will last until the middle of 2009, and will be the most severe slump since the 1981-82 recession.
Dec 1st, 2008 · Poznan, Poland, is hosting the current round of talks to tackle one of the most difficult issues of our day: global warming. The goal is to craft a treaty that will turn the world away from fossil fuels in the coming decades. But the global economic meltdown could put a damper on the already difficult talks.