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Results tagged “economic”

Obama 'willing to compromise' on economic policy

Dec. 10: President Obama's conciliatory tone Monday came a day after the president and Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner had their first one-on-one meeting. NBC's Chuck Todd reports.  (Nightly News)President Obama's conciliatory tone Monday came a day after the president and Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner had their first one-on-one meeting. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

Sandy's grim economic toll

Oct. 30: Atlantic City, N.J., was one of the hardest-hit towns with shuttered waterfront casinos losing millions in revenue. Throughout the state, the cost of storm damage is expected to be in the billions. NBC's Tyler Mathisen reports.  (Nightly News)Atlantic City, N.J., was one of the hardest-hit towns with shuttered waterfront casinos losing millions in revenue. Throughout the state, the cost of storm damage is expected to be in the billions. NBC's Tyler Mathisen reports. (Nightly News)

Global economic events could rattle voters

Oct. 19: Friday marks the 25th anniversary of  Black Monday – when the DOW lost more than 22 percent of its value – the largest one day drop ever in Wall Street history. Could it happen again? The Financial Times' Gillian Tett discusses. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of  Black Monday – when the DOW lost more than 22 percent of its value – the largest one day drop ever in Wall Street history. Could it happen again? The Financial Times' Gillian Tett discusses. (Mitchell Reports)

In Virginia, Obama touts 'economic patriotism'

Sept. 27: As the presidential candidates zeroed in on Virginia, GOP contender Mitt Romney focused on the state's military ties while President Obama emphasized tax hikes on the wealthy and more government spending. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)As the presidential candidates zeroed in on Virginia, GOP contender Mitt Romney focused on the state's military ties while President Obama emphasized tax hikes on the wealthy and more government spending. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

Bernanke: New Fed economic projections will come soon

June 7: During testimony on Capitol Hill, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed is prepared to take action to lift the economy, but couldn't give specifics. Newsweek's Zachary Karabell and NBC's Kelly O'Donnell discuss. During testimony on Capitol Hill, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed is prepared to take action to lift the economy, but couldn't give specifics. Newsweek's Zachary Karabell and NBC's Kelly O'Donnell discuss. (NewsNation)

Romney, Obama spar over economic records

June 3: As Romney's supporters slam President Obama in the wake of bad news about jobs; senior Obama staff criticize Romney's economic record as governor. NBC's Mike Viqueria reports. (Nightly News)As Romney's supporters slam President Obama in the wake of bad news about jobs; senior Obama staff criticize Romney's economic record as governor. NBC's Mike Viqueria reports. (Nightly News)

Iran's economic troubles

May 24: Sanctions have taken a toll on the Iranian economy. The government is reluctant to admit it. Inflation is high. The number of young unemployed is a growing concern. NBC's Ali Arouzi reports.   (Nightly News)Sanctions have taken a toll on the Iranian economy. The government is reluctant to admit it. Inflation is high. The number of young unemployed is a growing concern. NBC's Ali Arouzi reports.  (Nightly News)

Greek economic crisis nears breaking point

Feb. 8: Unless the Greek government can negotiate a deal, the troubled country could be the first in the European Union to default, sending its economy -- and, possibly, others -- into a death spiral. NBC's Keith Miller reports. Unless the Greek government can negotiate a deal, the troubled country could be the first in the European Union to default, sending its economy -- and, possibly, others -- into a death spiral. NBC's Keith Miller reports. (TODAY)

Europe's economic crisis hits US

Nov. 24: An economic crisis in Europe could have a serious ripple effect. CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera reports. (Nightly News)An economic crisis in Europe could have a serious ripple effect. CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera reports.  (Nightly News)

Greece on brink of economic catastrophe

Nov. 3: After a bailout deal including large public-service cuts was offered to Greece by the European Union, the Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou decided it was up to the people to decide whether or not to take it, prompting international fears of an economic meltdown. CNBC's Carolin Schober reports. After a bailout deal including large public-service cuts was offered to Greece by the European Union, the Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou decided it was up to the people to decide whether or not to take it, prompting international fears of an economic meltdown. CNBC's Carolin Schober reports. (TODAY)

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