PBS
Goldman Sachs Part II
Paul Solman examines the inner workings of investment powerhouse Goldman Sachs and how it makes money. (Part 2)
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes an economic recession? | Richard Coffin
For millennia, the people of Britain had been using bronze to make tools and jewelry, and as a currency for trade. But around 800 BCE, that began to change: the value of bronze declined, causing social upheaval and an economic crisis—...
Crash Course
Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to dive into the controversy of monetary and fiscal policy. Monetary and fiscal policy are ways the government, and most notably the Federal Reserve, influences the economy - for better or for worse. So we’re going...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do governments create money out of thin air? | Jonathan Smith
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked economies worldwide. Millions of people lost their jobs, and many businesses struggled to survive or shut down. Governments responded with some of the largest economic relief packages in...
PBS
How High Interest Rates Upended the Economy
New ReviewUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed prices on the whole started to rise in response to the pandemic causing inflation. There was a similar hike in inflation back in the 80’s. In response, the government raised...
Curated Video
What Happened? Markets Rebound After Chaos; Recession & Fed Cuts Loom
Chaos at the NYSE starts the week with crashing stocks and recession fears. Attention shifts to sectors, small caps, and AI spending.
Curated Video
Fed Maintains Rates Amid Inflation, Economic Concerns Persist
The Fed maintained the 5.25-5.5% rate in May 2024 due to persistent inflation and a tight labor market amid public concerns about financial futures.
Curated Video
How Much Can You Make Renting Your Home? I Kiplinger
With interest rates continuing to rise, you might be wondering if it's a good time to rent out your home. And if you're going to rent it out, how much can you make? Rather than undertaking a potentially lengthy selling process and...
Curated Video
Could This Year's Meme Stock Mania Surrounding GameStop, AMC, and Others Continue in 2022 and Beyond?
As 2021 is approaching its end, the meme stock mania that surrounded companies like Gamestop and AMC this year doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Stocks for both companies plunged to their lowest levels in months on Monday, but on...
Curated Video
Is Trump right about eliminating the penny? | About That
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. Mint to stop making new pennies, but is the one-cent coin really more trouble than it's worth? Andrew Chang explains. Images supplied by Reuters, Getty Images and The Canadian Press. (Additional...
Curated Video
“This Was The Right Thing For The Economy.” Fed Reveals Big Rate Cut
The Fed plans earlier rate cuts due to declining inflation and a softening job market, signaling a more aggressive approach than expected.
Curated Video
Trump Indictment & Harris Interview: Stakes High 70 Days to Election
Trump’s indictment could energize his base, while Harris' CNN interview will highlight her economic policies.
Curated Video
Fed Rate Cuts: What Will 25-50 Basis Points Mean for Tech and Markets?
Fed rate cuts are near; Dave Harrison Smith explores their impact on tech, markets, and investment strategies.
Curated Video
Regional Bank Boom: How Citizens Financial Is Crushing the S&P 500
Citizens Financial Group outpaced the S&P 500 with a 20.1% gain in 3 months, 25.7% YTD, and 51.3% in a year.
Curated Video
What do Democratic and Republican voters share? Deep economic anxiety
U.S. voters at competing Democratic and Republican rallies are expressing serious concerns about their economic futures, as the cost of living quickly emerges as a dominant issue of the 2024 presidential campaign.
MarketWatch
Inflation vs. recession: How each impacts your finances
As Americans are facing inflation pain points and recession fears, there have been many misconceptions about the state of the economy. Here are the key differences to know and how it affects your money.
MarketWatch
Here's the magic mortgage rate that could get homeowners to sell again
The housing market has been frozen recently. With higher mortgage rates and inflated home prices, what’s the incentive to sell? Here's how low rates would need to get for people to start putting their houses on the market again.
Curated Video
The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
MarketWatch
How to take advantage of rising interest rates
Interest rate hikes are often portrayed as a bad thing for consumers, but when it comes to investing, they could present opportunities for profit. Here's what you need to know.
PBS
Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...
One Minute History
121 The US Dollar - One Minute History
In order to fund the American Revolutionary War, The Continental Congress created a paper currency called the “Continental”. It’s value plummeted after the war leading to the coinage act of 1792, which created the US Dollar in the form...
Economics Explained
Why the Stock Market is at an All Time High... Again?! | Economics Explained
In the fallout of one of the most volatile American elections ever financial markets did something very strange, they rose, and rose to new record levels, again. This would be unusual during even a normal election, where most investors...
Economics Explained
Is Inflation Finally Coming To an End? | Economics Explained
Inflation has been perhaps the single biggest issue facing the global economy over the past year and has proven far more persistent than most people originally assumed. But with central banks around the world all raising interest rates,...
Hip Hughes History
The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...