Stacey Vanek Smith

The volatility in the stock markets isn't just spooking traders. It's making employers think twice about hiring, consumers think twice about spending, and affecting our entire economic outlook.

With the U.S. debt ceiling distraction over, investor fears of a global economic slowdown sent Wall Street and overseas markets sharply lower

Julia Coronado, chief economist at BNP Paribas, explains whether the debt debates will do any long-term damage to Treasury bills.

Business is all about the art of negotiation -- MIT's Tom Kochan explains how the debt talks are marked by give and take.

New York bureau chief Heidi Moore discusses why markets aren't panicking right now, even though a debt ceiling deal seems pretty far off.

Borders launched a going-out-of-business sale at its 399 stores after failing to find a path to exit bankruptcy. All books and furniture must go!

After taking a hit during the recession, magazine advertising is reviving, particularly for <em>Vogue</em> and women's fashion magazines this fall.

Despite the threat of a potential government default, U.S. Treasury bond prices are firm. Why are investors seemingly calm?

Some Americans tap credit card lines to pay bills; more fortunate consumers are getting loans. Credit growth is inhibited by stagnant wages.

eBay buys Zong, a payment system for Facebook Credits and FarmVille, in its latest bid to compete for purchases made from mobile phones.