Steve Chiotakis

Senate Democrats are supporting a $15 billion jobs bill, which is a small fraction of a pricier measure that had bipartisan support. Steve Chiotakis gets further analysis of the plan from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.

The Federal Reserve has raised the rate banks are charged for emergency loans. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about how markets are interpreting the Fed move and what this means for the future.

The number of workers seeking first-time jobless benefits jumped unexpectedly last week by 31,000. Analysts were expecting a slight decline. Steve Chiotakis gets more analysis from Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial.

New housing construction rose more than expected last month. But how do these numbers play into the bigger picture of the current real estate market? Steve Chiotakis gets further analysis from Richard DeKaser at Woodley Park Resarch.

Retail sales rose by half of a percent in January -- more than expected. What's driving consumers right now? Steve Chiotakis talks to economist Conrad DeQuadros with RDQ Economics.

Despite stuck under piles of snow, key senators reached a bipartisan deal on a jobs bill. But in a surprise move, Majority Leader Harry Reid decided only a slimmed down bill should move forward. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely.

The Congressional Oversight Panel, which oversees TARP, says it has new concerns about banks that made loans for commercial real estate. Its chair, Elizabeth Warren, explains to Steve Chiotakis.

Public workers in Athens are protesting in the streets against Greece's new austerity measures, which include changes to retirement benefits. Steve Chiotakis looks into the workers' perspective from business editor (and cousin) Sotos Chiotakis.

The East Coast has been pummeled with its second big snowstorm in a week, leaving Congress with no choice but to cancel most of its work. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely about what's being pushed back on Capitol Hill.

Investors are feeling more comfortable with the prospects a solution to the debt problems in Greece, Spain and Portugal. Steve Chiotakis talks to analyst Juli Niemann of Smith, Moore and Company.