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Where Donald Trump gets the 9.7% unemployment rate

10 years ago
Donald Trump's senior economic adviser, David Malpass, likes to use the broader measure of unemployment U6 when talking about the nation's jobless rate. But most economists believe U3 is a more accurate reflection of unemployment. It's been the accepted measure since the 1930s.

Is Kroger going to buy Whole Foods?

10 years ago
There are rumors that Whole Foods could sell out to supermarket king Kroger. But a deal may not make much sense. Kroger already has a big organic business. And plunging food prices are a problem for Kroger and the whole industry.

Oil back above $50

10 years ago
Crude oil prices are now up 12% since OPEC reached an understanding to cut output for the first time in eight years. Crude's latest milestone came on Thursday as it hit $50 for the first time since late June.
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