Obama: Why struggling Americans aren't getting ahead

Americans are becoming increasingly segregated by class, and that's making it harder for many to get ahead, in President Obama's view.

Low oil prices are a free-market victory

Seldom has so much good news been portrayed so negatively. Oil prices continue to fall in the U.S. and around the world, but near everyone in the media is grumpy about it.

Divisions Grow as a Downturn Rocks Europe

PARIS — Six years after being struck by economic crisis, Europe is facing a fresh downturn, with few new ideas on the table for reigniting growth and deepening political divisions over the austerity policies that many blame for worsening the malaise.

More Americans are stuck in part-time work

In the new landscape of the American labor market, jobs are easier to come by but hours remain in short supply.

US, Europeans to Slap New Sanctions on Russia

SEOUL - President Obama and four European leaders agreed on a conference call Saturday to impose new sanctions on sectors of the Russian economy, the White House said.

Stocks slip on global economic concerns

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Stocks fell slightly Thursday, as investors weighed a bigger-than-expected jump in jobless claims and turmoil overseas.

8.6% unemployment rate won't help Obama (much)

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The November jobs report contains some undeniably good news for President Obama, but the White House should keep the champagne on ice for now.