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Three cheers for higher oil prices!

Paul R. La Monica — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:52:12 +0000

Are you concerned about the recent rise in oil and gas prices? How much higher do energy prices have to go in order to have an effect on consumer spending? (Back to story)

Five things to worry about

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:18:38 +0000

What risks do you see to a long-term recovery for the economy and markets? (Back to story)

Are consumers back from the dead?

Paul R. La Monica — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:23:03 +0000

Are you feeling more confident about the economy? If so, are you willing to start spending more? (Back to story)

Shiny, happy Wall Street

Paul R. La Monica — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:26:04 +0000

Do you think the economy has gotten worse, better or just stayed the same since the end of last year? (Back to story)

Fast food flameout

Paul R. La Monica — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:59:38 +0000

Are you eating out at fast food restaurants more because of the recession? If so, which chains are your favorites? (Back to story)

Is commercial real estate a time bomb?

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:30:17 +0000

Do you think bad commercial real estate loans are the next shoe to drop for banks and the economy? (Back to story)

The overcast economy. Get used to it.

Paul R. La Monica — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:37:09 +0000

When do you think the economy will finally recover? And how rocky will the road to recovery be? (Back to story)

Happy days are here again? Really?

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:49:27 +0000

Do you think the worst is over for banks, retailers and the economy? (Back to story)

Earnings that won’t stink

Paul R. La Monica — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:21:28 +0000

Will corporate profits hit bottom in the first quarter or is the worst still yet to come? (Back to story)

Will the economy ‘double dip’?

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:02:17 +0000

Is there any reason to be worried about inflation now? (Back to story)

What Washington should (and shouldn’t) do

Paul R. La Monica — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:48:43 +0000

Is there anything more you think the government should do to try and fix the economy? And when do you think the recession will end? (Back to story)

China to the rescue?

Paul R. La Monica — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:02:18 +0000

Will increased stimulus from China’s government help the U.S. and global economy to recover? (Back to story)

Note to the Fed: Nothing’s ’shocking’

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:04:07 +0000

Do you think the U.S. economy will grow in 2010? (Back to story)

Casinos crap out

Paul R. La Monica — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:42:26 +0000

What’s more of a gamble these days: the stock market or slot machines? And do you expect more casino companies to go bankrupt? (Back to story)

The stock market isn’t as bad as you think

Paul R. La Monica — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:07:33 +0000

Do you see any signs of hope for the economy and stock market this year? Or will 2009 be as bad as 2008? (Back to story)

Why saving is killing the economy

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:57:27 +0000

Are you trying to save more and spend less because of the recession? If so, how are you doing it? (Back to story)

The case for doing nothing

Paul R. La Monica — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:06:08 +0000

Is more economic stimulus needed to boost the economy or should the government do nothing more and let the recession run its course? (Back to story)

The best investor of 2008 is buying…

Paul R. La Monica — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:57:25 +0000

Will the market fall again in 2009 or finish the year higher? (Back to story)

Tax cuts: Pillows for a hard landing

Paul R. La Monica — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:23:25 +0000

Will tax cuts for consumers and businesses help to lift the economy from recession? (Back to story)

Has the economy affected your holiday shopping?

ahaimerl — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:06:56 +0000

Stores across the country are offering steep discounts in order to ring up sales. Is that enticing you to shop, or did you curb your holiday spending? If you’re cutting back, what are you forgoing? If you’re still spending, what deals are you seeking?