Fred Harteis  Economic News  - Katrina Economic Impact May Top $100B

The economic hit from Hurricane Katrina keeps growing, with experts now saying it's likely to top $100 billion and could go much higher.

And while the epicenter of the damage is on the Gulf Coast, consumers around the country — already dealing with record-high gas prices — also may end up paying more for everything from lumber to coffee because of disruptions wrought by ...   more »