Steve Liesman Biography / Wiki
Steve Liesman is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as a senior economics reporter for the cable financial television channel CNBC. He is well-known for utilizing a paper “easel” to explain the status of the United States economy while appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box and other business-related shows on NBC and CNBC. In August 1996, Liesman was appointed chief of The Wall Street Journal’s Moscow bureau after joining in 1994. When he started covering the global oil and gas sector in May 1998, he moved to the New York bureau. In June 2000, he was appointed senior economics reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He concentrated on the productivity revolution, macroeconomics, and the numerous issues surrounding corporate profits reporting while he was employed at the Wall Street Journal. Before joining CNBC in April 2002, Liesman worked as a senior economics correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, covering corporate profits, the Enron accounting disaster, and both local and international economies.
Liesman led the WSJ team of reporters who won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for their in-depth, analytical coverage of the Russian financial crisis in the international reporting category. His four-part series “Markets Under Siege” earned him the first runner-up medal in the 1998 SAIA-Novartis medal for International Reporting, which honors exceptional success in the coverage of international events.
Steve Liesman Age
How old is Steve? He is 62 years old as of 2025. He was born on May 21, 1963, in Bronxville, New York, United States. Liesman celebrates his birthday on 21st May every year.
Steve Liesman Education
Liesman studied at Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School. He graduated from the University at Buffalo, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature in 1985. Steve is also a proud graduate of Columbia University – Graduate School of Journalism, holding a Master’s degree in Journalism. ALSO READ: Chris Hayes
Steve Liesman Height / Measurements
How tall is Steve? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.6m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
Steve Liesman Nationality / Ethnicity
Liesman holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Bronxville, New York, United States. He is of White ethnicity/heritage.
Steve Liesman Parents / Family
Steve was born and raised by his parents, Marvin Liesman and Bernice “Bunny” Liesman, in Bronxville, New York, United States. Yet, information about his siblings is currently not available. We will update you as soon as the information is available.
Steve Liesman Wife / Married
Is Steve married? Yes, he is a happily married man to Karen Fran Dukess, who is the United States of America Today bestselling author of Welcome to Murder Week and The Last Book Party. She has a degree in Russian Studies from Brown University and a Master’s in Journalism from Columbia University. The couple is proud to have two sons whose names are not kept in public.
Steve Liesman Eye Injury
Liesman was hurt in 2007 while reporting on the financial crisis for CNBC. A demonstrator threw a piece of paper at him, striking him in the eye. Due to the accident, the retina became detached and needed to be repaired surgically. Although Liesman’s damage has since healed, he still has partial visual loss in his left eye.
Steve Liesman Salary
Liesman is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist, anchor and reporter, earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $150.
Steve Liesman Net Worth
Steve is currently working as a senior economics reporter for the cable financial television channel CNBC and has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $10 million.
Steve Liesman CNBC News
Steve has been working as a senior economics reporter for the cable financial television channel CNBC. He is well-known for utilizing a paper “easel” to explain the status of the United State economy while appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box and other business-related shows on NBC and CNBC.
In August 1996, Liesman was appointed chief of The Wall Street Journal’s Moscow bureau after joining in 1994. When he started covering the global oil and gas sector in May 1998, he moved to the New York bureau. In June 2000, he was appointed senior economics reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He concentrated on the productivity revolution, macroeconomics, and the numerous issues surrounding corporate profits reporting while he was employed at the Wall Street Journal. Before joining CNBC in April 2002, Liesman worked as a senior economics correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, covering corporate profits, the Enron accounting disaster, and both local and international economies.
Liesman led the WSJ team of reporters who won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for their in-depth, analytical coverage of the Russian financial crisis in the international reporting category. His four-part series “Markets Under Siege” earned him the first runner-up medal in the 1998 SAIA-Novartis medal for International Reporting, which honors exceptional success in the coverage of international events.
