Tuesday, July 14, 2009

economy

Nine Reasons the Economy is Not Getting Better

Jobs data paint a discouraging picture of more pain to come. more >>

11 Places With a Worse Economy Than Ours

Pity the poor French and Germans. more >>

What Obama Must Do Before Stimulus II

It's time to tell Americans to solve some of their own problems. more >>

Romer: Economic Crisis a Wake-Up Call for Americans

The Obama adviser says Americans will probably return to historical savings levels. more >>

The World Economy Contracts: 2009 Could Be the First Year of Declining Global GDP on Record

Hope for the Housing Market Spurred by Lower Prices and Low Mortage Rates

Grading the Stimulus Package Results: Good and Bad News, But the Jury Remains Out

Mixed news so far, with the final tally yet to come. more >>

From GDP to Jobs to Trade and Fear, Full Economic Recovery Could Take Years

Bridging the economic chasm could take years. more >>

2010 Home Price and Mortgage Rate Outlook: 5 Things to Know

Big-bank economists outline their projections for home prices, mortgage rates, and economic growth. more >>

4 Ways to Tell When a Real Recovery Has Begun

Beware false optimism. more >>

Job Cuts Peak in March, but Employment in the US Is Still Shrinking - US News and World Report

5 Reasons to Start a Business in a Recession

Earning money on the side provides job insurance amid uncertainty. more >>

Why the Economic Recovery Won't Feel Like One

"Less bad" is still bad. more >>

Obama Ramps Up Stimulus to Create 600,000 More Jobs

With the unemployment rate at 9.4 percent for May, the president pledges to get people back to work. more >>

Consumer Confidence Gets a Shot of Optimism in April

Recession Forces Tough Choices on Companies

Unemployment, Home Sales Numbers Send Mixed Signals

Unemployment claims fell 13,000 last week. more >>

How To Find Gold In a Recession Economy

For some, it's a good time to raise—not lower—your sights. more >>

The Upside of Economic Carnage

A Harvard historian explains how "creative destruction" is playing out today. more >>

Obama is Blazing a New Trail With His Bold Moves on the Economy

The president's ambitious proposals are redefining the role of government. more >>

Clinton and Bush Officials Should Have Listened to the Female Regulators

If only the Clinton and Bush officials had listened about derivatives. more >>

How TARP Began: An Exclusive Inside View

Former top officials reveal struggles—and defend accomplishments—in facing the financial crisis. more >>

Obama's Spending a Shaky Foundation for Consumer Confidence

Soon enough the bad news on the economy won't be Bush's fault. more >>

Why the Banks Still Aren’t Fixed

5 problems that could derail a financial recovery. more >>

Obama Must Stop Blaming Bush, Accept Responsibility for Failing Economic Policies

Obama must accept responsibility for the soaring deficits and failing policies. more >>

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