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Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said curbing the central bank’s authority to supervise the banking system and tampering with its independence would “seriously impair” economic stability in the U.S.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday said it was "critical" that banks boost lending as Europe's biggest economy seeks to recover, adding she would appoint a mediator to address the problem.
The chairman of the Federal Reserve is concerned that congressional efforts at financial reform could weaken the central bank's ability to handle future crises and may politicize monetary policy. Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke made the comments in an Op-Ed... Ben Bernanke - Central bank - Federal Reserve System - Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Monetary policy
Danan Hughes endured a lot of crushing hits during six years in the NFL. The hardest blow of all, though, came at the end -- when he went from mega-paycheck to no paycheck. Hughes grossed over $1 million as a wide receiver and special teams player for the Kansas City Chiefs, including close to $400,000 in each of his final two seasons.
Authorities in Florida were searching Saturday for a man police said opened fire on his family after Thanksgiving dinner and killed four people, including his pregnant sister and a 6-year-old cousin who was sleeping in her bed.
Reeling from losses in subprime mortgages, the banking giant is moving its chief to Hong Kong and seeking growth in China and other emerging markets.
The Yuletide season is approaching, bringing with it that annual challenge of what to give the ones we love, but also providing a chance to give educational gifts that help people learn how to invest and save.
Developments in the Dubai debt situation are sure to influence trading in stocks next week, but economic data, especially the latest read on jobs, could end up taking center stage.
India's finance minister on Saturday urged investors to remain calm after Dubai delayed payments on its 59-billion dollar debt, saying there was "no need to press the panic button."
A focus on bargains pulled U.S. shoppers into stores and onto websites over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but many said they would stick to their budgets and avoid purchases if they couldn't find a good deal.
South Carolina’s first lady has reacted to her husband’s infidelity by building up herself — and her career.
See the latest news and notes ahead of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Carrefour SA, Europe’s biggest retailer, was rated “buy” in new coverage at Citigroup Inc., which said “the market will be surprised by the strength of earnings recovery in 2010.”
The administration is advised to honor contracts signed before Congress banned providing money to Acorn.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday congressional proposals to audit the Fed and strip it of regulatory powers as part of post-crisis reforms could damage prospects for economic and financial health in the future.
What you can learn from the planning failures of the rich and famous.
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