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Most economists are in agreement that the recession ended sometime in the third quarter, and this was reinforced when the third quarter gross domestic product came out positive.
By Trader Mark. I was struck in much of my reading of the G20 meeting this weekend, especially in the UK papers, on how the central bankers actions - specifically in the US and US-mini me (UK) - are specifically TO inflate assets. So while we mock it, it seems to be an implicit strategy... the idea is increased asset prices flood into all other parts of the economy. Sort of how the US economy ...
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BROWNSVILLE — At least “from a technical perspective,” as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in September, some economists believe the recession is very likely over. But a study released this week denoted high levels of poverty among...
The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an "extended period," signaling that the weak economy remains dependent on government help to grow.
Ever since Congress passed a bill this year aimed at getting credit card companies to clean up their act, they've been doing anything but.
PUHI — Investment in early childhood education makes good sense, said Gregg Yamanaka, the Good Beginnings Alliance board treasurer.
At least "from a technical perspective," as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in September, some economists believe the recession is very likely over.
The recession is “very likely over.”
One of the great conflicts of our time, probably of any time, is between savers and spenders. These are two distinct personality types.
The battle over how to reform the system to prevent future meltdowns has begun.
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JONESBORO — Although the national unemployment numbers reflect continued anxiety, one local official said he believes Jonesboro and parts of the region have been spared some of the tougher conditions elsewhere.
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling said the Group of 20 nations should develop a way to tackle asset-price bubbles as the world’s leading economies recover.
Banks borrowed slightly more from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, while reducing their use of other credit programs designed to ease the financial crisis.
Americans view Secretary of Defense Robert Gates positively to the extent they are familiar with him. Forty-nine percent have a favorable opinion of Gates, with 19% unfavorable and 33% unsure. Though Gates is a Republican, Democrats view him more favorably than Republicans.
