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The Dollar Is Up Despite Economic Weakness?!

The US economy is the midst of an economic upheaval and yet the dollar is up. The US Fed cut interest rates to induce liquidity and yet the dollar ro[...] read more »
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BART Could Owe AIG Investors $40 Billion

Transit agencies around the country, including BART, may have to come up with billions of dollars to repay AIG investors.[...] read more »
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The Thrift Paradox - Is Frugality Hurting Economy?

Many families hope their new found frugality will see them through the economic downturn, but could this be hurting the economy?[...] read more »
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It's Mark to Market Not Mark to Myth

The new financial regulation change (mark to market) may breed even more deception by lenders. read more »
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“Why This Is NOT the Great Depression”: A Reader Writes..

Over the past few months, the media has discovered another story to strike fear into the hearts of America, and incidentally to sell newspapers and a[...] read more »
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Fed: Economy starts `09 on weaker footing; outlook dim

The U.S. economy started the new year on weaker footing as recession-shocked Americans retrenched further, forcing retailers to ring up fewer sales a[...] read more »
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Indian Sensex dips to two-year low due to U.S. crisis influence

Indian equities dropped to a two-year low Monday, dragging key index below the crucial 12,000-pointmark,due to fears aroused by major pullout of fore[...] read more »
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10 Micro Trends to Bet on for Your Audacious Startup

Credit crisis. Blah, blah. Cut costs. Blah, blah. Don't you just love it when you get an alarm call from your hotel at 9.15 when your meeting is at [...] read more »
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The Ultimate Stock Market Swan Dive – Four Colors!

When will the market hit bottom? What are the signals to look for? This post provides very detailed technical analysis of current market trends. read more »
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Economist: Why Bankruptcy is Better than Wall Street Bailout

Congress has balked at the Bush administration's proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. Under this plan, the Treasury would have bought the [...] read more »
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Income Tax Breaks in the Bailout Bill

Lost in all the hubbub about the $700B bailout bill was a series of income tax breaks for individuals. While a number of these won’t have any impact [...] read more »
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Geithner sees hopeful signs in US economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. financial system is in much better shape these days and there is more stability in the overall[...] read more »
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Roubini Predicts U.S. Losses May Reach $3.6 Trillion

Professor Roubini has been steadily increasing his estimate of total U.S. credit losses. read more »
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US Economy - Future Imperfect | Personal Dividends

We are entering a period of record deficits and debt. And there are other more potent forces that have the potential to murk the future of US economy[...] read more »
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Bank Fail! Is Your Money Safe?

Just Until last week, the expression, “money in the bank” was considered the ultimate in security. But after the WaMu firesale, many are getting a li[...] read more »
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