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Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 16, 2008 at 7:02 AM EST

G20 Meeting On Financial Crisis A Failure

A little less conversation a little more action pleaseAll this aggravation ain’t satisfactioning meA little more bite and a little…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 14, 2008 at 10:48 AM EST

How Does $14 Trillion In Consumer Debt Get Paid Back? It Doesn’t

US consumers have taken on $14 trillion in debt, which may not seem like a lot, but it is up…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 14, 2008 at 6:24 AM EST

Fifteen Country Euro Zone Moves Into Recession

In news which should surprise no one, all of Europe has moved into a recession. According to The Wall Street…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 13, 2008 at 11:48 AM EST

Soros: “Depression Possible”

George Soros, billionaire money manager, had his turn to join fellow hedge fund managers testifying before Congress. Soros made a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 13, 2008 at 8:42 AM EST

Jobless Claims Cross 500K, Brace For Much Higher Unemployment

Weekly jobless claims came out this morning above the critical and psychological level of 500,000 filing for unemployment. This was…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 12, 2008 at 11:09 AM EST

Paulson Competely Changes Bailout Plan Without Asking Congress

Hank Paulson almost completely changed the goals of the Treasury’s $700 billion bailout plan. He did so without checking with…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 12, 2008 at 10:48 AM EST

The Gathering Storm: The Human Face Of The Growing Financial Disaster

At the beginning of every alarming recession the questiongets raised whether this one is the next "Great Depression". The answer…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 12, 2008 at 5:27 AM EST

Paulson Wants To Ruin Bailout With Private Equity

Henry Paulson’s newest idea for his $700 billion bailout fund is to get private equity firms to invest side-by-side with…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 11, 2008 at 12:26 PM EST

Merrill Lynch (MER) CEO Slips Blame By Calling Current Environment Similar To Depression

John Thain of Merrill Lynch (MER) spent most of his time at the financial firm saying that the markets would…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 10, 2008 at 4:02 PM EST

Harvard President Says It’s Time To Tighten Belt

Even the nation’s oldest and richest university cannot escape the economic downturn. In a note to to almost everyone affiliated…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST

Goldman Sachs (GS) Goes Whole Hog On Jobless Forecast

From Goldman Sachs (GS) by way of MarketWatch: "The unemployment rate is expected to rise to 8.5% by the end…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 7, 2008 at 8:34 AM EST

As Unemployment Hits 6.5%, Those Expecting 7% Now Bracing for 8%

If you were looking for great news on the jobs report this morning, you probably believed the guy telling that…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 6, 2008 at 8:39 AM EST

Jobless Figures, Ominous For Tomorrow’s Unemployment

We have just seen the figure for weekly jobless claims, and it is an ugly prelude to tomorrow’s unemployment and…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 6, 2008 at 8:08 AM EST

Bank Of England Cuts 1.5% To 3%

A little note from the Bank of England: "The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to reduce the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 6, 2008 at 5:39 AM EST

Obama, Broke Now, And More Broke Every Day: Credit Default Swaps On US Debt

There is not a man with a typewriter who can avoid writing about how much debt the US government has…

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G20 Meeting On Financial Crisis A Failure

How Does $14 Trillion In Consumer Debt Get Paid Back? It Doesn’t

Fifteen Country Euro Zone Moves Into Recession

Soros: “Depression Possible”

Jobless Claims Cross 500K, Brace For Much Higher Unemployment

Paulson Competely Changes Bailout Plan Without Asking Congress

The Gathering Storm: The Human Face Of The Growing Financial Disaster

Paulson Wants To Ruin Bailout With Private Equity

Merrill Lynch (MER) CEO Slips Blame By Calling Current Environment Similar To Depression

Harvard President Says It’s Time To Tighten Belt

Goldman Sachs (GS) Goes Whole Hog On Jobless Forecast

As Unemployment Hits 6.5%, Those Expecting 7% Now Bracing for 8%

Jobless Figures, Ominous For Tomorrow’s Unemployment

Bank Of England Cuts 1.5% To 3%

Obama, Broke Now, And More Broke Every Day: Credit Default Swaps On US Debt

MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

SMH Has Crushed the S&P 500 by 2,041% Over a Decade, But Recent 42% Rally Signals Dangerous Valuations

This High-Yield Emerging Funds ETF Offers International Diversification

A 71-Year-Old's $850,000 Home Is Her Biggest Retirement Asset. Downsizing Could Add $2,250 a Month

Why The Money Guy's 25% Savings Rule Actually Starts at 15%

MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

SMH Has Crushed the S&P 500 by 2,041% Over a Decade, But Recent 42% Rally Signals Dangerous Valuations

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

G20 Meeting On Financial Crisis A Failure

How Does $14 Trillion In Consumer Debt Get Paid Back? It Doesn’t

Fifteen Country Euro Zone Moves Into Recession

Soros: “Depression Possible”

Jobless Claims Cross 500K, Brace For Much Higher Unemployment

Paulson Competely Changes Bailout Plan Without Asking Congress

The Gathering Storm: The Human Face Of The Growing Financial Disaster

Paulson Wants To Ruin Bailout With Private Equity

Merrill Lynch (MER) CEO Slips Blame By Calling Current Environment Similar To Depression

Harvard President Says It’s Time To Tighten Belt

Goldman Sachs (GS) Goes Whole Hog On Jobless Forecast

As Unemployment Hits 6.5%, Those Expecting 7% Now Bracing for 8%

Jobless Figures, Ominous For Tomorrow’s Unemployment

Bank Of England Cuts 1.5% To 3%

Obama, Broke Now, And More Broke Every Day: Credit Default Swaps On US Debt

MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

SMH Has Crushed the S&P 500 by 2,041% Over a Decade, But Recent 42% Rally Signals Dangerous Valuations

This High-Yield Emerging Funds ETF Offers International Diversification

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