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Opinion Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation
Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
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Ron Paul vs. the Federal Reserve: four epic moments
Ron Paul hasn't been the Federal Reserve's only critic, but he ranks among the most consistent and persistent in his charge that the Fed has debased the dollar and destroyed the wealth of Americans.
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Focus Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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Election 101: Where the GOP candidates stand on the economy
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Robert Reich Behind Europe's debt crisis lurks another Wall Street bailout
A Greek (or Irish or Spanish or Italian or Portuguese) default would have roughly the same effect on our financial system as the implosion of Lehman Brothers in 2008
10/05/2011 05:00 pm -
Global News Blog Good Reads: Back to Tahrir Square, Syrians get violent, and Occupy Wall Street
It's the autumn of discontent, with Egyptian activists worried about a military comeback, Syrian protesters taking up arms, and the Occupy Wall Street movement in the US and Europe.
10/05/2011 09:39 am -
Economic recovery 'close to faltering,' Ben Bernanke tells Congress
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offers sobering data to Congress about the weak economic recovery and gives little hope of an imminent turnaround.
10/04/2011 07:13 pm -
Stocks: Late surge erases early losses
Stocks recovered Tuesday after tumbling early. The Dow gained 153 points, erasing a 200-point deficit to close at 10808. Stocks jumped on reports that European officials were working on a joint effort to prop up the region's struggling banks.
10/04/2011 06:33 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Bernanke's plot to overthrow the US dollar
With the US so deeply in debt and the economy stagnated, even heavy taxes on the rich won't recoup government costs
10/03/2011 01:00 pm -
Monitor Breakfast Ron Paul's faves: Grover Cleveland, 'freedom movement,' not the Fed
During a recent wide-ranging session with reporters, GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul revealed what sets him apart from his competitors – and why he is a fan of President Grover Cleveland.
09/30/2011 02:44 pm -
European debt crisis: Seven basics you need to know
Will this crisis ever be over?! The nations of the eurozone seem to be fighting endless battles to address fears about government finances. The worry is that unsustainable national debt loads will result in default, a financial panic, or a costly repair effort that puts a squeeze on the economy in Europe and beyond. Here's a backgrounder on the problem, its consequences, and possible ways forward.
09/29/2011 07:37 pm -
Vox News Ron Paul is on the 'Daily Show' tonight. Will he say something inflammatory?
In past appearances on the 'Daily Show,' Ron Paul has made comments to Jon Stewart that would have gotten other candidates in trouble. Will he push the boundaries again tonight?
09/26/2011 01:44 pm -
Lower interest rates: So what?
Lower interest rates for mortgages, other loans could help consumers. But Fed's move to lower interest rates hurts savers and may not buoy stocks.
09/22/2011 10:20 am -
Robert Reich The Republicans' latest ploy to keep the economy lousy through election day
Republicans aim to block most or all of Obama's jobs bill, and now they're taking aim at Fed. chief Bernanke
09/21/2011 07:00 pm -
Treasury bond market intervention: Can Fed boost economy?
Treasury bond market could be subject to Federal Reserve 'twist' – selling short-term securities to buy long-term ones. The treasury bond market move could lower mortgage rates – or stoke inflation.
09/21/2011 10:07 am -
The Daily Reckoning Don't rely on China to keep the world economy going
If China's economy falls, the rest of the world goes with it
09/20/2011 05:00 pm -
Republican debate: Perry fends off assaults from GOP rivals
Gov. Rick Perry stood his ground, Monday, while fellow GOP candidates took numerous jabs at the front-runner.
09/13/2011 12:43 am -
Stocks close lower following Bernanke remarks
The Dow lost 119.05 points to close at 11,295.81 as Bernanke's address failed to outline specific plans for economic recovery
09/09/2011 10:51 am -
Mutual funds: August tough on stock pickers
Mutual funds trying to earn higher returns faced a nearly impossible task. Individual stocks are tracking the S&P index more now than in at least the last 20 years, a conundrum for managers of mutual funds.
09/01/2011 12:29 am -
Stocks inch higher for fourth straight day
The Dow rose 53.58 points to close at 11,613.53 as a wild month for the financial markets ends quietly
08/31/2011 06:53 pm -
Stocks rise worldwide
Stocks up in Asia, Europe after Fed chairman's speech. Futures point to higher open for US stocks.
08/29/2011 09:20 am -
Stocks close high following Bernanke speech
Dow rises 135 points as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke predicts long-term economic growth
08/26/2011 05:46 pm -
Low rates squeeze savers. Should Fed hike them?
Low rates are supposed to stimulate the housing market, but haven't done much so far. Low rates are hurting retirees, however.
08/26/2011 04:38 pm -
On the Economy Ben Bernanke announces more monetary stimulus
Ben Bernanke speech at Jackson Hole endorses short-term jobs programs, but Bernanke and the Federal Reserve still could have offered more help.
08/26/2011 12:48 pm -
Will Bernanke announce another round of quantitative easing?
Experts warn against policy initiatives with questionable benefits
08/26/2011 10:50 am -
Paper Economy Mortgage rates inch up, but remain near historic lows
The average interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed rate mortgages increased slightly from last week, bringing the 30-year rate to 4.39 percent and the 15-year rate to 3.56 percent
08/25/2011 01:02 pm -
Stocks stage afternoon rally; Gold plunges $104
The Dow ended 144 points higher, with gold taking a dive and government bond yields rising. The S&P 500 gained about 15 points, and the Nasdaq closed about 21 points up.
08/24/2011 06:37 pm -
European stocks rise for second day
European stocks shrug off local debt woes, while traders look forward to Bernanke speech. But European stocks are expected to remain volatile.
08/23/2011 03:46 pm -
Stocks rebound after week of losses
Stocks rise sharply after last week's 4 percent loss on the Dow. But traders caution that the bounce in stocks may not last.
08/22/2011 12:45 pm
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