Topic: David Rosenberg

We have to change our views on growth and economic recovery

Most people under the age of 70 have lived their entire lives in a world where economic growth is a constant. But the world's continued fiscal woes mean that's no longer the case.

What Occupy Wall Street is really about

The system has failed Americans in a multitude of ways. But that doesn't absolve anyone of personal responsibility for his own problems.

Is this a good time for gold?

The economy is good for owning gold, but it doesn't seem like it because the dollar is going up.

Did Federal Reserve just tip its hand to a third round of easing?

Federal Reserve's statement says it will review size of its securities holdings. Instead of creating more currency, Federal Reserve could sell its securities and buy government bonds.

No more McMansions: Half of home sales under $200,000

US new home sales skidded to a record low in February, except for one category: homes under $200,000. Goodbye, McMansions.

US economy sat on a wall, US economy had a great fall

Since it fell, the economy has been shoddily glued back together. But it still has more cracks than Humpty Dumpty.

Economists: Are we headed for civil war?

Could recession really lead to armed warfare? 'Zero Hedge' expects a civil war, does TIME agree?

IMF leaves question unresolved: Can world avert harmful 'currency war'?

The International Monetary Fund gathering ended with nations going their own way on exchange rates. One reason: the difficult relationship between the US and China.

The path to depression

While experts argue over semantics - 'Great Recession' vs. 'Contained Depression', the economy continues collapsing.

The new buzz word: alternative yield

Is alternative yield the answer to terminally low interest rates for those who are tired of being punished for high cash balances and risk aversion?

G20 summit dilemma: Stimulate economic growth or rein in deficits?

The chief question at this weekend's G20 summit will be how to keep the world economy growing. The Europeans are cutting government spending, ignoring President Obama's call for more stimulus.

Economic recovery awaits the housing market

The housing market hasn’t yet been corrected: there are still millions of homeowners who paid too much and whose houses are now worth less than what they owed. It’s a matter of time until they default or their debt is restructured.

The econ gangs of New York

The post-recession pre-recovery era has created a rash of factions embroiled in a battle of words over how to fix the economy.

Oil drilling CEO Hayward gets no sympathy. Does he deserve some?

Oil drilling produces the fuel that powers our economy. BP CEO Hayward, who's providing that, deserves a sense of fair play.

Greek debt crisis: What does it mean for the US?

Europe could be in for some major belt-tightening to handle the Greek debt crisis, as well as problems in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. That could slow US economic growth somewhat.

Tax refunds cause misleading spike in US spending

Greenspan the libertarian

Credit crunch shows little sign of easing

Most banks have tightened lending, choking off needed credit for some US businesses.

Will stimulus plans go global?

Efforts outside the US tend to amount to 1.5 percent of GDP or less, one tally finds.

Global deflation risk grows

October saw one of only seven monthly drops in the core Consumer Price Index since 1947.

If inflation is up 3.9 percent, why does it feel worse?

One reason: Wages aren't keeping up with price rises.

Are Fed rate cuts nearly over?

After a potential cut Wednesday, the central bank may pause to assess the economy.

Can U.S. avert a Japan-style economic bust?

Similar crises have hit other nations, but Sweden bounced back far faster than Japan.

Best U.S. factory jobs in rising jeopardy

As productivity abroad rises, US manufacturing is competing by trimming workers and wages.

Bernanke tells Congress U.S. outlook to improve later this year

The Fed chief and Treasury Secretary Paulson note tightening credit markets but expect a return to normal.