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Fed's interest-rate move wows Dow, but is also sign of plodding recovery
The Dow recovered almost 430 points Tuesday, after the Fed said it would keep short-term interest rates low until mid-2013. But the Fed's surprise move also points to expectations for slow recovery.
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Why Wall Street isn’t worried about a government shutdown
Wall Street insiders aren't worried the government might hang an 'out to lunch' sign. The market improved during the 1995 government shutdowns. Of greater concern: raising the debt ceiling.
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Goldman Sachs under fire: Is Wall Street cheering or cowering?
On Wall Street, Goldman Sachs is admired to a certain extent for its ability to generate profits. But the firm is also resented for a certain swagger.
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Dow loses 154 amid Dubai World woes, but it could have been worse
A sell-off on Friday drove Dow down 154 points, as traders took stock of postponed debt payment at conglomerate Dubai World.
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The New Economy
Fed Beige Book: Economy tipping toward growth
In its Beige Book, the Fed sees US economy making 'modest improvements.'
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Stocks rally on Fed's word that the economy is leveling off
Though problems remain for housing and jobs, the Fed's Open Market Committee sees further improvement in financial markets in recent weeks.
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Bernanke defends bailouts – and himself
The Fed chairman, who is all over the TV news shows this week, may be angling for reappointment in January.
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Is US poised to bail out another financial institution?
CIT is one of America’s largest lenders to small businesses. It also made many subprime mortgage loans and is now seeking US assistance.
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Key change in accounting may boost banks' balance sheets
Under the new ‘mark-to-market’ rule, banks can consider the value of assets as if they are being sold in an orderly fashion, not in a distress sale.
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Bernanke’s plan to tame Wall Street
Fed chief proposes a super-regulator to police and correct US financial system.
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Why US keeps backstopping a flattened AIG
It pledges $30 billion more, amid insurance giant’s record losses.
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Why banks still teeter, after $232 billion in aid
Losses on mortgage debt, followed by recession woes such as corporate bankruptcies and rising defaults on credit cards, delivered a one-two punch.
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US unveils new $800 billion plan to loosen credit
The money will go to unfreeze mortgage and consumer lending.
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A scramble to unlock bank lending
US regulators are cranking out an array of options.
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Postcrisis economy: calmer but slower
With no investment banks and tighter regulation, experts see a less dynamic recovery ahead.
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How $700 billion Paulson-Bernanke plan may help house prices
Economists hope the proposed bailout will boost confidence and end the cycle of falling real estate values.
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Will Fed begin to raise rates soon?
The Federal Reserve is expected to signal whether inflation is its top concern.
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Are Fed rate cuts nearly over?
After a potential cut Wednesday, the central bank may pause to assess the economy.
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Paulson proposes major new role for the Fed
The central bank would oversee all financial markets, under a new plan.
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Fed cuts interest rates, but lenders still wary
Despite a 3/4-point rate cut Tuesday, mortgages are costlier than a month ago.
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Paulson outlines fix-it plan for credit crisis
Treasury secretary calls for tighter reins on financial markets as mortgage turmoil continues.
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Fed's bold $200 billion move
The central bank's unusual cash infusion aims to keep banks lending.
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