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Energy Voices Is the world economy suffering from 'high-priced fuel syndrome'?
The major issue for many countries is that oil is becoming too expensive for the economy to afford, Tverberg writes.
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German backing of ESM bailout fund lifts oil futures
Oil futures rose nearer to $98 a barrel Wednesday after a German court ruling favored an ESM (European Stability Mechanism) bailout fund for deeply indebted eurozone countries. The ruling means that the ESM can come into force by the end of this year.
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Stock market erases losses on Fed signals
After spending most of the day in negative territory, the S&P 500 rebounds to eke out a gain after the release of the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
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S&P 500 poised to break losing streak
The S&P 500 is set to break a four-day streak of losses, as US stocks opened higher Wednesday. The S&P 500 losing streak is the index's longest since May.
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Fed moves to juice US economy, but Wall Street wanted a jolt
The US central bank said Wednesday it will act to keep long-term borrowing costs low, to help stimulate the economy amid a weakening forecast. The Fed shaved 0.5 percent off its outlook for GDP growth this year.
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The Daily Reckoning Stimulus won't save the economy
Both gold bugs and stock market bulls are counting on the Fed to come through with another economic stimulus. And it probably will. But the money won't benefit those who really need it.
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Stocks lose steam after Bernanke speaks
Up 140 points in the morning, Dow closes only 46 points higher. S&P and Nasdaq finish slightly lower. Stocks fell after Fed Chairman Bernanke remained coy on the possibility of more central bank stimulus for the economy.
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Stock prices fall on worries over Greece
Stock prices plummeted in Europe and stock futures were down in the US after EU ministers failed to expand a bailout fund to help Greece. Bank stock prices led the decline in Europe.
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MBA application survey: mortgage rates fall as application numbers increase
The average rate for a 30 year fixed rate morgage fell 7 points last week, while purchase application volume went up 0.9 percent
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After 635-point sell-off, Fed running out of options
It's unlikely the Fed will introduce another round of quantitative easing, say some observers
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The power of regional Fed presidents
A new bill by Representative Barney Frank would significantly reduce the power of regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents
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Fed still lacks 'exit strategy,' but talks are heating up
Federal Reserve policy committee has most pointed discussion in a year over how to start tightening once the time comes, according to one source.
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Ben Bernanke pulls back curtain on Federal Reserve in first-ever briefing
Ben Bernanke held a press conference Wednesday – the first of its kind by a Federal Reserve chief. He said the US economy is improving, but there are few levers the Federal Reserve can pull now to speed up the process.
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Netflix earnings: one of five things to watch April 25
Netflix announces earnings after the market close. Also on the radar: Rajaratnam closing arguments wrapping up; March housing numbers.
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Stocks close mixed amid lackluster trading
Dow rises 23 points to close at highest level in 34 months. But stocks on Nasdaq edge down.
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Stocks end higher, propelled by tech, retail
Dow gains 84 points, up nearly 5 percent over the last six trading days.
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Stocks end week down, shaken by global woes
The Dow average rose 59 points on Friday, but was down 1 percent for the week.
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ETFs: Exotic, far-flung offerings attract US investors
ETFs focused on precious metals, Indonesian stocks, and lithium mining have investors piling into them.
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US dollar: Prepare for a prolonged devaluation
US dollar won't fall to peso level, but there's a strong possibility the dollar's slide will last well into next year.
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Why more government debt won't fix the economy
The economy is correcting from too much debt. The Fed is determined to stop the correction with the only thing they have to offer – more debt.
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What Federal Reserve did to boost weak economic recovery
The Federal Reserve was set to let its $2 trillion pool of securities shrink. But it decided Tuesday to keep that amount steady – by buying Treasury bonds – as a way to spur economic recovery.
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Ben Bernanke sees uncertainty. Businesses report growth.
Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, told senators that the economic outlook 'remains unusually uncertain.'
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Does the Federal Reserve need an audit?
Concern about the Fed's transparency ebbs and flows. Today, over 300 members of Congress think the time has come to audit the Federal Reserve.
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Fed's deflation fears fade as recession slows
The Fed announced today that it expects inflation to be subdued for some time, a contrast to its more concerned statement in April.
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Real estate's new hidden market
Unable to sell, a growing number of homeowners are simply pulling homes from market.
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