Topic: Jay Bryson

Eurozone debt: Grave threat to US economy or imaginary boogeyman?

Under grimmest scenario, debt-burdened Greece, Ireland, Italy, and Spain can't pay what they owe to Eurozone banks, which then stumble, causing US banks to falter, too. But US banking system is stronger now, and regulators are more vigilant, say optimists.

What could happen to the global economy if US defaults

Some private economists see devastating effects, such as stock markets plunging. But other economists don't envision such a scenario, suggesting that the Fed, for example, may step in.

China economy will surpass US, but when?

The China economy has surpassed Japan’s to become the No. 2 economy in the world. But America doesn’t need to worry about China leaving the US in the dust anytime soon, economists say.

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.

To stave off Greek debt crisis, euro zone unveils its own TARP

The US put $700 billion into a bailout of US banks during the financial crisis. Now the nations of the euro zone are proposing a similar bailout fund – €750 billion – to deal with the Greek debt crisis.

Dow average shoots up after Europeans agree on Greece debt plan

The Dow average was up by more than 340 points as of early Monday afternoon. Investors were relieved to see European leaders agree on a Greece debt plan.

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.

Stocks rally on news of possible Greece bailout. What comes next?

Stocks rallied in the US and in Europe on Tuesday on expectations of an emergency European Union bailout for Greece. But Greece, with a ballooning national debt, is not out of the woods yet.

Are investors in the US and abroad losing faith in the dollar?

Silver lining of shrinking economy: consumer spending up

Economic activity in the US plunged 6.1 percent in the first quarter of this year, but free-fall in consumer spending stopped.

Economic stimulus plans now global phenomenon

At least 34 countries have plans, worth a total of $2.25 trillion.

A global trade decline?

In a rare alignment, most of the world's big economies are expected to shrink.

After a long slide, dollar on the rebound

A stronger US currency reduces inflation pressures, but American exports could run into head winds.

Relief for consumers: prices falling

After soaring for months, prices for oil, rice, and other commodities are going down.

Inflation surge puts Fed in a quandary

After the biggest monthly rise in consumer prices since 1991, the central bank can't ignore the risks of inflation.

Amid economic slowdown, signs of new world order

Emerging markets are helping buoy global growth.

Inflation hits consumers worldwide

The rising prices complicate policy efforts to battle recession.