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For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession
The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?
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Briefing Mexico's high-stakes presidential vote: 4 questions answered
The next Mexican president will inherit a country torn by drug violence. Tackling deep-seated democratic and economic challenges is key to progress.
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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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A hard landing for China? Six top economists weigh in.
China's economy grew 8.9 percent last quarter, the slowest pace in 2.5 years, and on Monday Premier Wen Jiabao cut the nation's growth target for 2012 to 7.5 percent, an eight-year low. Worries of a Chinese hard landing, defined as a sharp and sudden deceleration in growth, have gained momentum. However, China has been proactive in its efforts to prevent a hard landing. It has fine-tuned its policies to curb inflation, boost domestic consumption, and prevent a housing bubble. The Chinese government intervened heavily from 1989 to 1991 to cool its economy, causing real growth in gross domestic product to plunge to 4.1 percent in 1989, from 11.3 percent the previous year. It stepped in again in 1993. And some argue that this time around it's no different, and that the government knows exactly what it is doing. So we asked six top China analysts whether they saw a hard or soft landing scenario and what we should keep an eye on.
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Is Gary Johnson right about shovel-ready jobs? 5 infrastructure challenges.
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Home prices up, but can it last?
Home prices edged higher at the height of the summer home-buying season, but analysts see a dropoff in the fall.
09/28/2010 06:24 pm -
US adds 3.8 million more to ranks of the poor as poverty rate jumps
US poverty rate hit 14.3 percent last year, up from 13.2 percent in 2008. The jump bring the number of the poor to its highest level since 1959, five years before the Johnson-era War on Poverty.
09/16/2010 05:33 pm -
Monitor Breakfast Q&A with economist Mark Zandi
Chief economist at Moody's Analytics and cofounder of Economy.com Mark Zandi, at a August 25 Monitor breakfast, discussed the housing market, the odds of the economy slipping back into recession, and what the Obama administration could do to help the economy in the near term.
09/06/2010 07:10 pm -
Editorial Board Blog Mark Zandi: One economist who's expecting clear skies in another year
At a Monitor breakfast this week, economist Mark Zandi listed several reasons why he's optimistic about the American economy. In six to 12 months, 'we are going to be surprised at how well the economy is doing.'
08/26/2010 05:37 pm -
Monitor Breakfast Economic forecast grim for Democrats trying to hold on to Congress
One of the nation’s top economists on Wednesday predicted rising unemployment and falling housing prices, which could spell trouble for Democrats’ efforts to maintain control of Congress.
08/25/2010 03:36 pm -
Monitor Breakfast Economist Zandi: John Boehner 'just wrong' about Obama stimulus
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics and Economy.com says House Republican leader John Boehner is 'just wrong' when he says Obama administration efforts to stimulate the economy have 'gotten us nowhere.'
08/25/2010 12:42 pm -
The barely discernable economic recovery: What happened?
The US is no longer in a recession, most economists say. But the economic recovery has slowed due to cautious attitudes among consumers and businesses, among other factors.
08/23/2010 02:06 pm -
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform: Would it add $5 trillion to US debt?
The Obama administration held a conference Tuesday about how to reform mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Reform could involve adding Fannie and Freddie's roughly $5 trillion in obligations, in effect, to the federal balance sheet.
08/17/2010 03:13 pm -
Freddie Mac reports loss, seeks another $1.8 billion in taxpayer bailout
Mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, between them, have needed $148.2 billion in bailout money since late 2008 to stay afloat. The aim is to ensure that mortgage credit remains available.
08/09/2010 05:45 pm -
Is renting a home right for you?
A growing number of Americans are finding it makes more sense to rent a home than buy it. Is it the right choice for you?
08/09/2010 01:55 pm -
Election 2010: a fight over jobs and recovery vs. deficit and debt
Trillion-dollar annual US deficits are unprecedented, and many voters are alarmed by them. But the public also wants a jobs recovery. How those dual issues will affect Election 2010 races.
08/09/2010 01:00 pm -
Will state budget cuts blunt the recovery?
State and city budget cuts could offset the federal stimulus's effects.
08/02/2010 10:00 am -
Four things to learn from new GDP data
From Friday's GDP report: Imports are surging. Jobs growth is slowing. Regulators may need to lighten their grip. Until November's midterm elections, politics will color economic reports.
07/30/2010 01:42 pm -
Home construction down; potential new foreclosures could hurt housing industry further
Home construction in June reached its lowest level since October, 2009. That, plus potential new foreclosures, could negatively impact the housing industry across the US.
07/21/2010 10:53 am -
Gulf oil spill: a muted 'hurrah' across the US as oil stops gushing
News that the leak has stopped, at least for now, prompts a national high-five, if not a whoop of joy. Eighty-eight days of Gulf oil spill minutiae may have dampened interest among the US public.
07/16/2010 05:53 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Economic collapse: Don't blame the free market
A more realistic view is that a housing boom and bust happened to strike a fragile financial system whose fragility was worsened by ill-conceived government interventions.
07/09/2010 03:36 pm -
Heat wave: a good time to be selling pool supplies and sunscreen
Like winter blizzards, a summer heat wave favors certain segments of the economy. When it feels like Death Valley in New Jersey, air conditioners, kiddie pools, and fitness drinks sell like crazy.
07/07/2010 09:05 pm -
Unemployment rate drops to 9.5 percent, but US economy sheds jobs
Much of the drop in the unemployment rate occurred because disappointed workers stopped looking for jobs.
07/02/2010 02:02 pm -
Is Obama a socialist? What does the evidence say?
Some critics cite government 'takeover' of business and 'giveaways' to the poor as signs that President Obama is a socialist. Members of the Socialist Party are among those who disagree.
07/01/2010 03:49 pm -
BP oil spill: New York Fed checking on Wall Street firms' exposure to oil company
BP oil spill: The New York Federal Reserve is investigating Wall Street firms' exposure to the oil company, in the event BP goes bankrupt over the Gulf oil spill.
06/28/2010 06:22 pm -
Low mortgage rates not seen since 1971 have yet to spur home sales
Low mortgage rates, at levels not seen for over thirty years, are not prompting a rush to buy homes across the US.
06/24/2010 04:01 pm -
Does the US need more economic stimulus, or less?
The US barely generated any private sector jobs in May. Is the $787 billion economic stimulus not big enough, or is it not working at all?
06/16/2010 06:00 pm -
Moody's rates Greece's credit status as junk
After International Monetary Fund and European Union officials began an interim review of Greece's efforts in their debt crisis, Moody's Investors Service slashed the country's credit rating to junk status.
06/14/2010 03:35 pm -
Retail sales down, economy still struggling to gain momentum
The consumer pause in May came after seven months of gains in retail sales. There's some concern about a 'double dip' recession, but most forecasters see the economy recovering at a slow pace.
06/11/2010 03:25 pm -
Jobs numbers for May squelch some economic optimism
Private sector businesses added just 41,000 new jobs in May, leading Republicans to criticize Obama's economic plan. But analysts see a few bright spots.
06/04/2010 12:33 pm
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