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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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Five signs Americans are forgetting recession's lessons
Declining savings is one of five signs that American households are forgetting the lessons of the Great Recession:
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Debt-ceiling showdown: 4 reasons it's not a replay of 2011
In 2011, Congress and President Obama went to the brink of government default when congressional Republicans balked at raising the nation's debt ceiling. The spring of 2013 appears to have another debt ceiling fight in store. Here are the top four things that have changed.
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Opinion Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation
Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
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Geithner's new bank bailout: Private investors hold the key
The Obama administration hopes federal dollars will serve as the catalyst to generate $1.5 trillion in private-sector investments.
02/10/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously
Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians stay out of the way.
02/09/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy How stimulus bill reignited the partisan divide
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Fed eyes moves against deflation
With consumer prices expected to fall further, economic recovery might be tougher to achieve.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Financial Q&A: What's an old $2 bill worth?
Submit your questions to Steve at: money@csmonitor.com
01/26/2009 12:00 am -
New refinance boomlet may lift economy, a bit
Low mortgage rates act as a gentle spur, but they're not enough to revive the housing market.
01/22/2009 12:00 am -
Geithner pledges swift, bold fix to financial system
The most prudent solution is 'the most forceful course,' the Treasury secretary nominee told Congress.
01/21/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion From Van Buren to Bush, a better way to rank US presidents
Did they uphold the Constitution, and promote peace, prosperity, and liberty?
01/20/2009 12:00 am -
Postcards from Tomorrow Square
James Fallows offers insightful reporting on the rise of China.
01/15/2009 12:00 am -
Is the recession Bush's fault?
Errors of omission, inaction may define his economic legacy.
01/13/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Bernanke wades into economic policy muddle
01/13/2009 12:00 am -
Mutual funds: A long climb to recovery?
2008 battered investor portfolios. Here's why they can expect better results in 2009.
01/12/2009 12:00 am -
US job losses in '08 at postwar high
The rise in December's unemployment rate to 7.2 percent shows the economy is ‘cratering.’
01/09/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion How to revitalize the US-European partnership
Europe is excited about Obama, but worried about bearing US burdens.
01/08/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama's kitchen-sink economics
His embrace of workable ideas could disarm a Congress used to ideological battles.
01/07/2009 12:00 am -
The 'McMansion' trend in housing is slowing
Economic hard times, plus shifting neighborhood and urban values, are key factors.
01/06/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View History as Obama's imperfect guide
Comparisons are made to the Depression and other events, but history has its limits.
01/06/2009 12:00 am -
Credit crunch shows little sign of easing
Most banks have tightened lending, choking off needed credit for some US businesses.
01/06/2009 12:00 am -
Unexpected twists make 2008 an epochal year
The financial crisis, war on two fronts, and, above all, the US election make 2008 historic.
12/31/2008 12:00 am -
Treasury keeps car loans flowing with $6 billion rescue of GMAC
GMAC's president says the federal money will have an immediate impact on the credit it can offer General Motors customers.
12/31/2008 12:00 am -
Bailout may cost trillions ... or not
Even if it adds up to $8 trillion, the final cost will be lower as US sells the assets it's now buying.
12/30/2008 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about whether college is necessary for every American student, and looking for new solutions to America's educational problems.
12/29/2008 12:00 am -
The words we need for the state we're in
On reflection, the Monitor's language columnist decides that bailout isn't a bad choice after all for 'Word of the Year.'
12/26/2008 12:00 am -
Now in vogue: saving
Attitudes change as Americans take financial hits.
12/22/2008 12:00 am -
OPEC announces historic cuts to buoy oil prices
The petroleum cartel said it will slash production by 2.2 million barrels per day in hopes prices will climb back toward $75 per barrel.
12/18/2008 12:00 am
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