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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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The Monitor's View A credit card where it's due
New Fed rules for the industry can boost fairness – and cut into America's debt culture.
12/18/2008 12:00 am -
The Fed's big rate cut: what impact?
The lowest rates in more than two generations won't end the recession soon, but analysts see many benefits.
12/18/2008 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about retooling the UN Human Rights Council; why auto suppliers need a bailout, too; the Federal Reserve's role in creating the housing bubble; and barring illegal workers from US jobs.
12/17/2008 12:00 am -
A global trade decline?
In a rare alignment, most of the world's big economies are expected to shrink.
12/17/2008 12:00 am -
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12/16/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Rescue US autoworkers first
Give them a way to get out of companies due for downsizing.
12/15/2008 12:00 am -
Next move in Fed's most activist year
In its latest effort, the bank may cut rates to below 1 percent Tuesday.
12/15/2008 12:00 am -
Housing: the key to economic revival?
The next bailout could focus on homeowners headed for default.
12/12/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion The dangers of Obama's public-works juggernaut
Given the risks, it'd be wiser to let economic nature take its course.
12/09/2008 12:00 am -
A biblical lesson for today's bankers
Just as Joseph stored food ahead of a drought, banks should build capital for lean times.
12/08/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Obama: Economy is "going to get worse"
12/07/2008 12:00 am -
Is US now stuck with irrational pessimism?
In some ways, today's swoon looks like the flip side of 1996's 'exuberance.'
12/05/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion With a Detroit bailout, the Fed may become too invested to quit
It's called the behavioral trap. And it's curable.
12/04/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion With a little help from Congress, homeowners could come to their own rescue
Congress should change the rules and let homeowners break into their retirement funds.
12/03/2008 12:00 am -
Obama’s team of stars: Can he manage it?
Some inner-circle conflict can be of help to a president, but building a sense of teamwork will be key.
12/02/2008 12:00 am -
Citigroup bailout doesn't calm jitters over 'toxic' assets
Rescue plan leaves troubled mortgage-backed securities on bank's balance sheet.
12/02/2008 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about whether President-elect Obama can become another FDR – and if he can, whether or not he should.
12/01/2008 12:00 am -
US Treasury and the Fed: too close for comfort?
Some economists have reservations about recent moves to rescue the economy.
12/01/2008 12:00 am -
For Obama, White House clout is now
The president-elect went public this week to reassure Americans he’s on top of the economic crisis.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama's nimble economics
His 'do what works' approach reflects the difficult nature of this complex recession.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
US unveils new $800 billion plan to loosen credit
The money will go to unfreeze mortgage and consumer lending.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
USA
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
Citi's woes reflect depth of crisis
The bank's struggles suggest government measures have not stemmed market uncertainty.
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Geithner headlines Obama’s economic team of familiar faces
The New York Fed president is known for his insights on ‘90s international crises.
11/23/2008 12:00 am -
Doubt greets IMF bailout offers
The fund seeks to soften effects of the financial collapse, but many Asian leaders – citing bad advice from the '97 crisis – are wary of conditions attached to assistance.
11/21/2008 12:00 am
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