Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
President Romney's cabinet: Who would he choose?
By Marlene Y. SatterHere are some possibilities for Romney appointees, and a couple of new ones Obama might make if he is re-elected.
October 23, 2012
Greenspan to Wall Street: Drop deadAt SIFMAs annual meeting in New York, the former Fed chairman advocates letting big banks fail.
October 22, 2012
Austerity, Losses Push Greece Toward DepressionAfter contracting 18.4% over the past four years, Greece's economy is on track to shrink another 4% in 2013, according to the IMF.
October 11, 2012
Spain Takes S&P Rating CutS&P not only downgraded the countrys sovereign debt rating two notches to a single level above junk, but also gave it a negative outlook. The ratings agency cited the uncertain economic and political situation in its reasoning.
October 03, 2012
Investor Pitfalls, Profits Abound Depending on Political Winds: Janus PanelistsThe health care plan, fiscal cliff and even food sources could affect stocks.
October 01, 2012
Euro zone joblessness risks "economic disaster"European leaders are dealing with an unemployment rate President Barack Obama wouldn't even want.
October 01, 2012
Eurozone Data Indicate 'New Recession': MarkitFactories saw demand fall and countries saw unemployment rise from July through September as Markit Economics said the activityor, rather, lack of itindicated a new recession.
September 18, 2012
FPA's Bob Rodriguez Blasts Bernanke for Going 'All In' With QE3"All in may be a good strategy for poker but not for this economy," the famed money manager says, with harsh words for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke.