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Geithner Says ‘Absolutely’ When Asked About Eliminating Debt Ceiling
By John SullivanDebt ceiling used as a political tool, time to go, says treasury secretary.
November 16, 2012
Swiss Banks, Socialists Square Off Over TaxesA backlash is growing in the Alpine country over the fact that billionaires, such as Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad, pay a lower tax rate than native Swiss, even as bankers circle the wagons to protect what they say is a lure to draw wealthy clients who bring jobs and growth...
November 16, 2012
Bank Shrinkage Seen Permanent in Europe and, Later, in U.S.The 160,000 positions already announced as being on the chopping block are far from the end, with many banks not having revealed the full toll of their changes.
November 16, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Schwab Launches ETF WebsiteRussell introduces a new strategic-call overwriting fund, and Focus Financial rolls out succession-planning tool.
November 15, 2012
Scout Funds’ Moffett: Economy Is ‘Slowly Getting Stronger’2013 will be better than people think," money manager says at Schwab Impact.
November 15, 2012
On J.P. Morgan Call, Optimism Reigns on Election, Fiscal CliffSpeakers see room for optimism on changes in Congress, possible tax reforms.
November 15, 2012
Eurozone Falls Back in Recession for Q3Italy, Spain and the Netherlands all saw their economies shrink, while Greece has entered a full-scale depression. Even Belgium saw its economy stagnate. And many blame unrelenting insistence on tough austerity policies for the depressing news.
November 15, 2012
Economy Seen as Debacle for Ruling Japanese PartyThe upcoming Japanese election will mean that three of Asias four largest economiesJapan, China and South Koreawill have new leaders in 2013. South Korea will elect its new president on Dec. 19, and the winner will take office in February. And China officially replaced Hu Jintao as head of the...