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U.K. Retail Sales Down More Than Expected
By Marlene Y. SatterBank of England Gov. Mervyn King said the Monetary Policy Council had not completely ruled out an additional round of QE in the future, should it be necessary, to boost growth.
November 14, 2012
Investing Outlook: ‘Sunny With a Chance of Hurricanes’Its a case of where the natural world becomes a metaphor for the financial world.
November 14, 2012
Lagarde Seeks IMF Relevance in Southeast AsiaAfter the 1997 Asian financial crisis compelled some countries to adhere to IMF austerity policies, feelings ran high against the institution and spurred nations in the region to take steps to handle their own financial well-being.
November 14, 2012
Gold to Soar: Deutsche BankGold is destined for another increase, according to the head of metals trading at Deutsche Bank. In fact, its set to jump above $2,000 as governments use stimulus to counter any slowing in economic recovery.
November 14, 2012
Coordinated Strikes Hit EuropeMillions of European workers hit the streets, heading not for their jobs but for demonstrations against austerity measures that have worsened the suffering of individuals in numerous countries.
November 14, 2012
Where—and Where Not—to Invest in 2013: Morgan, MFS ExpertsPolitical wrangling in Washington will have a powerful effect on the markets in 2013. That begs the question of whereand where notto invest next year.
November 14, 2012
Deficit Reduction Deal: 3 Dueling Plans to Achieve ItAs the politicians prepare their negotiation stances ahead of Friday's White House budget talks, liberal and conservative economists are offering their ideas on how to solve Americas growing fiscal gap.
November 14, 2012
Morningstar Maintains Focus on Integrating Research and Technology: Schwab ImpactFor Chicago-based research firm Morningstar, efficient and effective are more than simply corporate-speak.