Spanish PM Is Punished In Polls Over Economy
Spain’s ruling Socialist party has suffered a crushing defeat in local and regional elections, after a week of protests over the country’s unemployment and economic problems. View full post on All Stories
Housing shortages, high costs affecting military
The inability of homebuilders to secure construction loans in this weak economy, combined with major force realignments from Europe and other areas, has created housing shortages for families at many large stateside military bases, the Government Accountability Office reported. View full post on All Stories
Jobless rates still declining
WASHINGTON – Unemployment rates fell last month in more than three-quarters of the nation’s states, adding to evidence that companies are feeling more confident in the U.S. economy. View full post on All Stories
Happy 2nd Birthday, U.S. Economic Recovery!
The economy has been improving for a full two years now. But will unemployment or something else drain the recovery — and your portfolio? Analysts suggest not taking any chances. View full post on All Stories
Geithner Says Damage From Debt Default May Be ‘Irrevocable’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said a default arising from failing to raise the debt limit could cause “irrevocable damage” to the economy, risk a “double-dip” recession and increase unemployment. View full post on All Stories
Economy cools, limiting room for further policy tightening…
China’s inflation eased in April to 5.3% and other data, including industrial output and loans, suggested slower activity in the world’s second-biggest economy and less room for further aggressive moves to tighten monetary policy. View full post on All Stories
China’s economy cools, limiting need for tighter policy
China’s inflation eased in April to 5.3 percent and other data, including for industrial output and loans, suggested the world’s second-biggest economy may be cooling and there was less need for further aggressive monetary tightening. View full post on All Stories
CEO pay tops prerecession level
In the boardroom, it’s as if the Great Recession never happened. CEOs at the nation’s largest companies were paid better last year than they were in 2007, when the economy was booming, the stock market set a record high and unemployment was roughly half what it is today. View full post on All Stories
BC-US-FEA–CEO Pay, US
CEOs at America’s largest companies were paid better last year than they were in 2007, when the economy was booming, the stock market set a record high and unemployment was roughly half what it is today. View full post on All Stories
CEOs rake in big bucks again
NEW YORK – In the boardroom, it’s as if the Great Recession never happened. CEOs at the nation’s largest companies were paid better last year than they were in 2007, when the economy was booming, the stock market set a record high and unemployment was roughly half what it is … View full post on [...]
