Federal Reserve renews program to spur growth amid economic concerns
The Fed said it would extend “Operation Twist,” a program that seeks to reduce long-term interest rates, through the end of the year.
‘Taxmaggedon’ could hurt us even before doomsday comes
Political deadlock over taxes and the budget could harm the economy at the end of 2012.
Analysis: GOP tax plan could hurt middle class
The tax reform plan that House Republicans have advanced would sharply cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans but could leave middle-class households facing much larger tax bills, according to a new analysis set to be released Wednesday.
The awful jobs numbers weren’t a fluke
Job openings are down, too.
Will the fiscal cliff hurt the economy?
Investors and financial firms are divided over whether the looming tax hikes and spending reductions will harm the recovery.
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Unemployment by county
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Inside the European debt crisis
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Fed extends ‘twist’ program to drive rates lower
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Chief Investment Officer Ina Drew resigns from JPMorgan Chase in trading blunder aftermath
Chief Investment Officer Ina Drew resigns from JP Morgan Chase in trading blunder aftermath
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