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December 28th, 2010 by Financial Writer
Limiting the compensation of banking executives is not the best way to curb their risk-taking, but it might be the option most readily available, an economist writes.
Buy vs. Rent: An Update
Should you buy a home or rent one? An updated list of the relationship between home prices and rents in 55 metropolitan areas.
The Holiday [...]
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February 6th, 2010 by Financial Writer
US President Barack Obama called Saturday for new steps to support America’s small businesses, saying they are key to rebuilding the economy on a new, stronger foundation and creating jobs.
“These companies represent the essence of the American spirit - the promise that anyone can succeed in this country if you have a good idea and [...]
Tags: barack obama, business lending, loans, small businesses, us president
December 3rd, 2009 by Financial Writer
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Thursday said it was vital to get U.S. budget deficits down in order to spur private-sector growth that creates jobs and predicted it will begin happening in 2011.
But first the financial system must be stabilized.
“You cannot address those long-term deficits, you cannot put the government of the United States in [...]
Tags: budget deficit, business network, financial system, geithner, small businesses
December 1st, 2009 by Financial Writer
The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains after new reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending and contracts to buy homes.
The batch of new economic data lifted spirits on Wall Street. But analysts cautioned that the economy won’t come roaring back from the worst recession in seven decades. Some [...]
Tags: business highlights, economic recovery, small businesses, wall street
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