Economic Trends
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The Funniest Graph I've Ever Seen About Why the Euro Is Totally Doomed (The Atlantic)
By Staff WriterGraph show the major countries of the European Union are more different from each other than all of the countries that begin with the letter "M."
April 26, 2012
Euro Zone Confidence Falls More Than ExpectedConfidence in the euro zone is falling along with the economic picture, and its doing so faster than predicted.
April 04, 2012
Monti Reaches Deal on Italian Labor LawsPrime Minister Mario Monti has reached an agreement with the main political parties in Italy to back his plan to relax rules on firing workers.
April 03, 2012
John Maynard Keynes: Top Money Manager? Columnist’s Opinion Brews ControversyWall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig creates weekend stir over legendary economists investment record.
March 29, 2012
Monti Labor Law Split Poses Risk for InvestorsEven as Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy pushed through a plan to make it easier to fire workers, a split within his governing coalition over the measure could endanger his government even before elections are held by May. And that, in turn, could boost risk for investors.
March 26, 2012
Bernanke: Despite Gains, Job Market Still WeakFed chairman Ben Bernanke said the central banks existing policies will help boost economic growth, but that further accommodative policies may be needed.
March 22, 2012
Economy Lacks Strength to Sustain GainsThere is still not enough spending and investment to sustain the economic recovery, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday.
March 13, 2012
Top 10 Best U.S. Cities for BusinessDespite increased competition from around the globe, America is still on top, according to a research report commissioned by Citigroup, which shows that 10 of the top 30 cities worldwide are in the United States.