How The U.S. Sovereign Downgrade Affects Municipal Housing (00:03:34 min)
After downgrading the U.S. to ‘AA+’ from ‘AAA’ on Aug. 5, 2011, Standard & Poor's lowered its ratings on many U.S. companies and government-sponsored entities with financial ties to the sovereign.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
WSJ: Roubini Warns of Global Recession Risk
Roubini Warns of Global Recession Risk
8/11/2011 6:42:02 PM
Economist Nouriel Roubini says the risk of a global recession is greater than 50 percent, and the next two to three months will reveal the economy's direction. In an interview with WSJ's Simon Constable, Roubini also says he's putting his money in cash. "This is not the time to be in risky assets," he says.
8/11/2011 6:42:02 PM
Economist Nouriel Roubini says the risk of a global recession is greater than 50 percent, and the next two to three months will reveal the economy's direction. In an interview with WSJ's Simon Constable, Roubini also says he's putting his money in cash. "This is not the time to be in risky assets," he says.
Bloomberg: First-Time Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Decrease to Four-Month Low
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First-Time Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Decrease to Four-Month Low
By Bob Willis - Aug 11, 2011 08:19 PM GMT
Claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to a four-month low, signaling the job market is being hampered by a lack of hiring rather than more firings.
First-Time Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Decrease to Four-Month Low
By Bob Willis - Aug 11, 2011 08:19 PM GMT
Claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to a four-month low, signaling the job market is being hampered by a lack of hiring rather than more firings.
CNNMoney: Mortgages rates keep falling: 30-year nears record low
Mortgages rates keep falling: 30-year nears record low
By Les Christie August 11, 2011: 3:17 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Just when it seemed mortgage rates weren't going to get any lower, they started testing new lows.
By Les Christie August 11, 2011: 3:17 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Just when it seemed mortgage rates weren't going to get any lower, they started testing new lows.
CNNMoney: Unemployment claims fall to 4-month low
Unemployment claims fall to 4-month low
By Annalyn Censky @CNNMoney August 11, 2011: 9:55 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- At a time when the economy seems to be hanging by a thread, the Labor Department reported at least some better news about the job market Thursday.
By Annalyn Censky @CNNMoney August 11, 2011: 9:55 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- At a time when the economy seems to be hanging by a thread, the Labor Department reported at least some better news about the job market Thursday.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Declines to Lowest Since May in Bloomberg Index
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Declines to Lowest Since May in Bloomberg Index
By Jillian Berman - Aug 11, 2011 05:45 AM GMT-0800
Consumer confidence dropped last week to the lowest level since mid-May as American high earners, homeowners and those working full time turned more pessimistic.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Declines to Lowest Since May in Bloomberg Index
By Jillian Berman - Aug 11, 2011 05:45 AM GMT-0800
Consumer confidence dropped last week to the lowest level since mid-May as American high earners, homeowners and those working full time turned more pessimistic.
CNNMoney: Foreclosures fall for 10th straight month
Foreclosures fall for 10th straight month
By Les Christie August 11, 2011: 5:27 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Foreclosure filings dropped once again in July, hitting their lowest level since November 2007, as processing delays and foreclosure prevention measures enabled a larger number of delinquent borrowers to remain in their homes.
By Les Christie August 11, 2011: 5:27 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Foreclosure filings dropped once again in July, hitting their lowest level since November 2007, as processing delays and foreclosure prevention measures enabled a larger number of delinquent borrowers to remain in their homes.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Bloomberg: Cut in Household Spending Points to Recession
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Cut in Household Spending Points to Recession
By Shobhana Chandra and Steve Matthews - Aug 11, 2011 04:01 AM GMT
Recession signals in the world’s largest economy are flashing red again.
Cut in Household Spending Points to Recession
By Shobhana Chandra and Steve Matthews - Aug 11, 2011 04:01 AM GMT
Recession signals in the world’s largest economy are flashing red again.
CNNMoney: Roubini: Double dip more likely
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Roubini: Double dip more likely
Economist Nouriel Roubini says the chances of a double dip recession have increased given the market plunge, weak housing market and structural weaknesses in the economy. Play
Roubini: Double dip more likely
Economist Nouriel Roubini says the chances of a double dip recession have increased given the market plunge, weak housing market and structural weaknesses in the economy. Play
CNNMoney: Recession 2.0 would hurt worse
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Recession 2.0 would hurt worse
By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney August 10, 2011: 10:25 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The risk of double dip recession is rising.
Recession 2.0 would hurt worse
By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney August 10, 2011: 10:25 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The risk of double dip recession is rising.
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