Economy Jul 14 IMF reaches preliminary deal with Pakistan on $6 billion bailout By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press
Economy Jun 04 Watch Former Reagan Budget Director Argues Against Bailouts, for Financial Discipline Former Reagan Budget Director Argues Against Bailouts, for Financial Discipline…
World Dec 13 Watch News Wrap: Susan Rice Withdraws From Consideration for Secretary of State News Wrap: Susan Rice Withdraws From Consideration for Secretary of State…
Economy Sep 14 Watch Four Years After Bailouts, Banks Have Bounced Back, Still Making Risky Bets Four Years After Bailouts, Banks Have Bounced Back, Still Making Risky Bets…
Economy Nov 24 Watch In Aftermath of Financial Crisis, Who’s Being Held Responsible? As anger over the financial crisis lingers, questions remain as to who has been held accountable for their role in creating the conditions that led to the meltdown ... and who has not. Ray Suarez reports.
Mar 10 Is It Realistic for the President to Cut the Deficit in Half? By Business Desk Question: Is it realistic for the president to cut the deficit in half in four years, even while spending on the war [in Iraq] and moving [troops] to Afghanistan? Paul Solman: The skepticism seems clear and well-taken. The most important… Continue reading
Feb 12 What is the Worst Case Scenario if the Consumer Becomes a Saver? Question/Comment: What is the worst case scenario if the consumer becomes a saver? Or if nations, including United States, raise trade barriers? Or if the financial bailout fails? Paul Solman: Hmmm. Well, the first is happening as we speak:… Continue reading
Apr 16 How does the FDIC bailout work? Question/Comment: How does the FDIC bailout work? If I have an account in a failing bank, how much money must I have in the account to get the $100,000 bailout? Is it true that… Continue reading