Oct 07 Debt limit overtaking shutdown as U.S. crisis focus WASHINGTON -- A market-rattling federal default loomed and the partial government shutdown lingered on Monday, but a gridlocked Congress betrayed little or no urgency toward resolving either of the nation's most challenging short-term economic disputes. Stocks got a case of… Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch Defaulting on U.S bond obligations could cause 'mother of all financial crises' Defaulting on U.S bond obligations could cause 'mother of all financial crises'… Continue watching
Oct 03 One-week shutdown will reduce 4th quarter growth The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget assembled analysts' and banks' predictions of how the shutdown will affect GDP growth into what WonkBlog is calling, "How the shutdown hurts the economy, in one chart." "The consensus is… Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch How long before shutdown has major impact on the economy, private sector? How long before shutdown has major impact on the economy, private sector?… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch Obama on shutdown: "All of this is entirely preventable" Obama on shutdown: "All of this is entirely preventable"… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch Rawabi: A Planned Palestinian City for the West Bank Can West Bank prosperity lead to peace? The story of Rawabi, a new planned community. Continue watching
Sep 27 Watch President Obama outlines roadblocks with the Republicans, bu President Obama outlines roadblocks with the Republicans, but progress with Iran… Continue watching
Sep 27 Watch Securing an economic future for Palestinians CEO Samir Hulileh on the private sector's role in rebuilding the Palestinian economy. Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch Boehner: President Obama needs to negotiate on debt ceiling Boehner: President Obama needs to negotiate on debt ceiling… Continue watching
Sep 26 U.S. economy grows, but may be slowing U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from April-June, but economists worry growth may be slowing. http://t.co/GyOHJ4dzDS -KH— The Associated Press (@AP) September 26, 2013… Continue reading