As the world's industrialized nations continued to roll out more plans to bolster flagging economies, European leaders called for a review of the global financial system.

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President Bush's signing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act bans the use of credit cards, checks, and electronic transfers to place bets on gambling websites on the internet. Analysts discuss the implication of the recent law.

Financial institutions in New York City, Newark, N.J., and Washington, D.C., opened for business Monday under tight security after the government warned terrorists might be planning attacks against "iconic economic targets" in those cities.