Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

Federal Reserve chief predicts end to downturn

News Wed 6 May, AT 09:24

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke tells US politicians the recession should be over by Christmas, barring any unforeseen setbacks

Fiat takeover plan of Chrysler hits obstacles

News Tue 5 May, AT 09:43

Fiat’s expansion plans hit the buffers on Monday as investors tried to block Chrysler’s restructuring and the German government entered the fray

Banking stocks surge on Wall Street optimism

News Tue 5 May, AT 08:39

Shares leapt in Monday trading after investors were encouraged over the results of this week’s stress tests by American authorities

Barack Obama

Obama’s chance to lift the lid on the Bush years

Fri 24 Apr, AT 17:11 Alexander Cockburn

A new round of Congressional hearings could expose what has really happened on Wall Street and in Iraq. But does Obama have the courage?

Bank of America

Bank of America earnings fear spark global sell-off

News Tue 21 Apr, AT 01:00

Concern over disclosure in the financial giant's first-quarter results showing growing debt sends world markets into renewed tailspin

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