Economic Indicators

13 reasons the U.S. government doesn’t work

Washington is not just dysfunctional, it's actively failing to serve the needs of Americans, says Washington Post columnist Ezra Klein.

By Staff |October 9, 2013

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EU wants to shut down bad banks

As soon as possible, the European Union should establish a corporation that would shut down or bail out problem banks, says the International Monetary Fund.

By Staff |October 9, 2013

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Refinancing requests outpace new home purchases

Home loan applications went up last week in the U.S., and refinancing requests outnumbered purchases, reports Reuters.

By Staff |October 9, 2013

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Could cheap auto loans cause a bubble?

Some auto companies in Canada are offering eight-year interest free loans, and this is causing a spike in car sales, reports the Globe and Mail. But because these cars are being purchased on credit, this news is cause for concern, says General Motors Canada president Kevin Williams. In fact, it’s comparable to the spike in […]

October 9, 2013

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