Economic Indicators

Moody’s socks French banks

As Greece puts together a package of tax hikes and service cuts aimed at staving off default, ratings agency Moody’s delivered a punch to French bank stocks over intimations of a rating cut.

By Staff |September 12, 2011

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Tax the rich: A grown-up way to trim a deficit

On both sides of the Altantic, outspoken members of the uber-wealthy are demanding their politicians raise their taxes.

By Michael McCullough, Canadian Business |September 12, 2011

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Jobs speech hits strong points

President Obama’s make or break speech on a jobs creation plan hit many of the right notes last night and cast a shift away from past tendencies to shrink from a fight.

By Staff |September 9, 2011

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In the U.S., all eyes on jobs

Arise in jobless claims shows that while a lot of companies have suspended layoffs, they still haven’t started hiring.

By Staff |September 8, 2011

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