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global financial crisis
Eurozone Economy Ends 2015 With Whimper as Dark Clouds Grow
The 19-country eurozone is in its longest stretch of economic expansion since the global financial crisis in 2008 but growth remains paltry
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Greed, Lack of Transparency Caused Financial Crisis, Says Greenberger
Commodities trade expert explains what caused the financial meltdown of fall 2008
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Cost of Financial Crisis Calculated at $12.8 Trillion
When investment bank Lehman Brothers filed for the largest bankruptcy in the history of the United States four years ago on Sept. 15, 2008, shock and fear spread throughout the global financial system.
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Central Banks Powerless to Escape Vicious Cycle
The world’s advanced and emerging market economies continue to be stuck in a vicious cycle, which began with the financial meltdown in 2008.
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Irish Mortgage Market Crisis Deepens
Latest figures on mortgage arrears indicate a grave crisis in the housing market, according to Threshold, the national housing charity.
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New Efforts to Combat Predatory Lending
Center for American Progress sponsors a discussion on what the federal gov is doing about predatory lending
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Shadow Banking System Causes Apprehension
Academics and financial system experts are concerned about a re-emergence of America’s shadow banking system, which has been defined as “credit intermediation involving entities and activities outside the regular banking system” by the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
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European Leaders Sign Stability Treaty
President of the European Commission, Mr José Manuel Barroso, congratulated European heads of state on Friday, including Taoiseach Enda Kenny, on signing the Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union.
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Are Unemployed Applicants Facing Discrimination?
With so many lay-offs lately, people are more keen than ever to find work. However, some employers are being investigated on charges of bias against people who are currently out of work.
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Head of U.S. Chamber ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON—The world’s largest business federation is signaling cautious optimism about the nation’s economic recovery, putting down fears of a double dip recession, at least for now.
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Iceland Credit Rating Slashed Again
Moody’s Investors Service lowered Iceland’s credit rating after the island’s government passed a law prohibiting any type of foreign exchange-linked loans.
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G-20 Financial Reforms Face Adoption Challenges
G-20 leaders plan to shift focus to preventing the financial crisis of tomorrow.
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Sweden’s Saab Faces Uncertain Future
Owned by struggling American General Motors, the Saab brand faces bleak times ahead.
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Analysis: EU Countries Facing Tough Times
Countries in the European Union face tough challenges financing public sectors as population gets older.
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Eurozone Economy Ends 2015 With Whimper as Dark Clouds Grow
The 19-country eurozone is in its longest stretch of economic expansion since the global financial crisis in 2008 but growth remains paltry
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Greed, Lack of Transparency Caused Financial Crisis, Says Greenberger
Commodities trade expert explains what caused the financial meltdown of fall 2008
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Cost of Financial Crisis Calculated at $12.8 Trillion
When investment bank Lehman Brothers filed for the largest bankruptcy in the history of the United States four years ago on Sept. 15, 2008, shock and fear spread throughout the global financial system.
|
Central Banks Powerless to Escape Vicious Cycle
The world’s advanced and emerging market economies continue to be stuck in a vicious cycle, which began with the financial meltdown in 2008.
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Irish Mortgage Market Crisis Deepens
Latest figures on mortgage arrears indicate a grave crisis in the housing market, according to Threshold, the national housing charity.
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New Efforts to Combat Predatory Lending
Center for American Progress sponsors a discussion on what the federal gov is doing about predatory lending
|
Shadow Banking System Causes Apprehension
Academics and financial system experts are concerned about a re-emergence of America’s shadow banking system, which has been defined as “credit intermediation involving entities and activities outside the regular banking system” by the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
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European Leaders Sign Stability Treaty
President of the European Commission, Mr José Manuel Barroso, congratulated European heads of state on Friday, including Taoiseach Enda Kenny, on signing the Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union.
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Are Unemployed Applicants Facing Discrimination?
With so many lay-offs lately, people are more keen than ever to find work. However, some employers are being investigated on charges of bias against people who are currently out of work.
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Head of U.S. Chamber ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON—The world’s largest business federation is signaling cautious optimism about the nation’s economic recovery, putting down fears of a double dip recession, at least for now.
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Iceland Credit Rating Slashed Again
Moody’s Investors Service lowered Iceland’s credit rating after the island’s government passed a law prohibiting any type of foreign exchange-linked loans.
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G-20 Financial Reforms Face Adoption Challenges
G-20 leaders plan to shift focus to preventing the financial crisis of tomorrow.
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Sweden’s Saab Faces Uncertain Future
Owned by struggling American General Motors, the Saab brand faces bleak times ahead.
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Analysis: EU Countries Facing Tough Times
Countries in the European Union face tough challenges financing public sectors as population gets older.
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