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A Crisis Wasted  It looks like the Obama administration has forgotten about finance regulatory reform. A Historic Week  Stock markets globally had their worst week ever. What's next? America's Vanishing Middle Class  America's middle class seems to be a dying breed. Here are some disturbing statistics. American Banksters  The Wall Street banksters are at it again. They are putting short term profits ahead of the long term interests of the United States. Bankers Have No Shame  How the banks are spending the billions of dollars of taxpayer money. Who will win the upcoming US election? Ben Bernanke - Person of the Year?  Is Ben Bernanke deserving to the "Person of the Year"? Bernanke Rewarded for Failure  ben bernanke, president obama, federal reserve, us economy, wall Street, treasuries, tony daltorio Bulging Bailouts  This week the bailout of the financial markets grew even larger. The total cost so far is $7.7 trillion and climbing rapidly. Business as Usual?  Despite the economic crisis, nothing has really changed as far as how Wall Street and Washington conducts business. China as Scapegoat  In the search for scapegoats for America's economic woes, many politicans have chosen China. Congress Passes Bailout Plan  Congress passed the bailout plan. Will it work? Continued High Anxiety  Financial markets continue to be in a state of turmoil. What should the small investor do? Do the Oil Companies Control Oil?  Do the major oil companies really control the flow of oil? Even More Bailouts Are Coming  What is going on in the US financial system? You guessed it - More bailouts are coming. Fourth of July Thoughts  The midway point of the year is a good time to review your finances. Take time to sit back, think about the future, and position your assets accordingly. Government Tries to Save the Economy  What went wrong? Will the massive $700 billion bailout plan work? Is an Oil Crunch Just Around the Corner?  The era of cheap, affordable oil may be coming to a close sooner than most people think. It's Good to Be King  America, rejoice! The recession is officially over. Life in 21st Century America  A look at how 21st century America got into such a mess. Modern Financial Markets Truisms  A look back at the financial debacle, the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and what it means for investors. More Government Bailouts on the Horizon  More government bailouts are on the way. The FDIC, which insures bank deposits, may be next. More Wall Street Bad Behavior  'Foreclosuregate' is just the latest example of bad behavior by Wall Street banks. Owe Say Can You See  The economic crisis in America has not ended. Politics and the Environment  Politics has a huge effect on the environment globally. Public Pensions Peril  The next taxpayer-funded bailout may well be for public pensions. The American Financial Experiment  Do US authorities think the American public is too dumb to see what they are doing? The Bailouts Just Keep Growing  The size of various government bailouts just keeps growing. Here is the latest on the bailouts. The BP Oil Spill and Higher Oil Prices  The BP oil spill guarantees higher US oil prices in the future. The Culture of Greed on Wall Street  The culture of Greed on Wall Street has not changed. More inexcusable behavior comes to light. The Federal Reserve's Mistake  Ben Bernanke and the Federal Reserve have yet to learn anything. The Government Wants Your Retirement Money  Plans continue moving forward to raid Americans' retirement plans. The Other Economic Shoe Is Dropping  Credit markets are improving, but the stock market is still falling. Why? Can you say recession? The US-China Green War  The latest dust-up between the US and China involves green industries. The Wall Street Journal's Bailout Math  Are the Wall Street Bailout Costs Really Declining? Is it a Case of Bad Math Or Propaganda? The Wall Street Reform That Wasn't  The recent Wall Street "reform" legislation passed by Congress is no reform at all. U.S. Government Bails Out Mortgage Agencies  The effects of the massive U.S. government bailout of mortgage agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Wall Street Bailouts and Obama  Another huge Wall Street bailout - this time for Bank of America. What the new President needs to do. Wall Street Fix WishList  In the wake of extremely weak Wall Street "reform" being put forth by Congress, here are some the things I wish would happen. Wall Street's Culture  The Goldman Sachs case shows Wall Street's "traders culture". Wall Street's Newest Casino Game  It's called High Frequency Trading. It's Wall Street's latest casino game. We Are in the Dark Ages...for Economics  The current era will be remembered as the dark ages for economics. Windfall Oil Profits Tax  Should a windfall profits be imposed on the oil companies? Investing Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Investing Site Map
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