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The article focuses on the regulatory efforts to enhance the safety of the banking system, proposing a 16 percent increase in high-quality equity capital requirements for banks, among other changes. It discusses the potential impact on banks, particularly highlighting the need for such measures, the potential resistance from the industry, and the benefits of having larger safety buffers to prevent economic catastrophes caused by banking crises.

The article focuses on shortfall of immigration that has become an economic problem in the United States. Topics include considered border crisis has come to dominate media coverage and political debate about immigration in America and all the while, another crisis of the opposite sort is brewing as a broader decline in immigration.

The article focuses on readiness and management of U.S. states for economic crises caused due to COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020. It highlights the role of federal aid, diversified economies and progressive tax systems in high revenues of U.S. states. It presents views of Jared Walczak of the think-tank Tax Foundation on early action taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve to improve capital markets during the pandemic, as of April 2021.

The article discusses the consequences of financial crises. Consumers spend less and reduce household debt and credit growth lags. In the aftermath of the 2008-2009 financial crisis firms are hoarding large sums of cash. In both the U.S. and Europe the financial-services sectors find themselves subject to new regulations.

The article examines proposals for stricter regulation of the financial services industry in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The creation of an unregulated credit system through the use of derivative securities is widely held to have been a major factor in causing the crisis. Research indicates its main role was to spread the effects of a collapse in U.S. housing prices throughout the world financial system. It is noted that even tightly-regulated firms were hit by the crisis.

In this article author focuses on economy of the United States. Topics include focuses on the global financial crisis of 2007-09 troubles in financial markets wreaked havoc all over the world, but even countries relatively insulated from those woes felt a chill thanks to trade links with America and Europe.

The article looks at trends in the investment banking industry in the U.S. in 2019. JPMorgan Chase topped the list of the top five global investment banks. The average return on equity (ROE) of U.S. investment banks has doubled the ROE of European banks. It is noted that European banks needs liquidity injections from the Federal Reserve due to their vulnerability of the financial crisis.

The article examines public debt ratings and government securities yields in developed countries. The global financial crisis and recession have led to a vast increase in the public debts of developed countries. Economic arguments in support of and against the contention that this poses the danger of debt-related crises in those countries are discussed. An increase in interest rates on government securities in the U.S. and Great Britain is forecast.

The article examines income distribution. Since the 1970s, there has been a consistent rise in income inequality between rich people and others, particularly in the U.S., with a corresponding decline in social mobility, and other indicators of social equality such as health outcomes. The financial crisis may halt or even reverse this trend, since it has created huge declines in stock prices, and stocks are one of the main sources of wealth accumulation for the rich.

The article focuses on international trade and its role in the 2008 financial crisis. The large trade deficit maintained by the U.S. and the corresponding trade surplus run by trade partner China created a compensatory flow in which China loaned huge sums to the U.S. through the purchase of government securities theory. Economists suggest that developing countries such as China lack secure financial markets for domestic investment, prompting the flow of capital abroad.

The article discusses the 2009 U.S. financial crisis and how the crisis affects household financial burdens. The author explains how a drop in family expenditures affects the financial crisis, and weakens the debt market. The article emphasizes how the U.S. government will purchase debt to relieve the crisis, and how this should help the U.S. avoid a depression with the help of finance regulation. The author suggests reform and transparency for mortgage and emerging financial markets.

The article examines international savings and investment. The financial crisis of 2008 has led to dramatic declines in the value of almost all financial assets, creating large losses for millions of investors who intended the proceeds to fund their retirements. This is expected to lead to a further decline in the already low savings rate of the U.S.

The article examines efforts by the U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board to stimulate the economy in the wake of the 2008 recession. Both organizations have taken unconventional efforts to encourage lending to promote growth, making large amounts of capital available to troubled financial service firms such as Citigroup. The board has offered to purchase mortgage-backed securities of uncertain worth held by the firms.

The article focuses on the troubled insurance company American International Group (AIG). On September 16, 2008, the U.S. government agreed to a bailout proposal for the firm because its exposure to derivative securities threatened the entire financial services industry. The amount of money lent to AIG has risen to $153 billion and there are doubts it can ever be fully repaid.;

The article examines the role of financial deregulation in the financial crisis of 2008 caused by the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble. A history of financial regulation in the U.S. and Europe from the 1970s is presented. This provided greater access to credit for many consumers and businesses, but at the same time, the complexity and poorly-understood risks created by financial products such as derivative securities were a large factor in the crisis.

The article examines the role of central banks in the 2008 financial crisis. Lax monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and other central banks created easy credit and a flood of lending which was a major contributor to the crisis. The board's main mistake is seen as ignoring the extent to which U.S. finance has become intertwined with major trading partners such as China.

The article examines the 2008 financial crisis caused by the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble. The U.S. legislation to purchase $700 billion in assets from the financial services industry is an unprecedented government intervention in finance, but it is unclear if it will be enough to restore confidence in credit markets. Past banking crises in rich countries have resulted in deep recessions. The emerging economies of developing countries may mitigate that effect.

In this article the author suggests ways in which the U.S. Federal Reserve could cushion the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. Among the initiatives proposed is a reduction in the cost of borrowing federal funds. Also examined is the possibility of passing a Congressional bailout for U.S. financial institutions and the Federal Reserve's intervention in financial markets.

The article reports on a financial crisis stemming from the United States housing market, focusing on the efforts to shore up the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The U.S. Treasury Secretary is to seek U.S. Congressional approval for extending the Treasury's credit lines to the two companies. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board announced that Fannie and Freddie could get financing at its discount window, a privilege previously available only to banks.

The article looks at falling stock prices as a result of stockmarket rumors regarding company losses in asset-backed securities (ABS). Risk management of investment banks has improved since 1998, when the last major credit crisis took place. The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating rumors of overzealousness within Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs.

The article examines the effect of the crisis in the U.S. subprime mortgage lending market on the worldwide debt market. Although the problems with subprime mortgages had been evident since the start of 2007, investors in other debt-based securities have been slow to react to the threat. As the mortgage market's problems continue to grow, collateralized debt obligations become almost untradable. The crisis might put an end to cheap credit putting stress on financial markets.

The article reports on the activities of certain financial professionals and organizations that are able to make money out of business downturns. According to the piece, the generally robust business cycle in the United States may become weaker in 2007 thus allowing for the chance for profit among distressed-debt traders and corporate turnaround specialists.

The article discusses the availability of capital from venture capitalists (VCs) in the U.S. The increased competitiveness of VCs has been attributed to the abundance of capital. The effect of the decline in long-term interest rates on demand for capital is discussed, as well as the relationship between easy-money policies of central banks and the occurrence of the financial crisis.

Comments on the criticism of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) handling of the world's financial crisis. Annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington D.C.; Design of IMF-supported programs in Asia and Russia; International financial system; How to respond to the financial crisis without damaging the international system.

Reports on the turmoil in United States stock markets for September of 1998. Fall in the New York Stock Exchange prices and those on Nasdaq; Investors failing to learn any lesson after the markets fell on October 27, 1997; Shares in bank and high-tech companies falling sharply; Professional investors seen as pessimistic due to shares being overpriced and the lack of accounting for the economic crisis in Asia.

Argues that the oil shock caused by the Iraq-Kuwait crisis of 1990 will not tip the world economy into stagflation. Effect of a rise in oil prices on the world economy; Calculation of the initial transfer of income; Prediction of how much economic growth would slow; Effect of the oil shock on the United States, Great Britain, Japan and West Germany; Problems faced by non-oil developing countries.

The article focuses on safety of several banks under banking crisis such as financial crisis of 2007-08. Topics discussed include observation of an economic growth in the U.S. after crisis with reduction in unemployment rate; banking crisis leads to conversion of private debts into public debts; observation of consequences related to economic crisis over politics; and challenges of finance regulators in crisis situations such as Federal Deposit Insurance.

The article explores the role of rising oil prices in the recovery of the world economy in 2019. There are signs of optimism for the world economy, including increasing trade flows in Asia, strong retail sales in the U.S. and the strengthening manufacturing industry in Europe. Higher oil prices are expected to worsen economic crises in Turkey, Argentina and Pakistan and to prompt central banks to increase interest rates.

The article explores the impacts of financial crises, with the financial performance and profitability of banking industries. Topics discussed include the frustration of capital investors at dismal returns and insistence banks profits, the risks of stability to the global financial system and the need for capital requirements for bigger banks. Other topics include the impacts to proprietary trading on retail and investment banking.

This section offers news briefs related to business around the world as of June 2, 2018. Topics discussed include impact of Italy's political turmoil on the stock markets, the decision by Turkey's central banks to simplify its system of multiple interest rates and a proposal by banking regulators in the U.S. for sweeping changes to the Volcker rule, brought in after the financial crisis and which stops big banks from making certain kinds of risky bets.

The article analyzes the effect of rising interest rates on financial markets in the U.S. It highlights the role of increasing corporate debt in the occurrence of a financial crisis. The move by companies to raise debt and take advantage of the tax-deductibility of interest payments is discussed, as well as the deteriorating credit quality of the market.

The article discusses the indicators of a crisis in the U.S. financial market. Market-watchers identified the yield curve, the inflation rate and interest rates as indicators. The country's tax cuts are expected to stimulate the economy. The causes of volatility are also indicated, including bad news about economic growth and future profits.

The article explores the prosecution of those involved in insider trading in the U.S. in 2018. According to studies, insiders had profited from the financial crisis. A paper revealed that government officials held private meetings with financial institutions during the crisis. Also discussed are the benefits of knowing the structure and scope of a bailout to investors.

The article discusses how U.S. President Barack Obama attempted to set the tone for the nation's presidential election in 2016 by addressing the subject of middle-class economics during his annual state-of-the-union message in January 2015. Obama's weakness is mentioned, along with his views regarding a financial crisis in America, graduation rates, and a democratic transition in Afghanistan. Obama's domestic agenda and his push to increase the capital-gains tax on high earners are examined.

The article focuses on the economic conditions within Puerto Rico in 2013. Topics include Puerto Rico's outstanding debt problem, the domination of the public sector on the island, and its inability to compete with neighboring countries. Information is provided on the federal subsidies given to Puerto Rico and how the economic crisis in Greece can act as a model for an economic recovery.

The article focuses on the U.S. 'sequester,' which is a series of government spending cuts. Topics include how the 2013 sequester will impact the U.S. economy, the contraction of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), and the effect of austerity measures on the U.S. economic recovery after the global economic crisis.

The article considers the career of Timothy Geithner as he prepares to step down as U.S. Treasury Secretary. It is noted that Geithner dealt with several financial crises at Treasury and before that during his tenure at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has acknowledged that mistakes are inevitable when responding to a crisis, and that some of Treasury's interventions fomented moral hazard.

The author discusses the 2012 U.S. presidential election and the choice between U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Topics include Obama's leadership performance between 2008 and 2012, the economic conditions within the U.S. after the global economic crisis, and the economic appeal of Romney.

The author offers opinions about the economic conditions of Western countries in 2012. Topics include the response of the U.S. and Europe to economic recovery, problems with economic growth in the U.S. in 2011, and the economic policy of the European Central Bank. The author suggests that the decisions of politicians could bring financial crises to Europe and the U.S.

The article looks at how American banks have been affected by the 2011 European financial crisis and considers reasons for its limited influence. The author feels that the economic recovery efforts of the U.S. Federal Reserve have helped U.S. banks to remain healthy in spite of troublesome economic conditions, noting the purchase of mortgage and government bonds to increase their prices while keeping yields down.

The article discusses the preparedness of U.S. officials for another financial crisis similar to the 2008 collapse of investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Although the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory reform bill gives the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. the power to put a struggling bank into receivership, it expressly forbids aid targeted at specific companies.

The article discusses the finances of the international banking industry, focusing on large banks in Europe. A loss of liquidity by banks in Europe caused by fears among financiers that the banks will suffer large losses on their holdings of euro area countries' public debts is examined. An increase in the spreads of credit default swaps on corporate bonds of large U.S. banks is discussed.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on the May 6, 2010 temporary stock-market crash in the U.S. The report identifies a sale of stock futures by mutual-fund company Waddell & Reed as precipitating the crash. However, it fails to suggest remedies that might prevent a future occurrence.

In this editorial the author discusses global banking reform in light of the debt crisis in southern Europe and fear that it could destroy a major bank. A piece of banking legislation proposed in the United States, under which the Federal Reserve would have greater regulatory powers, is discussed. Regulation as enacted by officials in Basel, Switzerland, acting for global banks, is examined.

The article reports on an aspect of the recession that followed the global economic crisis of 2008-09. At issue are the changes the crisis has mandated in employment agencies in the United States and in other parts of the world. Among other issues the article examines employment firms and their use of social network web sites.

The article offers information on the annual conference of the American Economic Association (AEA) in San Francisco, California in January 2016 which will discuss topics on the financial crisis, macroeconomics, and hiring employees at central banks and government agencies.

The article examines Germany's foreign relations. Chancellor Angela Merkel has attempted to play a major role in international efforts to combat climatic changes and in the global financial crisis. The possibility Germany will offer more support to U.S. policy on Iran is considered. Merkel is an advocate of increased international cooperation on many issues.

The article reports on living wills and the U.S. banking industry. Many do not feel that the banking industry will stop borrowing cheaply and taking risks similar to what caused the financial crisis as they will be bailed out again so they feel banks should be required to have larger capital reserves and intrusive supervision. Living wills have been suggested in order to make banks and regulators organized in a way that enables dismemberment if there's a crisis.

The article discusses prospects for the world economy in the aftermath of a global financial crisis. Although the U.S. will likely avoid the economic paralysis that plagued Japan in the 1990s, like other Western economies it will remain burdened by large debts and high unemployment. Other nations will fare somewhat better.

The article discusses the risk of deflation facing the U.S. as result of the U.S. government's policies related to the financial crisis. The U.S. Federal Reserve has effectively reduced interest rates to zero and printed vast amounts of currency. Paul Krugman, a Nobel laureate in economics, warned on May 4, 2009, that deflation might occur.