Most Active Articles 2013-05-20T01:33:05.188-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:us-financial-crisis Bruce Judson bjudson427 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6705744693264004148-fab8d756c7c38c3b7ddb8abd47fbb573 2013-05-18T07:32:31.290-04:00

Remove US Dollar as the reserve currency & US will no longer be able to be supreme or fund wars by relying on what would then be a worthless paper currency

Remove US Dollar as the reserve currency & US will no longer be able to be supreme or fund wars by relying on what would then be a worthless paper currency http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/economy/dollar-crisis-the-coming-collapse-of-us-global-hegemony/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:971885221002539176-fe6cba20f819e7cc394e5a71a9b6b11c 2013-03-07T17:51:30.393-05:00

Governor Masaaki Shirakawa expanded the Bank of Japan’s assets by 50 percent, introduced an inflation target and safeguarded his nation’s banking system from shocks. Yet when he announced he was leaving three weeks early, stocks soared to a four-year high.

Governor Masaaki Shirakawa expanded the Bank of Japan’s assets by 50 percent, introduced an inflation target and safeguarded his nation’s banking system from shocks. Yet when he announced he was leaving three weeks early, stocks soared to a four-year high. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-07/shirakawa-boj-expansion-gets-no-respect-as-stocks-cheer-his-exit.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7040162804810770658-9503f4e8dce5a150eacf6d05ccf2e398 2013-02-07T10:50:48.391-05:00

San Francisco trial attorney John Keker is joining New York freedom-of-speech lawyer Floyd Abrams to defend Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC against government allegations it wrongfully boosted ratings on mortgage-backed securities, the company said.

San Francisco trial attorney John Keker is joining New York freedom-of-speech lawyer Floyd Abrams to defend Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC against government allegations it wrongfully boosted ratings on mortgage-backed securities, the company said. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-06/standard-poor-s-to-be-defended-by-floyd-abrams-company-says.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4218424832848843720-fc4a7bc8598b8507d05c73b2b5b3dcf2 2013-04-29T05:36:35.013-04:00

Some people are abusing the system & cost of food stamp fraud has risen sharply- Important signs that Child Hunger in America has already started to explode

Some people are abusing the system & cost of food stamp fraud has risen sharply- Important signs that Child Hunger in America has already started to explode http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/social-pulse-news/child-hunger-exploding-in-greece-starting-to-happen-in-america-too/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4318371083245608339-734a8cc368ca9c7d587118326f7d88fd 2013-03-25T19:54:44.104-04:00

The aggressive stimulus programs undertaken by the Federal Reserve have partly been motivated by a growing fear of deflation.

The aggressive stimulus programs undertaken by the Federal Reserve have partly been motivated by a growing fear of deflation. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-24/faster-growth-could-end-fed-s-war-on-deflation.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4770201863834633345-81754d194b39e8c6a59ae4c38a84608d 2013-04-11T15:34:17.072-04:00

ICAP Plc’s U.S. interest-rate swap desk, which regulators are investigating as part of a price- manipulation probe, paid its brokers as much as $7 million a year at the market’s peak, earning the group the nickname “Treasure Island,” said two people familiar with the matter.

ICAP Plc’s U.S. interest-rate swap desk, which regulators are investigating as part of a price- manipulation probe, paid its brokers as much as $7 million a year at the market’s peak, earning the group the nickname “Treasure Island,” said two people familiar with the matter. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-10/icap-brokers-on-treasure-island-said-to-reap-isdafix-rewards.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6219366213830335719-d8276302b3eb957214ce1681969682c5 2013-04-20T17:38:16.912-04:00

Federal Reserve Governor Jeremy Stein said liquidity regulation is essential to financial stability, while noting a need for a more moderate approach to such oversight compared with supervision of capital.

Federal Reserve Governor Jeremy Stein said liquidity regulation is essential to financial stability, while noting a need for a more moderate approach to such oversight compared with supervision of capital. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-19/fed-s-stein-says-liquidity-regulation-has-key-role-for-stability.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12738563262669224098-e2c7b394f347132b641a0b952b6c97bb 2013-02-06T13:48:36.944-05:00

The U.S. lawsuit against Standard & Poor’s raises pressure to accelerate competition in the ratings industry while the government itself has adopted rules that left the business dominated by the same companies whose flawed grades sparked the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

The U.S. lawsuit against Standard & Poor’s raises pressure to accelerate competition in the ratings industry while the government itself has adopted rules that left the business dominated by the same companies whose flawed grades sparked the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-06/s-p-lawsuit-undermined-by-sec-rules-impeding-ratings-competition.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13131235969062158441-b2f7703dcf3c81fcfa62b98c95d5fde9 2013-04-19T12:13:35.305-04:00

http://www.econmatters.com/2013/04/can-fed-fix-fundamentally-tormented-us.html Dian L. Chu dchu748 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2975568956530343768-0cc4244334de30cdc5164610085eed60 2013-05-10T04:41:12.834-04:00

To make some macro sense, we end with 3 conclusions that highlight the dynamics of Inflation -Real estate prices, inflation perceptions & its non-uniformity

To make some macro sense, we end with 3 conclusions that highlight the dynamics of Inflation -Real estate prices, inflation perceptions & its non-uniformity http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/inflation/bright-lights-big-city-bigger-prices-where-inflation-hides/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3183064348533540415-c02a1465d3fc7fbae7093f4fb4867ea0 2013-04-30T13:19:29.684-04:00

For the first time in two decades, General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC pulled off a sweep in the first three months of a year, with all three gaining U.S. market share in 2013’s first quarter.

For the first time in two decades, General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC pulled off a sweep in the first three months of a year, with all three gaining U.S. market share in 2013’s first quarter. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/detroit-three-zombie-slayers-all-gained-u-s-market-share.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16639844387112080758-5f4ea103cf54370b9d6ae6e0e10a7bb8 2013-04-26T16:52:32.532-04:00

http://www.econmatters.com/2013/04/an-austerity-smackdown-on-reinhart.html Dian L. Chu dchu748 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6101809711099972604-73bc04bf3c1a7ab0c7571dc5bb059d1d 2013-03-05T18:27:46.093-05:00

More than 1,300 miles (2,092 kilometers) from New York, on the uninhabited island of West Caicos, a group of European investors are helping to pick up the pieces from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s collapse.

More than 1,300 miles (2,092 kilometers) from New York, on the uninhabited island of West Caicos, a group of European investors are helping to pick up the pieces from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s collapse. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-05/lehman-s-caicos-calamity-saved-by-luxury-comeback.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:304368072368022570-2735258bde048e981ad7117d70b95766 2013-02-04T12:03:08.998-05:00

Do we really need another book about the financial crisis?

Do we really need another book about the financial crisis? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/blinder-supports-bailouts-thanks-pal-bernanke-review.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13984159104534245193-871928651a9c80c3bacec8c0c93874c9 2013-03-12T11:12:04.380-04:00

The U.S. Treasury, which is exiting its ownership stake in General Motors Co., accelerated its sell- down of the automaker in February, raising $489.9 million in proceeds from the sale of common shares.

The U.S. Treasury, which is exiting its ownership stake in General Motors Co., accelerated its sell- down of the automaker in February, raising $489.9 million in proceeds from the sale of common shares. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/u-s-says-it-sold-489-9-million-of-gm-shares-in-february.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6299734564942396917-1cc9dc29c78ad138d20f6e137cb385a5 2013-04-30T10:49:34.445-04:00

If our scenario comes to pass, then bank, government and consumer balance sheets would be quite healthy following the Reset and would be ready to expand

If our scenario comes to pass, then bank, government and consumer balance sheets would be quite healthy following the Reset and would be ready to expand http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/economy/qbamco-on-precious-metals-and-the-coming-great-reset/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13034439649427542153-b716745c986b53622832a8b951892626 2013-03-04T12:26:09.361-05:00

GSA finds consolidation of offices and careful contract management are enabling major strides in terms of transparency and service improvements.

GSA finds consolidation of offices and careful contract management are enabling major strides in terms of transparency and service improvements. http://blog.apptricity.com/bid/273416/GSA-Finds-Efforts-to-Streamline-Operations-Are-Improving-Agencies Apptricity Corporation clayne883 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7327283518230683014-c4256c32c087d9fc0b0ec7571a06e8bf 2013-04-16T17:07:39.578-04:00

Central banks are setting new expectations for monetary policy that may be hard to reverse as they slide deeper into the realms of fiscal policy.

Central banks are setting new expectations for monetary policy that may be hard to reverse as they slide deeper into the realms of fiscal policy. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-16/central-banks-at-ease-limit-risk-political-backlash.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17419047581508820572-12419df6045818af866bcd7658c6a5d5 2013-02-11T10:52:38.580-05:00

When Charles O. Prince III was chief executive officer of Citigroup Inc. from 2003 to 2007, he didn’t know about a surge in mortgage risk that his own investment bankers loaded on to its bank’s books.

When Charles O. Prince III was chief executive officer of Citigroup Inc. from 2003 to 2007, he didn’t know about a surge in mortgage risk that his own investment bankers loaded on to its bank’s books. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-11/credit-rating-victims-didn-t-know-s-p-s-toxic-aaa-born-of-greed.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17470318346286491952-068b9c78f07023efa7ff3771035f517a 2013-04-18T13:29:16.771-04:00

It seems that Gold and Silver are actually playing up to the manipulators small time ploys & letting them win, to corner them in a No-Escape position later

It seems that Gold and Silver are actually playing up to the manipulators small time ploys & letting them win, to corner them in a No-Escape position later http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/economy/gold-and-silver-only-playing-up-to-the-manipulators/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1618610134649160353-06dd92989cfd571d479c0face68f1342 2013-03-25T14:14:17.611-04:00

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said low interest rates in advanced nations benefit the world economy while not creating a disruptive diversion of trade through weaker currencies.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said low interest rates in advanced nations benefit the world economy while not creating a disruptive diversion of trade through weaker currencies. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-25/bernanke-says-easing-by-advanced-nations-helps-world-economy.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10842233800869609870-0540ac6fef58ae1f72ae4d2ecfeac8d3 2013-02-06T13:38:59.464-05:00

Oh, the poor suckers at Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp., fooled about the stench of their own garbage by those sneaky credit raters at Standard & Poor’s.

Oh, the poor suckers at Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp., fooled about the stench of their own garbage by those sneaky credit raters at Standard & Poor’s. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-06/s-p-lawsuit-portrays-cdo-sellers-as-duped-victims.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11928942328961778964-d25813cc10565a40b2ac60bb28bfc61b 2013-05-14T03:32:47.309-04:00

An advisory council to US Federal Reserve is warning that its $85 B/month stimulus & low interest rates are fueling new bubbles in student loans & farmland

An advisory council to US Federal Reserve is warning that its $85 B/month stimulus & low interest rates are fueling new bubbles in student loans & farmland http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/us-federal-reserve/the-new-crisis-warning-just-issued-to-the-federal-reserve/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12765624255291002231-f7b93d78a201d2f063cb953e2e4ea96a 2013-04-17T21:06:28.947-04:00

A graduate student and his two professors—in a paper that began as a homework assignment and only gradually transformed to a critique—ignited a digital firestorm among academics Tuesday by challenging a Reinhart-Rogoff study seen by many as a bedrock of post-crisis economic thought.

A graduate student and his two professors—in a paper that began as a homework assignment and only gradually transformed to a critique—ignited a digital firestorm among academics Tuesday by challenging a Reinhart-Rogoff study seen by many as a bedrock of post-crisis economic thought. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324485004578427112435204642.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10166893286933294259-29dbc4e93e252e15f9f0db054df51cc9 2013-03-06T16:22:06.185-05:00

The stock market, in normal times a reliable proxy for an economy’s health, reached record levels this week. And why not? Corporate profits are higher than ever. The housing market is springing back. Auto sales are on pace for the best year since 2007.

The stock market, in normal times a reliable proxy for an economy’s health, reached record levels this week. And why not? Corporate profits are higher than ever. The housing market is springing back. Auto sales are on pace for the best year since 2007. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-05/beware-illusions-pushing-stocks-to-record-levels-view.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 2 2 0 0