Federal deficit nears $9B for year so far
The federal deficit grew by $ 2.7 billion in September, matching the number in the same period as a year ago and raising the government’s shortfall for the first six…
Geithner predicts Republicans will allow higher tax rates – Reuters
CBS News Geithner predicts Republicans will allow higher tax ratesReutersBy Aruna Viswanatha and Thomas Ferraro. WASHINGTON | Sun Dec 2, 2012 1:41pm EST. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's top…
Geithner: No Social Security talks now – USA TODAY
ABC News Geithner: No Social Security talks nowUSA TODAYGeithner: No Social Security talks now. The Oval. David JacksonShare. Comments. tim-geithner. In this handout provided by CBS News, Treasury Secretary Timothy…
Obama’s Keystone XL decision will set tone for 2nd term
U.S. President Barack Obama put off a decision during this year’s election campaign, but now that he’s won a second term, his next move on the proposed Keystone XL oil…
Source: Michigan to host 2 battery centers – Detroit Free Press
New York Times Source: Michigan to host 2 battery centersDetroit Free PressWASHINGTON — Michigan will be home to two of three new federally funded advanced battery centers where researchers will…
Ottawa in no rush to sell GM stake
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says he’s not about to engage in a public fire sale of General Motors stock for Canadian taxpayers. CBC | Business News…
China’s Manufacturing PMI Expands for a Second Month – Bloomberg
The Australian Financial Review China's Manufacturing PMI Expands for a Second MonthBloombergChina's official manufacturing index rose to the highest level in seven months as new orders and export demand climbed,…
Barack Obama uses radio address to pressure Republicans for fiscal cliff deal – The Guardian
The Guardian Barack Obama uses radio address to pressure Republicans for fiscal cliff dealThe GuardianWith a month left to break the deadlock over the fiscal cliff, president Barack Obama ratcheted…
Bank ombud fingers another firm for investments gone sour
Macquarie Private Wealth is refusing to adhere to a decision from Canada’s top banking ombudsman that it compensate two sets of investors for losses incurred because they weren’t suitably invested.…
Sandy Impact Is Blowing Around Consumer Outlook – Wall Street Journal (blog)
San Francisco Chronicle Sandy Impact Is Blowing Around Consumer OutlookWall Street Journal (blog)After she blew in, Sandy took some wind out of consumers' sails. But the impact should be temporary.…
