More Relief for the Credit Crunch?
The head of the New York Fed, Timothy Geithner, hinted at further actions to restore banking confidence but offered no specifics
Why the Fed Hung Tough
While many investors were hoping for more, the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates by a quarter-point and remains wary of inflation
Henry Paulson’s Holiday Wish List
The U.S. Treasury Secretary will be asking Beijing for faster appreciation of the yuan and reforms that will let foreigners in on the country's investment banking boom
Does the Housing Plan Go Far Enough?
Even as Paulson unveils his long-awaited plan to help homeowners, there are many questions
What the Mortgage Bailout Means For You
As the Bush Administration announces its plan to help homeowners, we take a look at the details of the proposal
Why YouTube Is MIA in China
The Google-owned video-sharing service is conspicuous by its absence in the mainland, and Chinese often have trouble seeing the U.S. site
What Will Europe’s Central Banks Do?
S&P thinks the conflicting risks of higher inflation and lower growth will lead to at least one ECB rate cut in the second half of 2008
The Real Costs of Saving the Planet
Critics say limiting carbon emissions could cost trillions. But a new study suggests the costs are much lower
Facebook Dims the Beacon Spotlight
The social network gives in to complaints, granting users greater control over a system that shares information about Web activity
Why Japan Is Wary of Foreign Cash
As Chinese and Arab investors weigh big stakes in Japanese companies, concerns grow over corporate raiding and sharing tech knowhow