Fed to lend $20 billion to banks
Central bank, in a bid to ease credit crunch, gets strong demand for short-term funding. Wall Street is not convinced the loans will help.

F.C.C. Reshapes Rules Limiting Media Industry

By Stephen Labaton
December 19, 2007

Retail Sales Strong; Producer Prices Jump

By David Lague
December 13, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
December 13, 2007

Fed cuts rates by a quarter point
Ben Bernanke & Co. lower a key interest rate for the third consecutive time to help stave off recession. Markets plunge as Wall Street was hoping for a bigger cut.

Getting Up Close and Personal With Future Green Car Tech

Glimmer of hope for US housing

By Daniel Pimlott
December 10, 2007

China raises foreign investment quotas

By Sundeep Tucker, Geoff Dyer and Richard McGregor
December 9, 2007

Paulson: Subprime help on the way
Treasury secretary says the government is working harder than ever to help troubled homeowners.

Sarkozy in China as Airbus Deal Set

By David Lague
November 27, 2007

Retail Sales Rise, but Stores Relied on Discounts

By Michael Barbaro
November 26, 2007

Single family home starts at 16-year low
Builders move to cut back supply of new homes due to glut on market, although apartment growth lifts housing starts.

Oil Drops on Surprise Inventory Jump

By Associated Press
November 15, 2007

Federal drug approvals plunge
FDA has OK'd 29 percent fewer new drugs this year, despite a strong pipeline of applications from pharmaceutical firms.

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
November 15, 2007

Merrill taps NYSE's Thain as CEO
NYSE Euronext chief will take the helm at embattled Merrill Lynch, weeks after resignation of Stanley O'Neal.

Fed to Issue Forecasts Quarterly

By Associated Press
November 14, 2007

Producer Prices Steady in October

By Michael M. Grynbaun
November 14, 2007

Oil hits another record above $97
Fears of dwindling stockpiles in the United States, a falling dollar and projections of strong demand push crude closer to $100.

Fed cuts rates to 4.5%
Bernanke and Co. lower interest rates by a quarter of a point to keep the economy on track. But the central bank's inflation concerns signal another cut is unlikely.

Stanford lures Harvard economist

Housing woes can't derail economy
U.S. growth shows unexpected strength despite housing and credit market woes, though inflation is tame - making Fed's move uncertain.

Oil sets new record above $93
Decision by Mexico's Pemex to suspend a fifth of its oil production due to a storm pushes crude to a new intraday record.

What the Fed is considering at its meeting

Paulson: Hot on India, cool on China
The Treasury Secretary is trying to manage the fast-growing Asian giants, but India appears more amenable to U.S. needs, reports Fortune's Nina Easton.

Here comes $100 oil, and $3 gas
With crude setting new highs every day, experts say there's no way motorists won't see a spike at the pump.

Plan Would Ease Limits on Media Owners

By Stephen LaBaton
October 17, 2007

Think the credit crunch is over? Think again
Despite what Wall Street boosters would have us believe, the credit crunch is far from over. Fortune's Peter Eavis outlines the five steps that need to happen before we can say the end has come.

Oil spikes, just shy of $90
Turkey's decision to OK military action in Iraq sends U.S. crude as high as $89.00 a barrel, despite surprise growth in inventories.

European Bank Holds Firm on Interest Rates

By The Associated Press
October 4, 2007

World Bank boosts ‘local’ bonds

By Jeremy Grant
October 4, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
October 4, 2007

Citigroup Warns of 60% Earnings Drop in Third Quarter

By Eric Dash and Julia Werdigier
October 1, 2007

Oil Falls a 2nd Day as Refining Margins Slide to 11-Month Low

By Mark Shenk
October 1, 2007

Foreign buyouts raise US fears as weaker dollar drives deals

Oil ends volatile day above $80
Latest supply report shows gain in crude, distillates; refinery operations decline..

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
September 24, 2007

'Hallelujah' the Fed swoops in
Wall Street hails central bank's decision to cut the fed funds rate by a half-percentage point; Dow sees best one-day point gain in nearly 5 years.

Bay Area home sales at 15-year low; median prices fall slightly

Federal deficit running sharply lower than a year ago with 1 month left in budget year

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
September 13, 2007

A Warning From Bernanke, but No Hint of a Rate Cut

By Carter Daugherty and Edmund L. Andrews
September 12, 2007

Dollar Reaches a New Low Against the Euro

By Associated Press
September 12, 2007

Oil Hits Record Despite OPEC Move

By Reuters
September 12, 2007

Fed members cool hopes for big cut
San Francisco Fed president says rate policy is not intended to bail out investors.

August Sales Mixed for Automakers

By Nick Bunkley
September 4, 2007

Consumer Confidence Down in August

By Associated Press
August 28, 2007

Beijing Seeks New Scrutiny of Investments by Outsiders

BY keith Bradsher
August 28, 2007

The tale of globalisation’s exiles

By Richard Lapper
August 27, 2007

Subprime Fallout Could Help Venture Capitalists

By Matt Richtel
August 24, 2007

Agency Sees Limited Impact From Credit Crisis

By Reuters
August 23, 2007

4 Major Banks Tap Fed for Financing

By Eric Dash
August 23, 2007

World economy confronted by liquidity paradox

By Krishna Guha
August 23, 2007

Crude Oil Prices Rise

By Madlen Read
August 23, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
August 23, 2007

Dodd: Fed to use 'all tools available'
Senate Banking chairman says Fed chief Bernanke pledged to 'absolutely' do everything possible to stabilize financial markets.
By Reuters
August 15, 2007

Fed injects $2B more into banking system
Central bank supplies liquidity again in an effort to calm fears about credit crunch.
By CNNMoney
August 13, 2007

Most Global Markets Spring Back From Plunge

By Jeremy W. Peters and Wayne Arnold
August 13, 2007

Inflation Surges in China

By Keith Bradsher
August 13, 2007

Regulator in Europe Proposes a Superagency to Wield Power Over Its Phone Markets

By Kevin J. O'Brien
August 13, 2007

Rates steady, statement soothes
The Fed holds a key short-term rate at 5.25 percent and Ben Bernanke & Co. calm market's fears about a credit crunch and inflation.
By Paul R. La Monica
August 7, 2007

Wake up time for the Fed?
Despite the turmoil in the credit markets, few expect Ben Bernanke to lower rates anytime soon. But is it time for the Fed to start thinking about a rate cut?
By Paul R. La Monica
August 3, 2007

Amgen Challenges New Medicare Policy

By Reuters
August 1, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
August 1, 2007

Why oil is rising but gas gets cheaper
Higher refinery activity has pushed crude to record highs but helped gasoline prices drop 11 percent. Will the trend continue?
By Steve Hargreaves
July 31, 2007

Growth picks up, inflation tame
2nd quarter GDP growth of 3.4% rebounds from weak 1st quarter, tame key inflation reading may allow for Fed rate cuts.
By Chris Isidore
July 27, 2007

Radio Plan: A Price Shift for Satellite

By Stephen Labaton
July 24, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
July 24, 2007

China’s Growth Accelerates to 11.9%, and Food Prices Spur Inflation

By David Barboza
July 20, 2007

Bernanke warns on housing, energy
Fed Chairman says mortgage defaults will get worse before they get better, and flattening oil prices not guaranteed, but remains upbeat on overall economy.
Rueters
July 18, 2007

Wholesale inflation falls in June

Rueters
July 17, 2007

On The Record: Deborah Majoras
Chairwoman, FTC - She shares her thoughts on what her agency can -- and cannot -- do on everything from mergers to fraud to privacy to gas prices to infomercials

July 15, 2007

Trade Gap Grew 2.3 Percent in May

By Jeremy W. Peters
July 13, 2007

Genentech's $3 billion revenue a record

Trade deficit rises to second highest level this year

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
July 12, 2007

Key home sale index slides to 6-year low
Reading of pending home sales sinks to lowest since September 2001, suggesting more pain for the housing market.

Fed holds rates steady again
The nation's central bank keeps a key short-term rate at 5.25% but Bernanke & Co. still worried about inflation.

Here comes China 2.0
Forget about Google and Yahoo. Chinese Internet stocks are truly on fire, and analysts see more upside ahead.

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
June 28, 2007

Tentative Accord Reached on Dow Jones Control

By Richard Perez-Pena
June 27, 2007

New Home Sales Fell 1.6 Percent in May

By Reuters
June 26, 2007

Asian Bank Endorses Clean Energy

By Michael Casey
June 26, 2007

Bulls fight back
Major gauges jump as upbeat Fed 'Beige Book,' drop in Treasury yields relieve some worries on rates.

China Inflation Hits 3.4 Percent in May

By Keith Bradsher
June 13, 2007

Incentives Limit Any Savings in Treating Cancer

By Alex Berenson
June 12, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
June 12, 2007

Benchmark Treasury yield above 5%
10-year note dives a full point as traders' fears rise on interest rates, inflation concerns; dollar climbs.

Bernanke says inflation risks remain

Fed chief Ben Bernanke, speaking to a South African monetary conference, said a weak housing sector will drag on economic growth longer than expected.

Chinese Stocks Fall After Government Increases Taxes

By David Barboza
June 4, 2007

Factory Orders Post Weak Advance

By Martin Crusinger
June 4, 2007

April Factory Orders Rise 0.3 Percent

By Reuters
June 4, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
June 4, 2007

Everybody Talks About the Weather; All of a Sudden, It’s Controversial

By Maria Aspan
June 4, 2007

Economic growth slowest since '02

Reading on U.S. economy comes in weaker than expectations as GDP is at its slowest pace since end of '02.

Fed: Risks to economy lessen

Minutes reveal that non-energy inflation still 'uncomfortably high' but risks to economy diminishing.

Weakest home sales since '03 hit values

Subprime mortgage woes cuts supply of buyers, leading to weaker April than forecast, glut of homes on market and lower prices.

Chinese Stock Prices Wobble

By Elaine Kurtenbach
May 24, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
May 24, 2007

For Drug Makers, a Downside to Full Disclosure

By Barry Meier
May 23, 2007

3 Global Financial Institutions’ Roles Questioned

By Steven R.Weisman
May 23, 2007

Home Construction Advances, but Permits Plunge

By Reuters
May 16, 2007

Wal-Mart to Display Skype Phone Gear

By Bruce Meyerson
May 14, 2007

Rising Exports Putting Dent in Trade Gap

By Jeremy W. Peters
May 14, 2007

1st-Time Investors Buy Up Chinese Stocks

By Joe McDonald
May 13, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
May 10, 2007

Fed leaves rates alone again

Bernanke & company hold at 5.25 percent, say economic growth 'moderate'; investors see no rate hikes ahead.

Scrutiny Seen of Trading in Dow Jones

By Eric Dash and Andrew Ross Sorkin
May 9, 2007

U.S. support for foreign investment wanes: Paulson

Get ready for $4 gasoline

With prices at record high, demand and refining problems could push them much higher. Any relief in sight?

Jobs: Not slow enough

Despite weakest job growth in 2-1/2 years, it's almost a sure thing the Fed won't cut rates Wednesday - or any time soon.

Supreme Court Sides With Microsoft in Patent Case

By The Associated Press
April 30, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
April 30, 2007

Consumer Spending Sluggish in March

By The Associated Press
April 30, 2007

Economic growth slowest in four years

Latest reading shows just 1.3% growth, far less than forecasts, hurt by weakness in housing, business spending.

Solid Reports for the Economy

By Jeremy W. Peters
April 26, 2007

Sales of Previously Owned Homes Plunge to 1989 Level

By Jeremy W. Peters
April 25, 2007

Home sales: Worst drop in 18 years

Sales pace much lower than forecasts, prices show year-over-year drop for eighth straight month.

Silicon Valley Moneymen Make a Play for Airwaves

By John Markoff
April 9, 2007

IPO fears mostly fancy

Stocks pumped by oil drop

Dow up 1% as investors eye falling crude prices, surprise uptick in pending home sales report, strong overseas markets.

U.S. and South Korea in Landmark Trade Deal

By Choe Sang-Hun
April 3, 2007

Better than ethanol

Biobutanol, the plant based fuel similar to ethanol, promises more power and less transport headaches. But can it be done cheaply enough?

New Century, Biggest Subprime Casualty, Goes Bankrupt

By Bradley Keoun and Steven Church
April 2, 2007

Bernanke: Housing risks on the rise

But Fed chief says woes from subprime problems haven't spilled over into the broader economy thus far.

Oil spikes $5 on rumors of Iran attack

After-hours contract jumps 8 percent on rumors that Iran fired on U.S. warships; navy denies story, crude falls from highs.

Justices Hear Arguments About Pacts on Pricing

By Linda Green house
March 27, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
March 27, 2007

Fed holds rates steady again

Bernanke & Co. keep key rate at 5.25%, say economy expanding despite housing woes; market jumps on rate cut hopes.

Inflation Rose in February

By Eduardo Porter
March 16, 2007

Wal-Mart Drops Bid to Operate Its Own Bank

By Jeremy W. Peters
March 16, 2007

Bernanke: Toughen up on mortgage giants

The big bet that could melt Wall Street

A look at the 'yen carry trade' and why so many investors are starting to worry it might unravel.

Stocks fall amid subprime fears and global rout

Chinese Investors Shrug, and Shanghai Rallies

By David Barboza
March 1, 2007

Commerce Department Says U.S. Economy Is Weaker Than Expected

By Eduardo Porter
March 1, 2007

Business this week

From The Economist print edition
March 1, 2007

Freddie Mac Tightens Standards

By Vikas Bajaj
February 28, 2007

Satellite radio chiefs defend merger, but ...

Heads of Sirius and XM say deal will be good for consumers and investors - but some doubt it will be approved.

Viacom in Deal With YouTube Rival

By Reuters
February 20, 2007