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The U.S. and Europe: Dragging each other down
Sep 22, 2011
It seems as though every drop in U.S. stocks is reflected in Europe, and vice versa. We go 'round the world to explore the cyclical nature of global markets.
Why banks are easily affected by the markets
Sep 22, 2011
Banks have been getting stronger and more profitable since their big bailout, but they still get shaky every time the markets have a tumble. It has a lot to do with old debt and short term confidence
N.Y. Fed keeps watchful eye on European banks
Bob Moon Sep 22, 2011
The New York Federal Reserve is seeking to ensure that the U.S. arms of European banks are holding enough money in their coffers, in order to be prepared for a future crisis.
Getting a loan gets easier -- or does it?
Paddy Hirsch Aug 15, 2011
Banks are making it easier to borrow, but loans are still hard to get. That's the conclusion of a report on bank lending released today by the Fe...
Banks are jumpin' and the market is high
Paddy Hirsch Aug 12, 2011
Bank of America, Citi, Wells, RBS, up, up, UP! Shares in banking companies sashayed higher today ... and no-one could really explain why.
Many o...
Investors say 'c'est la vie' to the latest banking crisis
Sep 22, 2011
After another big sell-off yesterday, shares are back up in overseas trading this morning -- one reason for that rebound is that people aren't as worried about French banks and the credit rating of France's debt.
Hackers take as much as $1 billion a year. Somehow that's your fault
Adriene Hill Aug 5, 2011
Bloomberg reports hackers are making up to $1 billion a year in transfers on accounts businesses have with small banks. Instead of recovering the...
New regulations mean banks lose workers
Stephen Beard Aug 3, 2011
Job cuts announced by HSBC, Barclays and others already total close to 50,000 globally. Why so much pain in the financial sector? From London, Marketplace's Stephen Beard reports.
Explainer: What is the repo market?
Jul 28, 2011
Stock markets have up until now seemed less than bothered by the nation's debt-ceiling drama. But the so-called "repo market" on Wall Street shows that confidence is wavering.
FDIC waits for new director
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 22, 2011
The FDIC has important roles to fulfill under the Dodd-Frank Act, in preventing systemic failures of big banks. But it needs a new director to replace Sheila Bair to get its part done.
