credit crunch

Jun 26, 2013
Will China bring its ‘shadow banks’ out of the shadows?
Chinese markets have been on a roller coaster ride ever since the government froze lending between banks last week to combat so-called 'shadow banking'. Where does the world's second biggest economy go from here?
Jun 24, 2013
You need to care about China’s credit crunch: Here’s why
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China's tightening up on its lenders, and that might slow the country down a big. That shouldn't be too much a problem for the rest of us, right?
Dec 21, 2011
Banks take advantage of ECB lending
The European Central Bank initiated a plan to stop a credit crunch in Europe, and demand for cheap money has exceeded expectations.
Dec 1, 2011
Markets react well to help from world’s central banks
The Dow had its best day in almost three years yesterday following the news that central banks around the world would help ease the credit crunch.
Nov 30, 2011
Central banks announce joint plan to avoid credit crunch
To increase liquidity, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve are teaming up.
Nov 30, 2011
PODCAST: Central banks join forces
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The European debt crisis spreads to American banks. The National Labor Relations Board could speed up the process for elections. In light of recent scandals, universities are taking a closer look at candidates before hiring them on. And the end of Napster has finally come.
Nov 30, 2011
The Fed, ECB team up to give banks more access to cash
Central banks from around the world have reached a deal that they hope will increase liquidity and avoid global recession.
Sep 20, 2008
What’s your opinion on the bailout?
We've been hearing a lot from the bureaucrats, politicians and pundits about the U.S. government's plan to restore confidence in the financial…
Sep 20, 2008
What’s your opinion on the bailout?
We've been hearing a lot from the bureaucrats, politicians and pundits about the U.S. government's plan to restore confidence in the financial…

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