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Moody’s downgrade ‘for the banks’ own good’
The credit rating agency Moody's slashed the ratings of 15 of the world's biggest banks, including most of the big guys here in the U.S.
Markets feeling the ripples from Europe and earthquake
There were several massive earthquakes off the coast of Indonesia today, triggering tsunami warnings across the Indian Ocean. Those warnings have been cancelled and no serious damage has been reported so far.
A bedside vigil for the S&P 500?
For a quiet week on the markets, there was still enough going on the global headlines to bring things down.
The feel good factor
A surprisingly successful Spanish bond sale and news of an increase in new home construction spurred markets to rally today.
The economy, then and now
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Long-time L.A. Times financial columnist Tom Petruno shares what he has learned about economics and personal finance in his 30-plus years covering the markets.
Strong central government in Europe could force spending cuts
'Germans first and Europeans second' might no longer fly as tensions increase in the European debt crisis.
‘Calmest’ 300-point selloff on Wall Street today
This final note on the way out, just to get back to that idea that the legacy of September 11th fundamentally isn't about economics or money….
Compare and Contrast: Do the Markets Dictate Government Policy?
The markets are from Mars, and politicians are from Venus. The markets want more government stimulus. Governments just want to pay the debts the…
U.S. Downgrade: The First Wall Street Analyst Reactions
If you're having a good weekend, you're a person who doesn't have any money in the markets. For everyone else, this is a weekend of looking for a…
Rambus: A Flash Crash in Action
It's been a year since the flash crash that tested the faith of investors . Many wondered whether stock exchanges have any power at all to prevent…