Brit Hume Misrepresents Role Of Tax Cuts In 2008 Recession

Recession, Regulation, Returns: The Impact on Your Banks CFO.com Magazine What shape is your bank in? If it's a European financial institution, probably not good. Two reports out this week highlight the problems being faced by the industry from the economy, regulation, and the need for transformation in culture and business ... See all stories on this topic »

The recession has slowed, but is Alabama recovering? The Birmingham News - al.com (blog) Another year later, Alabama employment bottomed out, dropping 7.3 percent below its pre-recessionpeak, with roughly 147,000 jobs lost, according to data tracked by the Alabama Department of Labor. Today, at least the losses have stopped. But, like ... See all stories on this topic »

Wall Street pay back near pre-recession highs CNNMoney The average salary of Wall Street employees rose over 16% in the last two years, nearly reaching pre-recession highs, according to a new report. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Wall Street is fattening its paychecks even as it slashes jobs. The New York ... See all stories on this topic »

After the Great Recession, recovery still slow Youngstown Vindicator Although recent economic trends are on the upswing in the Mahoning Valley, they remain far from pre-recession levels in late 2007, a year before the crisis unfolded. While key indicators are up, the pace indicates the local economy is growing but not ... See all stories on this topic »

The Recession and Birth Rates in the US Huffington Post The recent economic crisis has played an important role in the decision of parents to have children. In a recent survey released by the Center for the Next Generation and Parents magazine, 1 in 5 parents indicated that they made the decision not to ... See all stories on this topic »

US job openings fell in August from July, though employers filled more open jobs Fox News Companies have been filling jobs slowly since the recession ended and often only when absolutely necessary. Total monthly hiring has increased just 15 percent since the Great Recession ended three years ago, even though job openings have risen nearly ... See all stories on this topic »

Brit Hume Misrepresents Role Of Tax Cuts In 2008 Recession News Hounds The tax cuts put in place under President Bush in 2001 and 2003 can not be blamed for the mortgage market collapse that triggered the Great Recession. In fact, they can be credited with helping the economy out of the recession of 2001-02, and with ... See all stories on this topic »

Oil price slips after IMF predicts possible recession for world's biggest ... Fox News The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday the world's advanced economies are at risk ofrecession, a development that would likely depress the consumption of energy. The IMF cut its forecast for global growth this year to 3.3 percent from a forecast ... See all stories on this topic »

Are You Recession Proof? Memphis Daily News If those predicting another recession actually get it right, are you prepared to ride it out? An important part of financial planning is preparing for potential setbacks like a pay cut, job loss or health setbacks. Making lifestyle changes now to ... See all stories on this topic »

WHY IT MATTERS: Europe's Economic Crisis Huffington Post Europe is struggling to control a debt crisis, save the euro currency and stop a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis that sent the world spinning into recession. The continent's troubles are the No. 1 threat to the fragile U.S. economy. If the crisis ... See all stories on this topic »