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The first 2012 U.S. presidential television debate on October 3, 2012
10/03/2012
A debate in which for the first time Romney makes clear positions appealing to all income groups that would be expected from a former Republican governor of Massachusetts, the most liberal leaning state in the U.S. Romney said his plan would generate jobs and growth at a time when over 23 million Americans were out of work. Obama said he would defend the midddle class but did not say what he would do different from the economic policies followed in 2004-2008.
Grouped Articles
Romney goes on offense, forcing Obama to defend record - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/04/2012
Factchecking the first presidential debate - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/04/2012
The Romney Cure for Obama-Induced Economic Ills
Wall Street Journal 10/03/2012
New York Times 10/04/2012
It’s Jim Lehrer’s turn to discuss the debate - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/06/2012
The Dividends of Romney's Debate Victory
Wall Street Journal 10/13/2012
U.S. Small Business sentiment in 2012
10/03/2012
About 47% of small businesses in a survey fear the uncertainty created by the "fiscal cliff."
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Small Businesses Fear Fiscal Cliff Awaits at Year-End
Wall Street Journal 10/03/2012
Firms Hit Brakes Before Fiscal Cliff
Wall Street Journal 10/25/2012
For Business, Vote Holds High Stakes
Wall Street Journal 11/02/2012
The Cliff Is a Hard Place to Compromise
New York Times 11/10/2012
Grover Norquist: Washington Enemy No. 1
Wall Street Journal 11/23/2012
John Taylor on how the Romney plan would create economic recovery in the U.S.
10/03/2012
Grouped Articles
The Romney Cure for Obama-Induced Economic Ills
Wall Street Journal 10/03/2012
Presidential Election Weighs on the Federal Reserve
New York Times 10/22/2012
The ECB's Mario Draghi and efforts to overcome the opposition of Jens Weidmann of the Bundesbank to bond buying
10/02/2012
An account of how the ECB's Draghi struggled to ovecome opposition from the Bundesbank to his decision in July 2012 for unlimited bond purchases of sovereign bonds of Italy and Spain to reduce bond yields and borrowing rates on debt. Draghi's famous words at the time were that the ECB would take decisive action: "believe me it will be enough." To do this he had to work closely with Finance minister Schauble and chancellor Merkel of Germany to overcome opposition from German media.
Grouped Articles
German Court to Weigh Bond Buying by E.C.B.
New York Times 06/10/2013
German Election Overturns Political Order
Wall Street Journal 09/23/2013
Euro Strengthens as Fears Fade
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2013
Bonds of Italy, Spain Narrow Gap With U.S., German Yields
Wall Street Journal 04/09/2014
As Bond Markets Twist, Investors Shout
Wall Street Journal 06/10/2014
Wall Street Journal 06/10/2014
China's search for a new model for growth with multiple indicators and not focussed only on GDP
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
Economists Trim China Growth Forecasts
Wall Street Journal 05/14/2013
China's Silver Linings Playbook
Wall Street Journal 06/24/2013
Wall Street Journal 06/25/2013
U.S. Stocks Shrug at China's Woes
Wall Street Journal 07/10/2013
Wall Street Journal 07/15/2013
China Forecasts 7.6% Economic Growth in 2013
Wall Street Journal 12/27/2013
American Express management
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
American Express Isn't So Speedy
Wall Street Journal 07/29/2014
American Express Posts Higher Earnings
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2014
AmEx’s Chenault Aims to Overcome Setbacks
Wall Street Journal 03/25/2015
With Revamped Gold Cards, Bruised American Express Returns Focus to Affluent
New York Times 02/26/2015
American Express CEO Says Company Addressing Challenges
Wall Street Journal 03/10/2016
American Express to Pay $112.5 Million over Card Practices
Wall Street Journal 10/02/2012
American Express performance
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
American Express Isn't So Speedy
Wall Street Journal 07/29/2014
American Express Posts Higher Earnings
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2014
AmEx’s Chenault Aims to Overcome Setbacks
Wall Street Journal 03/25/2015
With Revamped Gold Cards, Bruised American Express Returns Focus to Affluent
New York Times 02/26/2015
American Express CEO Says Company Addressing Challenges
Wall Street Journal 03/10/2016
American Express to Pay $112.5 Million over Card Practices
Wall Street Journal 10/02/2012
Renault and Peugeot shift to making luxury cars in 2012-2013
10/02/2012
Efforts to meet demand in emerging markets for premium and luxury cars by Frances's carmakers.
Grouped Articles
Peugeot Still Having Trouble Turning Corners
Wall Street Journal 08/28/2013
French Begin New Luxury Car Drive
Wall Street Journal 10/02/2012
Chavez successor Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
Venezuelans Elect Maduro to Succeed Chávez
New York Times 04/14/2013
Venezuelan Opposition Dispute Maduro Victory
New York Times 04/15/2013
Cost to Insure Country's Debt Surges
Wall Street Journal 04/16/2013
Pragmatist Succeeds Marxist in Venezuela
Wall Street Journal 04/23/2013
Showdown Looms in Venezuela Over Decree Powers Plan
New York Times 08/18/2013
Ford Expects Major Venezuelan Devaluation in 2014
Wall Street Journal 12/18/2013
Economic sanctions and the drastic drop in the value of the Rial, Iran's currency, in 2012
10/01/2012
In September alone the value of the Rial dropped by 40%. From the end of 2011 to Oct. the Rial had lost 75% of its value. In one day the currency lost 13%. The exchange rate declined to about 3 dollars for 100,000 rials.
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Sanctions Eased, Iran Gets Feelers From Old Trading Partners
New York Times 01/17/2014
I.M.F. Study Details Perils of Iranian Economy
New York Times 02/12/2014
Oil, Auto Companies Make Plans to Invest in Iran if Sanctions Ease
Wall Street Journal 07/02/2014
Iran poised to choose poverty over nuclear disarmament - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/01/2014
Americans’ Support for Iran Nuclear Deal Holds Steady — WSJ/NBC Poll
Wall Street Journal 06/30/2015
Iran Nuclear Deal Set to Take Effect
Wall Street Journal 01/16/2016
The U.S. government and AIG
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 06/16/2015
In A.I.G. Case, Surprise Ruling That Could End All Bailouts
New York Times 06/15/2015
Ex-A.I.G. Chief Wins Bailout Suit, but Gets No Damages
New York Times 06/15/2015
U.S. Plans $18 Billion Sale of AIG Stock
Wall Street Journal 10/01/2012
Faces in China's factories as growth slows in 2012-2013 and in 2015
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
China Factories Try Karaoke, Speed Dating to Keep Workers
Wall Street Journal 05/03/2013
China Will Keep Growing. Just Ask the Soviets.
New York Times 10/24/2014
China’s ghost towns point to nation’s waning fortunes - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/24/2015
China’s Shift Away From Industry Drains Life From a Steel Town
Wall Street Journal 09/08/2015
Wall Street Journal 10/01/2012
China's Laborers Lingering in Cities
Wall Street Journal 12/30/2012
The Five Star Movement of Beppe Grillo in Italy
10/01/2012
Italy's new movement which is anti-euro has seen public support go up from 4% in 2011 to 20% in 2012 in opinion polls. This party formed around Grillo's anti-establishment views and corrupt politicians won the election in Parma with little funding. Part of the popularity comes from the austerity measures taken by prime minister Monti, whom he calls "rigor Monti." Grillo supports environmental issues and describes himself as moderately liberal, at the same time he tightly controls this movement. He says his movement is similar to the movement in France of Marie Le Pen which opposes austerity measures and membership in the eurozone.
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Italy Fails to Elect President
Wall Street Journal 04/19/2013
Opposition Leader Rallies Italians in Protest After President Is Re-elected
New York Times 04/21/2013
Italian Left Bolstered by Showing in Mayoral Races
Wall Street Journal 06/11/2013
In Italy, a comedian getting the last laugh - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/01/2012
Italyâs Political Scandals Rattle Public Trust
New York Times 10/17/2012
Italyâs Center-Left Heads for a Runoff in Leadership
New York Times 11/26/2012
The extraordinary shift in wealth controlled by 10% of the households in China from 31% in 1995 to 86% in 2011, which makes a shift to consumer spending and rebalancing the world economy less likely
10/03/2012
By comparison estimates show 10% of the households in the U.S. control 74% of the wealth. Most of the shift in wealth happened in the last 10 years 2002-2011, as by 2002 41% of the wealth in China was controlled by 10% of households. About 55% of China's households had little or no savings for the year, in this 2011 survey cited by NYT's Orlik, which means a shift to consumer spending for the Chinese economy is less probable in the short run.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 10/03/12
Chinese debt: The great hole of China
Economist 10/17/14
Adidos and Hotwind? In China, Brands Evoke Foreign Names, Even if They’re Gibberish
New York Times 12/26/14
Apple Warning: Seven Charts That Show the Pressure on China’s Consumers
WSJ 01/03/19
Chinese Consumers Curb Spending, Likely Deepening Slowdown
WSJ 01/03/19
Tech and internet startup companies in Japan 2010-2016
10/03/2012
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 04/15/13
Sizing Up the Best Cities for Startups
Wall Street Journal 09/12/13
Japan Tech Hunts for Restart Button
Wall Street Journal 04/11/16
A New Tech Generation Defies the Odds in Japan
New York Times 10/03/12
Line: Japan's Answer to Facebook
Wall Street Journal 11/13/12
Komatsu
10/03/2012
Grouped Articles
As China’s economy slows, real estate bubble looms - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/03/12
Venezuela's 2012 presidential election and presidential candidate Capriles
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
Venezuelans Elect Maduro to Succeed Chávez
New York Times 04/14/13
Venezuelan Opposition Dispute Maduro Victory
New York Times 04/15/13
Cost to Insure Country's Debt Surges
Wall Street Journal 04/16/13
Venezuelan Leader and Opposition Meet in Bid to Ease Tensions
New York Times 04/10/14
Wall Street Journal 09/11/15
Venezuelan President Faces First Real Threat
Wall Street Journal 10/02/12
U.S. presidential elections based on electoral college- origins and problems
10/02/2012
A presidential candiate in the U.S. system of electoral college could win the popular vote in the country and still lose the elction.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 10/02/12
The Tarnish of the Electoral College
New York Times 11/15/12
American Express strategies
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
American Express Isn't So Speedy
Wall Street Journal 07/29/14
American Express Posts Higher Earnings
Wall Street Journal 07/30/14
AmEx’s Chenault Aims to Overcome Setbacks
Wall Street Journal 03/25/15
With Revamped Gold Cards, Bruised American Express Returns Focus to Affluent
New York Times 02/26/15
American Express CEO Says Company Addressing Challenges
Wall Street Journal 03/10/16
American Express to Pay $112.5 Million over Card Practices
Wall Street Journal 10/02/12
American Express legal settlements
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
American Express Isn't So Speedy
Wall Street Journal 07/29/14
With Revamped Gold Cards, Bruised American Express Returns Focus to Affluent
New York Times 02/26/15
American Express CEO Says Company Addressing Challenges
Wall Street Journal 03/10/16
American Express to Pay $112.5 Million over Card Practices
Wall Street Journal 10/02/12
Diversification into healthcare by the Washington Post
10/02/2012
Grouped Articles
Washington Post Branches Into Health Care
Wall Street Journal 10/02/12
J. P. Morgan Chase legal settlements
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
Regulatory Headaches Worsen for J.P. Morgan
Wall Street Journal 08/19/13
'London Whale' Penalties Put at $500 Million to $600 Million
Wall Street Journal 08/28/13
J.P. Morgan to Pay $100 Million in CFTC Pact on 'Whale' Trades
Wall Street Journal 10/16/13
Considering the Fairness of JP Morgan's Deal
New York Times 10/21/13
J.P. Morgan, U.S. Reach Historic Settlement
Wall Street Journal 11/19/13
Banks Keep their Mortgage Litigation Reserves a Secret
New York Times 01/16/14
Global unemployment 2011-2014
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
World Bank Sees Long Crisis Effect
Wall Street Journal 10/01/12
Ford Motor's next CEO
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 10/01/12
Wall Street Journal 10/29/12
Jim Hackett, Ford’s New C.E.O., Has a History of Turnaround Stories
The New York Times 05/22/17
Ford’s Shrinking China Business Is Hurting Its Global Ambitions
WSJ 07/22/19
Sony's healthcare medical business strategies
10/01/2012
Grouped Articles
Sony’s Blunt Finance Chief Takes Spotlight
Wall Street Journal 11/17/14
Wall Street Journal 10/01/12
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