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06/23/2026
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Business leaders who are cautious about the economic outlook after an upturn by late 2009.
10/01/2009
Michelin is sensitive to the forces that impact GDP. Its view is cautious. Other views.
Grouped Articles
Michelin Issues Cautious Outlook
Wall Street Journal 10/01/2009
Economic Slowdown Is One for the Textbooks
Wall Street Journal 08/24/2010
Economist Shiller Sees Potential for 'Double Dip' Recession
Wall Street Journal 08/27/2010
The Swiss health care system.
10/01/2009
Grouped Articles
Swiss Health Care Thrives Without Public Option
New York Times 10/01/2009
The questions of fraud and vote rigging in the Afghanistan elections.
10/01/2009
Missing from the media coverage is how on Septemeber 29, Un Represetnative Eide and Hillary Clinto announced that Karzai had won the election, when upto that point the question was whether there would be a runoff between him and his opponent Abdullah after vote recounts. Because winter snow would make holding the elections difficult unless done quickly, there were questions about whether they would be held.
Grouped Articles
Afghan Crisis Risks Splitting Country
Wall Street Journal 07/09/2014
Wall Street Journal 07/19/2014
In Afghan Election, Signs of Systemic Fraud Cast Doubt on Many Votes
New York Times 08/23/2014
Afghanistan Presidential Rivals Sign Power-Sharing Deal
Wall Street Journal 09/21/2014
Afghan Presidential Rivals Finally Agree on Power-Sharing Deal
New York Times 09/20/2014
Ghani Sworn In as Afghan President
Wall Street Journal 09/30/2014
FDIC restoration plan as it reaches negative net worth.
09/30/2009
$45 billion will be raised from banks fees to FDIC prepaid through 2012, after $120 billion in losses.
Grouped Articles
Banks to Prepay Assessments to Rescue F.D.I.C.
New York Times 09/30/2009
Bank-Bailout Fund Faces Years in Red as Failures Jolt System
Wall Street Journal 10/01/2009
Recession Spells End for Many Family Businesses
Wall Street Journal 10/06/2009
The Banking System Is Still Broken
Wall Street Journal 10/16/2009
Fewer Bank Failures? Chapter 11 Sale Offers a New Way
Wall Street Journal 01/06/2011
As Bank Woes Ease the FDIC's Fund is Building Up
New York Times 05/25/2011
What German business would like to see from Chancellor Merkel.
09/29/2009
With the Free Democrats getting 15% of the vote , and now apartner in the new coalition, business looks to changes from Merkel. Merkel is staying close to the centre.
Grouped Articles
German Business Gives Merkel a New Wish List
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2009
German Industries Rebuke Chancellor
Wall Street Journal 08/21/2010
Matthew Kaminski: The Accidental Architect of a New Europe
Wall Street Journal 09/25/2012
Exelon, PN&M, Nike, J&J and other companies opposing the US Chamber of Commerce on environmental issues.
09/29/2009
The divide in the business community on climate change and environmental issues.
Grouped Articles
Exelon to Quit Chamber Over Climate Bill
New York Times 09/29/2009
Utility Quits U.S. Chamber Over Rift on Climate Bill
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2009
Climate Agency Sees China’s Efforts Paying Dividends
New York Times 10/07/2009
For Exelon, Carbon Reductions Solve a Problem, Make Money
Wall Street Journal 10/19/2009
The crisis facing Centre-Left parties in Europe as they lose their working class base with promarket reforms- 2005-2009
09/28/2009
Gerhard Schroeder and the SPD in Germany lost badly in 2009 elections with support down to 23% of the vote. In Britain, France, Poland, a similar situation prevails.
Grouped Articles
German elections pit Merkel, challenger over poverty problems - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/17/2013
German Election Overturns Political Order
Wall Street Journal 09/23/2013
Germany's Social Democrats Agree to Coalition Talks With Merkel
Wall Street Journal 10/21/2013
Europe's Easy-Money Policy Snubs German Savers
Wall Street Journal 11/25/2013
German Coalition Reaches Deal but Faces Tough Party Vote
Wall Street Journal 11/27/2013
Americanized Labor Policy Is Spreading in Europe
New York Times 12/03/2013
The outlook for further reforms in Germany after the 2009 elections.
09/28/2009
This looks dim considering that unemployment may hit 11% in 2011.
Grouped Articles
German Coalition Hangs on a Vote by One Party
New York Times 12/09/2013
Wall Street Journal 09/28/2009
German Economy Faces Pain, Official Says
New York Times 10/26/2009
Merkel Looks to Recharge Her Ratings
New York Times 07/21/2010
Will Stress Tests Overcome Resistance to German Bank Reform?
New York Times 07/21/2010
Germany's economy: Angela in Wunderland
Economist 02/05/2011
Iraqi industry and foreign investment prospects at the end of 2009.
09/28/2009
The gradual opening to foreign investment envisaged, and the problems of poor roads, sporadic electricity, bloated payrolls, and competition from cheaper imports from Turkey and Iran.
Grouped Articles
Many Investors Still Avoid Risks of Iraq
New York Times 09/28/2009
Oil Majors Boost Plans to Expand Iraq Oil Output
Wall Street Journal 07/19/2010
A Newly Assertive Turkey Dominates Trade With Iraq
Wall Street Journal 08/02/2012
Industries doing well in the 2009 recesssion.
09/27/2009
Grouped Articles
Displaying Resilience in a Downturn
New York Times 09/27/2009
Enter the Recession’s Waiting Room
New York Times 09/27/2009
Abbott acquisitions.
09/25/2009
Grouped Articles
Abbott Buys Drug Maker in India for $3.7 Billion
New York Times 05/21/2010
Abbott Labs to Buy Indian Drug Maker
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2010
Abbott Joins Bidding for Solvay Drug Unit
Wall Street Journal 09/25/2009
Abbott in $6.6 Billion Deal for Drug Unit
New York Times 09/28/2009
Abbott Labs Spices Up Its Drug Portfolio
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2010
Abbott Looks to Consumer for Growth
Wall Street Journal 05/03/2012
Challenging the embedded thinking on Wall Street and in the City of London.
09/24/2009
The unregulated functioning of free markets is a result of regulators and the banking community both believing that the uninhibited operation of free markets is the best way to generate economic growth. This makes it easy for regulators to be coopted and falling asleep on the job. Turner Adair of Britain's FSA, and other leaders, who are trying to bring fresh thinking to regulatory reforms.
Grouped Articles
On Wall St., A Culture of Greed Won't Let Go
New York Times 07/15/2013
New York Times 12/27/2011
Britain’s Top Financial Regulator Takes On Banks
New York Times 09/24/2009
British Banks Will Face Tougher Liquidity Rules
New York Times 10/06/2009
The U.K.'s Tough Line on Liquidity
Wall Street Journal 10/07/2009
A Lack of Fiscal Fitness Is Weighing on the Pound
Wall Street Journal 10/14/2009
Quantitiative easing, the Federal Reserve creating money to buy government bonds, is creating surplus dollars and pounds.
09/24/2009
QE is likely to continue as the central banks of the USA and U.K. have no easy exit strategies.
Grouped Articles
Economist 09/24/2009
How the Fed Can Avoid the Next Bubble
Wall Street Journal 10/06/2009
The Weak-Dollar Threat to Prosperity
Wall Street Journal 10/08/2009
The Banking System Is Still Broken
Wall Street Journal 10/16/2009
What Happens If the Dollar Crashes
BusinessWeek 10/14/2009
Economist 10/26/2009
The big expansion of the nuclear power industry in India.
10/01/2009
The passing of the US-India Nuclear Cooperation Treaty sets the stage for abig expansion that would bring capacity to an estimated 40,000 megawatts by 2020 and 470,000 by 2050.
Grouped Articles
IDFC Chief Says Power is 'the Next Telecom'
Wall Street Journal 02/21/10
India Starts Nuclear Reactor After Lengthy Delays
Wall Street Journal 10/23/13
India Foresees Big Increase in Its Nuclear-Energy Usage
Wall Street Journal 10/01/09
India Nuclear Power Corp Implementing 36 Projects
Wall Street Journal 07/20/10
Leaked Cable on Bribes Sets Off Furor in India
New York Times 03/17/11
Charlie Rose Talks With Jim Rogers
BusinessWeek 03/17/11
The lack of meaningful reform of credit rating agencies.
10/01/2009
Grouped Articles
Rating Firms Steer Clear of an Overhaul
Wall Street Journal 05/12/13
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/11
The Stone Unturned: Credit Ratings
New York Times 03/22/14
S. & P. E-Mails on Mortgage Crisis Show Alarm and Gallows Humor
New York Times 02/05/13
S.&P. Settlement Leaves Future Unclear for Ratings
New York Times 02/03/15
Wall Street Journal 10/01/09
India as a continent size market like Europe with language and cultural differences.
09/30/2009
Grouped Articles
India - a Continent of an Emerging Market
Wall Street Journal 09/30/09
Thrift and value purchases are the major trend in electronic retailing
09/30/2009
The electronic book reader is the new product that Best Buy is aggressively pushing this season.
Grouped Articles
Underdog Against Amazon, Best Buy Charges Ahead
New York Times 12/13/13
Gadget Sellers Brace for Ho-Hum Holiday
Wall Street Journal 09/30/09
Profit Rises at Best Buy, but Margins Are a Worry
New York Times 12/16/09
Fragile Label On Best Buy's Market Share
Wall Street Journal 12/16/09
Gadget Deflation Hurts Sellers
Wall Street Journal 12/16/09
BusinessWeek 12/10/09
Pakistan Art and Culture
09/29/2009
Contemporary Pakistani art and artists.
Grouped Articles
Pakistani Artists Find a Contemporary Voice
New York Times 09/29/09
The national mood in America- political processes and society.
09/29/2009
Grouped Articles
New York Times 09/29/09
New York Times 11/17/09
New York Times 12/18/09
Politics in the Age of Distrust
New York Times 01/22/10
The new Japanese government of Yukio Hatoyama and the Bank of Japan favor a stronger yen..
09/28/2009
The new yen policy would reduce Japan's dependence on exports and by reducing import prices could spark much needed consumer spending.
Grouped Articles
Stronger-Yen Policy Gets Put to the Test
Wall Street Journal 09/28/09
World Bank Head Sees Dollar’s Role Diminishing
New York Times 09/29/09
As Yen Rises, Japan Faces Tricky Policy Choices
New York Times 09/29/09
Japan's Finance Minister Hardens Talk Against Yen Strength
Wall Street Journal 09/30/09
Harsh Realities Stand in the Way of a Leader’s Vision of a New Japan
New York Times 12/23/09
Japan's Yen Rises Above War Jitters, Deflation
BusinessWeek 05/27/10
Smart grid infrastructure.
09/28/2009
Grouped Articles
Stimulus Funds Speed Transformation Toward 'Smart Grid'
Wall Street Journal 09/28/09
New Appliances, in Sync With Meters, Shift to Energy-Saver Modes When Told
Wall Street Journal 09/28/09
Economist 10/08/09
Infrastructure spending: False expectations
Economist 10/23/10
Pitch for Rebuilding Infrastructure Carries Political Challenges
New York Times 01/24/11
The 2009 elections in Germany.
09/27/2009
With 15% of the vote the Free Democrats emerged a clear winner, the Christian Democrats at 34% made the poorest showing since 1949. Merkel forms acoalition with the Free Democrats.
Grouped Articles
No Clear Winner in Debate Between Merkel and Challenger
New York Times 09/01/13
Germanyâs Political Fragmentation May Pose Challenge for Merkel
New York Times 09/16/13
German Coalition Hangs on a Vote by One Party
New York Times 12/09/13
Germany's Merkel Reelected, Will Form New Coalition
Washington Post 09/28/09
Victory Brings Risk of Conflict With Merkel’s Allies
New York Times 09/28/09
Wall Street Journal 09/28/09
The view of Colin Powell on the expansion of the war in Afghanistan.
09/27/2009
Will more troops make a difference is the crucial question asked.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 09/28/09
Plan to Boost Afghan Forces Splits Obama Advisers
New York Times 09/27/09
Gates Doubts U.S.'s Afghan Strategy
Wall Street Journal 10/01/09
Several Afghan Strategies, None a Clear Choice
New York Times 10/01/09
Report Cites Firefight as Lesson on Afghan War
New York Times 10/03/09
Reconciliation Efforts in Afghanistan Flounder
Washington Post 10/14/09
Is a downward trend in average hourly earnings a threat to the recovery?
09/24/2009
Downward pressure from growing joblessness is estimated to reduce average hourly earnings by 2% from 4th quarter 2009 to 4th quarter 2010.
Grouped Articles
BusinessWeek 09/24/09
It Will Be Years Before Lost Jobs Return -- and Many Never Will
Wall Street Journal 10/05/09
MBA's and Sustainability.
09/24/2009
Grouped Articles
At Business School, Sustainability Takes Center Stage
BusinessWeek 09/24/09
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