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Income and Wealth Gaps US 2025- Top 10 percent support 50 percent of consumer spending in 2024
02/24/2025
Top 20 percent in the US have $1.2 trillion in excess income savings and increased Net Worth to $35 trillion from 2019 to 2025. Bottom 80 percent have about $300 billion in excess income savings and increased Net Worth to $14 trillion in that period.
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The U.S. Economy Depends More Than Ever on Rich People
WSJ 02/24/2025
New Round of Bank Stress Tests in 2010-2011
11/18/2010
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 07/16/2011
Stress Tests Won't Prevent the Next Financial Crisis
Wall Street Journal 03/19/2014
Fed Orders 2nd Round of Stress Tests
Wall Street Journal 11/18/2010
Dimon Calls Foul on Risk Models
Wall Street Journal 03/11/2011
Stress Rules Hit 2 German Banks
Wall Street Journal 04/13/2011
15 of 19 Big Banks Pass Fedâs Latest Stress Test
New York Times 03/13/2012
Iraq in 2010
11/10/2010
Elections and a new government in Iraq.
Grouped Articles
Iraq Ends Impasse on Government With Tentative Deal
New York Times 11/10/2010
Rival Accepts Deal, Clearing Path for Maliki to Rule in Iraq
New York Times 12/15/2010
Rise of Iraq Youths Stunted by Political Elite
New York Times 04/13/2011
Ted Koppel and other experts on the print and broadcast journalism of a new era.
10/25/2010
What is acceptable for consumers is not good for the American republic, as partisan news take over the non-partisan delivery of facts and information. Koppel calls it the death of news as we have known it.
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Robert J. Samuelson - The dysfunction of American politics
Washington Post 10/25/2010
Ted Koppel: Olbermann, O'Reilly and the death of real news
Washington Post 11/14/2010
Washington Post 11/13/2011
Big gulf between parties, divisions within - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/19/2012
Rick Snyder, a G.O.P. Governor Who Eludes Labels
New York Times 08/18/2012
China's new Five Year Plan.
10/14/2010
Efforts to increase domestic consumption and to build a social safety net.
Grouped Articles
Leaping Forward, China May Grow More Slowly
BusinessWeek 10/14/2010
Chinaâs New Economic Plan Focuses on Raising Standards of Living
New York Times 03/04/2011
Canada's Carney, Ahead of G-20, Presses China and Europe to Step Up
Wall Street Journal 02/25/2012
New York Times 07/17/2012
Small companies built on new concepts.
10/06/2010
Grouped Articles
No Free Stuff Here: At Angie's List, Members Pay
Wall Street Journal 10/06/2010
Democratic candidates campaigning on austerity cuts in US 2010 midterm elections.
09/03/2010
Democratic candidates from Colorado to New Hampshire campaigning on austerity cuts to avoid loss of seats in Congressional elections.
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Democrats add fiscal austerity as a campaign issue
Washington Post 09/03/2010
House and Senate shatter fundraising records for midterm election and may exceed $2 billion
Washington Post 10/26/2010
New York Times 11/02/2010
OECD report cites rising income inequality - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/06/2011
New capital inflows into India in 2010-2011 and capital controls.
08/05/2010
Concerns that fickle capital that leaves quickly could be focussing on India, in the absence of tightened financial controls. The rise in the rupee by 5%. Concerns of Stiglitz and others.
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Rajan Has Limited Rupee Options
Wall Street Journal 08/06/2013
Mom-and-Pop Investors Bolt Emerging Markets
Wall Street Journal 08/22/2013
Rupee Throws Oil on India's Subsidy Problem
Wall Street Journal 08/21/2013
Emerging Stocks' Emerging Problems
Wall Street Journal 08/23/2013
India Prime Minister Rules Out Capital Controls
Wall Street Journal 08/30/2013
India's Central Banker Lobbies Fed
Wall Street Journal 10/13/2013
E.U. -India Free Trade Agreeement.
06/22/2010
Trade expected to triple from the current 53 billion euros, with a new trade agreemet between the European Union and India.
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Europe and India Push to Secure Free-Trade Deal
New York Times 06/22/2010
India's economy: India's surprising economic miracle
Economist 10/02/2010
European Central Bank.
06/21/2010
The ECB under Trichet and efforts to give new powers on fiscal issues to the European Commisssion.
Grouped Articles
ECB Chief Seeks Tighter Fiscal Union
Wall Street Journal 06/22/2010
Trichet to Push for New Fiscal Surveillance
Wall Street Journal 06/21/2010
ECB Walks a Fine Line Siphoning Off Its Liquidity
Wall Street Journal 06/29/2010
New Euro-Zone Rules Could Backfire
Wall Street Journal 11/01/2010
2 Major European Banks Keep Record-Low Rates
New York Times 11/04/2010
ECB Seeks Funds for Capital Base
Wall Street Journal 12/17/2010
The Japanese economy and the rising yen in 2010-2012
05/27/2010
The yen reached 86 yen to the dollar by August 2010. Chinese government accumulation of Japanese bonds was amajor factor in the yen's rise in 2010. By August 2011 the yen experienced a new surge going up to 78 yen to the U.S. dollar resulting in intervention by the Bank of Japan in currency markets. Investor flight to safe havens such as the Swiss Franc and the Japanese yen with the debt crisis in the U.S. and the Eurozone. The impact on export markets. The newly elected LDP government of Shinzo took strong action to reverse this and improve export competitiveness in 2013.
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Japan's Yen Rises Above War Jitters, Deflation
BusinessWeek 05/27/2010
Japan Faces Uphill Battle in Curbing Yen's Rise
Wall Street Journal 08/04/2010
Behind Japan's Allure: Stagnancy
Wall Street Journal 08/24/2010
Electric Cars Make Japan's Gas Engine Industry Anxious
New York Times 11/02/2010
Japanese manufacturers: Leaving home
Economist 11/20/2010
Nissan to 'Significantly' Reduce Japan Exports
Wall Street Journal 02/01/2011
The new Liberal-Conservative coalition government in Britain.
05/13/2010
The U.K. has a new coalition government which is focussed on correcting the situation with the budget deficit which imperils Britain's financial rating.
Grouped Articles
Tough Slog to Balancing U.K.’s Budget
Wall Street Journal 12/04/2014
Britain's accidental revolution
Economist 05/13/2010
Economist 05/13/2010
Economist 05/13/2010
U.K. Unveils Severe 'Unavoidable Budget'
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2010
Reforming the state: Radical Britain
Economist 08/14/2010
Britain's new 2010 Budget marks a big change from the past.
05/13/2010
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, put forward a budget with a 25% spending cut by 2015 in all departments except health and international aid. This marks a huge departure in years of spending by the Labor governments. The new Conservative-Liberal coalition government is determined to take austerity measures to reduce the national debt.
Grouped Articles
Britain's accidental revolution
Economist 05/13/2010
U-Turn in the U.K.: Big Spending Cuts
Wall Street Journal 10/14/2010
Britain Details Radical Spending Cuts, Citing Debt
New York Times 10/20/2010
U.K. Plans New Taxes on Banks, Multinationals
Wall Street Journal 12/04/2014
Tough Slog to Balancing U.K.’s Budget
Wall Street Journal 12/04/2014
Overheard: Digging for Answers on Coal
Wall Street Journal 03/29/2015
HP
11/22/2010
Hewlett Packard under new CEO Apotheker.
Grouped Articles
New H-P CEO Gives Few Hints on Strategy
Wall Street Journal 11/22/10
New York Times 02/09/11
Chief Reboots H-P After Scandal
Wall Street Journal 02/18/11
Hewlett-Packard Hopes to End the Soap Opera
BusinessWeek 01/27/11
Hewlett-Packard Delivers Poor Service
Wall Street Journal 05/18/11
H-P Explores Quitting Computers as Profits Slide
Wall Street Journal 08/19/11
Transfer of advanced technology to China and the prospect of competing with China in world markets.
11/17/2010
The issue of transfer of technology by U.S., European and Japanese companies to gain access to the Chinese market. The prospect of developing new competitors in the same industry competing in international markets.
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Xi Jinping Hears Tough Complaints of American Business
New York Times 09/23/15
Train Makers Rail Against China's High-Speed Designs
Wall Street Journal 11/17/10
China Squeezes Foreigners for Share of Global Riches
Wall Street Journal 12/28/10
G.E. to Share Jet Technology With China in New Joint Venture
New York Times 01/17/11
Hu's Feel-Good Tour of U.S. Is Likely to Be a Bit Chilly
Wall Street Journal 01/19/11
U.S. Shifts Focus to Press China for Access to Markets
New York Times 01/18/11
The new Consumer Protection Agency in the USA.
10/26/2010
Grouped Articles
Adviser to Consumer Agency Had a Role in Lending
New York Times 10/26/10
Education spending crisis in the U.S. state of New Jersey in 2010.
10/22/2010
Grouped Articles
Governor Christie's Ultimate Test
Wall Street Journal 10/22/10
Chris Christie: The conservative crush
Economist 01/08/11
Public Workers in Wisconsin Protest Plan to Cut Benefits
New York Times 02/16/11
In Wisconsin and Washington, budget battles reshape political landscape
Washington Post 02/19/11
Bill Gates - How teacher development could revolutionize our schools
Washington Post 02/28/11
Wisconsin Budget Would Slash School and Municipal Aid
New York Times 03/01/11
The new management of the United Continental merger in 2010.
10/11/2010
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United Air Parent's CEO Heralds Turnaround
Wall Street Journal 05/12/13
United Continental: One Sick Bird
Wall Street Journal 06/09/14
American, United Launch Buybacks
Wall Street Journal 07/25/14
United C.E.O. Is Out Amid Inquiry at Port Authority
New York Times 09/08/15
Leadership Shake-Up Reflects United’s Troubles
New York Times 09/08/15
Dinner deal leads to turbulence for Jeff Smisek and David Samson - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/10/15
The wildly underfunded pension system of the American state of New Jersey.
09/30/2010
Need to increase the retirement age to 65 from 62, and increase pension contributions to 8.5%, says Governor Christie of New Jersey. With the lower savings of workers in the U.S. as they approach retirement, adequately funded pension systems are critical to the safety net.
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Pension Pinch Busts City Budgets
Wall Street Journal 10/30/13
Illinois Pension Fix Faces Political Test
Wall Street Journal 12/01/13
Illinois Legislature Approves Retiree Benefit Cuts in Troubled Pension System
New York Times 12/03/13
BusinessWeek 09/30/10
Public-sector pensions: Three-trillion-dollar hole
Economist 10/16/10
American states' pension funds: A gold-plated burden
Economist 10/16/10
The Bush tax cuts in 2010.
08/05/2010
In the face of rising deficits, and questions about the future solvency of Medicare and Social Security, there are questions about the Bush tax cuts which expire in December 2010 if not renewed. With high unemployment the consensus seems to be to leave the tax cuts in place for a limited period, and have serious conversation about taxes when a new presidential term begins. A Value added Tax has been suggested by Paul Volcker, similar to that in Europe.
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The Wisdom and Folly of the Bush Tax Cuts
BusinessWeek 08/05/10
New York Times 08/21/10
Bush Tax Cuts: Now That's Rich
New York Times 08/22/10
Why the Rich Donât Need a Tax-Cut Extension
New York Times 09/25/10
Tax-Cut Vote Shows Democratic Divide
Wall Street Journal 12/03/10
New York Times 12/02/10
Consumer Reports continues to educate a new generation of consumers in the 21st century.
07/22/2010
With 7 millon subscribers Consumer Reports, published by nonprofit advocacy group Consumer's Union, and based in Yonkers, New York, continues to provide completely independent opinion on products to consumers. Lexus 460 and the Apple Iphone have come under scrutiny in recent months. A new generation of younger subscribers looks to Consumer Reports, as did a previous generation.
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BusinessWeek 07/22/10
Asian Handset Makers May Find Room to Shine
Wall Street Journal 10/05/11
Digital Copyright Issues- Evolution of the Law.
06/22/2010
Google upheld by a federal judge in New York, in a 3 year old law suit by Viacom. The Digital Millenium Copyright Act and court decisions.
Grouped Articles
Google Wins Key Copyright Ruling
Wall Street Journal 06/22/10
Viacom, Google Bury the Hatchet Over YouTube
Wall Street Journal 03/19/14
YouTube ‘Dancing Baby’ Copyright Ruling Sets Fair Use Guideline
New York Times 09/14/15
Google Wins Key Copyright Ruling
Wall Street Journal 06/22/10
Japanese Regulator Approves Google-Yahoo Deal
New York Times 12/02/10
Squam Lake Group.
06/18/2010
A 15 Amember American economists group that first met at Squam Lake, New Hampshire. It has made proposals for financail reform.
Grouped Articles
To Help Prevent Crises, Delay Some Executive Pay
New York Times 06/18/10
To Add Jobs, Revive Revenue Sharing
New York Times 08/28/10
Volcker on His 'Rule'— Keep It Broad
Wall Street Journal 10/28/10
Marketing trends in the packaged foods industry.
05/26/2010
Marketers from Smuckers, General Mills, Kellogg and other to Kraft, are trying to bring new life to old brands like Macaroni and Cheese. And are doing this by showing emotiona attachment to not outgrow old habits for these staples.
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General Mills Is Serving Wheaties, the Breakfast of Champions, to Younger Consumers
New York Times 06/30/14
General Mills Profit Drops 25%
Wall Street Journal 09/18/14
General Mills to Remove Artificial Flavors, Colors from All Cereals
Wall Street Journal 06/23/15
Changing Consumer Tastes Continue to Weigh on General Mills
Wall Street Journal 07/02/15
Inside Kellogg’s Effort to Cash In on the Health-Food Craze
Wall Street Journal 09/01/15
General Mills Profit Rises, Helped by Cost Cuts
Wall Street Journal 12/18/15
The approach to banking and financial regulation of the new Cameron coalition government in Britain.
05/13/2010
Both Liberals and Conservatives in the U.K. agree on a levy on the banks to raise 1 billion pounds. Liberal's Cable is the new Business Secretary and he favors shrinking the large banks and reducing systemic risk, and a separation of retail and investment banking activities. The Financial Services Authority will continue to operate and examine banks, the Bank of England will oversee systemic risk and regulation of banks.
Grouped Articles
British Treasury Targets Banks to Increase Tax Revenue
New York Times 12/04/14
David Cameron Leads a Call to Thwart Financial Corruption
New York Times 05/12/16
Economist 05/13/10
A Crisis of Faith in Mervyn King, Britain's Central Banker
New York Times 02/06/11
British banks: Vickers in a twist
Economist 01/29/11
British Bank Proposal Expected to Include Stiff Rules
New York Times 04/07/11
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