Did the debates tell us anything important about the future direction of the economy, and the markets? To find out, listen to this week’s Money Talking on WNYC with The New York Times’ Joe Nocera and Time’s Rana Foroohar.
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A Tale of Two California Cities
For several months now, I’ve been writing about the 2% economy, the current sluggish state of growth in the U.S., one that I expect to hold for some time. But a weekend spent in southern California, in both Orange County and …
Is the U.S. Headed for a Double-Dip Recession?
The economy may well be able to continue growing and avoid another slump, but the recovery is unlikely to gain much momentum in 2013.
Why Obama is Resilient to the Weak Economy
A weak economy usually spells disaster for an incumbent president. But there are three key factors keeping Obama ahead in the polls.
Will Burma Become Asia’s Next Economic Tiger?
The Southeast Asian nation has the same potential for rapid growth as the region’s other economies, but realizing that promise will take years of reform
The Six Daunting Financial Problems Facing America
Solutions to the economic problems that the U.S. faces are unpalatable, and there’s a dangerous temptation to avoid dealing with fundamental issues.
Even in This Uncertain Economy, Pets Are Worth the Cost
When I adopted two kittens from a shelter a couple of weeks ago — both as adorable as anything can possibly be, but with the relentless destructive energy of two tiny hurricanes — I didn’t realize that I was bucking a …
9 Reasons Why This Economy Feels So Bad
The recent slump has been unusually painful, and the feeble recovery has been disappointing. But today’s economy seems even worse than it actually is
Defying Gravity: Is Asia’s Economic Miracle About to Stall?
Even in Asia, where gains in wealth have been unparalleled, policymakers are finding it harder and harder to improve the welfare of the common man.
Rise of the Smart Grid
Obama’s plan for a state-of-the-art electrical grid is gaining power bit by digital bit
China’s Economic Slowdown: Why Stimulus Is a Bad Idea
What Beijing needs to spur growth is not greater spending or easy money, but fundamental reform
The Average Canadian Is Now Richer Than the Average American
It’s almost enough to make you want to move to Canada — if you can afford it.