Social-media tools like Twitter and Facebook could soon help the U.S. government respond more effectively to disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it will take advantage of social media and mobile-device porta…
The Federal Reserve is doling out billions to buy bonds in hopes of keeping interest rates low and stimulating the economy. However, several powerful forces are working against that low-rate strategy, ranging from investor psyc…
President Barack Obama will likely name a new chief economic adviser to replace Lawrence Summers later this week as his administration looks for more effective ways to reduce an unemployment rate that remains near 10%, the Asso…
After a revolt by unhappy Democrats, the tax bill has finally passed. Obama’s compromise deal extends Bush-era tax reductions on income, capital gains and dividends through 2012. But there were also some changes. Here’s how the…
After a revolt by unhappy Democrats, the tax bill has finally passed. Obama’s compromise deal extends Bush-era tax reductions on income, capital gains and dividends through 2012. But there were also some changes. Here’s how the…