Will the Economic Recovery Slide on $90 Oil?

As crude prices keep inching upward, the threat to both the U.S. and global economy is clear. While OPEC says don’t blame us, the Interational Energy Agencys says: “This is a wake-up call to the oil-consuming countries and to t…

Markets Have Posted Big Gains Since the Fed Launched QE2

Republican leaders may be worried about the Federal Reserve’s second round of quantitative easing, but the stock and credit markets are delighted: They’ve improved significantly since the plan was announced. But can the rally b…

Markets Have Posted Big Gains Since the Fed Launched QE2

Republican leaders may be worried about the Federal Reserve’s second round of quantitative easing, but the stock and credit markets are delighted: They’ve improved significantly since the plan was announced. But can the rally b…