Finance

New Perils Facing the Eurozone

New Perils Facing the Eurozone

November 7, 2011

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreo has agreed to resign after ironing out the details of a new unity government. The move is expected to help facilitate a debt agreement with the European Union to save Greece from default...

Greece and the European Debt Crisis

November 3, 2011

The Greek government is at risk over a planned austerity referendum: Implications for Greece, the eurozone and the U.S. economy

Reaction to Europe's Latest Efforts to Contain Its Debt Crisis

October 27, 2011

Reaction to Europe’s latest efforts to boost bailout funds, protect against a Greek default and prop up the economies of Italy and Spain.

President Obama's New Deficit-Reduction Plan

September 20, 2011

President Obama calls for tax increases on the wealthy and cuts in entitlements spending. What's in the new deficit reduction plan and how it's being received.

Euro Zone Debt Crisis

September 19, 2011

World bankers resort to 2008 strategies to stabilize Europe’s debt crisis: Join Diane and her guests for a discussion of the financial crisis in Europe and its implications for the euro zone, the EU and the global economy.

Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair

September 7, 2011

Sheila Bair recently completed her five-year term as head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Her thoughts on the 2008 financial crisis, bank bailouts and whether the Dodd-Frank law is making a difference.

Federal Government Sues Big Banks

September 6, 2011

The federal government takes on the nation’s biggest banks. Why the administration says banks failed to act responsibly, while pursing billions of dollars in compensation.

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

August 26, 2011

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories: A CBO report predicts U.S. unemployment will stay above 8 percent until 2014; Rick Perry becomes the Republican frontrunner; and a rare earthquake in Virginia rocks the entire East Coast.

Addressing Fears of Recession

August 23, 2011

Are we facing another economic recession? Experts weigh in on fears the economy is heading for another downturn and ideas on how to get it growing again.

Planning for Retirement

August 16, 2011

Stock market volatility, insecure pension funds and overall economic uncertainty make retirement planning more challenging. Ideas for being financially secure later in life.

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