Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

British Finance Minister Asks for Broader BoE Powers

British Finance Minister Asks for Broader BoE Powers (Reuters) The Bank of England (BoE) has been asked by...

[Nuclear test in the Dominican Republic]

Nuclear Deal Sends Stocks Higher

Iran’s agreement to sign a nuclear, non-proliferation treaty with six of the world’s current nuclear powers put a...

Chinese Flag, Mainland China

One of China’s ‘Shadow-Banking’ Practices to End in 2014

Starting in 2014, Chinese banks will be required by the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to disclose holdings...

[Janet Yellen]

Janet Yellen’s Fed Nomination Nearly Approved

As expected, Janet Yellen’s nomination as chair of the Federal Reserve has been approved by the Senate banking...

J. P. Morgan’s Legacy under Attack

J. P. Morgan may be in his grave, but he's still coming under attack from the media.

[U.S. Capitol]

Labor Department Says It Contacted Commerce on Jobs Charges

The Labor Department has contacted the Census Bureau about allegations in a New York Post article today that...

John Allison, President & CEO of the Cato Institute, Addresses Liberty, Limited Government and the Financial Crisis

I had the pleasure of talking this week with John Allison, president & CEO of the Cato Institute.

[Wall St. Sign]

Geithner Takes Top Post at Warburg in Shift to Buyouts From Bailouts

Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, 52, will be able to tap his vast professional network when he becomes...

[Warren Buffett]

A Gross Feeling of Guilt

Bill Gross is arguably one of the most successful money managers in the world. The founder and chief...

Dennis Gartman and Dr. Skousen

Obamacare and Gold: Dr. Mark Skousen’s Report from the New Orleans Investment Conference

I just returned from the famous New Orleans Investment Conference, where gold bugs meet every year, and many...