Earnings Preview: JPMorgan Expected To Report Big Boost In Profits, If It Can Avoid the Whale
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) could get a big boost from capital markets activity this quarter. But dangers lurk.
Earnings Preview: Large Mortgage Lender Wells Fargo Getting Big Boost From Housing Recovery
Wells Fargo and Co. (NYSE: WFC) may get a substantial boost from the housing recovery.
'Too Big To Fail' Banks Doing Worse Than The Rest in Key Areas: New York Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report suggesting vulnerability among the largest "too big to fail" U.S. banks.
In Lawsuit, US Attorney Paints Wells Fargo as Cowboy Mortgage Lender
A lawsuit filed Tuesday by the federal task force meant to go after those who caused the financial crisis of 2008 hit Wells Fargo and Co., the nation's largest mortgage shop.
The One Thing About The Athens Protests No One Is Talking About
In Contentious Visit, Merkel Says Greece On The Right Path, Must Adhere To Austerity
A visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Athens Tuesday was full of drama.
In Most Delicate, Dangerous Trip, Angela Merkel Visits Greece
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Athens Tuesday. She is not welcome.
Week Shaping Up to Be Make-It-Or-Break-It Moment For Greece
High-level meetings, including a dramatic visit to Athens by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, could determine Greece's euro zone future.
Corporate CEOs Lining Up Behind Pro-Austerity Lobby In Anticipation Of 'Fiscal Cliff' Battle
Corporate CEOs are getting behind a campaign that seeks to influence discussions of spending cuts and tax hikes after the November general elections.
Fed Meeting Was Tense As Bernanke, Economists Went Over How to Be Clear on Bank Motives: Minutes
Minutes from the September meeting of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee show it was a tense affair.
Traders Sell Off Obama Shares In Political Futures Markets
Political futures markets predicting the re-election of President Barack Obama saw a sharp jolt after the first presidential debate.
Draghi Says He’s Done His Job, Spain's Leaders Must Now Take Initiative
ECB President Mario Draghi Thursday said his bank's recent actions had worked, and pushed political leaders to get-a-move-on.
7 Surprising Facts About Jobs Around the World
A World Bank report estimates 600 million jobs will need to be created globally before 2020 to absorb people entering the workforce.
Australian Central Bank Eases Monetary Policy On Gloomier Reassesment of the Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia, the country's central bank, lowered its benchmark interest rate on a sudden -- and unexpected -- gloomy labor market view.
JPMorgan Mortgage Lawsuit Could Be Bad News For The Bank ... or Not
New York State is suing JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) for alleged misdeeds by Bear Stearns, which JPMorgan bought at a big discount.
Slow Motion Bank Jog In Spain Not As Bad As It Seems: BBVA
A Spain bank run? It could cause a global financial system collapse, except, a Spanish banking giant says, it's a wildly overblown fear.
Bernanke Reaffirms Fed Mission In Speech to Economics Club
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a speech in Indiana, went back to explaining why the Fed is good for us.
Angola Maneuvers Through Pitfalls To Legitimize National Currency
Angola is trying to make people use its national currency for local transactions, rather than the dollar. But the road to that policy goal is full of potential minefields.
Syria: Aleppo's Timeless Citadel In Flames [PHOTOS]
A medieval souk, the pride of Aleppo, has become a casualty of Syria's civil war.
Chris Christie, Paul Ryan Read From Different Playbooks In Sunday Talk Show Appearances
In dueling Sunday talk-show turns, Chris Christie and Paul Ryan both loyally supported Mitt Romney, but had little else in common.
Stress Test Of Spanish Banks Meets Expectations
Results from a "stress test" of the beleaguered Spanish banking system gave markets a breather Friday. Still, risks abound.
Bank Of America Settles Merrill Lynch Shareholder Lawsuit For $2.46B
A three-year-old lawsuit over Bank of America's purchase of Merrill Lynch will be settled by Bank of America paying $2.43 billion.
Spain Introduces 'Crisis Budget' Of Savage Austerity Cuts
The Spanish government introduced a budget Thursday with deep austerity measures, including slashing welfare by 20 percent.
Prime Minister Monti Suggests An Italian Approach For Solving US Fiscal Issues
In New York Thursday, Mario Monti said looming fiscal cliff and debt crisis issues in Washington might be solved by taking a page out of the Italian playbook.
Monti Says He Might Stay On After Italy's Election
Unelected Italian PM Mario Monti says he would be open to staying on as prime minister after the new elections -- his clearest signal yet.
Euro Crisis Seen Causing Hike In Food Prices
Food prices worldwide are likely to see a shock as the shipping industry begins demanding sharp rate hikes to move refrigerated cargo.
Consumers More Confident In September, But Only The Ones Who Bleed Blue
A huge spike in September consumer confidence is not as widespread as it looks. It seems only Democrats are optimistic about the economy.
Greece General Strike Marred By Violent Clashes
Anti-austerity riots in Athens are marred by bloodshed and fire, as violent protesters appeared to get the upper hand over the police.
Spanish Protests Devolve Into Riots
Anti-government protests in Madrid Tuesday devolved into riots, after groups of tactical police charged and beat an agitated crowd.
Spanish, Italian Bond Yields Rise as 'Draghi Effect' Wanes And European Financial Crisis Heads For Next Tipping Point
Spain's and Italy's borrowing costs dropped dramatically at the start of the month on ECB promises, but more are losing confidence in the bank's plans.