Sunday, July 6, 2008

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Federal Reserve

Trader Vincent Vincent Quinones, foreground right, gathers with other traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday March 18, 2008. Wall Street gave up some of its steep gains Tuesday while investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. Many investors had expected a cut of a full percentage point. (Richard Drew/AP)

Bank Stocks Show Signs of a 180

The Fed rescue may mark a turning point for investor confidence.

The Dollar

A hand holding a miniature dollar. (Nick Koudis/Photodisc/Getty Images)

Dissecting the Declining Dollar

The ever weakening greenback could have further to fall.

One-hundred dollar bill in the grass. (Nicholas Eveleigh/Photodisc/Getty Images)

Thrive During a Recession

Lean times can mean opportunity for consumers with financial stability.

(Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP/Getty Images)

5 Ways to Invest in the Infrastructure Boom

Billions of dollars are pouring into water and transportation projects around the globe—with hundreds of billions to come.

General Motors

GM's Stutter-Step Recovery

Its huge annual loss isn't as bad as it sounds, but GM still can't capitalize on good news.

Economy

(Jim Lo Scalzo for USN&WR)

Candidates Push Stimulus Plans

Top advisers give their take on how best to prevent a recession.

THE GOLD STANDARD

FILE Gold bullion bars are seen for sale at Manfra, Tordella and Brookes, Inc. January 9, 2003 in New York City. The price of gold has risen by nearly 30 percent over the past year with investors looking for stability as war with Iraq has become more likely. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Gold Hits a Record $1,000 an Ounce

The weak dollar, soaring oil prices, and fears of inflation keep pushing the price higher.

Author Q&A: Tarun Khanna

China and India share little but fast growth. Do Asian opposites attract?

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Marianne Lavelle

Marianne Lavelle. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Forget Saudi Peak Oil—Worry About Peak Grain

The twilight of agriculture in the kingdom's desert already is evident.

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