Today on Reuters (1/5)
Consumer prices drop
Consumer prices dropped at the fastest rate on record and new home construction was at a record low, according to government reports that underlined how rapidly the economy was weakening. Full Article
Immigration agenda
After months on the sidelines, Hispanics who voted for Barack Obama in record numbers may put immigration reform back on the agenda. Full Article | Full Coverage
"Africa's Iraq"
Concern is growing over Somalia, with Washington afraid a return to power by local Islamist insurgents could make it a haven for al Qaeda allies. Full Article | Video
Conflict over TARP
The Treasury Secretary and members of Congress locked horns, with lawmakers demanding money to stem foreclosures and Henry Paulson arguing it was meant for investing in financial companies. Full Article | Full Coverage
Shattered nest eggs
Americans who were banking on soaring home and stock prices to finance their retirement will have to go back to saving the old-fashioned way, ushering in a new era of frugality that may last for years. Full Article
business of green
Cheap carbon credits' threat
The economic downturn may mean a hiatus for some industrial polluters but the corollary is that carbon is about to get a whole lot cheaper, writes Amanda Palmer. Commentary
The Great Debate (1/4)
Green New Deal unlikely
A growing chorus is calling for massive public investment in green energy to revive economic growth while fighting climate change. But it may not happen fast enough, writes Paul Taylor. Commentary
Recovery?
Cutting interest rates will be pretty ineffective with this recession, and while you can throw everything you have at saving the banking system, you can't make people and businesses borrow money and put it to work, writes James Saft. Commentary
Lack of resolve
The G20 summit must be considered a disappointing failure, even by the relatively low expectations set for the event, writes John Kemp. Leaders produced a long agenda of further studies, but failed to tackle even the most fundamental decisions. Commentary
Easing begins
Quietly, without fanfare, the Federal Reserve is flooding the market with enough excess liquidity to refloat the banking system in hopes of preventing the economy from falling into a prolonged slump, writes columnist John Kemp. Commentary
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Crisis in Credit
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Front Row Washington
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Consumer Credit
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Off the launch pad
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