Obama vs. Boehner: No Gain on Deficit

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Comments by President Obama and House Republican leaders show no sign of agreement on how best to cut the federal deficit Find more info about Obama vs. Boehner: No Gain on Deficit photos videos pictures. read more

Obama Dueling With Boehner Shows Deficit Compromise Not Near

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

President Barack Obama and House Republican leaders showed no sign of backing off their stances on how to cut the federal deficit as U.S. stocks sank the most since December 2008 on concern the economy will keep slowing. Find more info about Obama Dueling With Boehner Shows Deficit Compromise Not Near ...

Pimco’s Gross Says Debt Deal Fails to Make Dent in Deficit

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Bill Gross, who runs the world’s biggest bond mutual fund at Pacific Investment Management Co., said the debt ceiling compromise reached by Congress won’t make a “significant dent” in U.S. deficits. Find more info about Pimco’s Gross Says Debt Deal Fails to Make Dent in Deficit photos videos pictures. read more

Obama, Boehner Press for Broad Deficit Deal Amid Strife

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner, each facing strife within his own ranks and dwindling time to avert a U.S. default, pressed for a broad agreement to boost the debt limit while cutting spending by trillions of dollars and overhauling the tax code. Find more info about Obama, Boehner ...

Asian Stocks Climb on Possible U.S. Deficit Plan, Apple Earnings

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Asian stocks rose, with the regional benchmark index set to close at its highest level in a week, on optimism U.S. lawmakers will reach an agreement to cut the budget deficit and after Apple Inc.’s profit topped estimates, boosting the earnings outlook for exporters. Find more info about Asian Stocks Climb ...