Archive for the ‘Finance’ Category
Bankruptcies Back on the Rise
19 Aug 2010Despite the 2005 reforms that made it tougher, bankruptcies are rising steadily.
Personal Finance Advice on Napkins
10 Aug 2010Napkins are not where you would expect to find good financial advice, but when they come from the New York Times they are worth reading (and each is linked to a related blog post).
State Budget Deficits
2 Aug 2010Yields on top-rated, tax exempt US municipal bonds have dropped to near-record lows, allowing many local borrowers to access cheap financing in spite of their recent fiscal troubles. Following concerns over public finances in Europe, the $2,800bn market for “munis” has come into the spotlight after several years of budget deficits. Related articles.
Where Your Money is Stored
2 Aug 2010There’s not a lot of surprising information here, but I’m posting it anyway to reward the graphic designer for including the horns and pitchfork in the “Credit Card Company” section, and the holdup man in the “Bank Branch”. Well done! (via)
Reforming the Global Financial System
In: Finance Global Economy Interactive Maps Politics Source: FT
28 Jul 2010From Dodd-Frank to Basel III, this graphic explains the current plans for global financial regulatory reform in advanced economies, from the US to the eurozone.
(note: some FT items require a subscription – you can view up to 10 articles a month for free)
Map: European Bank Stress Tests
26 Jul 2010
Update: NPR’s Toxic Real Estate Asset
24 Jul 2010Planet Money bought a toxic mortgage asset and has been tracking it’s death spiral. It’s now almost completely dead (non-performing). In a recent article they also tried to track down the people who originally took out the mortgages.
Update: Economic Indicators Dashboard (July ‘10)
23 Jul 2010A great monthly status board for market and economic indicators. Click on anything – the popup details are great.
The Financial Overhaul Bill: What Does it Fix?
16 Jul 2010Problems, solutions, and the lowdown on each systemic issue.
Global Tidal Wave of Debt
14 Jul 2010
Europe’s Debt, Jobs, and Growth
In: Employment Finance Global Economy Interactive Maps Source: Economist
8 Jul 2010An interactive from the Economist.
Double Dip Danger Signs
In: Bailout Finance Housing Source: WSJ Stock Market US Economy
1 Jul 2010The WSJ looks at indicators in seven areas to gauge whether we are sliding back into recession. Related article.
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