Federal Government

• Jackson Hole May Disappoint Investors

  By Joshua Zumbrun, Bloomberg  |  August 27, 2012

  Fed Chairman Bernanke isn’t likely to signal new stimulus in his speech Friday.

• Rules Burden U.S. Manufacturing

  By Brian Wingfield, Bloomberg  |  August 22, 2012

  Regulations may reduce output by as much as $500 bln this year, says study.

• State, Local Finances on the Mend

  By Milton Ezrati  |  August 21, 2012

  A revival in tax revenues may alleviate some of the drag local governments are placing on the overall economy.

• Federated CEO Wages Money-Fund War

  By Charles Stein, Bloomberg  |  August 21, 2012

  Donahue is passionate about defending the family business against new regulations.

• No Double Dip Recession

  By Milton Ezrati  |  August 7, 2012

  A recession probably won't happen this year, largely because the economy exhibits none of the excesses that typically lead recessions.

• Big Investors Turn to Corporates

  By Wes Goodman and Masaki Kondo, Bloomberg  |  July 23, 2012

  Asset managers seek safety and are fed up with low rates on government bonds.

• Wal-Mart’s Washington Clout Grows

  By David Welch, Bloomberg  |  July 20, 2012

  Retailer pushes for legislation on Web sales tax.

• PPACA Ruling Could Kill Some State Exchange Programs

  By Allison Bell, LifeHealthPro  |  July 6, 2012

  States that keep Medicaid the same size may not be able to create viable exchanges, KPMG analysts say.

• States Wary of Medicaid Expansion

  By Mark Niquette and Alex Wayne, Bloomberg  |  July 5, 2012

  Five governors opposed expanding program, while 26 have yet to decide.

• Central Banks Go on the Offensive

  By Simon Kennedy, Bloomberg  |  July 5, 2012

  ECB and People’s Bank of China cut rates; Bank of England resumes bond purchases.