Global Markets

Regional lenders step up to fill the gap as big banks trim assets to comply with capital rules.

Legislators weigh whether to postpone automatic cuts until March 2013.

Legislators weigh whether to postpone automatic cuts until March 2013.

Group charged with reviewing benchmark will not propose structural changes.

Group charged with reviewing benchmark will not propose structural changes.

Public companies pay 5% more in 2011, while private companies see a 7% increase.

Investigation shows legislators from both parties altered their investments after speaking to Treasury and Fed officials.

Investigation shows legislators from both parties altered their investments after speaking to Treasury and Fed officials.