Economy

As regulators scrutinize investment banks' involvement in commodities, bankers say they provide vital liquidity to oil, natural gas, and other markets.

Corporate bond yields averaged over the last four years 4.6%, vs. 6.14% in the five years prior to Lehman's demise.

Corporate bond yields averaged over the last four years 4.6%, vs. 6.14% in the five years prior to Lehman's demise.

Favorable impact on automakers pension shortfall would offset the higher cost of funds.

Favorable impact on automakers pension shortfall would offset the higher cost of funds.

Just talking about moderating stimulus sent yields up a percentage point.

Just talking about moderating stimulus sent yields up a percentage point.

Debate over raising the debt ceiling will likely extend past the mid-October deadline set by Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew.