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October 10, 2008
Interview
David Rubenstein, founder of the private equity firm the Carlyle Group, sees more pain ahead for global markets. He says the "entire economic construct" of recent decades may have to undergo radical change before the present crisis subsides.
See more in United States, Economics, International Finance
October 9, 2008
Interview
Anne-Marie Slaughter, dean of Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School, discusses the long-term geopolitical implications of the financial crisis.
See more in United States, Business & Foreign Policy, International Finance
October 6, 2008
Daily Analysis
With financial firestorms erupting left and right in Europe, the global credit crisis takes a new dimension. Analysts say it might be time for coordinated interest rate cuts.
See more in Europe/Russia, Western Europe, France, Germany, U.K., EU, Economics, Corporate Governance, International Finance
October 6, 2008
Interview
Economist Nouriel Roubini argues the $700 billion U.S. bailout bill will not alleviate frozen credit markets in the short term and encourages a series of steps to alleviate the current crisis.
See more in United States, Europe/Russia, Economics, Business & Foreign Policy, International Finance
October 3, 2008
Podcast
Al Breach, an analyst focusing on Russian markets, discusses factors contributing to steep recent losses for Russian equities.
See more in Russian Fed., Economics
October 2, 2008
Daily Analysis
U.S. financial woes have thrown global markets into turmoil, undermining Western European banks, sending oil prices plummeting, and bringing harrowing losses to some developing economy stock indices.
See more in United States, Emerging Markets, International Finance
October 2, 2008
Backgrounder
A look at the current U.S. financial regulatory framework, delineating the different agencies tasked with monitoring U.S. financial institutions and their respective roles.
See more in United States, Corporate Governance, Economic Development
September 29, 2008
Podcast
Andrew Kuchins, an expert on Russia and Chinese-Russian relations, examines Beijing's nuanced response to Russian military operations in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and says China stands to benefit if relations between Moscow and Washington deteriorate.
September 25, 2008
Daily Analysis
The global financial crisis has taken a particularly harsh toll on Russia, where the leading stock index has lost more than half its value since July. Moscow has devised a bailout package, but analysts say more pain could be on the way, particularly if oil prices keep falling.
See more in Russian Fed., Economics
September 22, 2008
Podcast
CFR's Benn Steil analyzes the financial rescue plan under debate on Capitol Hill and suggests adjustments that he says would make it more effective and less risky for the federal government.
See more in United States, Economics
September 17, 2008
Daily Analysis
With Wall Street careening from one crisis to the next, financial institutions focus on drawing a line to stanch the bleeding. A broader debate over systemic medicine has also kicked into gear, with talk of major reforms in store for the financial sector.
See more in United States, Economics
Updated: September 17, 2008
Interview
Maurice R. Greenberg, the former chairman and CEO of the embattled insurance giant AIG, discusses what will be needed to stabilize the firm's operations.
See more in United States, Economics
September 15, 2008
Daily Analysis
The U.S. Treasury's refusal to save Lehman Brothers suggests its willingness to assume risk to protect private institutions may be at an end. If so, what are the broader implications for global markets and the U.S. economy?
See more in Europe/Russia, International Finance
September 8, 2008
Interview
Risk management expert Erwann Michel-Kerjan discusses how the terrorism insurance sector has evolved since September 11.
See more in United States, Terrorism and the Economy
September 1, 2008
Daily Analysis
U.S. economic concerns are a constant refrain on the presidential campaign trail. It's not yet clear how the candidates' divergent positions on energy and trade will connect with voters.
See more in United States, Economics, U.S. Election 2008
August 15, 2008
Daily Analysis
Immigration reform gets scant mention on the U.S. election trail, but experts expect either leading presidential candidate to make policy reforms a priority.
See more in Mexico, United States, Border and Ports, Immigration, U.S. Election 2008
July 29, 2008
Daily Analysis
Struggles continue for Detroit's automakers. Experts say the road to recovery requires looking overseas.
See more in United States, Industrial Policy
July 16, 2008
Daily Analysis
Troubles at U.S. mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac renew fears that housing woes will rock global financial markets.
See more in United States, Economics, Geoeconomics, International Finance
Updated: July 14, 2008
Daily Analysis
French President Nicolas Sarkozy succeeded in forming a union of Mediterranean countries, but the bigger challenge of pushing through meaningful policy change lies ahead.
See more in North Africa, Europe/Russia, Southeastern Europe, France, Global Governance, International Organizations
July 10, 2008
Daily Analysis
Rising commodity prices have boosted mining profits, bringing windfalls to some regions and raising the possibility of large-scale industry consolidation.
See more in Australasia and the Pacific, U.K., Economics, Energy
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