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Dow closes down nearly 200 points on Deutsche Bank, Fed concerns
12:26 p.m. Today - By Wallace Witkowski
Dow closes down nearly 200 points on Deutsche Bank, Fed concerns Fears of European bank contagion rattle investorsU.S. stocks close lower Thursday, recovering from session lows, following a selloff fueled by investor worry about European banks and talk of a December rate increase by the Federal Reserve.
Deutsche Bank shareholders in for more pain
11:58 a.m. Today - By William Watts
Deutsche Bank shareholders in for more pain Shares slammed on report clients withdraw some collateral on tradesDeutsche Bank desperately needs to shore up its thin capital margins, and that likely means more pain for shareholders.
Trump’s big government will stick ‘the little people’ with a huge tax bill
11:45 a.m. Today - By Chris Edelson
Trump’s big government will stick ‘the little people’ with a huge tax bill Comparing the ‘King of Debt’ to the ‘Queen of Mean’ Donald Trump’s dismissive view about taxes harkens back to another real estate billionaire: the late Leona Helmsley, writes Chris Edelson.
Gay couples rake it in compared with their heterosexual counterparts
10:41 a.m. Today - By Shawn Langlois
Gay couples rake it in compared with their heterosexual counterpartsHousehold income for married gay men in the U.S. comes in at, on average, $176,000 a year, vs. only $113,000 for heterosexual couples. That’s a huge 56% difference. Add kids to the mix and gay couples take home $275,000.
Shimon Peres’s greatest achievement: Transforming Israel’s economy
10:19 a.m. Today - By Amotz Asa-El
Shimon Peres’s greatest achievement: Transforming Israel’s economy The socialist who spearheaded the transition to capitalism was a monetarist poster boyShimon Peres, who died Wednesday, made his biggest mark not on the peace process but on the Israeli economy, writes Amotz Asa-El.
Trump takes heat from both sides after report he broke U.S. embargo against Cuba
8:35 a.m. Today - By Robert Schroeder
Trump takes heat from both sides after report he broke U.S. embargo against Cuba Rubio says article contains ‘troubling allegations’ Donald Trump is getting flak from both sides of the aisle after Newsweek reported that a company controlled by the Republican presidential nominee secretly did business in Cuba despite the U.S. embargo against the island.
This little bean could lead to big third-quarter GDP
8:20 a.m. Today - By Jeffry Bartash
This little bean could lead to big third-quarter GDP Soybean surge could boost U.S. growth to as much as 4%If GDP growth tops 3% in the third quarter, the humble soybean might be the reason.
U.K. stocks turn Brexit into boost, on track for best quarter since 2013
7:41 a.m. Today - By Sara Sjolin
U.K. stocks turn Brexit into boost, on track for best quarter since 2013 75% of index’s revenue generated outside U.K.In the first quarter after the U.K.’s EU referendum, the country’s benchmark stock index is set to bang out its best quarterly performance in more than three years on the back of a weak pound, BOE easing and a rebound in emerging markets.
Wells Fargo CEO’s $41 million ranks only third among executive-pay clawbacks, forfeitures
7:32 a.m. Today - By Francine McKenna
Wells Fargo CEO’s $41 million ranks only third among executive-pay clawbacks, forfeitures John Stumpf is giving up money he hasn’t earned yetA MarketWatch analysis finds other executives faced harsher penalties, including clawbacks of money already spent.
Stocks — most assets, in fact — aren’t in a bubble, a Buffett favorite says
4:58 a.m. Today - By Victor Reklaitis
Stocks — most assets, in fact — aren’t in a bubble, a Buffett favorite says Critical information before the U.S. market’s openAs we say “See ya!” to the third quarter, everyone is worried about oil, trouble-making banks and the presidential race. But our call of the day is fodder for the bulls, though only a bit. It comes from Oaktree Capital’s Howard Marks, who doesn’t see bubbles forming.
Second-quarter GDP raised to 1.4% from 1.1%
4:45 a.m. Today - By Jeffry Bartash
Second-quarter GDP raised to 1.4% from 1.1% Business investment not nearly as weak as previously reportedA fresh look at the economy’s performance in the spring shows business investment wasn’t nearly as weak as previously reported, prompting the government to ratchet up its estimate of growth by several notches to 1.4%.
Appeals court overturns ban on selfies in voting booths
4:25 a.m. Today - By Joe Palazzolo
Appeals court overturns ban on selfies in voting booths First Circuit strikes down New Hampshire law that banned voters from sharing photos of marked ballots on social mediaA federal appeals court welcomed selfie culture into the voting booth on Wednesday, striking down a New Hampshire law that banned voters from sharing photos of their marked ballots on social media.
Sub-Saharan African growth slumps, says World Bank
4:25 a.m. Today - MarketWatch
Sub-Saharan African growth slumps, says World BankNAIROBI, Kenya--Growth in sub-Saharan African countries will stall to just 1.6% this year, the lowest in over two decades, a report said Thursday, as one of the world's once fastest-growing frontiers continues to lose steam because of overdependence on oil and commodity exports, and poor policies.
Congress overrides Obama veto of bill allowing 9/11 suits against Saudi Arabia
12:28 p.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Robert Schroeder
Congress overrides Obama veto of bill allowing 9/11 suits against Saudi Arabia White House rips ‘embarrassing’ move on Capitol Hill Congress votes to override President Barack Obama’s veto of a bill that would allow the families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for any role in the plot.
Stanford tops U.S. colleges list and residents in these states may have a tough time voting
12:11 p.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Alessandra Malito
Stanford tops U.S. colleges list and residents in these states may have a tough time voting Wednesday’s top personal finance stories Wednesday’s top personal finance storiesWednesday’s top personal finance stories
House votes to override Obama veto of bill letting 9/11 families sue Saudi Arabia
11:04 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Robert Schroeder
House votes to override Obama veto of bill letting 9/11 families sue Saudi Arabia The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to override President Barack Obama's veto of a bill that would allow families of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia. The House's vote follows the Senate's, marking the first time Congress has overridden a veto by Obama. Obama has said allowing private lawsuits against foreign countries would be detrimental to U.S. interests. Saudi Arabia has strongly opposed the bill and threatened to liquidate its holdings of U.S. Treasurys if the bill is approved.
Here’s what Goldman is telling clients to do ahead of the U.S. election
10:41 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Here’s what Goldman is telling clients to do ahead of the U.S. election Alarm bells being raised on Wall Street ahead of the debateAnalysts have gone from taking the U.S. presidential election largely in stride to expressing concern about the lack of investor preparedness.
Gold ends lower for second day as traders look to Fed speakers for cues
10:24 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Myra P. Saefong
Gold ends lower for second day as traders look to Fed speakers for cues Silver also falls, but copper, palladium gain Gold futures fall as traders focus on Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen’s testimony at a House hearing and upcoming comments this week from other speakers at the central bank.
Chicago Fed's Evans sees low interest rates 'for some time'
10:20 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Steve Goldstein
Chicago Fed's Evans sees low interest rates 'for some time'Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said on Wednesday "for some time." Evans fretted that leaves policymakers with less room to navigate any future downward shock. Even once rates have normalized, "the new equilibrium likely will be one with lower interest rates than we have experienced in the past."
New Jersey Republican takes up Trump’s Fed charges with call for Brainard recusal
8:11 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Steve Goldstein
New Jersey Republican takes up Trump’s Fed charges with call for Brainard recusalA Republican congressman on Wednesday took up Donald Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve as he said one central bank official should recuse herself.
Why 34,000 Americans may have difficulty voting in November
7:42 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Quentin Fottrell
Why 34,000 Americans may have difficulty voting in November ID laws in 8 states could have an adverse impact on these votersID laws in 8 states could have an adverse impact on these voters.
The hidden way Trump and Clinton may sabotage your investments
7:12 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Mark Hulbert
The hidden way Trump and Clinton may sabotage your investments The investing risks you take may depend on whether your favored candidate wins or losesIn this heated political season, most people probably have some idea how their investment choices might change depending on who wins in November.
15 questions on the economy for Donald Trump
7:03 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Brett Arends
15 questions on the economy for Donald Trump He really needs to clarify confusing remarks he’s made recentlyHe really needs to clarify confusing remarks he’s made recently, says Brett Arends.
What Trump and Clinton won’t tell you: Your taxes will have to go up
6:30 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Caroline Baum
What Trump and Clinton won’t tell you: Your taxes will have to go up Candidates promise to fix infrastructure, but more debt is not what doctor orderedDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton promise to spend more on the nation’s infrastructure, but more debt is not what the doctor ordered, writes Caroline Baum.
Three reasons you bulls can keep believing in this stock-market rally
6:27 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Three reasons you bulls can keep believing in this stock-market rally Don’t let a presidential election stop you from reaching for more gains About to give up on this stock market? Don’t let a thing like politics stand in your way of missing out on more gains this year. .
Fed's Yellen: Big U.S. bank conditions have improved 'considerably' since crisis
6:00 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Steve Goldstein
Fed's Yellen: Big U.S. bank conditions have improved 'considerably' since crisisWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen on Wednesday said the financial condition of the top U.S. banks has "strengthened considerably" since the financial crisis as she outlined steps the central bank is considering to make bigger banks have larger cushions and have smaller banks face less stringent requirements. The eight largest global systemically important banks have seen an increase of nearly $800 billion in common equity capital since 2008, Yellen said. "We must carefully monitor the impact of the regulatory changes we have made and remain vigilant regarding the potential emergence of new risks to financial stability," Yellen said in prepared remarks before the House Financial Services Committee. Yellen made no mention of the recent Wells Fargo scandal in her prepared remarks.
The hidden way our politics skew our investing choices
5:00 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By MarketWatch
The hidden way our politics skew our investing choicesIn this heated political season, most people probably have some idea how their investment choices might change depending on who wins in November.
SEC won’t pursue clawbacks in Weatherford accounting fraud case
4:54 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Francine McKenna
SEC won’t pursue clawbacks in Weatherford accounting fraud caseDespite describing Weatherford’s fraud as “major,” SEC says clawbacks not “appropriate in these circumstances.”
Oil prices could drop to the mid-$30s ‘in a hurry’ this autumn
4:40 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Oil prices could drop to the mid-$30s ‘in a hurry’ this autumn Critical information ahead of the U.S. market’s openIt’s a busy day of Fed speakers, data and an oil meeting. Crude prices have had a pretty good run this year, but they’ve been propped up far too long and it’s all coming to an end, says our call of the day.
Democrats and Republicans agree on this: money
1:58 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016 - By Richard Eisenberg
Democrats and Republicans agree on this: money Surprising results from two new personal finance surveysBased on the election coverage, you might think Republicans and Democrats disagree about everything. Turns out, that’s not the case when it comes to their money.
5 reasons Merkel needs to rescue Deutsche Bank right now
10:44 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Matthew Lynn
5 reasons Merkel needs to rescue Deutsche Bank right now Failure of Germany’s top bank would be a disaster for the eurozoneGermany’s Angela Merkel needs to sort out the Deutsche Bank mess as quickly as possible, and stop pretending that it can stand idly by while its largest financial institution sinks deeper into the mire, writes Matthew Lynn.
U.S. stocks rose after the debate, but politics is still the biggest uncertainty
1:12 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Howard Gold
U.S. stocks rose after the debate, but politics is still the biggest uncertainty Investors see Donald Trump as a threat to the economy and, in turn, equity prices Investors see Donald Trump as a threat to the economy and, in turn, equity prices, writes Howard Gold.
Dow closes up more than 100 points after Clinton-Trump debate, consumer confidence
12:31 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Wallace Witkowski
Dow closes up more than 100 points after Clinton-Trump debate, consumer confidence Energy shares hit as oil slides more than 3%U.S. stocks rise, boosted in part by the outcome of the presidential debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican contender Donald Trump.
Oil sheds nearly 3% with no official output deal expected in Algeria
11:32 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Myra P. Saefong
Oil sheds nearly 3% with no official output deal expected in Algeria Goldman Sachs cuts Q4 crude price target to $43Oil futures drop Tuesday after both Iran and Saudi Arabia play down expectations for an official deal to freeze or cut oil production at the closely watched informal OPEC meeting on Wednesday.
Dollar slides against peso, emerging-market rivals after Clinton-Trump debate
11:12 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Joseph Adinolfi
Dollar slides against peso, emerging-market rivals after Clinton-Trump debate Pound continues to slideThe dollar slumps against the Mexican peso and a host of other emerging-market currencies on Tuesday as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton enjoyed a bump in the polls following Monday’s nights’ presidential debate with Republican rival Donald Trump.
As Trump laments China’s rise, experts say its decline is the real concern
10:57 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Ian Talley
As Trump laments China’s rise, experts say its decline is the real concernInstead of China’s rise, the risk now is about China’s fall.
Donald Trump simply doesn’t understand the Federal Reserve
10:42 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Jeff Reeves
Donald Trump simply doesn’t understand the Federal Reserve He showed in the first presidential debate how ignorant he is about the Fed and Janet Yellen’s roleHe showed in the first presidential debate how ignorant he is about the Fed and Janet Yellen’s role, says Jeff Reeves.
Joe Biden says Donald Trump has now proved he’s not fit to be U.S. president
8:58 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By MarketWatch
Joe Biden says Donald Trump has now proved he’s not fit to be U.S. presidentThe vice president joined the social media fray after Tuesday’s presidential debate, and his take on what Donald Trump had to say about paying taxes quickly rose to the top of Facebook’s trending list.
Why Yellen may quit if Trump wins
8:33 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Steve Goldstein
Why Yellen may quit if Trump wins Continued Trump pressure on Yellen could prompt resignation, economist arguesEven with two years remaining in her term, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen may quit if Donald Trump is elected president, an economist argued on Tuesday.
City-by-city look as house price gains slow
6:38 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
City-by-city look as house price gains slow Has the San Francisco bubble popped?Home price gains moderated and San Francisco was flat for the month.
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