Serbia's economy hinges on elections

Millions of Serbs will decide their future in a presidential election run-off on Sunday. Pro-western democrat candidate Boris Tadic is facing nationalist challenger Tomislav Nikolic. With a national debt of more than $35bn and 25 per cent rate of unemployment, the winner will have to worry about the economy. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Belgrade.

Weekly Address: Congress Must Move Forward, Not Back On Wall Street Reform

President Obama discusses the reforms to Wall Street that he put in place to protect consumers and make Wall Street play by the same set of rules -- and calls on lawmakers to finish implementing these reforms so that we can prevent excessive risk-taking and help create an economy that is built to last.

Paul Weller Performs on WSJ Cafe - Exclusive Interview - Off Duty Weekend

British rock legend Paul Weller stops by the WSJ Cafe for an exclusive interview with WSJ's Jim Fusilli. They discuss his new album, 'Sonik Kicks,' and his musical inspiration. Weller also performs "That Dangerous Age" and "When Your Garden's Overgrown" from the new record.

Obama Pushes Wall Street Oversight

The president urges reform after worrisome JP Morgan losses.

Inside Story Americas - Does the G8 represent a modern world economy?

Thirty seven years ago as the world grappled with a major economic crisis, leaders of six of the world's biggest economies gathered in France. Henry Kissinger, US secretary of state at the time said the G6 would give people a sense they are masters of their destiny and be a bulwark against the blind forces beyond their control. In the intervening years the six has become eight with the US, Brit...

Improving economy undermines Romney narrative

Ezra Klein highlights as series of awkward campaign appearances by Mitt Romney in which his narrative of a failed economy was undermined by improving economic conditions in the state where he was campaigning. (The Rachel Maddow Show)

Greek Financial Crisis (part 2)

What Greece could have done if it had it's own currency

Inequality of income, inequality of opportunity

Ezra Klein remarks on how wealth brings economic opportunity and wealth inequality yields opportunity inequality in a cycle that worsens the income gap. (The Rachel Maddow Show)

In Chicago, Nurses Rally for "Robin Hood" Tax

National Nurses United calls for international campaign for financial transaction tax More news stories at http://therealnews.com

Big Labor Goes South: WSJ Opinion

United Auto Workers President Bob King has an expansion plan. Photo: Getty Images.

Obama Dumps on China: WSJ Opinion

Brenda Jacobs, partner at Sidley Austin, on the Obama administration's antidumping duties on Chinese solar panels. Photo: Getty Images.

Paul Weller Performs 'When Your Garden's Overgrown' Live at the WSJ Cafe

British Rock legend Paul Weller stops by the WSJ Cafe to perform 'When Your Garden's Overgrown,' off of his new record 'Sonik Kicks.'

A nation cannot tax itself to health

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The Number: public financing double-play

CNN contributor John Avlon in tonight's The Number reports on a story of political hypocrisy.

Will Smith's tax epiphany

Not jiggy with 75 percent tax rate

If Romney Wins, Will The Economy Win?

Business Insider's Joe Weisenthal recent article is titled, "It's More Clear Than Ever That If Romney Loses, The Economy Is Going To Implode". He writes, "If Obama wins that there's a good chance that we'll fly off the fiscal cliff, as the political gridlock will see spending cuts kick in, and perhaps even higher taxes." Joe Weisenthal joins the show to explain what he think...

Emanuel: NATO Summit Could Help City's Economy

Inside the heavily secured Chicago City Hall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down for a lengthy interview with The Associated Press. The mayor spoke about security and the economic boost the NATO summit will provide Chicago. (May 18th)

NYPD Caught Lying in the First Occupy Wall Street Trial

From the Majority Report, live M-F 12 noon EST and via daily podcast at http://Majority.FM: A photographer who was arrested at an Occupy Wall Street event has won his case in what is the first Occupy Wall Street trial, after video evidence proved the NYPD were lying...

Most 2011 Internet IPO Shares Fell After Debut

May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Carol Massar reports on 2011 Internet initial public offerings and the performance of the companies' shares following the first day of trading. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." Bloomberg's Deirdre Bolton also speaks.(Source: Bloomberg)

Don't Mention Income Inequality at a TED Talk

From the Majority Report, live M-F 12 noon EST and via daily podcast at http://Majority.FM: Billionaire Nick Hanauer recently spoke at TED Talk about income inequality. After the speech, TED decided it was not going to release it to the public...

Obama On JP Morgan: 'This Is Why We Passed Wall Street Reform'

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NPR: 05-18-2012 Economy

Stories: 1) Debt Ceiling Debate Is Revived In Washington 2) Portugal Looks Back On 1 Year Since Its Bailout 3) Political Limbo May Further Erode Greece's Stability 4) Fed: Sizeable Risk From Capitol Hill Gridlock

Carbon Tax Impact on Food Industry: Tony Abbott & Alan Tudge

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the privatization of space

A company called Space-X plans to launch a rocket headed for the International Space Station. Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, and author of "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier," talks to Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill.

Video: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the privatization of space

A company called Space-X plans to launch a rocket headed for the International Space Station. Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, and author of "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier," talks to Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill.

Inside the Chaos at J.P. Morgan -WSJ Exclusive

The Wall Street Journal's Monica Langley offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the chaos that enveloped J.P. Morgan as the bank and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, struggled to come to grips with the magnitude of losses from a trading debacle. Photo: Bloomberg.

Congress to talk terrorist finances

Rep. Patrick Meehan talks about how terrorist organizations are getting creative with their money.

Wall Street Goes Fishing

The Manhattan Cup is the largest one-day fishing tournament in the Northeast with proceeds from the event benefiting the "Friends of Wounded Warriors" charity, with Wade Boggs, MLB Hall of Famer; Frank Crescitelli, Manhattan Cup co-director; and CNBC's... (CNBC)

LSE Must Develop Derivatives, Not a Dividend Play

May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Lenardos, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, talks about London Stock Exchange Group Plc's fiscal second-half profit reported today and the diversification of Europe's exchanges. He speaks with Francine Lacqua on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move." (Source: Bloomberg)

Asia stock markets drop

Asia stocks trading deep in negative territory after a sell off on Wall Street.

Egyptian economy influences voters

Since last year's uprising there's been a fall in tourism and foreign investment. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros traveled to the Northern city of Tanta to see how the economic crisis could affect how people vote.

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Chris Whalen Drops the F-Bomb on Wall Street while sounding the Bankruptcy Alarm!

Follow us @ http://twitter.com/laurenlyster http://twitter.com/coveringdelta Welcome to Capital Account. As world leaders arrive in the us for the G8 Summit, not to mention the nATO summit this weekend -- we'll talk about the realpolitik of the US situation when it comes to generating domestic economic growth. Chris Whalen has written about a choice between debt and inflation or war, and says f...

CFOs Lobby Congress on Dividend Tax

CFOs from across the nation descended on Capitol Hill today, demanding that Congress not raise taxes on capital gains and dividends, with Dean Baker, The Center for Economic Policy Research, and Phil Kerpen, American Commitment. (CNBC)

Behind the Launch: How to Court Startup Investors

In Mashable's new video series, Behind the Launch, we're taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle, an in-app video advertising startup. Last week, we met the the founders and saw them bring on Colin Behr to head up business development. Now that they have a promising platform and a "closer," it's time to chat with investors. Silicon Valley names, such as 500 Startups' Dave McClure, ...

#CongressToDoList - President Obama Speaks on Tax Credits for Small Businesses

President Obama calls on Congress to pass a tax credit for small businesses that are hiring new employees or raising the wages and salaries of their existing employees to help spur economic growth, the third item on the President's job-creating To Do List for Congress.

Speaker Boehner's Address on the Economy, Debt Limit, and American Jobs

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today addressed the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's 2012 Fiscal Summit on efforts to put our nation back on a path to prosperity and economic growth by cutting government spending, preventing job-crushing tax hikes, and making long-term changes to entitlement programs.

Lasry: I'm happy to pay more taxes

CEO of Avenue Capital Group Mark Lasry talks to Piers Morgan about paying more taxes and supporting President Obama.

Biden Mocks Romney For Taking Credit For Auto Bailout

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Are Broker Rebates Bad for Investors?

CNBC's Rick Santelli discusses why broker rebates are costing clients as much as $5 billion a year, with Matthew Samelson, Woodbine Associates. (CNBC)

Financial infidelity

CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses a study that identified cases of financial infidelity in couples.

Bernie Sanders "The Truth Is Wall Street Regulates Congress"

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Video: Financial infidelity

CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses a study that identified cases of financial infidelity in couples.

In Interview, Biden Dismisses Auto Workers Who Lost Pensions And Benefits In Bailout

Vice President Biden dismisses auto workers in Youngstown, Ohio who lost their pensions and benefits in the bailout (May 16, 2012)

Are most Senate Democrats 'financially illiterate'?

Top Talkers: Five separate budget plans failed in the Senate on Wednesday, including the president's plan, which didn’t receive a single vote. The Morning Joe panel discusses how the president's plan received no votes and the state of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. (Morning Joe)

Less Taxing Perspectives

Rep. Peter Roskam, (R-IL) and Paul Farr, PPL CFO, discuss pending tax hikes facing America, with Jeremy Siegel, University of Pennsylvania professor. (CNBC)

Failures of Financial Regulators Explained by Former Reagan Nominee

Professor James Barth was an appointee of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush as chief economist of the Office of Thrift Supervision and previously the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. He is now the Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance at Auburn University and a Senior Fellow at the Milken Institute. In this interview, Cenk and Dr. Barth discuss how shortcomings of financial regulators cont...

A Sideways Moving Economy

John Lonski, Moody's Capital Markets Research Group, and Michelle Girard, RBS senior economist, provide a preview of the initial claims number out this morning and weigh in on the soft job market and uncertainty in Washington. (CNBC)

Greek Euro Exit May Prompt Spain, Italy Bailouts

May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Juergen Michels, chief European economist at Citigroup Inc., and Megan Greene, senior economist at Roubini Global Economics LLC, discuss Greece's euro membership and the risks facing Spain, Italy and France. They talk with Francine Lacqua on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move." (Source: Bloomberg)

Middle East investors eye Asia

Ahmad Al Hamad of Asiya Investments discusses investing in Europe and developments in the crisis in Greece.

Commodity exporters on edge

Demand for commodities cooling more than expected, as Jim Boulden reports.

White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment: Youth Panel with Secretary Arne Duncan

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan participates in a panel discussion on financial capability and empowerment for young people during the first-ever White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment.

Actor Richard Kind on closing tax loopholes: 'Sometimes you have enough money'

Cenk talks to actor Richard Kind about his White House Correspondents Dinner rant about the economy

Among the Believers: WSJ Opinion

Columnist Daniel Henninger on what Mitt Romney and President Obama's commencement speeches say about their world view. Photo: Associated Press.

Did Warren Lie about her Cherokee Heritage: WSJ Opinion

Best of the Web Today columnist James Taranto on the New England Historic Genealogical Society's announcement that there's no proof of Elizabeth Warren's Native American heritage. Photo: Associated Press.

Julia Breaks for Romney: WSJ Opinion

Political Diary contributor Matthew Payne on a new CBS/New York Times Poll that shows Mitt Romney leading President Obama by two points among women. Photo: Associated Press.

Break Up the Big Banks?: WSJ Opinion

Assistant editorial page editor James Freeman on whether big banks that are "too big to fail" should be broken up. Photo: Getty Images.

Kudlow: A Whiff of Deflation?

CNBC's Larry Kudlow discusses whether deflation could be on the horizon. Rebecca Patterson, JP Morgan Asset Management; Zane Brown, Lord Abbett; and Ben Steil, Council on Foreign Relations, also weigh in on the markets. (CNBC)

Debate: How To Fix The Economy

French and Greek voters, angered by austerity efforts, are the latest to push European governments out of power. Although cuts in government spending and services are deeply unpopular and cause economic problems, those who favor austerity say government budget deficits are worse. VOA's Jim Randle spoke with economic experts on both sides of the debate.

JPMorgan Trading Losses Prompts New Probe, Concerns About Wall Street

JPMorgan is facing increasing pressure to explain recent losses. Last week, the world's largest bank disclosed a loss of at least two billion dollars from trades that were supposed to protect the firm from risk. Now the FBI is looking into whether any laws were broken, and shareholders are looking for assurances that it won't happen again. Mil Arcega has more.

Investors Bail on Too-Big-To-Fail

J.P. Morgan's huge trading loss highlights why investors weary of too-big-to-fail are turning to small banks in droves, says David Reilly on Markets Hub. Photo: AP.

Greek Debt Crisis, U.S. Financial Regulation

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Joshua Rosner, an analyst at Graham Fisher & Co., and Matthew McCormick, portfolio manager at Bahl & Gaynor Inc., talk about Greece's sovereign-debt crisis and parallels with Argentina, and the outlook for U.S. financial regulation. They speak with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Stock Market Wrap

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Deborah Kostroun reports on the performance of the U.S. equity market today. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped a fourth day, the longest decline in a month, as concern Greece's debt crisis is worsening offset better-than-estimated reports on U.S. housing starts and industrial production. (Source: Bloomberg)

Wal-Mart Stock Price, Earnings Expectations

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Daniel Binder, an analyst at Jefferies & Co., Lawrence Shover, chief investment officer at SFG Alternatives, and Timothy Biggam, lead options strategist at TradingBlock, talk about the outlook for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. They speak with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

Progress report on employment shows ‘grade inflation’

MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan and his guest David Rothkopf of the advisory firm Garten Rothkopf, provide a progress report on the US economy, comparing the Labor Department’s unemployment statistics to what they call the “real unemployment rate” as Ratigan pushes to pinpoint the 30 million jobs needed to jumpstart the economy. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

Dividend Taxes: More Hikes Ahead?

Debating over whether a spike in dividend rates lies ahead, with Alex Brill, American Enterprise Institute and David Dietze, Point View Wealth Management. (CNBC)

What Europe can Learn from an Ancient Empire with a Common Currency

For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a vast area that used a common currency, about 2,000 years ago.

Market Outlook: Banking, Europe & Dividends

Sharing perspective on the banking industry and dividend paying stocks, with Charles Kantor, Neuberger Berma; Vadim Zlotnikov, AllianceBernstein; and CNBC's Bob Pisani. (CNBC)

Boehner: Obama Playing 'Small Ball' With Economy

House Speaker John Boehner renewed his demand for big spending cuts before the debt limit is raised again at year's end. (May 16)

Market Outlook: Housing, Banking & the Fed

Rob Morgan, Fulcrum Securities; Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets; and Gerald Lipkin, Valley National Bank chairman & CEO, share perspective on the housing recovery, banking and the Federal Reserve's latest statements. (CNBC)

Job Creation Key to Global Economy, Rajan Says

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Raghuram Rajan, professor at the University of Chicago and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, talks about the European sovereign-debt crisis and global economies. Rajan talks with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance Midday." (Source: Bloomberg)

AIG: Shareholder Meeting & Benmosche's Comments

CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the latest details of AIG's shareholder meeting today, saying AIG's CEO Robert Benmosche is "feeling well and ready to stay with the company beyond 2012." (CNBC)

Obama to Congress: Pass Small Business Tax Break

President Barack is calling on Congress to help sustain the economy's "momentum" by passing legislation that would give businesses a 10 percent income tax credit if they create new jobs or increase wages this year. (May 16)

Video: Obama asks Congress for tax breaks for small business

President Obama again pushed his "to-do" list for Congress, calling for tax breaks for small businesses during a photo-op following a meeting with small business leaders on Wednesday.

Obama asks Congress for tax breaks for small business

President Obama again pushed his "to-do" list for Congress, calling for tax breaks for small businesses during a photo-op following a meeting with small business leaders on Wednesday.

AIG's Shareholder Meeting Update

CNBC's Mary Thompson reports the latest details from AIG's annual shareholder meeting and CEO Robert Benmosche's plans to restructure the company and return to profitability. (CNBC)

Brit. Ambassador to US: UK economy being dragged down as well

British Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Peter Westmacott, joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest on Greece's economy, Germany, austerity measures in the UK and the Eurozone and new French Socialist President Francois Hollande. (Morning Joe)

What Traders Are Watching: US Dollar & Commodities

Scott Nations, NationsShares provides a preview of what traders are watching this morning ahead of the opening bell. (CNBC)

A View From the Trading Pits: Deflation Ahead?

Scott Shellady, Bradford Capital Management CEO, provides a preview of what traders are watching ahead of the market's open, and weighs in on Greek debt, earnings, inflation & deflation, commodities and the direction of the economy. (CNBC)

White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment: Opening Remarks

Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, welcomes participants to the first-ever White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment, highlighting the importance of financial empowerment for low- and moderate-income Americans, as well as the critical role that grassroots leaders in states, local governments, and communities play in helping people improve the...

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Greek socialists reach for coalition amid bailout threats

Greek socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos is tasked by President Carolos Papoulias with forming a government after efforts by other parties failed. Duration: 00:47.

Bill O'Reilly says income inequality is 'bull'

Bill O'Reilly is in denial over income inequality. Ed Schultz shows him that the facts that back up the country's giant income gap and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean explains why the Republicans don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to helping the poor. (The Ed Show)

Obama raps Bain, takes Wall Street cash

Cornell Belcher and Ari Fleischer debate the candidates' views on big business, including private equity firms.

Net Neutrality Sends Internet Back in Time: WSJ Opinion

Free State Foundation president Randolph May on whether net neutrality regulations give content companies like Netflix a free ride. Photo: Getty Images.

Greece Hits a Wall: WSJ Opinion

Editorial board member Matt Kaminski on the failure of Greek coalition talks. Photo: Associated Press.

The Core Debate: WSJ Opinion

Emmett McGroarty, director of American Principles Project's Preserve Innocence Initiative, makes the case against national education standards. Photo: Associated Press.

Obama's 'Vampire' Capitalists: WSJ Opinion

Columnist Kim Strassel on President Obama hitting up Blackstone private equity investors for money at the same time he trashes Mitt Romney's Bain Capital record and Blackstone donors. Photo: Getty Images.

Execs' Margin Calls Put Shareholder Money At Risk

WSJ's Maxwell Murphy stops by Mean Street and highlights CEOs that pledge their company shares as collateral for loans, a practice prohibited by many large companies. Photo: Reuters.

NPR: 05-15-2012 Economy

Stories: 1) Big Losing Bet Tarnishes Wall Street Titan JPMorgan 2) JPMorgan's 'London Whale' Behind Major Losses 3) Romney Shifts Gears On Auto Industry Bailout 4) What Caused JPMorgan's Loss Of $2 Billion?

Focus on economy in presidential race

All-Star panel weighs in

Video: JPMorgan CEO keeps titles, despite angry shareholders

JP Morgan Chase Chairman of the Board and CEO Jamie Dimon managed to keep both of his titles, following a meeting with shareholders still reeling from the bank's $2 billion loss. Anthony Mason reports on how Dimon kept his job.

On economy, Romney polls better

According to a new USA Today/Gallup poll, 55 percent of those surveyed believe the economy will get better under Mitt Romney, but only 46 percent said the same of President Barack Obama. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

Inside the JPMorgan shareholders meeting

CNBC’s Mary Thompson attended the meeting as JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon apologized yet again. (Nightly News)

U.S. Stock Market, European Debt Crisis, Investing

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph McAlinden, chief investment officer at Catalpa Capital Management, talks about the European debt crisis, the U.S. economy and stock market, and investment strategy. He speaks with Pimm Fox and Alix Steel on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)

JPMorgan's Loss, Dodd-Frank Financial Rules

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Government economic analyst Chris Payne and Bloomberg News reporter Dawn Kopecki talk about the impact of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s $2 billion trading loss on financial market regulations. They speak with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Stocks, Investment Strategy, Commodity Prices

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Gina Martin Adams, equity strategist for Wells Fargo & Co., talks about the U.S. stock market, the impact of Europe's sovereign debt crisis on performance and her investment strategy. She speaks with Adam Johnson and Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Stock Market Wrap

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Deborah Kostroun reports on the performance of the U.S. equity market today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to an almost four-month low as Greece's failure to form a new government offset better-than-estimated American economic data. (Source: Bloomberg)

Team Obama defines Romney as being out-of-touch with economy

The Huffington Post’s Howard Fineman and USA Today’s Susan Page break down the latest attack ad from the Obama campaign on Mitt Romney’s record at Bain Capital and the truth behind Romney as a “job creator.” (Hardball)

Reich: Economy is drifting toward plutocracy

Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and UC Berkeley Professor Robert Reich join Hardball to discuss the JP Morgan trading blunder and the need for regulation in order to prevent future messes. (Hardball)