Posts Tagged ‘Economic Stimulus’

Dow surges to 52-week high

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Stocks rallied Monday, with the Dow industrials surging to a 52-week high, after the Group of 20 said over the weekend that it would keep economic stimulus in place.

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Group of 20 Seeks Curbs On Bonuses, But Not Caps – Washington Post

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Times Online
Group of 20 Seeks Curbs On Bonuses, But Not Caps
Washington Post
AP LONDON, Sept. 5 — Top finance officials from rich and developing countries agreed Saturday to curb hefty bonuses for bankers, but the proposed crackdown on high payouts fell short of European demands after the United
G-20 to maintain economic stimulus measuresThe Associated Press
G20 papers over cracks on bank capital, payReuters
G20 leaders left to-do list ahead of summitAFP
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Smoke and mirrors at G20 meeting – BBC News

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

BBC News
Smoke and mirrors at G20 meeting
BBC News
The G20 finance ministers have laid the framework for a successful G20 summit in Pittsburgh by agreeing in principle to continue the economic stimulus plans worldwide for as long as necessary, and pushing forward plans to reform the
Flaherty Says Canada Looks “Pretty Good” on BankingBloomberg
G20: US Geithner:World Expects Dollar To Stay Reserve CurrencyWall Street Journal
Climate change funding talks stall at G20Reuters
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200 Days In, Vice President Biden Touts Recovery Act – Washington Post

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Washington Post
200 Days In, Vice President Biden Touts Recovery Act
Washington Post
Vice President Biden declared Thursday that the 7 billion economic stimulus program is playing a major role in lifting the nation's economy out of the worst financial downturn since the Great Depression.
President to focus on health care specifics, Biden saysCNN
Biden on health care: A sign of the crossUSA Today
Stimulus plan working : BidenAFP
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Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law – The Associated Press

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Los Angeles Times
Schools to compete for B from stimulus law
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — States and school districts will soon be able to compete for more federal money to undertake school reforms sought by President Barack Obama. Part of the economic stimulus law enacted earlier this year, the billion education fund is
Obama to unveil billion school improvement planReuters
Obama to announce .35 billion in stimulus for schoolsCNN
California to be told to use test scores in evaluating teachersLos Angeles Times
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INSTANT VIEW-G8 summit pledges $20 bln to boost food output – Reuters

Friday, July 10th, 2009

FOXNews
INSTANT VIEW-G8 summit pledges bln to boost food output
Reuters
ROME, July 10 (Reuters) – Following are comments from aid experts on the G8 summit's global food security initiative, which pledged billion over three years to spur agricultural investment in poorer countries to fight hunger.
Obama at G-8: Full recovery 'still a ways off'CNN International
Obama Says 'Too Early' to Unwind Economic StimulusBloomberg
World has avoided economic disaster, Obama saysThe Associated Press
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US stimulus debate has Democrats scrambling – Reuters

Friday, July 10th, 2009

MiamiHerald.com
US stimulus debate has Democrats scrambling
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and his Democrats are scrambling to fend off Republican criticism that a 7 billion economic stimulus is not working, and talk is turning to a politically risky second spending plan.
Is Obama Manipulating the Recovery Spending?Atlantic Online
Does US Need a Second Stimulus Plan?Voice of America
The Dicey Politics of a Second StimulusCBS News
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G-8 Says Economic Recovery Too Weak to Withdraw Stimulus Effort – Bloomberg

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
G-8 Says Economic Recovery Too Weak to Withdraw Stimulus Effort
Bloomberg
July 9 (Bloomberg) — Group of Eight leaders said the economic recovery from the steepest recession since World War II was too fragile for them to consider reversing efforts to pump money into the economy.
Silvio Berlusconi makes playboy's G8guardian.co.uk
Near Tents and Ruins, G-8 Summit Meeting OpensNew York Times
G8 Summit Focused on Economy, Climate ChangeVoice of America
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G-8 Leaders Disagree Over Economic Stimulus, Leave `Exit … – Bloomberg

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
G-8 Leaders Disagree Over Economic Stimulus, Leave `Exit
Bloomberg
July 8 (Bloomberg) — Group of Eight leaders failed to bridge differences over combating the steepest recession since World War II, letting each country decide when to stop funneling money into the economy.
G8 summit: leaders warn global economy faces more dangerTelegraph.co.uk
G-8 leaders agree on climate targetThe Associated Press
British PM's wife blogs about spouses' G8 summitAFP
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G-8 Leaders Spar Over Stimulus, Leave 'Exit Strategies' Open – Bloomberg

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
G-8 Leaders Spar Over Stimulus, Leave 'Exit Strategies' Open
Bloomberg
July 8 (Bloomberg) — Group of Eight leaders failed to bridge differences over combating the steepest recession since World War II, letting each country decide when to stop infusing money into the economy.
World Leaders Meet for G8 Summit in ItalyVoice of America
G-8 leaders meet on economy, climateThe Associated Press
As G8 convenes in Italy, tough questions of economic stimulus and Christian Science Monitor
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Australia launches $A4 bln fund to help property sector – Reuters India

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Sydney Morning Herald
Australia launches $A4 bln fund to help property sector
Reuters India - 1 hour ago
PERTH, Australia, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced on Saturday a A billion (US.6 billion) crisis fund to help commercial property investors refinance foreign bank loans if they are unable to roll them over.
Rudd Pledges A Billion Fund for Commercial Property Bloomberg
Australia boosts economic stimulus to save 50000 jobs AFP
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German coalition agrees stimulus deal -SPD leader – Reuters

Monday, January 12th, 2009

AFP
German coalition agrees stimulus deal -SPD leader
Reuters - 1 hour ago
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Germany's ruling coalition has agreed a new economic stimulus packaged worth up to 50 billion euros aimed at helping Europe's largest economy through what could be its worst recession in post-war times.
Official: German leaders agree on stimulus plan The Associated Press
Merkel’s Coalition Agrees on .8 Billion German Stimulus Plan Bloomberg
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