Some U.S. bailout funds won’t be recovered – watchdog
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. taxpayers will probably never recover all of the hundreds of billions of dollars invested to bail out financial firms, automakers and homeowners, a key watchdog for the program said on Thursday.
INTERVIEW – Google CEO sees one small acquisition a month
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Google Inc expects to buy one small company a month as it rekindles its acquisition engine and moves beyond the worst phase of the global recession, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview on Wednesday.
Japan export slide raises doubts over recovery
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's exports fell in August for the second straight month, underscoring the view that improvements in global demand are patchy at best and will keep the country's economic recovery shaky.
Asia shares ex-Japan down, dollar steady
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian shares outside Japan fell on Thursday, mirroring investor caution in the United States, while the dollar was steady after the Fed reiterated interest rates would stay low for a long period.
Rupee slips on lower Asian shares
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee fell on Thursday as Asian shares were lower, with the rebound in dollar against the euro from a one-year low also pushing down the local unit.
Your teen’s credit is your problem
Credit card reform means that many people under 21 will have trouble qualifying for credit on their own. You could co-sign, but make sure you know the risks.
When should you lock in a mortgage?
With interest rates near their historic lows, it's tempting to try to secure a rate as quickly as possible, but homebuyers can sometimes pay more by locking in early.