Economic Crisis

EU economy on verge of ‘full stop’ energy crisis

Belgium PM calls for price caps on gas in order to avert a catastrophic economic shutdown that would be difficult to recover from.

Despite Biden's claims, Musk announces 'recession on the way'

Musk predicted an economic disaster would send ripples around the world in the near future.

A permanent shortage of everything

Globalists -The world isn’t flat.And after selling off US economic sovereignty, you are unable to maintain global stability. Op-ed.

Watch: Cuba demands 'respect' as police beat protesters

Cubans facing the worst economic crisis in decades took to the streets over the weekend while authorities blamed America.

Are We On The Verge Of The Biggest Economic Crisis In History?

How can investors protect themselves as a worldwide economic slump approaches?

"PA Spring" Aimed at Leaders, Who Blame Israel

A “Palestinian Authority Spring” appears to be limping, but getting off the ground in Ramallah against Fayyad and Abbas. Hamas is waiting.

Rupee not Making Whoopie

India Reports Sharp Contraction in Production as Exports Lag

The depressed demand for goods has caught up with India's economy and it also has not brought inflation under control.

Back to the 1980's in UK?

Euro Woes? Public Service Strike in UK Biggest in Decades

Britain's austerity measures are fostering union militancy and governmental anit-union rhetoric.

Israel Booming Despite Economic Downturn

OECD expects Israel to avoid recession and to see continued growth despite a slowdown that should end by mid 2012.

Protesters Preserve Momentum

'Occupy Wall Street' Visit Home of the Wealthy One Percent

The Occupy Wall Street Movement is hoping to stay in the frame by adopting new tactics.

Parties Joust on Obama Plan

Obama: Pass This Immediately! Republicans: Lets Negotiate

Barack Obama's speech was one his better addresses and an attempt to trap the Republicans, but the GOP is seeking to avoid the snare.

The Free Market: A Talk with Commodities Expert Leo Melamed

A talk with the former chairman of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on what caused America's financial situation.

Markets in State of Panic

Successive Market Losses Trigger Stampede to Safe Havens

Financial Markets are in rapid and disorderly retreat as pessimism grows about global recession.

Spanish Regional Elections Shake Government and Europe Too

The Spanish regional vote dealt a heavy blow to the ruling Socialists and also increased Eurozone jitters.

Protesters Piggyback on Spanish Regional Elections

Protesters discouraged by Spain's whopping unemployment are not waiting for Sunday's election to voice disapproval of the situation.

On the Way to a European Super State?

An increasing number of analysts are predicting that the bailout dam in Europe is about to be breached but some think it is part of a master plan.

As Austerity Bites, the Mood in Europe Turns Ugly

Europe's attempt to restore solvency is provoking major demonstrations by those who feel they are being used as pawns by bankers and investors.

Ireland Votes but Irish Eyes Are Not Smiling

The Fine Gael victory will be the easy part; keeping Ireland solvent will be harder

Price Index Up by 0.02%

Consumer Price Index defies expectations, rises by 0.02% in January after 0.04% December increase.

Netanyahu to Combat Price Hikes

Prime Minister calls urgent meeting to fight price hikes after the Histadrut threatens a nationwide strike.

Leap in Gasoline Prices Hits Commuters Where It Hurts

Israeli commuters got hit in the pocket Sunday, whether they ride in private vehicles or were conscientous about using public transportation.

Inflation Rearing its Head?

Transportation prices going up: Gas to hit record high on Jan. 1, giving Israel the 5th highest in the world, and bus prices will rise by 3%.

Two Ways to Protect Against a Falling Dollar

The US government has been going on a printing spree for years, thus devaluating the dollar. How can one protect one's earnings or savings?

Produce Vendors Warn: ‘Political Death as Sure as Taxes’

Produce vendors warned Monday that if the VAT tax on their goods rises by one percent, Prime Minister Netanyahu is as good as dead politically.