Federal Spending

The Markets Don’t Care About the Fiscal Cliff … Should You?

Here are three reasons investors have not been reacting to the threat of the fiscal cliff -- despite its dire implications for the markets. Plus: Is there a trade here? More 

Buying Bond Funds? It’s the Arithmetic, Stupid

While most bond market segments have delivered outstanding gains in the past year, it will be almost impossible for bonds to repeat that feat in the year ahead. More 

U.S. Postal Service Is on Brink of Default … Again

The U.S. Postal Service is in danger of default for the second time, this time on a $5.6 billion payment pre-funding future retiree health benefits. More 

What Does QE3 Mean for Investors?

The Federal Reserve gave the market what it has long been waiting for Thursday with a third round of quantitative easing (QE3). More 

What the Last Roman Emperor Would Tell President Obama Today

Romulus Augustus, the last Roman Emperor, pens a letter of warning and advice to President Obama as the U.S. nears the November elections. More 

Is This Election REALLY About Jobs?

Polls show reducing the deficit is almost as important to voters as creating jobs. With Paul Ryan as Romney's VP pick, the debate might shift in that direction. More 

Freddie Mac Swings to $1.2B Profit in Q2

Federal mortgage Freddie Mac announced on Tuesday that it earned $1.2 billion during the second-quarter, marking its first quarterly profit in more than a year. More