CNBC Economic News
Stocks Could Rally On as Traders Watch Bernanke, Earnings
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 19:32“There’s no fear in this market right now. They’ve absolutely crushed volatility,” one options trader said. In the week ahead, traders will be watching testimony from Bernanke and earnings from Coke, Disney & more.
Unemployment Rate Hinges On Much More Than Hiring
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:43When the unemployment rate declines, it's not always because many more people were hired. The unemployment rate can rise or fall even when no jobs are created or lost. Here's why.
How Did the Fed Get It So Wrong?: Greenberg
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:07With Friday’s strong employment and manufacturing numbers, the most obvious question (to me, at least!): How did the Fed get it so wrong?
Greek Meeting Postponed, May Be Held Next Week
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 09:36US Services Sector Jumps to Highest Level in a Year
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 09:14Morici: Unemployment Falls but Continued Progress Uncertain
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 08:57Employment Jumps; Rate 8.3%, 243,000 New Jobs Created
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 07:32Greek Bailout May Have to Be $19.7 Billion Higher
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 07:02London Homeowners Cash In on Olympic Visitors
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:52Euro Zone Private Sector Snaps 4-Month Run of Decline
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:01Will the Divergence in US — Europe Growth Persist?
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:38China's Property Developers See Big Drop in January Sales
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:32China to Play It Safe on Helping EU Despite Wen's Words
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:18Swiss Launch Probe Into Possible Banks Cartel
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:01Hackers Attack Greek Ministry Site in Austerity Protest
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 03:34China Cabinet Economist Warns of 'Deflation' in 2012
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 02:49China's headline consumer price index (CPI) is on track to fall on a month-to-month basis in the coming months and mark a year-on-year decline in the second half of 2012, a government economist said in comments published on Friday.
ECB Must Be 'Mobilized' for Debt Deal: Greek Finmin
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 02:15The European Central Bank must take part in Greece's debt swap, Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said on Thursday, warning that a rescue package for Athens also hinges on other issues being resolved such as labor reforms and how Greek banks are to be recapitalized.
UK Economy in Mild Recession: Think Tank
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:52Britain's economy has entered a mild recession and will shrink in 2012, a leading think-tank said in a report on Friday, urging the government to boost near-term spending to prevent long-term damage from higher unemployment.
