A risky mortgage instrument that helped spark the Global Financial Crisis is on the rise again. It’s a gamble on the Fed’s future direction

Before the crash of 2008, a decline in home prices was inconceivable to the market. Is the modern equivalent a federal rate ...

US urges global race for next UN chief in move likely to annoy Latin America

The United States on Friday said it would consider candidates from around the world to be the next U.N. secretary-general, a ...
Forbes

America Confronts Its Next Great Energy Crisis: Rare Earth Minerals

The United States could well be facing its most critical energy crisis in decades thanks to its longstanding reliance on imports for its rare earth minerals needs. The dramatic move announced by China ...
Reuters

IMF sounds alarm about high global public debt, urges countries to build buffers

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Global public debt is projected to rise above 100% of gross domestic product by 2029, reaching its highest level since 1948 and continuing to climb, the IMF said on ...