The unemployment rate will remain elevated for years to come, according to a forecast released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve that addresses for the first time economic conditions at the time of the next presidential election.

Mall firm General Growth, lenders strike deal (Post, November 20, 2009)

CapitalSource selling off its nursing home unit (Post, November 18, 2009)

Taxpayers on hook as some bailed-out firms prove frail: With CIT in bankruptcy, U.S. is faulted for investing in weakened companies (Post, November 16, 2009)

Fed takes aim at overdraft penalties: Regulation would ban many fees unless customers opt in (Post, November 13, 2009)

FHA reserves fall below legal limit: LOAN FAILURES TAKE A TOLL Cash infusion by taxpayers is possible (Post, November 13, 2009)

Fed's role makes its next move key: LAWMAKERS STAND READY
Political pressure on central bank grows (Post, November 12, 2009)

Upbeat reports lift home builder stocks: Unemployment, end of stimulus programs could upend gains (Post, November 12, 2009)

Key Changes: Proposals included in the draft legislation (Post, November 11, 2009)

FHA's reserve fund hits 7-year low: Agency's cash running low; automatic bailout possible if loss continues (Post, November 10, 2009)

AIG, continuing its recovery from near-collapse, posts $455 million profit: Second straight quarterly gain for insurer (Post, November 7, 2009)

Freddie Mac earnings hurt by loan delinquencies: Mortgage giant posts $5 billion loss but says it won't need aid (Post, November 7, 2009)

Hit by huge loss, Fannie Mae seeks more federal aid: Mortgage giant expects further losses and continued need for help (Post, November 6, 2009)

Home prices are on the rise across Asia: Fears about the battered real estate market give way to bubble concerns (Post, November 6, 2009)

Fed stands by rock-bottom interest rates for near future: RECOVERY VIEWED AS FRAGILE
Policymakers detail factors that could change view (Post, November 5, 2009)

British plan breakup of bailed-out banks: Some want U.S. to follow suit to increase financial competition (Post, November 3, 2009)

Crisis culprits helping lead recovery: MANUFACTURING AND HOUSING
'Growth should have some staying power' (Post, November 3, 2009)

Credit-rating bill clears committee: Measure would tighten regulation, reduce conflicts at firms (Post, October 29, 2009)

Economy is kick-started, but can it motor ahead? (Post, October 28, 2009)

Home prices up slightly for third straight month: Signs of stabilization likely to be temporary, economists warn (Post, October 28, 2009)

The home-buyer tax credit: Throwing good money after bad (By Simon Johnson and James Kwak, October 27, 2009; 12:20 AM)

Existing-home sales rebound to 2-year high: FORECLOSURES, TAX CREDIT DRIVE RISE Recovery could be temporary, some analysts warn (Post, October 24, 2009)

This is the bust in the boomtown that banks built: Beneath Charlotte's shiny skyline, 'a new humility' (Post, October 21, 2009)

Why companies do stupid things, credit rating edition (By Simon Johnson and James Kwak, October 20, 2009; 12:17 AM)

Small firms, home buyers to get a boost: More administration efforts on tap to target economic trouble spots (Post, October 20, 2009)

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