Macro Economics News

11:53 AM EST
2/10/2012 Trade deficit in U.S. climbed in December to six-month highThe trade deficit in the U.S. widened in December to a six-month high as a strengthening economy propelled bigger gains in imports than exports.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Trade Balance

10:58 AM EST
2/9/2012 Mortgage rates hold record lowsMortgage rates held on to near-record lows this week. In the week ending Feb. 9, the average rate on the 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained unchanged at 3.87 percent, matching a record low set in the prior week. A year ago, the 30-year rate sat at 5.05 percent.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Mortgages

10:26 AM EST
2/9/2012 U.S. stocks open quietly Thursday as focus remains on GreeceU.S. stocks were little changed on the open Thursday as investors keep a close eye on developments in Greece. Also giving global markets some steam was news that the European Central Bank and the Bank of England both left their benchmark interest rates unchanged.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Market And Exchange, Macro Economics, International Economic Institution

10:09 AM EST
2/9/2012 Greek political leaders reach deal on austerity measuresGreek politicians have reached a deal that will help the financially ailing Mediterranean country avoid a messy default. The move clears the way for a swap to cut the nation's debt and secure its second round of rescue money in two years.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Government Debt, International Economic Institution

9:06 PM EST
2/8/2012 Secretary Clinton welcomes delegation, paves way for international money to flow into BurmaUnited States diplomatic machinery is working in top gear to take advantage of democratic changes taking place in Burma and in an rapid chain of moves, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday welcomed a Burmese civil society delegation.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Politics, Democracy, Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, International Economic Institution

10:58 PM EST
2/7/2012 Ambassador-designate to India presents rosy picture of bilateral relationsThe next top American diplomat to India batted confidently as the Obama administration nominee while fielding questions from lawmakers on subjects ranging from trade agreements to Iran sanctions at a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Government, Government Departments, Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Exports

2:07 PM EST
2/7/2012 Obama’s hopes for the economy meet election year criticismPresident Barack Obama has set off another round of accusations and denials this week with an interview he gave on Sunday about who should be blamed for the slow economy.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Election, Political Candidates, Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Government Aid, Business

12:24 PM EST
2/6/2012 American CEOs get an Israeli medical educationA delegation of top North American hospital heads see Israel's state-of-the-art facilities, emergency drill.

Source:TML Topics:Health, Healthcare Policy, Social Issue, Health Insurance, Economy, Business And Finance

9:12 PM EST
2/2/2012 U.S. Senate puts lid on multi-million dollar bonuses of Freddie, FannieThe United States Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan amendment prohibiting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives from receiving future multi-million dollar bonuses as long as the government-backed mortgage companies remain in federal conservatorship.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Parliament, Upper House, Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Mortgages, Social Issue, Homelessness

8:12 PM EST
2/2/2012 President Obama lauds as U.S. Senate reigns in insider trading by lawmakersPresident Barack Obama on Thursday evening welcomed the Senate nod for the Stock Act, as the lawmakers voted 96-3 to ban insider trading for members of Congress, their staffs and top executive branch policy makers.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Parliament, Upper House, Economy, Business And Finance, Macro Economics, Financial Markets, Politics, Political Development