by Katie Peralta | Oct 22, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The Federal Reserve is considering a rule that would tighten up liquid asset requirements for U.S. financial institutions, a move that could shift banks’ buying behavior. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve plans to vote Thursday...
by Katie Peralta | Oct 16, 2013 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON – A default on U.S. debt, while unlikely, would have catastrophic repercussions on consumers, businesses and global financial markets, a gathering of economic experts said Tuesday. The possibility of default on the nation’s debt brought together lobbyists,...
by Katie Peralta | Oct 11, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
The National League of Cities’ annual survey of cities’ financial officers released Thursday revealed a projected a year-by-year uptick in general funds for the first time since 2006—a finding that experts met with cautious optimism. Uncertainties such as effects of...
by Katie Peralta | Oct 10, 2013 | Business & Tech, Science + Technology, Topics
Large companies making medical devices such as artificial knees are pushing for repeal of the controversial medical device tax attached to the health care law, but the tax’s repercussions may be more damaging in the short run to smaller, less vocal firms. “It has a...
by Katie Peralta | Oct 3, 2013 | National Security, Topics
WASHINGTON — Just weeks after the devastating Navy Yard shooting and days after the shutdown of the federal government, Washington was stunned again Thursday when a series of gunshots and a police chase resulted in a temporary lockdown of Capitol Hill. Questions...
