The Big Picture

Phil Flynn, vice president at Alaron Trading, explains why the conflict in Gaza is unlikely to result in significant oil supply...

2008 was certainly an interesting 12 months, one that was as revealing as it was unexpected by most people. I don’t expect merely...

Nice column to end the year on via WSJ: Mortgage ‘Cram-Downs’ Loom as Foreclosures Mount. Excerpt: “The banking...

Analysis by Brian Pitman, former Lloyds TSB Chairman; Analysis by Peter Hahn, former Citigroup MD December 29, 2008

I found this quote from GM Sales & Marketing chief to be astounding: “’Six hundred twenty is not a subprime score,’ GM’s...

Special Schadenfreude edition: In case you missed it, here is our updated collections of the worst predictions for how 2008 would turn...

Ron Ianieri, chief market strategist at Options University, talks with Kelsey Hubbard about the biggest challenges facing the economy in...

Spotlight on Alexandria, VA: 55% of Revenue Comes from Real Estate Taxes, Mayor Forced to Hike Up Property Taxes; How to Fight the Hike...

One last WaPo graphic: >

Ignore ’em this week. Christmas day throws the data gathering off. Same with next week. > (I cannot believe what I hear about...