Tag Archives: Standard & Poor’s

Fear about world economy sends markets lower

Posted on September 22, 2011 by TexasFred

Fear about world economy sends markets lower NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks plunged Thursday, extending a rout around the world. Indicators across the financial markets had investors concerned that there’s no clear way the U.S. will avoid another recession. At … Continue reading →

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Obama calls US AAA nation despite AA+ Rating

Posted on August 8, 2011 by TexasFred

Obama calls US AAA nation despite AA+ Rating WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Monday essentially dismissed the first-ever downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, trying to reassure investors and the public that the nation’s leaders need only show … Continue reading →

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