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The hands of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama are seen as he speaks to the media following a meeting with members of his future cabinet and economic advisors at his transition office in Washington January 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Obama sees deficit topping $1 trillion 6:22am ET

President-elect Barack Obama says he expects to inherit a budget deficit approaching $1 trillion and his administration would have to make some tough choices.  Full Article 

The hands of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama are seen as he speaks to the media following a meeting with members of his future cabinet and economic advisors at his transition office in Washington January 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Obama sees deficit topping $1 trillion 6:22am ET

President-elect Barack Obama says he expects to inherit a budget deficit approaching $1 trillion and his administration would have to make some tough choices.  Full Article 

A Palestinian holds his grandson at a U.N. school after they fled their house during Israel's offensive in Gaza Januaas sry 7, 2009. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

Israel and Hamas mull truce proposal 6:40am ET

Israel and Hamas are studying an Egyptian plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, after Israeli shells killed 42 Palestinians at a U.N. school.  Full Article | Video 

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, January 6, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Worries mount

Job cuts at Alcoa cast a grim outlook over the market. Results are expected from Family Dollar, Monsanto and Bed Bath & Beyond. Morning Call: Losses at the open   Full Article | Video 

Bob Doll speaks at the Reuters Investment Summit in New York December 8, 2008.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
2009 stocks gains seen

The U.S. stock market will gain between 7 percent and 12 percent in 2009, despite an economy that will continue shrinking for at least the first half of the year, BlackRock's Robert Doll says.  Full Article 

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Why did the SEC fail in Madoff case?

The SEC needs to adopt a “where there is smoke there is fire” approach. It must become risk focused in the scope and frequency of its monitoring and surveillance operations.  Commentary 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 53.6 +0.62% 07 Jan 2009 07:58 EST
Gold 862.7 -0.34% 07 Jan 2009 08:08 EST
Year in Business

A look back at the memorable moments from 2008 in the world of finance.  Slideshow 

Signs marking the entrance to Wall Street are seen in New York October 6, 2008.
Crisis in Credit

Follow the financial crisis using our interactive video timeline. Track the global impact on our interactive map.  Full Coverage 

A combination of sale signs displayed in shop windows on the last weekend before Christmas on London's Oxford Street
Signs of the Times

The global recession manifests itself in big and small ways, most gloomy, some quirky and often reflecting the inventive human spirit.   Factbox 

Photo technique: repeat after me
Tuesday, 6 Jan 2009 09:06pm EST 
A look at images taken by photographers with an eye on repetition and patterns.
Israel may consider peace plan

Jan 7 - Israel's Ambassador to the UN says Egyptian proposals for an initial truce have not been ruled out.  Play Video

 
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