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UBS-US deal failure could lead to more tax evasion lawsuits

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

UBS and other Swiss banks could be hit by more tax evasion lawsuits if a landmark settlement between UBS and the United States falls through, Switzerland’s banking regulator warned Tuesday.

BofA to start reducing mortgage principal

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Bank of America Corp. is giving some of its most troubled mortgage borrowers relief from the threat of foreclosure.

Eurozone leaders: Greece plan to stabilize euro

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

European leaders on Friday said their hard-won deal to rescue debt-ridden Greece after months of bitter wrangling will help calm jittery markets and stabilize the euro. But market reaction was cautious and experts warned the crisis had already dented the eurozone’s credibility.

Stocks rise after increase in consumer spending

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Stocks rose Monday after an increase in consumer spending boosted confidence in the economy.

Fed’s Evans: Monetary policy not effective for pricking bubbles

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Monetary policy  is not an effective tool for pricking asset bubbles, but central banks without authority to supervise banks may have no alternative, Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans said Tuesday.

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