Wisconsin Union Bill Becomes Law

Wisconsin's union bill was signed into law Friday by Governor Scott Walker. The law will strip unions in Wisconsin of their collective bargaining rights.

New York Times, March 12, 2011

Union Bill Is Law, but Debate Is Far From Over

New York Times, March 11, 2011

The Burden of Pensions on States

Crisis Continues in Eurozone

New York Times, March 11, 2011
Germany Sets Steep Price to Shore Up Euro Zone

Two-Year Anniversary of Bull Market's Start

Since March 9, 2009, the S&P 500 has gained more than 95% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained nearly 87%.

Wall Street Journal, March 10, 2011

Stocks Ease Lower: Boston Beer Loses 4.3%

U.S. Considers Humanitarian Mission in Libya

The U.S. is considering humanitarian options that would provide aid to rebel forces in Libya.

Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2011

U.S. Sees Stalemate Emerging in Libya
EU to Broaden Libya Sanctions
U.S. Debates Libya Action

Rising Oil Prices Continue

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday on news of Wells Fargo's downgrade to the semiconductor sector and rising oil prices following continued conflict in Libya. The change pushed the year-to-date return for the DJIA to 4.92%.

Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2011
Stocks Notch a Down Day on Oil Jitters

QE2 Likely to Continue

Fed officials will most likely decide next week to continue the $600 billion Treasury securities purchasing program, known as QE2.

Wall Street Journal, March 7, 2011
Fed Unlikely to Remove Its Economic Stimulus Just Yet

The Fiscal Illusion

New York Times, March 6, 2011
It's Time to Face the Fiscal Illusion