February 2009 – Page 12 – Credit Writedowns

Credit Writedowns

Finance, Economics, and Markets

General Motors and Chrysler may be forced into Chapter 11

What is an economic depression?

IMF Head Strauss-Kahn uses the D-word Depression

Is prophylactic protection needed for excessive stimulus?

Are central banks independent actors?

Rio Tinto’s Leng quits after a month on the job

Bill Gross: This economy requires a check from the government

Marc Faber: The economic crisis is a consequence of U.S. government intervention

FDIC Friday Night Special: FirstBank of Georgia

Massive U.S. job loss of 598,000 in January