As the stock market’s bull run reaches a record length, we recall that it was born amid the panic of 2008-09.
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A Record Bull Market, Born Amid Panic
Tag Archives: Bank Crisis of 2008
Bear Stearns, 10 Years Later
Lessons were learned and reforms were instituted after Bear Stearns went bust 10 years ago. Sadly, many were ill-advised.
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Bipartisan Showboating
Want bipartisanship? The chair seeks unanimous consent to preen and strut in front of the cameras.
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Yes, Proof Is Required
Justice Department lawyers, listen up: Fraud is only fraud if the perpetrator intends to commit fraud.
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How We Nationalized America’s Banks
American banks have effectively been nationalized, as regulators intimidate and overwhelm boards of directors.
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The Bernanke Record: Positive, But Not Perfect
In crisis, Bernanke was the right man in the right place. The jury is out on his record during recovery.
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AIG Turns A Profit For Treasury
The U.S. government is no longer an AIG shareholder, and turned a profit on the sale. One more victory as TARP winds down.
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When Bad Things Happen To All Sorts Of People
The search for financial crisis scapegoats misfired once again. Sometimes, bad things happen without bad people causing them.
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Lack Of Timing Is Everything
Nobody can consistently time the stock market, but too many people insist on trying. How is your portfolio doing?
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Settling Up With Paul Volcker
Baby boomers owe a big debt to Paul Volcker and his successful fight against inflation. Millennials, not so much.
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