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Financial authorities around the world are reported moving on new emergency measures to recapitalize banks, guarantee bank deposits and stabilize the world banking system amid fear of a global meltdown. See full story.
Euro-zone leaders agree to market rescue plan
Leaders of the 15 euro-zone countries agree to an action plan that will, among other things, guarantee loans between banks through 2009. See full story.
Economic Preview: Economic signs pointing down
The U.S. recession has been nearly forgotten in all the anxiety about the financial meltdown in the past few weeks. For those who care about the fundamentals, however, the coming week will feature a lot of data about the economy, much of it rather depressing. See full story.
GM, Chrysler reportedly discussing merger
General Motors and Chrysler LLC reportedly have been in early talks about a merger as two of the largest U.S. automakers look for new ways to cut costs as sales slump. See full story.
Global leaders race clock as IMF endorses G7 plan