Monthly Archives: March 2011

SEC charges ex-Goldman director Rajat Gupta with insider trading

goldman sachs insider tradingFormer Goldman board member Rajat Gupta faces insider trading charges for profiting from confidential information during the financial crisis

Consumer spending report shows improved savings rate

Piggy bankThe report on Americans' economic activity during January shows a surprising trend: Americans are making a little more but saving a lot more.

US manufacturing index keeps expanding, but obstacles lie ahead

ism manufacturing indexManufacturing grew for the 19th straight month at the highest rate in seven years, but several factors are set to challenge future growth.

Futures Trading and SEC fighting Congress for funding

CoinsThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission have requested additional funding but may be facing cuts.

Permit issued for deepwater drilling as oil prices start climbing

Offshore drillingMonths after the BP oil spill shut down deepwater offshore drilling, The Department of the Interior has granted a deepwater drilling permit.