Topic: Politics and Government

Citing concerns that recent changes to Google's privacy policy heighten the risk of identity theft and fraud, 36 Attorneys General have sent the company's chief executive a letter outlining their issues with the new guidelines.    Read More

In January, I wrote that I thought this primary would go all the way to the convention due to voter uncertainty and was my major call for U.S. politics. These GOP debates are like votes in Greece: every one appears to be crucial, but each one creates more uncertainty.    Read More

A strong job market is necessary to give young couples confidence that they can take the plunge into homeownership, and not get caught in a fire sale situation by losing a job or a forced relocation.    Read More

The yen takes a hit, the currency market slows down - it's time for your FX Fix.   Read More

Unemployment is a terrible thing. Youth unemployment has knock-on pernicious consequences in the wider society that can last a generation.   Read More

Rising tensions around Iran’s nuclear program, coupled with prospects for a better global economy, carried oil prices above $105 Tuesday for the first time since May. Analysts say oil could continue to rise, but how much depends on a variety of factors, including whether the sanctions against Iran result in supply shortages, which are as yet not a concern.   Read More

Team Romney tells me there will be a bolder tax-cut plan released either at the debate tomorrow night (if Mitt gets it in) or more formally at his Detroit Economic Club speech on Friday. I’m embargoed from releasing details until tomorrow.    Read More

Your Money In Motion blogger was temporarily knocked out of commission after a skiing accident. Live from the rehab hospital, here's your FX Fix.   Read More

Obama proposes slashing the national weather service budget.   Read More

The latest inflation data shows rising gasoline prices could start to pinch consumers and steal away any savings from the just-approved extension of the payroll tax cut.   Read More