Many financially challenged cities across the country got a wake-up call after a judge ruled Detroit can proceed with its historic bankruptcy.
Bond holders were also placed on warning.
Many financially challenged cities across the country got a wake-up call after a judge ruled Detroit can proceed with its historic bankruptcy.
Bond holders were also placed on warning.
Washington messiness has an effect on markets and companies.
But how much is what CNBC's Rick Santelli is questioning.
In this Exchange: Extra, Rick makes a compelling case that the weakness in the dollar and lower rates are more about the Fed's QE infinity and a mediocre economy.
—By CNBC.com.
We've heard some impassioned speeches, tough talk from the podiums, even heartbreaking stories from those who've been affected by the government shutdown.
But CNBC's Rick Santelli wants you to hear something new – a powerful speech on the debt ceiling, a rally call for fiscal conservatives, a manifesto for the tea party.
In this Santelli Exchange: Extra, "In his own words."
As Wall Street waits to see if the Federal Reserve will announce if it's going to begin to taper its massive bond-buying program, CNBC's Rick Santelli offers his insight and considers how history will judge Bernanke.
(Read more: New Fed chief, whoever it may be, faces a trial by fire)
September has traditionally been the worst month for stocks, with an average 0.6 percent decline in the S&P 500 index over the past 62 years.
But few can remember a worst September than the one of 2008 when the market plummeted 9.1 percent.
Five years ago this month was the beginning of the global credit meltdown and one of the most dramatic and volatile periods for financial markets since the stock market crash of 1929.
(Read more: Special Report: Back from the brink)
Looking ahead to Friday's jobs report, Rick Santelli is getting excited to do what he loves best, digging into the details.
Strong gains in this crucial report could cement expectations that the Federal Reserve will announce plans to trim its stimulus when it meets later this month.
But when he goes 'digging into the details' Rick will be looking for a new and important twist on jobs, jobs, jobs asking - is there any growth in the "good" jobs?
-Posted by CNBC's Gloria McDonough-Taub
A new concept being presented to global exchanges that might be able to fix the mortgage mess.
CNBC's Rick Santelli discusses record inflow into U.S. equity funds in July, 2013, with Charles Biderman of TrimTabs, in this Santelli Exchange: Extra.
Natural gas is driving growth in the Sooner State and causing a ripple effect around the world.
When it comes to diving deep into the numbers, no one knows more or has more passion from the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade than CNBC’s Rick Santelli. Here on the Santelli Exchange: Extra, Rick will dives deep into the most important economic data and trends, keeping you smart and entertained.
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