Technology investment drove growth in the 1990s, both directly and by fueling a rising stock market that led to increased consumer spending. Alex Berenson 1990sconsumerdirectly Change image and share on social
Macroeconomics is the analysis of the economy as a whole, an examination of overall supply and demand. At the broadest level, macroeconomists want to understand why some countries grow faster than others and which government policies can help growth. Alex Berenson analysisbroadcountry share on social
Although not well known outside Wall Street, Freddie Mac and its corporate cousin, Fannie Mae, are two of the world's largest financial institutions and play a crucial role in the housing market. Alex Berenson corporatecousincrucial Change image and share on social
Generally, a rally will have staying power, technicians say, if, in addition to price movements, it has heavy trading volume and breadth, meaning that several stocks rise for each stock that falls. Alex Berenson additionbreadthfall Change image and share on social
Don't expect Barton Biggs to be offering his market insights on 'Bloomberg News' anytime soon. His plumber, maybe. Alex Berenson anytimebartonbigg Change image and share on social
I know it's a cliche, but trust me on this. I once dated a Canadian. Canada = boring. Alex Berenson borecanadacanadian Change image and share on social
The most distinguishing element of my novels is that I try as hard as I can - within the context of a popular commercial thriller - to make them feel authentic. Drawing on real locations and real events is part of that authenticity. Alex Berenson authenticauthenticitycommercial share on social
Robert M. Morgenthau, the Manhattan district attorney, has seen a few financial schemes in his time. As the lead local prosecutor in the world's financial capital, he has battled frauds like the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, which stole billions of dollars from investors worldwide. Alex Berenson attorneybankbattle share on social
In Ghazalia, Mr. Hussein showed his contempt for the majority Shiites in ways large and small. He refused to allow them even one mosque, while the Sunnis had nearly a dozen. To worship, the Shiites had to cross an inconveniently located bridge over the sewage canal to Shula. Alex Berenson bridgecanalcontempt share on social
Accounting rules give financial institutions flexibility about when they choose to recognize venture capital profits. Alex Berenson accountcapitalchoose Change image and share on social