If Greece accepts the terms of a new aid package it's expected to get a haircut on its debt. But Sr. Editor Paddy Hirsch explain why that haircut…

Just like overexposure to the sun will get you burned, so will overexposure to Greek bonds. But normal exposure might not hurt.

Most people have dark thoughts when they hear the word exposure, but exposure can be beneficial — if it's done in moderation, as I explain in this…

Companies are hoarding cash — to cushion themselves if the economy worsens. But where do they keep all that money? Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains

A lot of suggestions are getting tossed around Washington on the best way to deal with the country's financial standstill. But what exactly is the difference between how Federal Reserve and Treasury can help?

If you've been following what the Federal Reserve is doing with the interest rate of late, you have probably heard them talk about the yield curve…

Often conflated, often confused, fiscal and monetary policies take very different approaches to influence the economy. And they rely on two very …

James Bond is a weapon of last resort, the man you send in when diplomacy and threats have failed. Eurobond is a similar sort of chap……

Banks are magic – they create money out of thin air. They do it for their own good, of course. But by helping themselves they're actually helping…

How credit agencies work from Marketplace on Vimeo. Here's how I look at it. Imagine a house, full of medical students, none of whom have a …