America Sees 94th Bank Failure
Region: IndianaThe FDIC assumed control of two more banks on Friday bringing the total number of bank failures for the year to 94. The banks were both subsidiaries of Irwin Financial Corporation of Columbus, Indiana. The FDIC estimates t... more
Views: 1249“Switch Kit” Helps Americans Get Out of Unhealthy Banking Relationships
Region: Texas
According to a new study by BancVue, almost two in five Americans are unable to classify their current bank as “Mr. or Ms. Right”, with dissatisfaction higher among those with most of their money in large banks... more
Views: 1333$40.3 Million in Bank Bailouts Heads to the South
Region: United States
Three banks in neighboring Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana received a total of $40.3 million as part of Treasury’s program to help “healthy banks.” [1] The $17.3 million for Little Rock’s ... more
Views: 1152JK Chief Minister concern about degradation of forests and water-bodies in J&K State
Region: India
Srinagar,May 18 - JK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for ... more
Views: 1514VIGILANCE URGED ON ASIAN INFLATION
Region: IndonesiaAsian central banks are being urged to stay vigilant on the medium term threat of inflation as they are locked in a prolonged period of loose monetary monetary policy. This week, Indonesia reported 7.3% inflation in April,... more
Views: 1903Global economy is likely to shrink for the first time since World War II
Region: United StatesThe World Bank has said that the global economy is likely to shrink for the first time since World War II, with growth at least five percentage point below potential and likely to have long-term implications for developing... more
Views: 1351What Should the International Community do in Gaza?
Region: Israel
To respond, upload your video right here on GroundReport.com, or go to the video question on our YouTube hub. What should the world do about Gaza? The international community recently pledged billions of dollars ... more
Views: 1372Guns & Roses, the seeds of hatred in the hearts of Palestinians
Region: Palestine
Gaza: The so-called Israel-led war against Hamas has entered its third week, children are orphaned, women are widowed, hundreds have been killed and thousands are cursing their fate in the hospitals, where no m... more
Views: 1338Illinoisians’ Interest High at Community Banks and Credit Unions
Region: Illinois
It took $4 gasoline to get folks to think about their driving habits. Similarly, it looks like a meltdown of the megabanks and other financial institutions is prompting consumers to think about where they are putting... more
Views: 2640Reserve Bank of India Announces Further Measures to Improve the Economy
Region: IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today (6th Dec’08) announced reduction in two benchmark interest rates- the repo and reverse repo- by 1% each to stimulate growth. The RBI governor D.Subbarao said, “We hav... more
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