The debt ceiling debacle is over, but the latest news about jobs, the stock markets and the economy in general is as grim as ever. Today, President Obama is celebrating his 50th birthday. Next week, ...

Born during what is mistakenly called the debt-ceiling "debacle" last summer, the supercommittee may die without sending Congress a 10-year $1.2 trillion (at least) deficit-reduction plan. This is not ...

Perhaps investors are becoming inured to America's annual debt-ceiling debacle, now playing out for the third year in a row. But, as the short-term antics become more routine, the risks of long-term ...