In light of yesterdays events with Lehman Brothers, Merril Lynch and AIG and all the hubbub with the the "Mac" banks, I'm pretty confused about the economy. I'd like to spend the day reading up to understand the entire situation, starting with the housing market leading up to Bear Stearns and culminating this weekend's events. Could someone please recommend some key articles that will help me wrap my brain around this entire situation? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Sep 15, 2008 - 17 answers

If Bear Stearns is being bought out at $2 why is it trading today in the high $3s?
posted by priorpark17 on Mar 17, 2008 - 12 answers