Reuters Columns

Bernd Debusmann on World Affairs
Uncle Sam's favorite child at 60 May 14, 2008

Over the years, no special relationship between the U.S. and another nation has been as special as that with Israel. Or as costly.  Full Article 

 
After U.S. elections, worse to come? May 7, 2008

It is not all that difficult to imagine a time of nostalgia, eventually, for the foreign policy of George W. Bush.  Full Article 

 
Alan Greenspan, dented American idol Apr 30, 2008

Critics now say Greenspan's leadership of the U.S. Federal Reserve led to today's troubles in the housing markets.  Full Article 

 
Bernd Debusmann has reported for Reuters in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. He is based in Washingon D.C.
James Saft on Global Finance
Europe sails into its own credit crunch May 13, 2008

Europe is next in line to feel the impact from tighter credit, a tough situation for an economy heavily dependent on bank financing.  Full Article 

 
Inflate in haste, repent at leisure
May 9, 2008

Inflating our way out of trouble is tempting but it's another buy now, pay later strategy.  Full Article 

 
The discreet charm of other people's money May 7, 2008

A lot of people have made a lot of money taking risks with assets they don't own, but haven't shared equally in the losses.  Full Article 

 
Jim Saft has tracked markets for years, most recently leading Reuters global coverage of economics and financial markets. He is based in London. His column won a prestigious SABEW Best in Business 2008 award