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The article reports on the impact of the tobacco regulatory bill signed by President Barack Obama in the U.S. It states that the legislation, which restricts certain marketing and advertising practices, oversees the manufacturing of cigarettes and demands disclosure of tobacco products, has gained opposition because if affects the credibility of cigarette companies and products. It infers that the regulation may pose risks to the domestic tobacco industry as a whole.

The article focuses on the distinction between long and short-term risks of the U.S. government debt. It says that a 6-month Treasury bill can be considered the same as a 30-year bond for it garners an approximately 5% while the latter yields 3.5% higher. It mentions that the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve are attempting to prevent the deflation by supplying the market with money because of the fear that inflation will cause the bond yields to rise.

The article focuses on global economic issues in connection to the case of Bernard Madoff, chairman of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC in the U.S. It discusses the controversy surrounding U.S. loans with foreign countries. It notes Madoff's investment scam which resulted in billions of dollars of losses which was reported around the world. It infers that the inconsistency of financial regulations has been a major factor in the present economic crises in the U.S.

The article offers information on the impact of financial crisis on private equity funds in the U.S. Private equity funds are encountering losses as more of the companies that they used leverage to buy are defaulting on their debt and are starting to file for bankruptcy. According to peHUB.com, a Web-based public forum for the financial services industry, 39 U.S. companies purchased by private equity investors through leveraged buyouts had filed for bankruptcy as of October 7, 2008.

The article reports on the impact brought by the ongoing financial crisis and forthcoming bailout to the small business lending in the U.S. According to Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, the $700 billion plan was needed in order to avoid a continuing series of financial institution failures. Moreover, it needs frozen credit markets that threaten American families' financial well-being, the viability of businesses both small and large, and the very health of our economy.

The article reports on the impact of the financial crisis on the business of Boeing Co. in the U.S. It reveals that the condition has continued to idle the company's factories and stall its deliveries of airplanes. It indicates the move of the firm to provide financing through its in-house financier Boeing Capital Corp. It also views on the approach of the company to deal the condition.

The article focuses on the move of several investors in dealing the economic condition in the U.S. It views on the impact of the drop of the yield of the three-month Treasury note. It cites the opportunity given to investors to buy the U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) for the assurance of their investment's value. It also explores the factor which will help place the confidence of foreign investors in the country.

The article reports on the impact of financial crisis on several municipalities in the U.S. It reveals that municipalities have experienced heavy fiscal burdens. It highlights the condition of Jefferson County, Alabama that saddled with 63.2 billion in debt from sewer upgrades. It also views on the effect of the condition on the employees of the county.

The article reports on the impact of the credit crunch on several companies in the U.S. It reveals that many companies had defaulted on $45.3 billion debt in 2008. It indicates that the cumulative default rate between 2008 and 2010 for the nonfinancial firms with less credit will increase to 23.2%. The companies that have been affected by the condition include General Motors Corp. and McDonald's Corp.

An interview with Anthony Crescenzi, chief bond market strategist at Miller Tabak & Co. in New York, is presented. When asked about the function of the commercial paper market, he refers it as the area where companies go to raise money for short-term uses. Crescenzi reveals that the condition of the commercial paper market has been impaired. Crescenzi also cites the possible approach to be taken by corporations to access funding outside of the market for commercial paper.

The article reports on the increasing number of opinions against the $700 billion financial system bailout proposal of U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson posted through the Internet. According to the author, the proposal has stimulated the revival of old-fashioned street protests through virtual community regarding their anger and perspectives on the plan. The senders include Arun Gupta and Thomas Roach.

The article reports on the emergency meeting called by U.S. President George W. Bush. Accordingly, the meeting aims to create strategies that address economic turmoil as well as to push the $700 billion financial system bailout plan proposed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. In addition, the author notes that the meeting was participated by presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain along with other representatives who share their different views on the status of the country.

The article reports on the impact of credit crunch on the operations of small businesses in the U.S. Accordingly, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson stressed that $700 billion plan was needed to support small businesses financial well-being and viability. In addition, Federal Reserve noted that many banks have started to tighten its lending standards wherein 65% of these banks not offer credit to banks with less than $50 million revenue.