Today on Reuters (1/5)
Dead even
Presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama are tied at 48 percent in the race for the White House, according to a new CNN/Time opinion poll, while another poll has different numbers but the same result. Full Article
Fannie, Freddie dive
Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's stocks plunge as investors bet the government's takeover of the mortgage finance firms will wipe out shareholders. Full Article | Video
Russia to pull out
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agrees at Moscow talks to pull his troops out of Georgia proper within a month, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy says. Full Article
Hedging their bets
Corporations are not in the business of speculating in currencies, but more companies are looking to increase their dollar hedges as the greenback rallies back from its long decline. Full Article
Britney sweeps
A year after her disastrous comeback attempt at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears cleaned up at the event, winning the first three "Moonman" statuettes of her career. Slideshow | Full Article
Worth the risk?
Recent events including war in Georgia underscore the political risks to Russia's financial markets. Full Article
Insight (1/4)
Trending lower
We’ve seen a heavier-than-usual government hand in the form of interventions and rescues this year but the overall trend for the stock market has remained down. Blog
Smells like Ponzi
Britain's plan to rescue its housing market by cutting taxes and offering incentives to first time buyers has about it the faint but distinct smell of Ponzi. Full Article | More Columns
Planning way ahead
Putting hard-earned money into a 401(k) takes a back seat to groceries and the cell phone bill for Gen X. Full Article | More Columns
Feeling the chill
Far from being "decoupled," Japan is proving to be on a very bad date with the global economy. Full Article | More Columns
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Election 2008
The latest stories from the campaign trail on the road to the White House. Full Coverage
Reuters News Quiz
In which state was Sarah Palin born? How many wives does Swaziland King Mswati III currently have? Take Quiz
MTV Video Music Awards
Red carpet and performance photos from the MTV Video Music Awards.Sarkozy brokers Georgia peace deal
Sep 8 - Sarkozy says Russian forces will leave core Georgia within one month as Medvedev insists on an international force for Georgia. Play Video
