washingtonpost.com Launches Economy Watch

Business Wire, Oct 16, 2008

Source for Top News and Need-to-Know Information on the Financial Crisis

WASHINGTON -- washingtonpost.com, an award-winning news and information Web site, today launches Economy Watch, a page that brings together the top news and resources to help readers better understand the impact of the unfolding financial crisis on the U.S. and global economies. Economy Watch also gives readers the inside scoop on government decision-making and answers personal finance questions from readers. http://washingtonpost.com/economywatch

"Readers rely on The Post for insight into how decisions made on Capitol Hill shape our economy's future and impact their lives," said Jim Brady, Executive Editor of washingtonpost.com. "Economy Watch cuts through the clutter and provides one smart resource for the latest news, market information and in-depth analysis of what led to the crisis."

The top features include:

* The Ticker: Frank Ahrens and other Post staff provide continuous updates on the latest financial news.

* Live discussions: Economic analysts, The Post's financial team and other experts answer reader questions about the financial crisis and provide personal finance advice. Experts include: Alex Blumberg of "Planet Money," Motley Fool's Tim Hanson, and the Post's Steven Pearlstein and Sebastian Mallaby.

* Latest Video: Live feeds from congressional hearings and other news-making events, in addition to in-depth features like Emmy Award-winning producer Travis Fox's series "Hard Times" that examines the impact of the financial crisis on the way citizens across the country will vote in the presidential election.

* Crisis 101: A primer on the origins of today's financial crisis, details of the bailout plan, a day-by-day timeline of the events of the last few weeks, plus a glossary of need-to-know business terms.

* Must Reads: Post economics reporter Neil Irwin points out the most interesting analysis from economics sites around the Web and newly released government or news reports.

* Quotables: Highlights the day's crucial statements on the crisis from Wall Street and government leaders.

* Data Points: Presents the three most noteworthy statistics, from stock market fluctuations to unemployment rates to the national debt.

* Reader Stories: Readers will be able to submit their personal stories about how the financial crisis is impacting their lives.

* FDR's Fireside Chats: Audio from key speeches by President Roosevelt during the Great Depression.

Economy Watch will also feature the Post's in-depth look at the financial crisis, including this week's report, "What Went Wrong," which gets to the heart of the issues that have brought the world's markets to the brink of collapse. The story takes a deep look at government regulation and how Washington failed to catch up to Wall Street. Economy Watch is available at the following link: http://washingtonpost.com/economywatch

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