Oct 24th, 2008 · Wall Street stocks plunged sharply after Friday's opening bell. The sharp decline follows huge drops on overseas markets. Currency markets, commodities and bond markets are also volatile. Analysts say investors are worried about a global recession.
Sep 26th, 2008 · The political fight over the Wall Street bailout is made even more hectic by its proximity to the November presidential election. Clyde Wilcox, professor of government at Georgetown University, puts recent developments into a historical context.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Markets in Asia reacted Thursday to the big drop in U.S. markets Wednesday by selling shares. After a volatile day, Asian stock indexes fell an average of 2 percent, as investors worried about the next domino to fall on Wall Street.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · In 1964, Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater and the conservatives took control of a divided Republican Party and a volatile convention that was referred to as "the Conservative Woodstock."
Aug 13th, 2008 · After five days of fighting, Russia has agreed on a provisional peace plan with Georgia. Conditions on the ground are still volatile.
Aug 6th, 2008 · Complex diplomatic negotiations are taking place in the volatile region. With the U.S. taking a back seat in the talks, smaller countries such as Egypt and Syria are stepping up and taking leading roles.
Jul 17th, 2008 · Financial stocks have taken a beating in recent weeks, but they had one of their best days ever Thursday. Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rose 30 percent or more. Stocks also benefited from a drop in oil prices, which have been especially volatile lately.
May 24th, 2008 · The death toll from xenophobic attacks in South Africa is approaching 50, and the government is deploying the national army to help police in particularly volatile areas. Foreigners from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Congo and Malawi say they would rather return to their homelands than be killed.