Mark Zandi

S&P downgrades US credit rating to AA+

The US credit rating downgrade by S&P brought condemnation from government officials, and fears of market turmoil.

Wall Street turmoil, Main Street worries

President Bush promises to sign housing bill

Global Politics

Moody’s Mark Zandi: ‘We Need to Raise the Debt Ceiling’

The Economic Impact of a Government Shutdown

The World

US world markets jittery

Stock markets around the world seemed jittery yesterday: Since a recent high in April, the Dow has dropped nearly 12 percent. What does this indicate about our economy? Is the market the end-all-be-all measurement of how our economy is doing?

The World

Obama’s economic recovery plan: open to debate

Global Politics

Barack Obama kicked off the week on Capitol Hill, pitching his economic stimulus plan. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist for Moody’s, will be among the many experts who are testifying today. He joins us now for a preview of what he will say on the Hill.