45-slide presentation that uses stick figures to explain the present economic meltdown as the world slides into depression fueled by $500 trillion worth of toxic derivatives.

233,000+ properties in default or foreclosure last month.

A key Democratic congressman is planning a push to expand the federal government's role in stabilizing the housing market, setting up a showdown with a White House that has largely looked for private-sector solutions.

HSH Nordbank goes to court over $500m investment package linked to corporate and real estate loans