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The Fed Has Decided to Do Nothing -- and That's a Good Thing

Here's a quick primer on the Fed, why you never want a central bank to have to do anything, and the reason why we all hang on Ben Bernanke's every word.

Volcker to Resign From Economic Recovery Advisory Board

Paul Volcker, chairman of the Economic Recovery Advisory Board for President Barack Obama, is set to step down from the position next month. As a key adviser to the president, Volcker has advocated for tougher financial regulations and counseled the government on fiscal policy.

Daily Blogwatch: Everything You Need to Know About Stocks in November

Among the day's top online stories for investors: Is the stock market overvalued? How much money does a startup need to raise? And why Republicans could do better today than expected.

Federal Reserve's Donald Kohn to Join Brookings Institution

What Greenspan Sees Next

Greenspan expects jobs "to come back fairly quickly" since frightened businesses cut costs so deeply and can now barely keep up with demand. Still, he warned that unemployment rates could stay high for a while.