G20's global plan anounced

The meeting of some of the world's most powerful nations has hatched a plan to stimulate the global economy. One US spokesperson stated, "basically we need more fat kids - they buy and eat anything". Not everyone was happy with the idea as it seems to favour plans already in place by Australia and the US.

Business time for new US President

Barack Obama has made history by becoming the first black president of the United States. He says he will get straight down to the business of goverment, fixing the economy and fighting terrorism. Now it's Obama vs Osama.

Obama makes history

In his victory speech, Barack Obama echoed the hopes of a nation. "I want to join with all those people who are looking for change. We need change. About $700 billion worth of change to fix the economy."

US government's economic rescue package

President Bush has pledged $700 billion in a bid to rescue the US economy. With the US dollar in free-fall, Bush has promised that $400 billion of that will be in World of Warcraft gold. 

Chicken Burger Meltdown

The worldwide economic downturn has now begun affecting well-known fast-food giants. It's the latest warning from the Federal Finance Commission about The Global Financial Crisis. The FFC warns KFC about the GFC.