The Political Economy
Airtime: Mon. Aug. 23 2010 | 6:20 AM ET
Political pressure is rising ahead of the midterm elections, with Greg Valliere, Potomac Research Group, Allen Sinai ,Decision Economics.

Airtime: Mon. Aug. 23 2010 | 6:20 AM ET
Political pressure is rising ahead of the midterm elections, with Greg Valliere, Potomac Research Group, Allen Sinai ,Decision Economics.

The tough job market has prompted many to start their own businesses. Roger Jenkins, dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University, discusses this trend with CNBC.

The world’s biggest developed economies are in for a double dip, says Dariusz Kowalczyk, chief investment strategist at SJS Markets. He speaks with CNBC’s Anna Edwards and Chloe Cho about how severe this dip will be.

A countdown to the opening bell, with Art Cashin, UBS.

The euro is likely to rally versus the dollar “into the $1.38 resistance area,” Roelof van den Akker from ING Commercial Banking told CNBC Tuesday. Akker also takes a technical look at the Xetra DAX.

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the House Budget Committee.

President Obama discusses the Gulf oil spill and his displeasure at the finger-pointing that’s taken place among the various participants.