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New Iranian Submarine Threat Could Send Oil to $200 a Barrel

Analyst warns underreported 'terrorist' threat to the Strait of Hormuz could have detrimental effect on oil prices.

'Dr. Doom' Roubini to Synagogue Audience: Israeli Air Strike on Iran 'Would Lead to Another Global Recession'

Prophetic economist warns that an attack from the U.S. or Israel on Iran would have 'financial consequences.'

CNBC Guest Host Explains How TARP is Driving Up Oil Prices

Richard Bernstein explains how bailout money is being used for loans fueling oil speculation.

Media's Gas Price Crystal Ball Is Murky

Journalists can't predict the future, but keep on trying anyhow.

The Media's Top 10 Worst Economic Myths of 2008

BMI's collection of outrageous economic bias for the entire year: From the salmonella outbreak to the media's call for a new, New Deal.

CNBC Contributor Proposes Higher Taxes on Cheap Energy

Mesirow Financial chief economist suggests creating artificial demand for expensive alternative fuels if oil prices drop too low.

ABC Admits Doom-and-Gloom Gas Price Forecasts Were Wrong

Network notes lower costs, challenges experts who predicted fuel would rise to $5 a gallon.

Friedman on Bailout: Gov't Should Mandate Green Construction

New York Times columnist says ownership from $700 billion bailout of Wall Street should force environmental initiatives.

'Economic Disaster' Brought to You By Obama, News Networks

Obama finally joined the media's economic disaster choir.

Carter: Oil Industry Will Hold Down Prices to Help Republicans

Former President Jimmy Carter tells 'Early Show' crude costs will remain low to benefit GOP in 2008 election.
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