Economy

Congress isn't Thelma and Louise. Legislators are likely to take action to stop or postpone looming tax hikes and spending cuts after the election.

Company yield spreads in euro peripheral nations soar to record.

Samaras to serve as prime minister; new government to seek relief from austerity measures.

Program aims to lower borrowing cost by extending maturity of the Feds portfolio.

Spain pressed to provide details of its bank bailout by global chiefs.

Gauge of U.S. corporate debt risk fell as Spain met a debt-auction target.