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Fed Report Says Economy Continued to Slow
By Associated Press
July 24, 2008
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Woes Afflicting Mortgage Giants Raise Loan Rates
By Vikas Bajaj
July 23, 2008
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Leading Indicators Fell 0.1% in June
By Reuters
July 22, 2008
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With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks
By Stephen Castle
July 22, 2008
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US food groups plan hefty price rises
By Elizabeth Rigby and Hal Weitzman
July 20, 2008 |
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America braces itself for a second dip
By Krishna Guha
July 17, 2008 |
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Opposition, From Both Parties, Over Bailout Plan
By Stephen Labaton and David M. Herszenhorn
July 16, 2008
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Scramble Led to Rescue Plan on Mortgages
By Stephen Labaton
July 15, 2008
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Business This Week
By Print Edition
July 15, 2008
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Fed's war against shady home loans
In a nod to consumer advocates, regulators require lenders to evaluate subprime borrowers' ability
to pay while banning most prepayment penalties.
By Tami Luhby
July 14, 2008
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US bail-out fails to calm nerves
By FT Reporters
July 14, 2008 |
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Home Sales Rose Slightly in May
By Michael M. Grynbaum
June 27, 2008
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London Exchange Plans New Trading System
By David Jolly
June 27, 2008
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Libyan warning pushes oil price past $140
By Chris Flood and Javier Blas
June 26, 2008 |
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Short seller sees trouble for the economy
By Kathleen Pender
June 26, 2008 |
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Economist - Business
By Economist.com
June 26, 2008 |
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Home prices post record 15.3% drop
Prices in 20 cities fall for 21st month in a row. One sign of hope: Pace of decline eased in many areas.
By Les Christie
June 22, 2008
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Oil tumbles $5 as China raises gas prices
Crude prices fall after China says it will raise gas and diesel prices and sentiment spreads about softening demand.
By Ben Rooney and David Goldman
June 19, 2008
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Paulson says Wall Street reform needed now
Treasury chief again pushes for giving more powers to the Federal Reserve. But this time he stresses the need to act quickly.
By David Ellis
June 19, 2008
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Bernanke: Rising Health Costs a Strain
By Associated Press
June 17, 2008
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Oil Nears $140 a Barrel; Weak Dollar Cited
By Associated Press
June 17, 2008
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Eurozone inflation hits 16-year high
By Ralph Atkins
June 16, 2008 |
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FCC chief recommends approval of Sirius, XM Satellite deal
By John Dunbar
June 16, 2008
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G8 sees rising inflation threat
By Chris Giles and David Pilling
June 15, 2008 |
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Inflation getting 'uglier and uglier'
Surging energy prices help drive annual cost-of-living rate rise to 4.2%.
By Chris Isidore
June 13, 2008
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Energy Agency Reduces Forecast for Oil Demand
By Jad Mquawad
June 11, 2008
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To Save Fuel, Airlines Find No Speck Too Small
By Micheline Maynard
June 11, 2008
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All Business
By Economist.com
June 11, 2008 |
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Nation's economic pain deepens
Biggest jump in unemployment rate since 1986 - combined with energy and housing woes - stokes fears about recession.
By Chris Isidore
June 6, 2008
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Unexpected Strength in Durable Goods
By Michael M. Grynbaum
May 29, 2008
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Business This Week
From The Economist print edition
May 29, 2008 |
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Feds broker deal on home listings
By Sue McAllister
May 28, 2008
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Home prices nationwide plummet 14.1%
By Associated Press
May 28, 2008 |
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U.S. files complaint over European tech tariffs
By Associated Press
May 28, 2008
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Fed sees economy getting worse
Ben Bernanke & Co. lower 2008 economic growth forecast and raise their projections for inflation and unemployment; says last rate cut was a "close call."
By Chris Isidore
May 16, 2008
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Leading Indicators Show Economy Remains Sluggish
By Associated Press
May 19, 2008
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Quagmire to goldmine?
From The Economist print edition
May 19, 2008 |
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Supreme Court Upholds Tax Exemptions for Municipal Bonds
By Associated Press
May 19, 2008
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Oil Pushes Past $127 After OPEC Remarks
By Reuters
May 19, 2008
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U.S. to suspend oil reserve shipments
Crude still closes at new record as Saudis shut down Bush and Goldman Sachs predicts much higher prices.
By Steve Hargreaves and Kenneth Musante
May 16, 2008
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Consumer Prices Rise, but Inflation Fears Ease
By Peter S. Goodman
May 15, 2008
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The Fed: Betting on a rate hike
Historically, the Fed has been quiet leading up to an election. But some traders think the Fed could raise rates as soon as October.
By Paul R. La Monica
May 14, 2008
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Freddie Mac rises after rules eased
By Saskia Scholtes
May 14, 2008 |
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Oil Refiners See Profits Sink as Consumption Falls
By Jad Mouawad
May 14, 2008
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IMF points to inflationary threat in Gulf
By Simeon Kerr
May 13, 2008 |
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The War for the Web
By Andy Kessler
May 6, 2008 |
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Fannie Mae to raise $6bn new capital
By Michael Mackenzie and Joanna Chung
May 6, 2008 |
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New Price Drop Could Imperil Mortgage Agencies
By Charles Duhigg
May 6, 2008
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Oil surges above $122 a barrel
By Chris Flood and Michael Hunter
May 6, 2008 |
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Decker: Yahoo confident in product lineup
By Elise Ackerman
May 6, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
May 6, 2008 |
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US manufacturing contracts for third month
By Chris Bryant
May 1, 2008 |
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Farmer payouts, oil nabbed in food price runup
Congressional panel probes food inflation. Lawmaker blames subsidies to farmers but farming representative cites oil prices as 'main culprit.'
By Aaron Smith
May 1, 2008
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Consumer Spending Stagnates as Prices Rise
By Michael M. Grynbaum
May 1, 2008
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Read the Fed's statement
The U.S. central bank cut key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2%.
By CNNMoney.com
April 30, 2008
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A holiday from gas prices?
By Michael Dobbs
April 27, 2008 |
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Why the worst may be over
The credit crunch may be behind us and earnings have been better than expected.
That could lead to happier times if the Fed starts focusing on inflation.
By Paul R. La Monica
April 25, 2008
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New-Home Sales Fall to Low Last Seen in 1990s
By Michael M. Grynbaum
April 24, 2008
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Fed signals policy shift
By Eurointelligence
April 24, 2008
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With First Car, a New Life in China
By Keith Bradsher
April 24, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
April 24, 2008 |
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Oil prices surge, 3rd straight record
Crude broke another record - reaching as high as $115.07 - after a government report shows that stockpiles fell more than expected last week.
By Kenneth Musante
April 16, 2008
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In Fed Report, Signs of Continued Weakness
By Michael M. Grynbaum
April 16, 2008
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Inflation and Growth Ease Somewhat in China
By Keith Bradsher
April 16, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
April 16, 2008 |
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Calling the future: Cell phone pioneer sees 'another revolution'
By Troy Wolverton
April 7, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
April 7, 2008 |
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Yellen Says Economy May Shrink, Must Be Ready to Act
By Vivien Lou Chen
April 3, 2008 |
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UBS to Write Down Another $19 Billion
By David Jolly
April 2, 2008
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US manufacturing contracts for second month
By Chris Bryant
April 1, 2008 |
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Insurers Faulted as Overloading Social Security
By Mary William Walsh
April 1, 2008
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Home prices: Down record 11%
The residential real estate market continues to deteriorate in 2008, with 20 key markets
reporting steep drops.
By Ben Rooney
March 25, 2008
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Fannie, Freddie to boost mortgage market
By Saskia Scholtes
March 19, 2008 |
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Vindu's View: Bernanke's bailout for Wall Street puts taxpayers at risk
By Vindu Goel
March 19, 2008
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Venture Capital Survey
By MercuryNews.Com
March 19, 2008
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Public's anxiety worsens despite Fed's actions
By Mark Schwanhausser
March 18, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
March 18, 2008 |
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Fed Acts to Rescue Financial Markets
By Edmond L. Andrews
March 17, 2008
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Factory Data Adds to Economic Gloom
By Reuters
March 17, 2008
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Fed Hopes to Ease Strain on Economic Activity
By Edmond L. Andrews
March 12, 2008
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Freddie Mac finance chief says company will not sell shares to raise capital - for now
By Associated Press
March 12, 2008
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Gasoline at Record as Oil Hits $110
By Associated Press
March 12, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
March 12, 2008 |
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Foreclosures hit all-time high
Over 900,000 borrowers are losing their homes, up 71% from a year ago, and a record number of home owners are behind on payments.
By Les Christie
March 6, 2008
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Oil nears $105 for the first time
Unexpected drop in crude supplies, OPEC decision send prices to record high.
By David Goldman
March 5, 2008
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Bernanke warning rattles Asian markets
By Lindsay Whipp and Andrew Wood
February 29, 2008 |
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Income, spending higher than expected
Spending up mainly on price increases as inflation indicator comes in slightly above Federal Reserve's perceived target.
By David Goldman
February 29, 2008
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Spending Flat as Inflation Persists
By Michael M. Grynbaum
February 29, 2008 |
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Eurozone growth outlook darkens
By Ralph Atkins
February 29, 2008 |
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
February 28, 2008 |
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Oil breaks $100, hits new all-time high
Crude soars as investors weigh the possibility of OPEC production cuts; Texas refinery explosion may have also lifted prices.
By Associated Press
February 19, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
February 19, 2008 |
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Five questions for Ben and Hank
Amid growing recession fears, Fed chair Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Paulson head to Capitol Hill. Here is what they should be asked.
By Chris Isidore
February 13, 2008
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White House Does Not See a Recession
By Edmund L. Andrews
February 12, 2008 |
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Buffett bond plan puts heat on banks
By Aline van Duyn
February 12, 2008 |
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Mortgage Crisis Spreads Past Subprime Loans
By Vikas Bajaj and Louise Story
February 12, 2008 |
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GM suffers record $39bn loss
By Bernard Simon
February 12, 2008 |
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
February 5, 2008 |
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US budget deficit set to hit $410bn
By James Politi
February 4, 2008 |
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U.S. Factory Orders Rose 2.3% in December
By Associated Press
February 4, 2008 |
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China ‘on course for growth slowdown’
By Richard McGregor and Geoff Dyer
February 4, 2008 |
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The darker side of interest rate cuts
Markets like the Fed cuts and expect more. But lower interest rates could keep the dollar weak and ultimately
threaten economic growth,
By Colin Barr
January 25, 2008
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Regulators may force banks into greater disclosure
John Gapper
January 25, 2008 |
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Trading Partners Fear U.S. Consumers Won’t Continue Free-Spending Ways
By Peter S. Goodman
January 25, 2008 |
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Gold price soars on S African power cuts
By Alec Russell & Javier Blas
January 25, 2008 |
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
January 25, 2008 |
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Bernanke Is Said to Support Stimulus Measures
By Edmund L. Andrews and David M. Herszenhorn
January 16, 2008 |
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Big drug companies raided in EU probe
By Andrew Jack
January 16, 2008 |
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Inflation Continues to Edge Up
By Michael M. Grynbaum
January 16, 2008 |
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In case of emergency, slash rates
Some are calling for the Fed to cut rates sooner rather than later, since Wall Street thinks we're
heading into a recession -- if we're not already in one.
By Paul R. La Monica
January 11, 2008
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For Bernanke, a Question of Toughness
By Louis Uchitelle
January 10, 2008 |
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Bernanke: Fed ready to cut rates again
Chairman says central bank will act aggressively to prevent housing, credit problems from leading to a recession.
By AP
January 10, 2008
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Challenges for the world’s divided economy
By Martin Wolf
January 8, 2008 |
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Paulson defends 'freeze' plan
In a speech Monday, the Treasury Secretary said the subprime crisis raises the 'potential of a market failure.'
By Jeanne Sahadi
January 8, 2008
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Business this week
From The Economist print edition
January 3, 2008 |
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Wall St start to new year worst in 25 years
By Chris Bryant
January 2, 2008 |
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Oil kicks off year by hitting $100
Violence in Nigeria, supply disruption in Mexico and the prospect of another drop in U.S.
inventories and more rate cuts drive crude to triple digits.
By Steve Hargreaves
January 2, 2008
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Housing, Credit and Financial Problems Drove Fed Rate Cut
By Associated Press
January 2, 2008 |
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India’s Exports Surge Before an Expected Slowdown
By Bloomberg News
January 2, 2008 |
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