Fed tightens conflict of interest rules
November 25, 2009
| MARTIN CRUTSINGER
enormous powers over the U.S. economy. Both the House and Senate are putting together proposals to overhaul the nation's financial rule book in an effort to crack down on abuses...
Asian stocks mixed on concern about US recovery
November 24, 2009
| JOE McDONALD
Tokyo edged up while Hong Kong and Seoul declined after data showed the U.S. economy did not grow as quickly as previously forecast in the latest quarter. The Federal Reserve,...
US growth downgrade weighs on world markets
November 24, 2009
| PAN PYLAS
LONDON -- European and U.S. stock markets fell Tuesday after government figures showed the U.S. economy did not grow as fast in the third quarter as previously estimated, stoking...
Oil slips to near $ 77 amid mixed demand signals
November 23, 2009
| ALEX KENNEDY
Investor optimism was buoyed by a report Monday from the National Association of Realtors that October home sales rose more than 10 percent, suggesting strength in the U.S. economy...
Obama: US economy has' core strengths'
November 23, 2009
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says the U.S. economy has'' core strengths'' that will put the nation in a good stead for the long term despite a difficult year for millions...
Asia stocks mixed as figures on US economy awaited
November 22, 2009
| KELLY OLSEN
SEOUL, South Korea -- Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a decline on Wall Street and as investors hunkered down ahead of a stream of figures that could confirm the U.S....
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
November 20, 2009
| PHILIP ELLIOTT
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help...
Budget fix would worsen this disease
November 26, 2009
| DesMoinesRegister.com
The Deficit,'' Nov. 22) is the wrong prescription for a sick U.S. economy. With double-digit unemployment and revenue-short states laying off millions more, what is needed is...
A'' slow motion recovery''?
November 25, 2009
| Power Line
The Federal Reserve has delivered a rather bleak forecast for the U.S. economy, not just in the short-term, but in the medium-term as well. The Fed is predicting that the...
Get creative to help charities - - and yourself
November 25, 2009
| indystar.com
The U.S. economy has been hit hard, and we are all feeling the pain of the economic downturn. In these tough economic times with unemployment rates rising, gas prices close to...
U. S. economy: Weekly jobless claims drop below 500,000
November 25, 2009
| Latest news updates from RGJ.com
WASHINGTON (AP) In a hopeful sign, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, dropping below 500,000 for...
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November 18, 2009
| FishBowlDC
Bloomberg News: U.S. Economy: Housing Fell as End of Credit Loomed Gallup.Com: Nonsmokers Top Smokers in Well-Being Across All Incomes Talking Points Memo: Palin Digs In On...
Dow extends winning streak to 6 days
November 11, 2009
| indystar.com
A jump in orders at luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. added to hopes that the U.S. economy also is improving. The mix of news was enough to push the Dow Jones industrial...
Fed's response may make withdrawal tricky
November 11, 2009
| Wash Post Print Edition
The Federal Reserve has over the decades viewed its independence from political influence as crucial for its ability to guide the U.S. economy. ...
It's not about people; it's about power
November 10, 2009
| indystar.com
I should not be surprised that Congress is nearing its goal to take over nearly 18 percent of the U.S. economy. This was never about caring for the people; it was always about...
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Oil falls to near $ 77 amid uncertainty over demand
November 26, 2009 |
Oil prices rose above $76 a barrel Wednesday as the dollar weakened and investors awaited data on the U.S. economy and crude inventories. ...
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Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
November 21, 2009 |
President Barack Obama exits Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. ...
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Oil jumps above $ 80 despite flat demand
November 04, 2009 |
upcoming figures on the U.S. economy and a volatile dollar. ...
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Oil falls to near $ 79 despite US crude supply drop
November 04, 2009 |
upcoming figures on the U.S. economy and a volatile dollar. ...
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