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Economy Lost 159,000 Jobs in September

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:48:19 -0500

Adding to signs of slowdown, the decline in nonfarm employment was the steepest in five years. The unemployment rate held steady as the labor pool shrank.

Financial crisis leads retailers to slash prices

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:31:00 -0500

Alarmed by the financial meltdown, stores nationwide are slapping sale signs on everything from fall sweaters to furniture — frantically trying to attract shoppers who are cutting back.

Financial crisis moves from Wall St. to the mall

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:15:23 -0500

Alarmed by the financial meltdown, stores nationwide are slapping sale signs on everything from fall sweaters to furniture — frantically trying to attract shoppers who are cutting back.

News Analysis: Wall Street Seeks Signs of Response in Markets

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:24:21 -0500

Even if the frozen credit markets thaw a bit — and many analysts say they will — the days of easy money are over for now.

Stocks Rally as China Eases Rules

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:53:18 -0500

Stock prices rose sharply in China, rallying on signs that the government was taking additional steps to strengthen the market.

Candidates have negotiators wary

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:45:03 -0500

Negotiators question how either presidential candidate could now enter bailout talks, especially when a process that started badly on Tuesday showed signs of strong progress Wednesday.

China industrial output growth lowest in 18 months

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:56:46 -0500

China's industrial output growth rate fell to its lowest level in 18 months in August, adding to signs its rapid economic expansion faces a sharp downturn, according to data reported Friday.

Weaker global economy slowing U.S. recovery

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:37:21 -0500

Over the past few months, there are signs that the global economy is following the U.S. into a slump. A sustained global downturn would complicate efforts to revive the U.S. economy.

Oil prices dip again on signs of waning demand

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:14:22 -0500

Oil prices fell again Tuesday, dampened by a stronger U.S. dollar and more evidence that developed countries like the United States are cutting back on their energy use.

Fears of European Slowdown Weaken the Euro

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:30:22 -0500

The euro tumbled Friday to near the $1.50 mark — its lowest level against the dollar since February — amid new signs that the European economy was slowing.