U.S. payrolls seen falling, private hiring tepid
U.S. payrolls seen falling, private hiring tepid
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U.S. stocks start with healthy gains on jobs data
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks opened with robust gains on Friday after the August employment report continued a recent trend of economic data coming in better than feared. “Today’s report [...]
Economy slowing to a crawl — or a halt?
The economy is losing momentum. You know it. I know it. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke knows it.
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U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Declines Less Than Econmists Expectations, Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.6%
Nonfarm payrolls in the world’s largest economy tumbled 54,000 in August a fter falling [...]
Manufacturing in U.S. and abroad lifts economy
WASHINGTON — Manufacturing is growing in the United States and abroad, easing fears that the economy might be on the verge of a second recession.
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U.S. must find will for further stimulus: Romer
Departing White House economist Christina Romer said on Wednesday the United States must [...]
Obama says economy not growing fast enough
President Barack Obama said on Sunday the U.S. economy was expanding, but not quickly enough, and there was no “magic bullet” that will fix its problems.
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India’s economy grew 8.8 percent in June quarter
India’s economy grew 8.8 percent in the June quarter, its fastest [...]
FIRST SHOTS: Bernanke to address U.S. economy, is that a tiger in your carry-on?
Welcome to “First Shots,” a daily roundup of early-bird news and a preview of what’s to come. • Economists are gearing up to see how Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech today on the U.S. economy will affect the markets. (CNBC) • [...]
U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fluctuate Before Jobless Claims Data
U.S. stock-index futures fluctuated, a day after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index snapped a four-day losing streak, as investors awaited a report on initial jobless claims in the world’s largest economy.
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The world comes to Queens for the U.S. Open
The culmination of a summer’s worth [...]
Chinese bestseller slams Goldman Sachs for crisis
Goldman Sachs & Co., reviled in the U.S. for its role in the financial crisis, is now getting hammered in the world’s No. 2 economy with a sensationalist new book accusing the investment bank of trying to destroy China.
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U.S. VP plugs green jobs efforts amid [...]
Economy worries, bearish options weigh on Wall St
U.S. stocks fell on Friday as renewed fears about the economy and bearish action in expiring August options kept investors away.
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Stocks poised to edge higher
U.S. stocks were set to open higher Monday, as investors maintained a wary outlook after two rough weeks [...]
Senator says small biz key to recovery
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand holds court last Thursday at Georgia Diner on Queens Boulevard. PHOTO BY MICHAEL CUSENZA Between bites of a house salad and sips of soda, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) took on the economy, jobs, senior issues and terrorism, among other topics, inside Georgia Diner [...]
Taiwan’s economy surges 12.5 percent in 2Q
Taiwan’s export-reliant economy surged 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter on strong foreign demand for the island’s electronics, the government said Thursday.
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CBO sees 2010 U.S. deficit topping .3 trillion
The Congressional Budget Office sees the U.S. economy stuck in a period of lackluster [...]
Philippine leader’s apology ‘wont’ absolve others (AFP)
Police defend handling of tabloid hacking scandal (AFP)
Bank plans 100 million dollar scheme for African farmers (AFP)
Pakistan Taliban threaten attacks in U.S., Europe (Reuters)
Pakistan Taliban say their bomber kills 43 Shiites (AP)
Strike causes delays at South African courthouses (AP)
