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Japan intervenes in forex market (Reuters) (Sep-14, 21:42 EDT )-- Reuters - Japan intervened in the currency market on Wednesday for the first time in six years, selling yen to stem a rise in the currency that is threatening a fragile economic recovery.
Instant View: Japan intervenes in FX market (Reuters) (Sep-14, 21:21 EDT )-- Reuters - Japan has intervened in the currency market on Wednesday for the first time in six years, buying the dollar to stem a rise in the yen that is threatening a fragile economic recovery.
Gold fever strikes mom and pop prospectors in the West (Reuters) (Sep-14, 18:05 EDT )-- Reuters - When John Brewer's construction business soured along with the U.S. economy, he sought to replace lost income by prospecting for gold from the river valleys of central Idaho to the wilds of Alaska.
Bill to aid small business advances in Senate (Reuters) (Sep-14, 17:33 EDT )-- Reuters - Democrats in the Senate advanced a measure to help small businesses on Tuesday, less than two months before they face voters who blame them for an economy still burdened with high unemployment.
Retail sales gain eases new recession fears (Reuters) (Sep-14, 15:41 EDT )-- Reuters - Sales at U.S. retailers posted their largest gain in five months in August on strong receipts at gasoline stations and clothing outlets, further assuaging fears of a double-dip recession.
Bill to aid small-business advances in Senate (Reuters) (Sep-14, 15:32 EDT )-- Reuters - Democrats in the Senate advanced a measure to help small businesses on Tuesday, less than two months before they face voters who blame them for an economy still burdened with high unemployment.
Oil ends lower, stocks swing from losses to gains (AP) (Sep-14, 15:23 EDT )-- AP - Oil settled below $77 a barrel Tuesday as the stock market swung between losses and gains on mixed economic news.
Senate clears hurdle on bill to aid small business (AFP) (Sep-14, 15:20 EDT )-- AFP - The US Senate cleared a key hurdle Tuesday toward passage of a bill endorsed by President Barack Obama to provide billions in aid and tax breaks for small businesses hurt by the struggling economy.
Buffett Doesn't Double-Dip (The Motley Fool) (Sep-14, 14:57 EDT )-- The Motley Fool - Is the notion of a "double-dip" recession purely a figment of pundits' imagination? Speaking in Montana yesterday, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A - News; NYSE: BRK-B - News) CEO Warren Buffett took it to the bears, stating:
Summary Box: Gold touches new record high (AP) (Sep-14, 14:57 EDT )-- AP - GOLD RECORD: Gold prices touched a new record high Tuesday, climbing as high as $1,276.50 an ounce after disappointing reports on Europe's economy, a weakening dollar and a seasonal rise in jewelry demand.
Gold prices touch another record high (AP) (Sep-14, 14:55 EDT )-- AP - Gold prices touched a record high Tuesday after disappointing reports on Europe's economy, a weaker dollar and a seasonal increase in demand for gold jewelry.
Obesity costs US 215 billion dollars: study (AFP) (Sep-14, 14:35 EDT )-- AFP - Obesity costs the US economy at least 215 billion dollars a year in direct and indirect impacts including medical expenses and lost productivity, a new study showed Tuesday.
Gates starts outlining cuts to save $100 billion for defense (Sep-14, 14:25 EDT )-- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Tuesday started laying out some details of his plans to save $100 billion over the next five years as he tries to run the Pentagon more efficiently. United States - Robert Gates - United States Secretary of...
Basel III worth 10 trillion euros to G20 states: Carney (AFP) (Sep-14, 14:09 EDT )-- AFP - New bank capital rules approved by central banks and financial regulators are worth at least 10 trillion euros (12.9 trillion US dollars) to G20 economies, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney estimated on Tuesday.
Lockheed Martin buyout program could cost up to $200 million (Sep-14, 14:01 EDT )-- Lockheed Martin's early-exit program for executives will cost the company $175 million to $200 million before tax, the Bethesda-based defense contractor reported in a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lockheed Martin -...
A look at economic developments around the globe (AP) (Sep-14, 12:59 EDT )-- AP - LONDON — Europe got further evidence that its unexpectedly strong economic recovery is slowing, with the news that Germany investor confidence fell sharply in September and industrial production in the eurozone unexpectedly stagnated during...
U.N. sees global hunger easing in 2010 (Reuters) (Sep-14, 10:07 EDT )-- Reuters - The number of people in the world suffering chronic malnutrition fell for the first time in 15 years in 2010, but volatile food prices could hamper efforts to fight hunger, the United Nations' food agency said on Tuesday.
August retail sales up 0.4 pct., best in 5 months (AP) (Sep-14, 09:56 EDT )-- AP - Retail sales rose in August by the largest amount in five months, adding to evidence that a late spring economic swoon was temporary and not the start of another recession.
August retail sales gain eases new recession fears (Reuters) (Sep-14, 09:53 EDT )-- Reuters - Sales at U.S. retailers posted their largest gain in five months in August on strong receipts at gasoline stations and clothing outlets, further assuaging fears of a double-dip recession.
Business inventories post biggest gain in 2 years (AP) (Sep-14, 09:39 EDT )-- AP - Inventories held by businesses jumped in July by the largest amount in two years while sales rebounded after two months of declines.
Consumer confidence rises in September versus August: IBD (Reuters) (Sep-14, 09:32 EDT )-- Reuters - U.S. consumer confidence rose 3.9 percent in September from August as optimism about the state of personal finances offset continued worry about the weak labor market.
Consumer confidence rises in September versus August: IBD (Reuters) (Sep-14, 09:32 EDT )-- Reuters - U.S. consumer confidence rose 3.9 percent in September from August as optimism about the state of personal finances offset continued worry about the weak labor market.
How to Invest for Tomorrow's Inflation (The Motley Fool) (Sep-14, 09:16 EDT )-- The Motley Fool - Bond investors have been walking on thin ice for quite a while. Now that bonds have fallen considerably from their recent highs, the cracks are getting louder. And what the bond market is signaling right now is the reawakening of a...
Global hunger declining in 2010: U.N. (Reuters) (Sep-14, 08:55 EDT )-- Reuters - The number of people in the world suffering chronic hunger has declined for the first time in 15 years, due to improving economic conditions and lower food prices, the United Nations' food agency said on Tuesday.
German investor confidence drops in September (AP) (Sep-14, 08:48 EDT )-- AP - German investor confidence fell sharply in September to an 18-month low as fears mounted that industrial growth and exports are slowing as the global economy loses steam, a survey showed Tuesday.
Retail sales jump the most in five months (Sep-14, 08:29 EDT )-- Retail sales in August experienced the biggest jump in five months, in an encouraging sign that the economy is slowly regaining its footing. Retail - Business - Retail Trade - Business and Economy - Employment
Warren's latest buzz: Maybe 'interim director' of consumer bureau (Sep-14, 08:25 EDT )-- Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren set the political blogosphere abuzz once again Monday, this time with speculation that the White House might appoint her as an "interim director" of the new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in order to...
Eurozone economy shows signs of slowing down (AP) (Sep-14, 07:59 EDT )-- AP - Europe got further evidence that its unexpectedly strong economic recovery is slowing, with the news that German investor confidence fell sharply in September and eurozone industrial production unexpectedly stagnated during July.
Oil prices come off 1-month highs (AFP) (Sep-14, 06:40 EDT )-- AFP - World oil prices fell from one-month highs on Tuesday but remained well supported thanks to recent strong Chinese data and fresh confidence in the US economy, analysts said.
Japan PM wins party vote but faces more challenges (Reuters) (Sep-14, 05:38 EDT )-- Reuters - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan will keep his job after an unexpectedly decisive victory in a ruling party leadership vote Tuesday, but must now unify his party and forge deals with the opposition in a divided parliament.
Beware starting trade war, China economist tells U.S. (Reuters) (Sep-14, 02:59 EDT )-- Reuters - The United States would be the loser if it touched off a trade war by labeling China a currency manipulator or imposed import duties to offset perceived undervaluation of the yuan, a government researcher said on Tuesday.
Instant View: Kan wins Japan ruling party leadership vote (Reuters) (Sep-14, 02:34 EDT )-- Reuters - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan defeated powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa in a party leadership vote on Tuesday, but now must try to unify the party while coping with a strong yen, weak economy, big public debt and divided parliament.
Jobless are straining Social Security's disability benefits program (Sep-14, 02:24 EDT )-- The number of former workers seeking Social Security disability benefits has spiked with the nation's economic problems, heightening concern that the jobless are expanding the program beyond its intended purpose of aiding the disabled. Social...
Haystack stops tests of Iran anti-censor software amid security concerns (Sep-13, 23:00 EDT )-- Haystack, a company that has created software designed to circumvent Iranian government censors, has stopped testing its program amid criticism of faulty security. Security - Business - Iran - Haystack - Technology
New Medicare chief speaks out on health care (Sep-13, 23:00 EDT )-- The nation's health-care system cannot be transformed by rationing medical care, Donald Berwick - President Obama's new Medicare chief - said Monday in his first major speech. United States - Donald Berwick - Medicare - Barack Obama - Politics
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