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Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Four questions answered.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
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'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it
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What can Congress do to create jobs? Five Democratic proposals.
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Soft patch? Three reasons economic growth is slowing.
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Strong rise in consumer spending caps good week in economic news
Consumer spending went up, so did income and economic output. Consumer confidence was mixed, while home sales took a breather. Here's a roundup of what happened in economic news this week.
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The Monitor's View Are Obama's state-of-the-union ideas the antidote to economic fears?
As President Obama travels after his State of the Union speech to rally support for his proposals, he must also deal with a rising mood of pessimism about the economy. Fear of the future must not be allowed to feed on itself.
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Stocks climb with Dow approaching 14,000
Stocks rose on Wall Street Tuesday as the Dow Jones industrial average closed at 13,954. The January rally looked as if it was running out of steam yesterday as stocks pulled back from their highs, but Tuesday stocks resumed their ascent toward record levels.
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Paper Economy Consumer sentiment sours in January
Consumer sentiment declined from the prior month with a reading of 71.3, the lowest consumer sentiment level seen since December 2011, according to data from the Reuters/University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Fiscal cliff warning sends stocks sliding
Frustration from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over the fiscal cliff pushed stocks downward Tuesday. Worries about budget talks have been hanging over the stock market for weeks.
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Paper Economy Survey: consumer sentiment on the rise
Consumer sentiment rose in October to its highest level since 2007, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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JPMorgan posts record earnings, lifting stocks
JPMorgan Chase and Co. posted record third quarter earnings. Shares of JPMorgan rose 1.8 percent in premarket trading, lifting US stock futures along the way.
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Paper Economy Consumer sentiment improves for August
The consumer sentiment index ticked up to 74.3 in August, with inflation expectations rising to 3.6 percent.
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Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Four questions answered.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
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Chapter & Verse E-book readers are buying plenty – but not in bookstores
The new study by Book Industry Study Group says e-book consumers are buying more books – both print and electronic – but they’re buying mostly online and via in-app purchasing.
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Paper Economy Consumer confidence slides
Early reports indicate that consumer expectations will drop in February, indicating that consumers are tightening even further on spending.
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Paper Economy Consumer confidence improves
The University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Expectations rose to 68.4, and the Current Economic Conditions Index climbed to 82.6.
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Obama sees approval rating rise. Is it the economy or something else?
Gallup polling shows Obama enjoying his highest approval rating since July. Possible boosts include the economy and his clash with the GOP over the payroll tax cut. But he remains vulnerable.
12/27/2011 06:48 pm -
Paper Economy Consumer expectations improve
In early December reports, consumer sentiment increased, to a reading of 67.7, but fell 9.13 percent below the level seen last year.
12/10/2011 12:00 pm -
Wall Street blowout: the start of a 'Santa Claus' rally?
Stocks soar on surprise move by six central banks and better news on US economy. Wall Street is looking for a year-end rally, although rally skeptics abound.
11/30/2011 05:31 pm -
Home prices fall back to 2003 levels
Home prices in 20 US metros show continuing decline, down 3.6 percent from a year ago, according to S&P/Case Shiller index. Home prices fall in September in 15 of the 20 metro areas tracked by the index.
11/30/2011 02:20 pm -
Euro stocks rise, thanks in part to American shoppers
Euro stocks climbed higher Tuesday after strong signs from US consumers and the Italian debt sales. But warnings over Italy could send euro, stocks tumbling soon.
11/29/2011 02:17 pm -
Black Friday boom: Perfect start to promising holiday shopping season?
A record 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 212 million last year. But the mood remains one of caution and strategic buying for the rest of the holiday season.
11/29/2011 12:58 pm -
Paper Economy Consumer sentiment improved in October
The final numbers for October indicated improvement in consumer sentiment with a reading of 60.9 but falling 10.4 percent below the level seen last year while one year inflation expectations declined to 3.2 percent.
10/29/2011 03:00 pm -
Avast! European debt shivers timbers, hoists 30-yarrr Treasury bonds
Demand for bonds be stronger than the smell of Davy Jones stink-pots, as lily-livered investors scurry like bilge rats from Europe's booty shortfalls, me hearties.
09/19/2011 12:19 pm -
Paper Economy Consumer sentiment drops. Inflation expectations rise.
Consumer sentiment is at levels that suggest consumer spending could fall even further.
09/17/2011 11:00 am -
Paper Economy The fall of Greece: August 2011
Industrial production plunged 3.97 percent between May and June 2011, and consumer confidence remains low
09/12/2011 07:00 pm -
'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it
A stagnant job market has ramped up pressure on President Obama and Congress to find solutions. A Sept. 2 report from the Labor Department hammered the problem home: The US economy produced no net jobs in August. So, what can be done? There's no shortage of policy ideas. Here are 11 that include controversial proposals plus others that might win bipartisan support.
09/02/2011 07:35 pm -
Bonds: US Treasurys rise as confidence drops
Bonds rise as interest rates fall. Will Federal Reserve buy more bonds?
08/30/2011 05:10 pm -
The New Economy Consumer confidence plummets. Should you worry?
Consumer confidence falls to lows not seen since depths of Great Recession. Such drops in consumer confidence often forecast falling growth.
08/30/2011 04:31 pm
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