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The yin and yang of US productivity rise
The 3.1 percent rise is based on a big fall in hours worked.
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In tough times, US consumers forging new behaviors
American spending has fallen further in the past six months than it has since 1974.
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Americans start to become savers again
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Drop in GDP reflects significant problems in the world economy
President Obama names new task force to strengthen the middle class
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Will Obama’s plans help the middle class?
Presidential policies aim to tackle average Americans’ widening insecurity.
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The year of holiday thrift
More consumers than last year say they'll look for bargains. Thrift shops are in.
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US unveils new $800 billion plan to loosen credit
The money will go to unfreeze mortgage and consumer lending.
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Consumers close their wallets
Retail sales plunge a record 2.8 percent in October, suggesting a dismal outlook for holiday spending.
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Consumer spending drops record 2.8 percent
Even without plunging auto and gasoline sales, October's rate was still -0.5 percent – a gloomy sign for holiday shopping.
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For Obama, the economy can't wait
His top priorities are stimulus proposals, the 'G-20' summit, and picking a Treasury chief.
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Are automakers also too big to fail?
A sharp drop in demand is driving the industry to pursue a bailout.
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Can a Fed rate cut make credit flow?
An interest-rate move Wednesday could make some loans cheaper than at any time since 2003.
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