16 May 2008 at 2:33pm
The Treasury Department said Friday it sent out more than 15 million economic stimulus payments this week, totaling more than $13.5 billion, in an effort to boost the nation's spending power.
Apartments key to construction gain
16 May 2008 at 1:29pm
Initial construction of U.S. homes rose unexpectedly in April, but the all-important single-family housing start measure fell to another 17-year low, according to a government report released Friday.
Oil prices: Wall Street's game
16 May 2008 at 12:49pm
There's no question about it, a new breed of speculator is pouring money into the oil market and helping drive prices to record levels. What's less certain is if this new money is essential to a healthy market.
Builders get hammered again
16 May 2008 at 12:08pm
Demand for new homes collapsed last year. Next up could be a similar drop in the rest of the construction market -- and that could be the latest drag on an already sputtering U.S. economy
Paulson sees faster growth by year end
16 May 2008 at 11:00am
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday he expects "to see a faster pace of economic growth before the end of the year."
The dollar's short-lived comeback
16 May 2008 at 4:51am
The sick dollar may be getting a little healthier -- but it is far from making a full recovery.
Gas hits 9th straight record high
16 May 2008 at 3:27am
Retail gas prices hit record highs for the ninth day in a row, auto group AAA's Web site showed Friday.
World economy on thin ice - U.N.
16 May 2008 at 2:54am
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Investment firms borrow steadily
15 May 2008 at 2:14pm
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Retailers: credit card fees detrimental
15 May 2008 at 1:29pm
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Congress passes farm bill, defies Bush
15 May 2008 at 10:24am
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More manufacturing weakness
15 May 2008 at 10:06am
Industrial production fell in April, matching the largest decline since the one following Hurricane Katrina, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday.
Memorial Day driving to drop slightly
15 May 2008 at 10:05am
For the first time since just after the Sept. 11 attacks, Americans plan to drive less on Memorial Day weekend than they did the year before, with high gasoline prices in a weak economy a prime reason, according to a AAA study released Thursday.
Retail Sales
14 May 2008 at 11:16am
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Manufacturing (ISM)
2 May 2008 at 9:21am
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Job Growth
2 May 2008 at 9:13am
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Consumer Confidence
29 Apr 2008 at 2:43pm
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Inflation (CPI)
17 Apr 2008 at 10:30am
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