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US futures mixed after US growth report
Stock futures were mixed but recovered from sharp declines Friday after the government reported that economic growth during the third quarter was ...
Survey: German consumers increasingly confident
German consumers are increasingly optimistic despite continuing problems in the eurozone, a closely-watched survey showed Friday, buoying hopes that ...
US economy likely grew slowly last quarter
The government's snapshot Friday of the U.S. economy's growth will be its last before Americans choose a president in 11 days. It probably won't sway ...
Weak business spending drags on US growth
Companies are holding off on purchases of computers, industrial equipment and other long-lasting manufactured goods, a trend that's slowing the U.S.
UK recession over as economy grows 1 pct in Q3
Britain's economy emerged from its nine-month recession in the July to September quarter, when spending on the Olympics helped it grow by a bigger ...
Stocks stabilize on Wall Street after a sell-off
The steep losses stopped Wednesday as the stock market turned calm, a day after one of its biggest sell-offs of the year. Indexes ended with slight ...
Fed cites moderate US growth, takes no new action
Two weeks before a U.S. election focused on the economy, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday that its help is still needed to increase growth and lower ...
Survey shows China's manufacturing improving
China's manufacturing improved this month, adding to signs a recovery might be taking shape after a sharp slump in the world's No. 2 economy.
Expectations low for any major Fed moves this week
Six weeks after rolling out a bold plan to boost the U.S. economy, the central bank is meeting again amid low expectations for further help.
WHY IT MATTERS: Issues at stake in election
A selection of issues at stake in the presidential election and their impact on Americans, in brief: ___ Abortion: Abortion and birth control are ...
Oil price drops below $87; pump prices down again
The price of oil fell to a three-month low Tuesday as big corporations cut earnings forecasts, raising concerns about economic growth and oil demand.
Spainish economy continued to shrink in Q3
Spain's economy continued to shrink in the third quarter, contracting by 0.4 percent compared with the previous three months, according to central ...
Fed likely to send wait-and-see signal at meeting
Six weeks ago, the Federal Reserve unveiled its latest plan to invigorate the U.S. economy. This week, the Fed will likely send a simple message: Give ...
Caterpillar sees weak economy as it cuts outlook
Caterpillar says the world's economy is weaker than it thought, and it doesn't expect growth to pick up until the second half of next year.
GE 3Q earnings rise; revenue disappoints
General Electric Co.'s transformation into a more simple industrial company seems to be helping its bottom line. The top line, though, is lagging ...
China shows signs economic recovery taking shape
China's worst slump since the global financial crisis leveled out in the latest quarter and retail sales picked up in a sign an economic rebound is ...
Nestle sales growth eases as global economy cools
Nestle SA, the world's biggest food and drink company, on Thursday said its sales growth slowed to 11 percent in the first nine months of 2012 as ...
Measure of future economic activity up 0.6 percent
A measure of U.S. economic activity designed to give signals about the future posted a solid gain in September, rebounding after a dip in August.
Surge in US home construction could lift economy
U.S. home construction is making a comeback that could invigorate the economy's still-weak recovery. Builders last month started construction on ...
Stocks shine as Thais, Filipinos nurture stability
The two Asian nations with the region's best performing stock markets in the past year are unlikely havens for investors: Thailand and the Philippines
Tame US prices, more confident builders aid growth
The outlook for the U.S. economy brightened a little Tuesday after reports that consumer prices stayed tame and homebuilder confidence rose to the ...
Confident consumers give US retail sales a lift
Americans spent more money at retailers in September — a buying surge that reflected growing consumer confidence and the launch of the latest iPhone.
US business stockpiles grew 0.6 percent in August
U.S. companies restocked their shelves at a solid pace in August while sales rose for a second straight month. The combination of higher stockpiles ...
Oil falls further amid global growth concerns
The price of oil hovered below $92 a barrel fell Monday as Chinese economic indicators did little to raise hopes for a rebound in the world's ...
India inflation rises to 7.8 percent in September
India's inflation accelerated to 7.8 percent in September after the government hiked subsidized fuel prices to rein in the budget deficit. The number ...