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Poll: More see signs of life in economy
Author: admin19 Jan
Poll: More see signs of life in economy
A new CBS News/New York Times poll suggests Americans are starting to become more optimistic about the state of the economy. For the first time in nearly a year, more Americans say the economy is improving than say it is getting worse.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
NK’s economic reform - Korea Times
Author: admin19 Jan
NK’s economic reform - Korea Times
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NK's economic reform
Korea Times It is naive to think that North Korea will soon adopt economic reform. But South Korea and its allies can provide carrots so that the communist country can open its economy to the outside world. Economic reform is the only way of nudging the starving … North Korea transition "smooth," economy the real test |
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S&P 500 Rallying Most Since 1987 as Bernanke Helps Offset Europe - Bloomberg
 Bloomberg |
S&P 500 Rallying Most Since 1987 as Bernanke Helps Offset Europe
Bloomberg US stocks are off to the best start in 25 years as investors speculate Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke has done enough to insulate the economy from Europe's debt crisis. The S&P 500 has gained 4 percent, the most since it rose 10 percent over … |
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Factory strength propels economy into 2012 - Reuters
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Factory strength propels economy into 2012
Reuters By Jason Lange | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US factory output in December grew at the fastest pace in a year and homebuilder sentiment improved this month, further evidence the economy entered the new year on firmer footing. … |
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World Bank Cuts Global Outlook as Euro Region Contracts: Economy - BusinessWeek
Author: admin18 Jan
World Bank Cuts Global Outlook as Euro Region Contracts: Economy - BusinessWeek
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World Bank Cuts Global Outlook as Euro Region Contracts: Economy
BusinessWeek The world economy will grow 2.5 percent this year, down from a June estimate of 3.6 percent, the Washington-based institution said. The euro area may contract 0.3 percent, compared with a previous estimate of a 1.8 percent gain. … Aust economy strong despite gloomy report World Bank cuts global economic forecasts World Bank warns emerging nations |
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Stocks, Commodities, Euro Advance on Economy, Spanish Auction - BusinessWeek
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Stocks, Commodities, Euro Advance on Economy, Spanish Auction
BusinessWeek 17 (Bloomberg) — Stocks, commodities and the euro climbed as reports bolstered optimism in the US and German economies and Spain's borrowing costs decreased. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index added 0.4 percent to 1293.66 at 4 pm in New York. … Growth in China Boosts Markets China's Growth Is Far From Hard Landing: O'Neill Stocks close higher after downgrades fail to squelch demand for European debt |
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New Gas Economy Rules Generate Wide Support - New York Times
 New York Times |
New Gas Economy Rules Generate Wide Support
New York Times DETROIT — Writing new regulations that will require cars and trucks to have significantly higher fuel economy by 2025 prompted years of fighting among automakers, environmentalists, regulators and consumer groups. But now that the standards have been … Car Dealers Oppose New Fuel Economy Standards Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA Says |
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Chicago’s economy grew, but slowly - Chicago Tribune
 Los Angeles Times |
Chicago's economy grew, but slowly
Chicago Tribune The Chicago area saw improved economic growth last year, but the growth rate lagged national and global averages, according to a Brookings Institution study to be released Wednesday. "There has been relative improvement, but it's not anything to write … Houston economy faster-growing in North America US metro economies lag those in emerging nations, report says |
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Iran: Oil embargo is “economic suicide” for EU - CBS News
Author: admin17 Jan
Iran: Oil embargo is “economic suicide” for EU - CBS News
 Fars News Agency |
Iran: Oil embargo is "economic suicide" for EU
CBS News (EBRAHIM NOROOZI/AFP/Getty Images) TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's OPEC governor said Tuesday a European Union embargo on Iranian oil would be "economic suicide" for Europe, the latest stiff statement reflecting Iranian concern about the prospect of deeper … Spokesman: US Aims to Marginalize Economic Rivals through EU Ban on Iran Oil Iran says oil embargo means economic suicide for Europe Tensions rise between Iran, Arab states over possible oil embargo |
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Brighter economic news offsets Greek debt fears - Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Brighter economic news offsets Greek debt fears
Reuters New York factory data adds to positive sentiment * Miners, car makers gain on Chinese GDP growth * Euro gains capped by debt fears By Richard Hubbard LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Improving economic news from China, the US and Germany countered worries … European stocks rally on brighter economic picture Global economy hopes override Greek debt fears Stocks leap after downgrades fail to squelch demand for European debt; S&P … |
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Economy keeps expectations in check at Accor - Reuters
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Economy keeps expectations in check at Accor
Reuters PA), Europe's largest hotel group, said on Tuesday it was cautiously optimistic for 2012 amid an uncertain economic climate, as demand remained robust in its main European markets, emerging economies and the United States. The world's fourth-largest … Accor Sales Gain, Profit Forecast Maintained on Economy Hotels |
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U.S. Economy Enters New Business Cycle; Small Business Confidence Recovering - MarketWatch (press release)
Author: admin17 Jan
U.S. Economy Enters New Business Cycle; Small Business Confidence Recovering - MarketWatch (press release)
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U.S. Economy Enters New Business Cycle; Small Business Confidence Recovering
MarketWatch (press release) The US economy has entered into a new business cycle; a phase of moderate expansion and low risk for lenders. Small businesses confidence proves to be an accurate leading economic indicator. BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The … |
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As French Vote Nears, Sarkozy Is Haunted by Grim Economy - New York Times
Author: admin15 Jan
As French Vote Nears, Sarkozy Is Haunted by Grim Economy - New York Times
 The Guardian |
As French Vote Nears, Sarkozy Is Haunted by Grim Economy
New York Times PARIS — Hakim Benselama, 32, an industrial engineer, nearly had a job in autumn 2008, but as the world economic crisis hit, he said, “I got phone call after phone call telling me that the projects I had interviewed for were all canceled. … Nicolas Sarkozy promises rush of reforms to bolster French economy Sarkozy Promises to Bolster Economic Reforms; Merkel Says Greece Can Rebuild … Sarkozy under attack over cut in French credit rating |
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Japan machinery orders spike up, Europe clouds outlook - Reuters
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Japan machinery orders spike up, Europe clouds outlook
Reuters "Data on the economy were weak in November, but companies plan to increase production in December and January. This could lead to a slight pickup in growth. After that, worries about Europe will weigh on the outlook." Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki … Japan's Machinery Orders Jump 14.8% in Sign of Corporate Spending Rebound Japan Machinery Orders Jump in Sign of Investment Rebound |
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China Growth May Slow to 10-Quarter Low, Worse to Come: Economy - BusinessWeek
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China Growth May Slow to 10-Quarter Low, Worse to Come: Economy
BusinessWeek 16 (Bloomberg) — China's economy probably grew the least in 10 quarters in the last three months of 2011 and may cool further as export demand slumps and officials prolong a campaign against property bubbles. Gross domestic product, the value of all … China Growth May Slow to 10-Quarter Low China a harbinger for global slowdown Eurozone debt crisis: China a harbinger for global slowdown |
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Asia looks for more clues on Chinese economy - MarketWatch
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Asia looks for more clues on Chinese economy
MarketWatch By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — For a second week running, Chinese economic data will take center stage for Asia markets, with investors waiting to see whether the numbers support further monetary easing measures from … |
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Healthy families key to healthy economy - Human Events
 Globe and Mail |
Healthy families key to healthy economy
Human Events by Gary Bauer The media have honed in on Republican presidential contenders who are attacking Mitt Romney's economic and business background. Meanwhile, one candidate is talking about the economy in a way that could be very helpful to Republicans on … Economic woes could trump social issues in SC Romney, Obama battle over 'real economy' experience |
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Ma says economy comes first, politics later - EastDay.com
 Los Angeles Times |
Ma says economy comes first, politics later
EastDay.com ECONOMY first, politics later. That's the mandate Taiwanese voters have given their re-elected leader in regard to relations with the Chinese mainland. Ma Ying-jeou made clear after declaring victory on Saturday that he wants to strengthen economic … Taiwan's re-elected president in no hurry for China political talks, says … Taiwan opposition attacks on economy Taiwan presidential candidates focus on economy, not China |
Source: news.google.com
Documents show Bernanke thought economy could pull off ’soft landing’ from … - Fox News
Author: admin15 Jan
Documents show Bernanke thought economy could pull off ’soft landing’ from … - Fox News
 Fox News |
Documents show Bernanke thought economy could pull off 'soft landing' from …
Fox News WASHINGTON – Ben Bernanke presided over his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman in March 2006 believing the nation's economy could pull off a "soft landing" from falling home prices. Three months later, Bernanke had begun to grasp that he and … Factbox: Fed officials' comments on the economy, policy Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke, left, testifies with Paul Volcker … Fed's Bullard Says Some Housing Market Remedies Invite Disaster |
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China Economic Growth May Slow to 10-Quarter Low With ‘Worst Yet to Come’ - Bloomberg
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China Economic Growth May Slow to 10-Quarter Low With 'Worst Yet to Come'
Bloomberg China's economy probably grew the least in 10 quarters in the last three months of 2011 and may cool further as export demand slumps and officials prolong a campaign against property bubbles. Gross domestic product, the value of all goods and services … |
Source: news.google.com
Mohammed unveils UAE’s Green Economy - Emirates 24/7
 The National |
Mohammed unveils UAE's Green Economy
Emirates 24/7 The launch of a long-term national initiative to build green economy in the UAE under the slogan 'A green economy for sustainable development' was announced in Dubai on Sunday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and … Green economy for sustainable development |
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Taiwan’s re-elected president in no hurry for China political talks, says … - Washington Post
Los Angeles Times |
Taiwan's re-elected president in no hurry for China political talks, says …
Washington Post TAIPEI, Taiwan — Economy first, politics later — if ever. That's the mandate Taiwanese voters gave their newly re-elected president on relations with the Chinese mainland, which is bent on achieving unity with the democratic island but will have to … Taiwan opposition attacks on economy Taiwan presidential candidates focus on economy, not China Taiwan election battle could spell changes for economy |
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Eurozone rating cuts unlikely to take toll on Turkish economy - Today’s Zaman
 Today’s Zaman |
Eurozone rating cuts unlikely to take toll on Turkish economy
Today’s Zaman “You can get out of the crises with economic growth, yet the [austerity] measures being taken in Europe will only make things worse as they rather lead the economies into contraction,” he said. His detailed comments were published in the Zaman daily on … Europe debt crisis tied to US election, economic recovery; GOP taunting about … Australian economy stands strong: Shorten EU economy chief regrets S&P's 'inconsistent' decision |
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Economic woes could trump social issues in SC - The Associated Press
Globe and Mail |
Economic woes could trump social issues in SC
The Associated Press So, this year, the economy has pushed cultural issues to the backseat for Koon — and likely others here. "You've got to eat first. You've got to keep your family going, you've got to have a future for your children," said Koon, a Republican searching … Romney, Obama battle over 'real economy' experience |
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It’s Settled - Ron Paul for Economy Czar - Southern Pines Pilot
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It's Settled - Ron Paul for Economy Czar
Southern Pines Pilot Ron Paul for economy czar! America needs this man's brash vision and boldness in the ear of the next president, constantly heckling him to re-wed America to its Constitution and to help him cut the federal government and its spending back down to size. … |
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Recovering economy helps stabilize Michigan budget - BusinessWeek
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Recovering economy helps stabilize Michigan budget
BusinessWeek By TIM MARTIN A gradually recovering economy is helping stabilize Michigan's long-suffering state budget, even leaving a surplus that could be spent over the next year or two, state officials said Friday. State budget director John Nixon said there's … |
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Iran oil boycott menaces world economy - UPI.com
 Islamic Republic News Agency |
Iran oil boycott menaces world economy
UPI.com 15 (UPI) — Some financial analysts say the rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program could throw a wrench into the world economy. Analysts told The Washington Post that sanctions on Iranian oil could force already buoyant world crude prices even … Iran oil sanctions divide Asia's four largest economies Triple digit oil prices to hamper growth Embargo on Iranian oil exports will be disastrous for the country's economy … |
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Australia’s Booming Economy and Shortage of Workers Attract Greeks - Wall Street Journal
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Australia's Booming Economy and Shortage of Workers Attract Greeks
Wall Street Journal By GEOFFREY ROGOW and JAMES GLYNN Australia is becoming the prime destination for Greeks looking to escape political turmoil and economic woes at home. The WSJ's Deborah Kan and Geoffrey Rogow discuss the latest immigration trend on Asia Today. … |
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Column: On economy, MLK would demand better - Tucson Citizen
Author: admin15 Jan
Column: On economy, MLK would demand better - Tucson Citizen
 National Geographic |
Column: On economy, MLK would demand better
Tucson Citizen Right now, it is Republicans vying for their party's nomination who are talking about an economic rebirth. High unemployment, people losing their homes, record poverty rates. This is not the America that King envisioned. This national rebirth will be … Column: On economy, MLK would have demanded better |
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Taiwan’s re-elected president in no hurry for China political talks, says … - Washington Post
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Taiwan's re-elected president in no hurry for China political talks, says …
Washington Post TAIPEI, Taiwan — Economy first, politics later — if ever. That's the mandate Taiwanese voters gave their newly re-elected president on relations with the Chinese mainland, which is bent on achieving unity with the democratic island but will have to … Taiwan opposition attacks on economy Taiwan election battle could spell changes for economy Taiwan presidential candidates focus on economy, not China |
Source: news.google.com
December Prices Probably Little Changed: US Economy Preview - BusinessWeek
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December Prices Probably Little Changed: US Economy Preview
BusinessWeek The lack of pricing power means Fed officials have more leeway to take additional steps to spur growth should the economic expansion stumble. “The inflation outlook provides the Fed with some wiggle room,” said John Herrmann, senior fixed-income … |
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What would happen to Scotland’s economy after independence? - BBC News
 BBC News |
What would happen to Scotland's economy after independence?
BBC News By Douglas Fraser BBC Scotland Business and Economy Editor Timing… the question… legality. Let's cut to the chase about Scottish independence. What would it mean for the economy? The answer matters, of course. One recent poll suggested that support … Scottish Independence: Alastair Darling Warns Scotland's Economy Would Take A … Is a breakaway Scotland brave or foolhardy? Dire debt warnings over a breakaway Scotland |
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Houston’s economy is moving forward again - Houston Chronicle
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Houston's economy is moving forward again
Houston Chronicle 16, 2009, in ( Smiley N. Pool / Chronicle ) Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle The Houston region is the first major metropolitan area to regain more than 100 percent of the jobs it lost during the nation's economic recession. … |
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Europe debt crisis tied to US election, economic recovery; GOP taunting about … - Chicago Tribune
 Moneycontrol.com |
Europe debt crisis tied to US election, economic recovery; GOP taunting about …
Chicago Tribune What happens across the Atlantic with Europe's troubled economies could rain down political thunderclaps across the United States. If Europe tanks, it could take the fragile American economy with it, undermining President Barack Obama's re-election … Euro zone economy could contract by 1.5 pct/GDP - S&P Australian economy stands strong: Shorten EU economy chief regrets S&P's 'inconsistent' decision |
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German economy shows vulnerability
Author: admin14 Jan
German economy shows vulnerability
FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 11 (UPI) — The German economy took one step toward a recession in the fourth quarter of 2011, the government’s statistical office said Wednesday. A recession is commonly defined as two consecutive quarters of economic contraction.
Source: www.upi.com
Australian economy stands strong: Shorten
The Australian economy is holding up strongly against those of its developed nation peers after credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) punished debt-laden Eurozone countries, acting treasurer Bill Shorten says. Earlier on Saturday (AEDT), the US
Source: news.smh.com.au
German economy shows vulnerability
Author: admin13 Jan
German economy shows vulnerability
FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 11 (UPI) — The German economy took one step towards a recession in the fourth quarter of 2011, the government’s statistical office said Wednesday. A recession is commonly defined as two consecutive quarters of economic contraction.
Source: www.upi.com
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